Josh might be judgmental at times and he might sometimes show too much candor, but not when it comes to his cousin.
Riley really is an ass, and I’ve noticed that the man has made it a point to look at me more so every time he sees me since the day of the fight. I start to gather my things so he doesn’t get any ideas to talk to me for longer than necessary, but he comes right up to me.
“Rushing away so soon?” he says, looking me over. His gaze lands on my breasts and lingers there for longer than I like.
“I’m really busy today,” I answer, not wanting to be rude. It’s hard though when he’s still looking at my breasts. “My eyes are here.” I say with an edge to my voice that makes him look up.
“I’m very aware of where your eyes are. I doubt it’s where your brain is though. Any woman with half a brain can see that my cousin is a playboy. Is that what you’re into?”
I’m not sure what I should say here.
The bottom line is I’ve been sleeping with my boss. There’s no policy on office relationships being forbidden here but not amongst direct line management. Even without that stipulation though I know I’m not supposed to be sleeping with my boss and I know not to confirm that I am to his cousin.
“I don’t think that’s any of your business,” I answer.
He laughs. “So you’re not denying it then? You’re seeing him, fucking him. Did he promise you a sure sign off if you did? Or maybe he paid you to be his personal slut.”
My cheeks heat up at the same time my blood boils. “Excuse me?”
“Oh please, don’t act so innocent. I know you aren’t as stupid as you look or appear to be, you must know what the man is like, and his… unconventional habits. Whores in his bed, a prostitute here and there. Personal waitresses from the fucking Dark Odyssey you can hire to do whatever the fuck you want. Of course, I would ask you that.”
Oh my God… he wouldn’t be saying all of that if it wasn’t true. The mention of The Dark Odyssey just snaps me.
“He wasn’t supposed to get involved with you, but Josh is like that. He defies authority.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Because your boyfriend is such a playboy, his father laid down the law. We’re in competition for management of the new unit. My tasks was just to restructure the training program for the interns. His tasks was not to sleep with you or sleep around. That’s the kind of man you are with. That is the man who will be in charge of something I should have. The kind that gives his family’s company a bad name.” He takes a breath and shakes his head. I hate that he looks so much like Josh. The two are not alike, but the similarities strike me at this moment because it’s like the words are coming from Josh. “He just goes from one woman to the next. You’ll just be pussy to him come next week and you’re here in this façade with him as his whore, while his father thinks he’s been the perfect saint.”
I can’t believe what I’m hearing. But why am I surprised? He’s right. I’m not stupid, I should know all this.
I should know because Josh met me at The Dark Odyssey. Should I kid myself into thinking he was just there for the night simply exploring the place?
The private lounge he has and the access to a bedroom and the playroom and everywhere else is all at his fingertips because he uses them.
He’s used them, and he didn’t start when he met me.
He’s well versed in all kinds of things and I’ve just been on this wild ride with him.
Riley laughs when he sees he’s thrown me and managed to faze me.
“Awww, there, there, I really hope you weren’t fool enough to fall for him. Guess what though, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. When he cast you aside, I’ll be here. I wouldn’t mind testing out that body of yours since your putting out. I’m sure I pay more than him.”
“You asshole,” I snap and step back when he steps forward.
“Watch it girlie, I’m a senior partner here, doesn’t matter who’s cock your riding, one word from me and you’re done. I fucking mean it.”
I can see he does.
I can absolutely see that he means every word he’s saying and relishing the threat he’s handing me, probably because of the way Josh handled him last time.
The door opens, and Sheila comes in smiling with her usual brightness. I’m relieved to see her and for the chance to escape.
I don’t look at Riley as I rush away. I don’t look at anyone. I rush to my office and put my head down on the desk, trying to steady my nerves.
I’m thinking, and maybe thinking clearly for the first time.
This thing with Josh was fun and I hate to admit this, but I was stupid enough to fall for him.