After we got out of the meeting, both of us wanted to celebrate. It was a big day for us, and we’d made the biggest sale in company history. The company wasn’t that old, but still it was an honor and a nice pay day.

“So where do you want to go? Let’s get a drink or something.”

I told him that I didn’t care, so I wasn’t paying much attention when he gave directions to his driver. If I had been paying attention, maybe I would have realized that it was his house we were taken to, before I looked out the window.

“What are we doing here?”

“Having a drink. That’s what you suggested, wasn’t it?”

I had suggested a drink, but I hadn’t been thinking about doing it at his place. It was far more intimate than I would have chosen. Being alone with Hail never turned out the way it was supposed to. He was like an enigma that I couldn’t stay away from. I wanted to, I really did, but something always seemed to pull me back into his arms. I don’t know why, but here we were again, alone and at his place. This wasn’t going to turn out well. I could just feel it.

“Yeah, I just didn’t know that you meant here.”

“We can go somewhere else if you want to.”

I told him that it was fine, even though as soon as I realized where we were, I started trembling inside. I knew that this wasn’t the place I wanted to be was alone with him. But I was here, and I wasn’t going to tell him that I was afraid. I didn’t want to be. I wanted to think of the day we’d had. It was huge and I couldn’t wait for it to all get reported. It was going to be a good sales month.

“No, this is fine. Thank you for having me over Hail.”

“You’re always so polite.”

“I try.”

He just shook his head and got out of the car. He stood back and let me get out, before he shut the door behind me. Hail was acting different, but I couldn’t put my finger on what was different. I did feel the swipe of his finger on my arm as he guided me up the stairs. I liked the way it felt and the corresponding shiver that arose because of it.

We walked into the darkened house and it was a lot bigger than mine.

“I see that sales are doing you well.”

“Commissions are always better than salary. Today was a good day.”

“Yes, it was. I just need a few more days like today and I will be in business.”

I was nervous and babbling about anything at this point. I was two seconds away from mentioning the weather, though it was hard to see what was going on in the dark room. Anything to keep my mind off of what I was thinking at the moment. It wasn’t going to do me any good. I knew that.

“So, who are you going to celebrate with tonight? Any plans?”

“I don’t know. I hadn’t planned anything.”

“I could make us something.”

“Dinner is hours away.”

“I am sure we could find something to keep us occupied until then.”

As he spoke, he got closer to me and the shaking in my body continued unabated. I wanted to ask him what he was doing, but I didn’t need to. I already knew what was on his mind and it was frightening to say the least.

When he was just inches from me, he stopped and I could see his dark brown eyes. They were darker than they were earlier, and I didn't know if it was just me or not the lack of light.

“What are we going to do for hours?”

“You should let me show you Evony.”

“You know that I don’t do that Hail.”

“I know, but there are other things that can be done Evony. It won’t feel as good, but I bet I can still make you scream.”

That sexy look was back in his eyes, but I didn't understand the words that he was saying. Why would I scream? Half of the things that he said I didn't understand.

I may have not understood what he was talking about, but I do understand enough to know not to ask. I'm sure that whatever he was saying would make my cheeks red and embarrass the heck out of me.

“Do you want to watch a movie or something?”

That was about the only thing that I could think of that would take a couple of hours, if we were going to wait out dinner. I was nervous about being alone with him in this house all that time, but I still wanted to spend time with him. I like being around Hail and I had missed how close we had been before when I was his assistant. We were always around each other and always talking back then.

“That’s not exactly what I had in mind Evony.”

“I know what is on your mind Hail. It’s what is always on your mind.”

“I am not going to deny that. Being around you makes me this way.”

“Since I walked in and you and Buffy having sex on your desk, I hate to say it, but I think you're wrong. You apparently think about it all the time Hail. You and every other guy.”

“You hear that a lot, don't you?”

“Yes, I have and I have dated a lot of men that wanted to be the first.”

“And you never agreed to it, why?”

“I want it to be more than just sex. It seems like something that should be done between two people who really love each other. I just can't see it any other way and I still haven't found that guy yet. It’s too intimate to be something that is blasé.”

I had said too much. I could see the look on his face, but then he surprised me. Instead of turning away, Hail moved to kiss me, like all I had said wasn’t registering with him. His kisses were strong and took my breath away. That was most likely his plan all along. When he was touching me and tasting me like this, it was hard to stick to my principles. Hail made me want to throw it all to the wind and be like everyone else. Just feeling and not thinking about the consequences.

Like before, his hands quickly turned me into some sort of invalid. Then the next thing I knew, I was safe in his arms and clinging to him like he was the only thing that was going to save me.

I pushed back after a moment and told him that I couldn’t do this, we couldn’t do this.

“I am not asking for you to change anything that you have planned. I just want to make you feel good while you wait. I can't imagine going so long without pleasure.”

It all seemed to make sense when he said it like that. His lips were back on mine pretty quickly and I wasn’t able to stop the feelings that came over me. I didn’t want to. So many times, I’d had to say no. I never wanted to be a tease and I knew that each man had hope in the back of his mind about what would or wouldn’t happen. That wasn’t the case with Hail. I had been painfully clear about the situation. He knew what was going on.

When he suggested that we go to his bedroom, every red light started flashing in my head, but I did my best to ignore it. I didn’t want to think about it. I didn’t want to think about anything, and I let him lead the way.

The room was dark that he led me to, but he didn’t turn on any lights. I was thankful for that, because I would most likely chicken out if that was the case. I didn’t want to. I wanted the pleasure that he’d been going on about for so long. He made me wonder if all of the fuss was for something. The kiss sure did wake me up and make me start thinking. I wanted more and I wanted it to be Hail that gave it to me.