Chapter 4 - Hired

Nate was sitting in his office looking at Elle's Resume. He had been working 

late and needed a drink, food and the company of his woman. He called for 

Myk and went home instead. He had made a decision and knew it would be 

the best one he ever made when it came to a woman.

His divorce was swift, he had Jeff escorted out of the company by security. 

Nate had arranged a final meeting with Jeff the next morning and told him he 

would forfeit his shares and all he would get was five million for them.

"WHAT?" I built this company up with you! After your accident I kept things 

here working to perfection and now because you can't satisfy your wife, it's 

MY fault?" Jeff yelled angrily while walking towards Nate.

"Take one more step and you won't like it Jeff. Take the money and leave, 

you are no longer welcome here." Nate's voice was laden with malice as he 

rested his hand on the door of his drawer.

Jeff knew his brother was quick and he would never get to him in time.

"I didn't mean to hurt you Nate." Jeff lowered his head.

"That's the thing Jeff, you are my brother, of all the people in this world, we 

share the same blood but you sleep with my wife. Did it not matter that she 

was mine? You hurt me Jeff, I have feelings, I am not this wheelchair. I am 

the brother who took care of you when our father abandoned us with a sick 

mother to care for. I sacrificed doing all the things a teenager does to make 

sure YOU, were fed and safe from the outside world. Think about your 

actions Jeff, I mean think really hard. I don't care about her, I expected 

nothing from her but you? I never want to see you again. Now get out."

Jeff turned as a tear escaped from his eye. Everything he had worked 

towards was gone all because of a good romp between the sheets.

Just then, Elle strolled into the building. She was wearing a sexy navy-blue

skirt suit that hugged every curve she had. Her long wavy hair was parted 

on the left and it shone in the sunlight streaming through the foyer of Naton 

Corp.

The receptionist looked up at the beautiful woman and flashed a wide smile.

"Good morning miss, how can I help you?"

"I'm here to apply for a job. I have an appointment with Nate Tondale for 

8:30am."

"Give me a moment to confirm, and you are early, just have a seat and …" 

Just then Jeff Tondale was being escorted out of the building and for some 

reason he glanced at Elle. She flinched when she thought he might have 

recognised her from the bar, but she let out a sigh of relief when he looked 

away and kept walking.

"Sorry miss, it's been a busy morning. Have a seat and I will see if Mr. 

Tondale is ready for you."

"Thank you." Elle said as she turned and headed to the seat the lady pointed 

to.

Naton Corp was eloquently designed. The furnishings were equal to that of 

royalty, but you felt warm when you entered and had a feeling of 

peacefulness and calm.

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and Nate peeked out.

"Thanks Kaia, I will take it from here. Elle come with me."

"No problem, Mr Nate." Kaia replied with a smile.

Elle followed Nate into the elevator and the moment the door closed he 

pulled on her hand.

"Let me kiss you Elle."

"Oh Mr. Nate, you have to work for that." Elle replied, imitating the bubbly 

Kaia.

Nate laughed loudly. He was on both sides of the fence with his feelings, he 

was glad and sad that she didn't give in so quickly.

The elevator dinged and they went into his office. There was no one in sight.

"Let me take you on a quick tour, you will be up here with me most of the 

time."

Elle's eyes widened as Nate spoke.

"Um, Nate, you told me to apply for a job, what's going on?"

"Why apply for something you are already qualified for? You know the boss, 

use me to get the job Elle." Nate's tone was serious.

"Don't do this, let me go through the right channels."

"Elle, the position of Vice President has opened, and I am not in the mood to 

be sifting through hundreds of resumes when I have you right in front of me. 

The job is yours, hands down." Nate sounded angry as his face changed. 

Most women would jump at the opportunity he was giving her, but she was 

not only second guessing his decision but her own capabilities.

"Now, this is your office, next to mine of course, you have sitting, dining 

areas, private sleeping quarters in case you work late and don't want to drive 

home. No one is allowed up here but you and unless we give permission. 

All meetings are held on the second floor, we have catered lunch. I 

developed an app specifically for this company, I have over four thousand 

employees and I have a contract with a restaurant to cater to all our needs. 

Download it to your cell and order when you like, the service is 24hrs but you 

need to order at least half hr in advance so they can prepare. I was going to 

get a simple car for you to get you to and from the club but since you will be

working here, I'm upgrading your vehicle. You also have a private parking 

space underground; I will have everything setup for you by tomorrow. 

We have lots of benefits; insurance, pension, health, and they will be 

automatic for you as well. If there is anything you see lacking in the 

company, feel free to suggest it and we can discuss. You will be in charge 

of the Marketing department as well. The only person you answer to is me.

You will be on a trial basis for three months at the end of that, if you can hack 

it, marketing for the clubs will fall under your direction as well."

"When did you decide all of this?"

"The minute I looked at your resume… I am lucky to have you and that suit 

is wreaking havoc on me."

"This is my power suit; I don't wear it often."

"Well then I must get more for you, you look ravishing."

Elle blushed.

"Sir, you better behave."

"With you? Never."

"Okay you bad boy, let me get affiliated with the company."

"Nope, that is next week. We don't currently have any pressing projects and 

my staff already are working on other jobs. This week you will take the time 

to get everything in order, your wardrobe, car, benefits, expense account, 

travel documents everything, must be done this week, you will have an 

assistant, she is on the second floor with mine. I travel often, sometimes you 

will go with me, other times you will be in charge when I am gone."

"Nate, this is a lot, how are you so trusting of me in just a few days?"

Nate smiled.

"I saw my brother having sex with my wife, two people I knew, I trusted them. 

What's the point of trust when it is misplaced? Your job is to keep my

company running smoothly, any issues, call me immediately, we will solve 

them together. Deal?"

Elle smiled at Nate warmly.

"Deal. Now you can have that kiss." Elle said softly.

"Definitely." When Elle leaned down to kiss Nate on the lips, he pulled her 

onto his lap.

"Nate, STOP!"

Nate quickly felt embarrassed and allowed her to get up.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that. It won't happen again."

"Nate, I didn't tell you to stop because I was offended or scared, I said it 

because I didn't want to hurt you!"

"Hurt me?" Nate was confused.

"Yes, I'm too heavy to be sitting in your lap." She knew she wasn't a size two 

and being conscious of her weight, she stayed away from men. People could 

be cruel to others who don't fall into the norm. The insults she endured over 

the years, crushed her confidence unless she was on stage.

Nate laughed out loud.

"Elle. Come here." He held out his hand to her.

"Nate…" She warned.

"Please, come here Elle."

Elle inched over to Nate and when she stood in front of him, he turned her 

body and gently pulled her to sit on his lap and wrapped his arms around 

her.

"I'm not a weakling, tell me sitting on my lap doesn't feel good and I will never 

do it again." Nate's sexy voice rumbled in her ears.

"It feels good Nate."

"Then understand that you won't hurt me in anyway unless you jump on me,

okay?"

"Okay. Oh dear." Elle whispered as she felt Nate's body respond to hers.

"That's what you do to me Elle, each time, you are near me, I get so hard I 

want to do things to you."

"Give me time."

"I know, I'm not pushing, just letting you know how I feel and how you my 

special lady make me feel. Now, kiss me."

Elle turned slightly and the moment she pressed her lips onto to Nate's, her 

resolve went up in smoke.

Elle felt sore all over. She felt a warm body next to her as she opened her 

eyes and took in her surroundings.

"Oh no." She whispered.

"Elle? What's wrong?" Nate's voice sounded as he felt her stir.

"What did we do Nate?"

"We made love honey, don't second guess it, it was a wonderful thing 

between two people."

"Will you look at me any different? Do I still have a job? You might think I 

slept with you for…" Elle didn't get the last words out. Her body was once 

again covered with Nate's. He took her lips hard. His powerful arms holding 

his weight up. His erection poked at her entrance and in one swift 

movement, he claimed her once more. She winced as her body opened up 

to him. This man, gosh what was she going to do with him. She gave herself 

to him, going against everything she kept close to her heart. She was no 

longer a virgin. She wasn't even sure how she felt about it. She remembered 

every kiss, his touch, the loving words he whispered to her. No, she was

glad it was him; he made the experience good for her and she felt herself fall 

madly in love with everything that he was.

"Oh God Nate!" Elle shouted as she climaxed for the third time.

Nate chuckled. She was his now, nothing would ever change that. He 

looked down at her body and he was hard again. He eased forward into her 

and felt her respond.

"Everleigh." Nate whispered.

"Yes." She whispered.

"You are mine now. Don't ever let me hear you put down yourself. We made 

a decision, don't cheapen it by letting others' beliefs crowd your head. I have 

feelings for you and I will act on them. Trust that I will treat you like my 

queen. Never let anyone come between us. I chose you, then you chose 

me, nothing or no one else matters."

Elle looked into his eyes and a tear drifted down her cheek.

"Aww baby, don't." He eased away from her and rested back on the bed 

next to her. He pulled her to his side and brushed her hair from her cheek.

"Your hair is beautiful."

"Thank you, my mom is Trinidadian, and my dad Barbadian, they met on a 

cruise ship and by the time they got off, mum had a bun in the oven."

Suddenly Elle sat up. Oh no.

"It's okay, whatever comes we will deal with it." Realising what she was upset 

about.

"Are you sure? I'm feeling scared Nate, this is happening so fast. You will 

get tired of me, fire me and find some other girl to take my place."

"I'm in a wheelchair Elle, you could leave me for a man who can walk."

Elle sighed and turned to face him. Shaking her head.

"I'm not on the pill Nate, and well you know you are my first, what if I get 

pregnant?"

"Then we will get married, raise our child, and run Naton Corp together. Does 

that sound so bad?"

"No but you make it sound like a walk in the park."

"Elle honey, stick with me, we can do so many positive things but you have 

to believe in us for this to work."

"Okay, I will try."