Chapter 13

Missy

He wanted me to go to his house tonight and I knew it would lead to us having sex again. I wanted it like any sane person would. But, it didn’t seem like a good idea. In fact, it sounded like a terrible idea. What if his son actually caught us in the act? Then everything would go down the drain.

I spent yesterday agonizing over this and hadn’t found a way, or a chance, to tell him. And it looked like, after going over his schedule, I wasn’t going to be able to find time to talk to him this morning. I spotted a break after lunch between a meeting and a conference call. It was only a thirty-minute break, but it would have to work.

All of it, what I was supposed to do tonight, left me distracted. I was still able to do my work, but I completely missed it when Dad walked in. I was so intent on sorting out this problem I didn’t see him until he cleared his throat. I looked up full of surprise. “Dad, what are you doing here?”

He looked mildly miffed. “I have an appointment with your boss. I just stopped by here,” he rapped on my desk, “to see how you were doing.”

“I’m sorry.” I stood and walked around the desk. “I was so busy I didn’t see you there. I guess I could have looked to see who this meeting was with.” I gestured him forward, ready to walk him to Mr. Hollister’s door.

“Hold on a second.” He stopped me from going forward. “I wanted to see if there was a chance I could take you to lunch after this.”

That caught me off guard. “Lunch?”

“I shouldn’t be more than an hour in there and I know it would be early, but yes.” He smiled at me. “I want to take my daughter to lunch.”

“If Mr. Hollister is okay with it?” I didn’t know what to say this. I wasn’t prepared and I couldn’t help but be nervous.

“I’ll take care of that.” He gave me a wink and I watched as he went into the office for his meeting.

It left me a little on edge and I found myself watching the clock as I went about the duties Mrs. Todd gave me. It was a little over an hour later that Dad picked me up for lunch and took me to a little restaurant close by instead of the cafe downstairs. We both ended up ordering sandwiches, something easy and light.

“I want to tell you,” he paused after taking a bite of his club sandwich, “I like this turn you took with yourself.” He wiped his mouth. “Every time I talk with Geoff he’s got nothing but good things to say about you. I was worried you would never grow up.”

“Thanks,” I said slowly. This was probably the most civil he’s been with me. I couldn’t tell where it was coming from. “Mr. Hollister says good things about me?”

“I was a little worried,” he continued. “Especially after that incident on Friday, but it looks like you really got your head on straight. I’m glad for that. I hope that you continue down this path because there’s nothing but good things that can come from it.”

It was confusing, but I was still touched by his words. “Thanks, Dad,” I gave him a weak smile. “I won’t let you down this time.” I picked at my BLT and it seemed that this conversation really reinforced the fact that tonight couldn't happen. “I really like my job. I promise you don’t have to worry about me messing up anymore.”

“I’m so happy to hear that.” He looked relieved. “I don’t know what I would have done if I had to actually kick you out.” Well, at least I knew now that he didn’t really intend to go through with his threat. I wasn’t about to buckle because of that.

I couldn’t go backward now.

He took me back to the office and I knew this was the last chance I had to confront Mr. Hollister. I went to his door and knocked, waiting for him to give me the go ahead. When he saw me, I could see his expression immediately change from neutral to hungry. He wasn’t going to like what I was about to say. “I can’t come over tonight.”

He looked startled. “Why not?”

“There’s too much at risk.” I shakily ran a hand through my hair; the look he was giving me made it so hard to concentrate. “Your son is going to find out and then what happens? I lose my job, my Dad just gave me the first vote of confidence in my life and I’m going to ruin all that if he finds out.” I took a deep breath. “I can’t risk this.”

“You need to find an alternative then,” he said, his voice stern. “Figure out something else. I will see you.” His tone was commanding, and I thought for a minute that this would warrant me a spanking.

I had to clench my thighs together to keep myself focused. “Maybe a hotel would be a better place to go than your house?” It was the first thing to come to mind. “Maybe something else but–”

There was a tap at the door and I heard it open, I didn’t bother to turn to see who it was I just reacted. “But, you don’t have any room on your schedule for a chance to speak with Tina Watts about a charity event she’s trying to get you to donate to. I was thinking maybe I could get you to agree to a last-minute conference call.”

I turned to see Trevor in the doorway, distrust on his face. I only knew him in passing in school and I couldn’t think of any real reason for him to dislike me. Aside from maybe this. I could see why he would glare at me like he was. He thought I was fucking his dad.

“Trevor?” Mr. Hollister said from behind me. “Did you need something?”

“I was hoping for a minute to talk with you,” he said all the while he glared at me.

“I’ll come back,” I said with a tight smile to both men. I looked down at my feet as I passed Trevor. I didn’t have the nerve to look him in the eye. I was sure if I did he would be able to see everything. When I turned back to give Mr. Hollister a nod, he gave me a wink. Something Trevor would have seen if he weren’t so intent on watching me leave.

I made it back to my desk and said a little prayer. I could not have the world crashing down on me today. I could not let this ruin me. I had to keep my head held high and I couldn’t let any bit of suspicion that anyone had kept me from doing my job. When Trevor walked out of his father’s office I would be sure to give him my brightest smile and look him in the eye while I did it.