The remainder of the morning went by without a hitch. I kept myself busy with clients and a shit load of menial work I hoped I'd eventually be able to push off to this new hire.
By the time I had a minute to myself it was a quarter after twelve and I was being pulled into another shitty conference call.
I knew the new girl was due in my office soon, so I informed Rebecca to wait a few minutes before sending her in.
I was facing the window when I heard the door open behind me.
The conversation I was having with Mark Whittaker about his cheap bastard of a client was fucking mind-numbing. The only way I could hold my composure was to take in the view of the river.
"Yes, it was in the original contract and my client will not settle for any less than what was agreed upon! You speak with your client and get back to me before the end of the day or the deal is off!."
By the time I hung up the phone I was spent. I didn't even want to turn around and face the meeting with this temporary tart. These damn new hires were always the same. A bunch of money hungry bimbos with fake tits and a personality to match.
I should have done the right thing and voiced more say in the hiring process, but Gibson and Whelan were a bunch of horny middle-aged bastards that thought they out ranked me.
It just wasn't worth the argument.
According to them we had an 'image to uphold'. Clearly that meant beauty before brains.
It was just too bad for the old bastards that all the fresh faced whores had more interest in fucking me. Gibson and Whelan knew it too. They came to terms with always getting my sloppy seconds. That was my way of sticking it to them.
I took a quick look at my cellphone again.
No missed calls.
It hasn't even been a full day man, get your shit together.
I took in a deep breath and turned to finally meet the woman sitting behind me.
A smile involuntary spread across my face.
"Ms. Carter."
"Nate, um, I mean, Mr. Berkshire, Uh, Sir.." She began, stumbling over her words.
I couldn't believe she was sitting in front of me.
Those big blue eyes hidden behind the glare of her black framed glasses.
Whether she wanted to believe it or not they did nothing to hide the shock in her expression.
She was uncomfortable, nervous and intimidated. The three emotions in a woman I found so easy to prey on.
I had been uncontrollably obsessing about her since last night and I finally had the upper hand. There was no way I was going to let this opportunity slip through my fingers.
I did everything I could to regain my composure and reclaim my manhood.
"Feeling better I see, Ms. Carter?" I acknowledged while making my way to the edge of the desk. I purposely sat uncomfortably close to her and found enjoyment in watching her squirm.
"Do you always drink so heavily prior to your first day at a new job?"
Our eyes were only inches apart. The sudden blush of her cheeks and the way she fidgeted trying to hide her arousal was turning me on.
I loosened the knot in my tie pushing back the image of ripping her oversized pant suit off and tying her naked body up with it.
"No Sir." she whispered timidly.
Fuck! Those soft succulent words were like sweet candy rolling off her warm wet tongue.
"Mmm.."
I couldn't stop myself.
I leaned in as close as I could get to her ear without touching her and whispered
"I could get used to you calling me, sir."
Her breathing hitched. It was subtle but obvious. I had her right where I wanted her. The shoe was finally on the other foot.
I regained my composure enough to make my way back behind my desk.
I needed to put the barrier between us.
Truth be told, it was more of a cover up for my now throbbing erection.
I turned off the charm and began questioning her again as if it were strictly business.
I could see the confusion as I continued with my now dismissive tone.
Just as I was about to hit the buzzer the sincerity in her apology and her monologue about redemption made me realize how real she was.
Fuck! This chick definitely still had me.
I couldn't let her know that though.
I wasn't going to let her off that easy.
I turned on the arrogant charm once more and voiced the final words before seeing her out.
"I'm a fair man, Ms. Carter, and I certainly look forward to watching you redeem yourself.."
