Chapter 1

 You’re freaking hot, man”, Denise said with a drowsy voice that clearly says she’s wasted. The young man sitting in front of her was everything ‘hot’ entailed. Is it his bare and hairy chest that stood from his lilac unbuttoned collar shirt just the way Denise wanted? Or his arms that screams “Dwayne Johnson’ one of Denise’s favourite Hollywood actors? Denise was completely taken aback. This gentleman sitting in front of her had turned her on without even knowing it.

She reached out for his chest and his eyes followed her hands step by step. Just before it landed on his bare chest, he held her hand. “Easy, baby…Clark’s nothing you can handle” he said.

“I couldn’t resist….Clark? She mentioned his name as if it was a question that demanded a quick answer. Clark chuckled. Denise just didn’t know who she was dealing with. He turned to his bodyguards and nodded his head and immediately, they stepped back. 

Clark rose to his feet and walked over to Denise. “shall we?” he asked. She sipped some alcohol from the wine glass on the table and let her back fall on the chair. In a couple of seconds, Clark carried her in his arms and headed to the room he had booked for the night. Denise didn’t object. In fact, she wrapped her arms around his neck.

On getting to his room number 427, Clark laid her on the bed leaving her legs to touch the ground. He wasn’t in a rush. But, Denise seemed to be. “Where are you going? I need you”, she said. Clark was marvelled at the lady’s haste. He shook his head while sucking his lower lip and locked the door. The lights were off but they cared less. At least, the lamp beside the bed shone the right amount of light they needed.

Clark bent over and took off Denise’s stiletto red glass heels. He moved her into the middle of the bed and took off his shirt. Denise smiled. Her body was already heated and Clark was wasting her time. Situated perfectly on the bed, Clark bends over and soon, he is kissing Denise passionately almost ripping off her lips. He groans while doing it and it urges Denise on even more.

One of Clark’s hand slides up the back of her shirt, and she could feel him hesitate when his hand doesn’t meet a bra. He paused and looked at Denise. “Just the way I wanted” he said. The way he looked at her pierced her core. Clark could feel the heat from her body.

He started to move his hand from his back to her breast. When he cupped it in his hand, it flipped a switch in him. The kisses turned feverish as Denise removed his belt. Clark pulled off his trousers and shorts and every piece of clothing on Denise. They were naked and Clark loved the sight. He raised her hips and Denise wrapped her legs around his waist. His lips were on her nipples as he sucked the life out of them. Denise moaned.

Tired of beating around the bush, as it was evident that both were already wet as heck, Clark climbed on top of her pushing her legs wide until he got the right position he wanted. He slid inside her for the first time and Denise let a moan. He went over and over again until he could no more. 

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Denise yawned as she stretched her arms with her eyes still shut. “My head hurts!” she complained. Her head pounded and a sharp pain slit through her forehead. Denise held her forehead and squeezed. She made to remove the blanket on her body but it seemed stuck. Anytime she pulled, it got stuck. Then, she opened her eyes. Turning to her right, Denise nearly let out a scream but held her mouth as soon as possible. Her eyes widened in shock. Lying beside her was a tall glass of a fine man she had not seen in many years. His eyes were shut but she couldn’t take hers off him. There was no doubt; he was extremely handsome with a strand of hair covering one of his eyes. Denise tried to recall the events of the night before but, her phone blared and she jumped out of bed and turned it off immediately. 

Clark turned his face to Denise’s side and she felt an adrenaline rush in her body. Just like ice, Denise froze. Thankfully, he didn’t wake up so Denise drew in a long breath and exhaled. Without faffing around, she grabbed her gown and put it on. With her heels in one hand, she opened the door gently and squeezed her way out. Denise heaved a sigh of relief as she rushed to her car at the parking lodge.

Her cell phone pinged just when she started the car. It was a call from the office.” Goodness! I’m late already. Damn it Denise!” she hit the steering wheel. She had forgotten completely about the board meeting in an hour. She can’t make it if she decides to branch at her house and change into something more decent. Only one option was left. Denise took it without hesitation.

She drove in a high speed to a nearby boutique and grabbed a red skirt and blue blouse to match her red stiletto heels. She grabbed a shower using the boutique’s shower room and was dressed in less than twenty minutes. Denise paid for the clothes and headed to the office. She arrived just in time when everyone headed to the board room. Lucky chap!

Everyone grabbed a seat with the manager sitting beside the rest of the employees. One seat was left and everyone was in great anticipation of what the occupant looked like. That is, the new CEO of C & V Enterprises Limited; an advertising company which deals with top brands in New York; the best there is in New York. The former CEO had passed away over five years ago and had handed the company to his son whose identity had remained anonymous.

Denise joined the company as the accounting manager three years after his death and had only heard stories about the anonymous CEO. According to their Manager who got the opportunity to see the anonymous CEO once in a Face-Time call, he was brighter than the moon and more handsome than the most handsome. Denise had dreamt all night and wrote many letters to him, as he became her secret crush.

After an eleven-minutes wait, the door to the board room flung open. There was dead silence as a couple of hefty men dressed in black suits filed in. Then, came the last man standing; in a white suit, multi-coloured neck tie and dark shades to match his black shoes. His hair was styled beautifully. All the ladies in the room could barely breathe as his good looks illuminated their fragile hearts. 

Denise wasn’t an exception. This young man that just walked in was everything her secret crush was. A slitter of happiness cut through her veins.

He walked briskly to the empty seat and settled in. A cup of coffee was served immediately while he crossed his legs. Oh! How Denise loved his hard-guy display.

“Shall we?” his voice sank deep into Denise’s ears. Like a movie flash, she recalled exactly who that voice came from. “Hell no!” Denise whispered.

“Yes, please”, the Manager of C& V Enterprises Ltd responded. Turning to the employees who were sheepishly smiling, he raised his hand which had already formed a fist to call them to order and snapped them from whatever wild imaginations they have going in their heads.

Everyone adjusted. “For the past five years since Mr Vincor kicked the bucket, his son was given full responsibility as CEO of C & V Enterprises Ltd” the manager paused and looked around scanning through the employee’s faces.

Denise’s hands shook where she sat. She prayed silently that her intuition was totally wrong.

“We have waited for this auspicious day and it is with great pleasure that I re-introduce, to those of you who had worked with Mr Vincor and introduce, for those who joined us after the plethora of events; Clark Vincor, CEO of C&V Enterprises Ltd”. On that note, there was a standing ovation with thunderous clapping from the employees as each mumbled a word or two. Denise managed to clap as well even though her heart wasn’t at peace. She faked a static smile when her eyes met the Manager’s. 

Everyone was in their seats again and Clark took off his dark shades. A cold shiver run down Denise’s spine and her stomach rumbled. It was the same face! The man she had a one night stand with the night before the meeting. Denise nearly passed out. What in the world! 

Several thoughts swirled aimlessly in different directions in her head.

 “Denise, you are the most stupid girl in the world! How could you sleep with your boss for heaven’s sake?” 

“What has gotten into you? How will you get through this if he finds you out? “

Her inner voice inquired. Denise looked down trying her best possible to avoid his eyes. Her heart raced faster at every word he spoke and she hoped he doesn’t point her for anything at all.

“ My father left an amazing company with top class employees which has made C&V the best among the best in the city of New York” Clark Vincor began his speech. All the employees listened with keenness. His good looks has in no small way captivated their hearts to listen attentively even if what he had to say was senseless especially the female ones. “I, Clark Vincor am here to uphold my father’s legacy leaving no stone unturned. Each of you has a lot to do and I’m looking forward to milking more billions from C&V through your sheer hard work. So, I need you to work like you have never because I don’t like my business being messed up. My point is clear” Clark concluded and rose to his feet.

“Sir” someone called out and Clark held on. “Clark” he corrected. Denise was a bit impressed as he didn’t really seem like the hard guy he exuded when he stepped into the board room. “May I serve you coffee every morning?” Now, that was a female employee throwing herself shamelessly in what Denise would call ‘cheap’ at the boss. Denise didn’t raise her eyes to look at him and there was a brief silence. Clark stared at the young lady who spoke with lustful eyes. “Sure, why not?” he replied. Denise heaved a sigh of relief. At least, the meeting was over and she could go back to her normal life without having to handle the thought of her boss finding out that she threw herself at him like a cheap slut. Denise raised her eyes and smiled satisfied that Clark wouldn’t find her out. His back was turned against them when she did. He seemed to be typing some message on his phone.

Just when Denise wanted to stand up, Clark turned around and his eyes met hers. Denise’s legs were cold and she forgot to breathe. He scanned her while her heart danced terribly. She got back to her chair but one of her legs strained and she pulled off the red stiletto heel on it. Clark looked at the shoes suspiciously.

“This can’t happen! Denise, you’ll be screwed “she thought.

“What is wrong with you, Denise Hastings?” the manager whispered to Denise. Now, she was really screwed.

“Denise Hastings, I want you in my office right now”, Clark’s voice sunk deep into Denise’s eardrums. 

Her game was over! All hope is lost. She has been found out and she would have to face it. Denise carried her pitiful self gently and proceeded to the boss’ office as instructed.