5.

Ivanović POV

My phone vibrated in my pocket and frustrated, I pulled it out to stop it from ringing but I couldn’t ignore the call especially since it was from Ansel, my best friend and business partner.

Turning to answer the call, “Where on earth are you?” I was expecting to hear Ansel’s voice but I heard Reece’s voice instead.

“I know you have a big reputation for turning up late to places but you have a really important meeting today and your clients have been waiting for almost ten minutes now.” I could hear the frustration in her voice as she spoke.

Reece, like Ansel, is also my childhood friend and the both of them have remained my family since we were in high school.

“Stall them, I’ll be there as soon as possible.” I spoke into the phone before hanging up and rushing out of the house.

I’d completely forgotten about the meeting and knowing they’re also an important client I couldn’t possibly ask Reece to reschedule since I’ve been doing that for almost weeks now.

Hurriedly, my feet padded out of the house as I disregarded Lexi and I’d already made up my mind to call my foster parents and inform them that I left already. I drove to my company like a maniac.

Getting to the office, one of the servants took my jacket while the other one helped me with another jacket and my glasses.

“Thank goodness you’re here,” Ansel spoke as he rushed behind me and handed me my iPad, “you do not only have one meeting but you also have to check out the new software the team is building.” He explained.

“Yes, that. I have tons of corrections to make but we’ll do that later after this meeting.” I responded as I zoomed in on the blueprint that the software team is working on.

Handing the iPad back to Ansel, I walked into the conference room with Reece. Apologizing for being late, I asked Reece to proceed with her idea pitching.

I had no idea how tired I was until I started falling asleep in the conference room, calling Reece’s attention. I asked her to be quick with the meeting and she did just as I’d told her.

“This is a really great plan and I can already see 2 billion people buying it already.” The client laughed and I nodded in agreement to what he said.

“At CassianTech we make sure that there are no losses and in addition to what my partner has said, we also assure the full user security and there would be no breach.” I smiled.

I could tell that Reece was anxious when the hall fell silent and the clients started murmuring incoherent words amongst themselves. I was also a little bit nervous because this is a big deal and we’ve been trying to lock it for months now.

“We’ve come to a conclusion,” one of them spoke up and went silent almost immediately, the tension in the room was high and I could feel myself getting hot from inside.

“We like the pitch, the idea and what you intend to build and not only can adults use it, it’s also child friendly and we think that’s what our society needs now.” He continued as he paused again.

“So, we’ve decided that we’re making this deal and we hope it’ll be the beginning of other huge things.” He finally finished and Reece’s shriek was loud enough that I’m sure it could be heard on the 15th floor.

“Thank you so much, you won’t be disappointed.” I smiled as we sealed the deal with a handshake. I couldn’t deny the fact that a wave of relief surged through my veins.

Closing the deal and signing the necessary documents, we agreed with the clients to make official announcements as soon as possible and I couldn’t hold my smile when they left.

“Congratulations Cassian,” Reece threw herself at me in a hug as she patted my back, “you really did this.” She added but I disagreed with her as I told her that it wouldn’t be possible without her and Ansel.

Leaving the conference room, we both made our way to the security department and there Ansel was making sure that no one would be able to hack into what we were building.

“Is this a video game?” I asked when I caught a glimpse of a job that’s just halfway done.

“Do not touch anything here,” Ansel shouted as he stood in front of me, “Congratulations man,” he hugged me but pulled away from me at once.

“Yes, it’s a video game and it’s still in progress, when I’m done building it you can see it.” He answered my question and I laughed as I pulled him and Reece out of the department.

I’m indebted to them, they’ve kept all of my deepest darkest secrets and I couldn’t have done all of these without their help and support.

“We just signed a huge deal, let’s celebrate and forget about work for a while, especially you Ansel, you need a break.” I laughed as we all made our way to my office.

“If I took breaks, who would take care of the company?” He asked and Reece slapped his arm gently, implying that she was also there and she’ll be able to do that.

Getting to my office, I pulled out a bottle of champagne from the mini fridge and we made a toast to the success of CassianTech.

The sound of people clamoring outside caused me to look outside the window and I had no idea how the news of the deal we just signed got to the press and now there are tons of them outside my building.

Calling the security team, I asked them to make sure that every one of the paparazzi are cleared out before I decide to leave the office since the last thing I want is my pictures flying all over the internet.

“Impressive,” Reece Gasped as she went through her iPad and leaned towards Ansel, “she really has huge tech knowledge.” I heard her say.

I was more concerned about the paparazzi and how I’ll be able to make it to the club without being seen by anyone.

“I invited a girl for an interview and I know that she’ll be good for you, at least I hope so,” Reece started as she downed her champagne and placed the glass down.

“She’s smart and exactly what we’re looking for in an assistant, I think you’ll like her.” She finished and I shrugged.

“I’ve never kept an assistant for longer than 4 days, what makes you think that this one will be different?” I asked with a raised eyebrow as I looked outside the window and smiled when there was no one else down there.

“Because she has the qualifications and you haven’t been able to keep an assistant because of how hard you always are on them. Give this one a chance.” Reece pleaded and I smirked as I picked up my jacket.

“We’ll see.” I answered as I stormed out of my office. I need to go to a place where I can relax and probably take more glasses of vodka.

Driving directly to the club, the music was earsplitting but I didn’t mind as I made my way to the bar and placed an order for the glass of vodka that I badly needed.

“Hey handsome.” I lifted my gaze and it fell on a blonde in front of me, she was smiling and I could see her cleavage from the two upper buttons that had come undone from her shirt.

She glided the tip of her finger on my arm, my rolled up sleeves gave her more room to caress me for a while. Following her long fingers, I bit my lower lip softly before returning my gaze back to her face.

“You’re new here, aren’t you?” I asked with a raised eyebrow, observing her from her blonde flashy hair to her slender cream colour pantyhose. Her perked breasts could be seen from her halfway unbuttoned shirt.

She was offering herself to me and her boldness made my dick kick in anticipation as she bit her red luscious lips and tugged a chunk of her hair behind her ear.

“What does it matter if I’m new?” She answered with another question of her own and I smirked, “Can I buy you a drink?” She offered with a flirtatious smile.

“Forget the drink, you can get me something so much better.” I responded as I pulled her closer to me and she didn’t protest.

Quite frankly, no female has ever objected to me holding them or making out with them. Planting a kiss on her red plump lips, she responded to my kiss with as much urgency as her fingers dived into my arm.

I really need to get off and if she wants to be of help then so be it.

“Let’s go somewhere more private.” I suggested and she agreed at once as she grabbed her purse and followed me to my car.

Getting to my apartment, I knew that I wanted to sleep with this strange girl from the club because I’ve been unable to stop thinking about Lexi.

The girl looked nothing like Lexi and I just wished that she was the one in my bed instead of this strange girl, “are you going to keep staring at me or you’re gonna come fuck me?” She asked and with a smirk I joined her on the bed.

Placing my lips on hers, I had no intention of being gentle with her and I loved the fact that she enjoyed it too. Roughly, we both pulled our clothes off and I placed my weight on hers.

God, I badly wished it was Lexi right now.

All my life I never would’ve thought myself to be someone who fucked around to get another girl out of his head. I loved her too much and it took a lot of toll on me but never again.

Shaking the thought of Lexi out of my head, I flipped the girl over that her chest pressed really hard on the bed as I fucked her from behind.

“Go faster.” She breathed, her voice muffling into the sheets and immediately, I started pounding into her harder and faster than I was doing before, making her scream in ecstasy.

This is just what I needed to stop myself from thinking about Lexi.

Soon, we both got to the brink of orgasm and pulling out as fast as I can, I let out my load on her naked back as I rolled over on the bed in satisfaction as I tried to regulate my breathing.

It felt as though my heart was about to jump out of my chest as I stared into the darkness. Soon, it wouldn’t be a stranger but Lexi laying right beside me.