CHAPTER 9
The next day, I went to work as usual. I prepared coffee. There was a quarterly board meeting, which was scheduled for 9.30 a.m., and I prepared a meeting room. It was a meeting related to the marketing department and their quarterly performance. Trust me, it's hell out of boring. At least, a meeting will be held for a minimum of 3 hours. Presentations, graphs, new plans—everything will be presented by the marketing manager by the time it is over. I will feel like running from this place as soon as possible.
So many times, somehow, I have managed to keep myself from dozing off, as I need to note down important points and mail them to Randolph. It's the only thing that's saving me from sleeping. Every quarter, it has become a mission to try my best and not drift to sleep. I was successful until now, and today I am going on the same mission.
After a few minutes, everyone started entering the meeting room, including Randolph. I sat beside him, and the meeting started. I hate this day by mumbling that I took a notepad and pen; it's not even 5 minutes a yawn was trying to escape from my mouth. Somehow, I suppressed that. I don't want to pass the same to the whole cabin, or else the asshole beside me will kill me before losing my virginity.
The marketing manager was so involved in the same old bullshit, but with coatings here and there. I tried to keep myself awake for an hour after that; I don't know when, but I had drifted to sleep. I was woken by my subconscious mind; I was startled for a few minutes; and at last, I slept off. Oh God, did anyone take notice of the same? Possible chances are more. The whole meeting room was empty except for one person, Randolph, who was sitting beside me patiently waiting for me to wake up.
When I took notice of him, I immediately stood straight and sought my dress. I was not daring to face him. I tried to move my chair far from him, but he used his leg to pull the chair with full force. I ended up sitting on his lap. Oh sh*t, he spoke, "Are you trying to seduce me?" "Hell no." I immediately got up from his lap and sat on the chair opposite him; we were facing each other.
He pulled my chair close to him. "Ms. Merlyn I guess you had nice nap, I didn't want to disturb you, please tell me what action should be taken against you", I was quite terrified, "I am sorry, tried my best to keep myself awake but I didn't know when I drifted to sleep, I won't repeat it next time", he bought his face near me, stare was intense had placed his hands on my thigh after hearing my reply he was giving more pressure don't know why, I tried to remove his hand, it was in vain, "Dare to sleep in the middle of meeting am I paying you for sleeping", "This was first time from past 3 years I am working under you, don't you think I deserve a second chance", "Rephrase your sentence this was first time you get caught", this jerk, "Whatever, I deserve a second chance Mr. Anderson, trust me, I won't repeat it next time", "If you repeat it", "Why I am going to repeat it, I am sure I will be careful", "You will be careful in committing mistakes and not getting caught right", "Yeah, something like that", I was shocked from my response, "Really?", "You are tackling me with words", "Just stating the fact the same thing was running in your thick head, you have committed a mistake you have to pay for it", "Don't tell me you are going to deduct my salary", "You and your pathetic thinking", "Trust me, Mr. Anderson I am sorry, I won't repeat it; spare me this time, please." "Let me ask you once again if you repeat your mistake." "I won't repeat it; I am sure of it; if I do, then you can deduct my salary." "Oh god, I am so done with you; keep your words, Ms. Merlyn; next time consequences will be beyond your thinking, so be careful." With that, he exited the cabin, and I followed him. What the hell was he going to do? Like hell, I will take chances; there won't be any next time.
Randolph had cracked a deal worth millions of dollars. That man was a lucky bastard; whether girls or money easily got attracted to him. He was too busy closing the same deal.
One fine day, Randolph left the company by taking a few documents and didn't ask me to accompany him, which was too good for me. A few colleagues thought of going out for lunch; it was a good idea, and as I did not have much work to do, I joined them.
We went to a nearby fancy restaurant, and after reaching, we placed our order. Meanwhile, we were having women talk about how they had a crush on Randolph and were so jealous of me because I could always be close to him, and so on. They knew the truth about him, but they would not change their opinion of him. Such a charming face can manipulate anyone at any time.
Food was served, I was not adding much, was just adding my view if it was necessary, always it was about him like give me a break, he has successfully captivated my world and surroundings, everywhere he is like this, like that, so handsome, rich blah, blah, blah, of course, he is girls, give me a break he got negative side too, you have seen it all still kept ignoring, what spell he has cast on you people, am I only one who is daring to show his mistake on his face, always being conscious around him, yup I am so proud of myself I have kept my distance around him from past 3 years.
After I reached out and checked on him, he was not back. Thank God, I went back to my cabin to presume my work. I didn't have that much work, finished it in no time, and later started using my cell, checking social media and other dating apps. I had too much food. I was feeling sleepy, and I was slapping to keep me awake. The chances of Randolph's coming back were zero, but I didn't want to take any chances with him. With an asshole like him, every impossible thing will be possible. By cursing him, I had drifted to sleep again.
I woke up after a few minutes, still in my sleepy mood, and was not aware of my surroundings. I checked the cabin and confirmed where I was. Can't I be lucky at least once? The devil was standing near the door with a bloody, cunning smile on his face and spoke, "Speak of your faith, Nun, now to my cabin." With that, he exited.
I am so gone this time. Why the hell is everyone trying to push me into his cave, including my sleep? I am trying my best to avoid any clashes with him, but yet again, something will come up at any time. Last time was my luck, but this time, he will show it on my salary, which is only my survival source.
I made my way towards his cabin. For the first time, I hated to face him. As he had stressed the word consequence last time, he was standing near the table and spoke, "Ms. Merlyn, let me clear you up. I am not paying you to sleep. You were so confident, right? You didn't keep your word for at least 10 days. I feel pity for you, and at the same time, I do like this situation. So, tell me, Ms. Merlyn, what action should be taken against you, as this is the second time you are repeating the same mistake." "I am really sorry, Mr. Anderson. Mistakes happen, right? I am human. How can I always be careful? You can't just pop up whenever I commit a mistake, don't you think?". Did I hear her properly, this idiot? "You are not blaming for sleeping but for getting caught; one of the rarest kinds you are this time; what the hell reason have you got?" Can I state the fact but he is already boiling? What should I say to him so that I can easily escape from his cave? These days, he is finding chances to use me, like last time, to get rid of his girlfriend. Can I give the same reason he won't buy this time? Yeah, the last option. Forget your salary for this month. "What the hell are you thinking?" "Can't you think of sparing me like one last time?" "If I say no?" "Why are you so mean to me? You are always loving and kind to every girl you meet". "Careful of what you're asking, baby?" "Don't you think it's a fact? Why are you behind my salary? Why do you want to deduct so badly?" "When did I say that? It was your pathetic idea, idiot."
Thank God he is not thinking of deducting my salary. "Thank you; this is the last time. Spare me." "Hell no, you are so fucking facing this time; I should make sure that you won't repeat your mistake," and he started smiling. Something was off about this smile; he was up to something I was not able to put my finger on. He started walking towards me. Why the hell is he walking towards me? I was taking a step backward; he was not stopping, but I was stopped by the wall.
He bought his face close to mine again and spoke, "So what the hell I should do, so that you won't repeat your mistake", I was shivering at hearing those words, I was not able to open my mouth it was like sealed from his aura, after a few seconds he approached my ears and spoke, "You should remember like forever", what the hell is happening, he made no room for me to escape, I came into my conscious than spoke, "Why the hell are you so close to me", "To hear your answer so I should not miss anything", bastard, "I swear I will be dam careful next time, I won't repeat it", "Common baby you have already used that lifeline remember, try again", he bought his lips close to mine, "What should I do with you", oh god, this is so not good, his stare, his body cologne, lips dam it's giving separate sensation to me, there is still time push him away from you, Again, he spoke, "Babyyyy." Oh God, I wanted to cross my thighs so badly in fear something might flow. He brought his lips towards mine and started tasting my lips using his tongue. After a few seconds, he started kissing me vigorously yet passionately. I was not getting how to react to this sudden attack. I was stunned and not doing anything. He broke the kiss and spoke, "Sync your lips to mine; follow what I am doing; go with the flow; get it." Slowly, I nodded my head as 'YES'. Why the hell am I nodding as 'YES' should say 'NO'? You are going to add to his conquer list of girls. You can't give in so easily. Saved yourself for 3 years; say 'NO' to him.
He started kissing me again. I followed his lead like a student. After a few minutes, we broke the kiss to catch air. Oh my god, I fucking liked it so much. I never thought kissing could bring so much sensation and make you feel so good. The only flow here was that I felt with this manipulator. Why the hell? I never felt so good before. It couldn't be anyone else other than him; it was too late to change anything, and we were aroused. He was seeing me with his lustful eyes. I couldn't stand it anymore; he would ruin me completely. I ran from his cabin; directly, I went towards mine. I sat on my desk, catching my breath, and I was trying to digest everything.
What the hell just happened? I placed my hands on my lips. How the hell am I going to overcome this? The bastard kissed me, and he started playing with me too. What the hell am I going to do now? I should stop him with this at any cost and not let him continue, no matter what.