Chapter 9 - Like a Deer caught in headlights

For the next few weeks Tatalee avoided any contact with Naomi and over that same period each day Nick would take her to lunch at a different restaurant and they would talk about how they were going to spend their commission on the loan and what new appliances they were planning on acquiring. 

"Nick, I need a house. I am tired of paying rent and I am going to use my share as the deposit and apply for assistance through the bank for the remainder of the sale price. Is it possible to get an interest free loan Nick?"

"You are the personal assistant to the new vice president of the bank Tatalee with your excellent work record and taking into account your efficiency I am sure the President would have no hesitation in signing off on such a loan the moment you found a property."

"Nick, can I ask you something?" Tatalee asked.

"Sure, you can ask me anything, I am an open book for you Ms Hobson."

"What did you just say Nick.  .  . vice president!"

"Yes Tatalee, I got the promotion this morning and I could not wait to tell you. That is why I carried you to this quaint exclusive place for lunch." 

"I am so happy for you Nickolas."

    "Do you realise what this means Tatalee? You are moving up too! Well I could not have done it without you sweetheart." 

"That is so true Nick," she blushed openly, "what! It just hit me Thank you thank you thank you Wow I am so happy." 

He smiled at her exuberance and stroked her hand gently. She felt the accompanying tingle all the way to her toes. She kept her hand under his as it made her feel safe. 

'Liar,' a voice whispered in her head. She bit her bottom lip and glanced at their now entwined fingers. Alongside the warmth of their camaraderie, there was also the razor edge of passion which thrust and twist under her skin. She shifted in her chair, trying desperately to distract herself from her growing arousal. 

"The past few days have been so much a fairy tale, a token on my desk, notes and flowers as if you are courting me and you have been so attentive to my needs. Now the promotion. I feel so close to you and it is as if I can ask you anything," she giggled.

"What is it Tatalee?" Nick asked.

  "Are you busy later Nick? Would you be able to accompany me to look at a property? I need the opinion of a man and someone that has taste." 

"Tatalee, you have been such a blessing that I would want to personally assist in the acquisition of your own home."

"Oh, Nick thank you."

Nick looked at her brown eyes and was lost for words for a moment. She was so trusting, so soft and he needed her. Now. Here. At this moment.  He tightened his grip on her fingers and her eyes widened as she saw the flare of lust in his eyes. Just for a moment he let her see everything he was thinking. He let her see how he wanted to grab her by the hair and drag her across the table and eat her for dessert. He leaned over and gently brushed his fingers over the smooth curve of her cheek. She closed her eyes and sighed, unconsciously leaning forward to get more of his touch. 

She could feel a stirring inside her chest. Be careful, she could almost hear Naomi's voice but there was a pounding in her ears. Her senses were reeling and he hadn't even kissed her as yet. This was it; he was going to kiss her. Her breathing became laboured and she saw an answering flare of desire in his eyes. This was it. He was going to finish what he had started. The corner booth was secluded with several huge plants and there were hardly any customers in the entire restaurant, so they were perfectly hidden. 

She closed her eyes. He was leaning forward to kiss her, and she moaned as she imagined how great it would be when she could finally feel him invade her most secret places. 

Their lips met and he was ravenous. His fingers roamed and gripped her hands and pulled her toward him. Soon she was on his lap. He slowly lifted her skirt and found the hot nest between her thighs. It was difficult for her to resist or to say no as his fingers played with her intimately.