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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Yeah they delayed my flight by another hour, Mr. Nayel is going to kill me," I shudder a sigh as I tell my dad on the phone.
"I'm sorry you had to go through so much trouble for your old man," Dad's voice laced with remorse.
"No dad it's nothing, It's going to be alright do not worry about a thing"
"You take care of yourself, sweetheart," Dad tells me.
"You take care of yourself please, I'm going to be calling you twice a day to make sure you take your medication okay?" I say sternly.
Dad laughs loudly, "Alright sweetie".
"I think we're about to take off, I'll call you later okay?"
"Okay sweetheart"
"Bye dad," I say.
"I love you, Maria," Dad says.
I smile, "I love you too dad" and I hang up.
I quickly text Nayel saying I had a family emergency and will be taking half the day off, we have 2 important clients coming in today which wasn't something out of the ordinary but Nayel had trusted me with the task of presenting the meeting which was a very big opportunity for me as I had mentioned to him that I want to broaden my expertise from more than just law stuff. He was surprisingly very accommodating and supportive about it. Plus it's a Monday so I know he won't be pleased about this but I can't help it. My flight was supposed to land in New York at 4 am but it got delayed 3 times and now I'm going to land at 10 am. I press send and put my phone into airplane mode as the plane started taking off.
I changed into black high-waisted pants and a button-down white silk blouse on the plane as I'm already so late I cannot afford to go home and change. I'm going to be heading straight to work from here. I didn't get to shower this morning so I put my hair in a loose bun applying a little makeup which is harder than I anticipated on a moving plane but hey you gotta do what you gotta do. I'm just praying the first meeting with the clients goes well and that Nayel is in a good mood.
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I hurriedly rush out of the gates, everyone must think I'm deranged I've been running around the airport like a crazy person. I'm surprised they didn't put me through security.
I hail a taxi cab and give the driver the address and ask him to be as fast as he can. I fix myself in the cab, redo my makeup which is also insanely difficult to do in yet another moving vehicle.
We're about 10 minutes from work and I just realized I never switched my phone off airplane mode. I look up to see over 12 missed calls from Nayel along with a series of angry text messages. fuck fuck fuck fuck. I take a deep breath, I'll just explain the situation to him once I see him, it's fine. It's all good. I hope.
The fact that he called me so many times goes to show the meeting with the potential clients didn't go as planned which is sort of my fault, I was in charge of that meeting. It would've been my first solo presentation ever with the clients, I usually help out someone from the sales team but I persuaded Nayel that was ready for this responsibility and he gave me a chance and I fucking blew it. He has every right to be pissed. I feel like such a let down, lately I've been trying to dwell into more things at the firm aside from law-related stuff and Nayel has been generous enough to let me do as I please and I just ruined my one shot that I had. Ugh.
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I gulp and nervously fidget with my fingers as I step out of the elevator to our floor. I don't know what I'm so anxious about, it's not like he's going to fire me but he is going to yell at me which I hate but more than that I was responsible for most of the meeting today and I just screwed it up for him probably. I'm a massive people's pleaser and I can't stand people being unhappy with me which is probably the most important reason Nayel and I don't get along. I'm always trying to please him but he never seems satisfied with anything I do.
I sigh and knock on Nayel's door. I hear a come in and step inside closing the door behind me.
Nayel looks up from his computer and instantly a look of pure rage flashes his face, "Look who decided to show up" he checks his wrist," 1:50 pm what an amazing time to show up to your 9 to 5" Nayel barks.
I gulp, "I'm sorry I texted you th-"
He cuts me off, "I didn't get a bloody text"
"I'm sorry sir" I mutter.
"What you did today was highly unprofessional especially when you knew how important these clients were for our firm and I put you in charge of the meeting and presentation because I thought after working with us for almost 2 years you'd be responsible enough. How many times have I told you and every other employee if you need a holiday I need at least a 24 hours notice, I got absolutely nothing from you. You look alive and well, I'm disappointed and frustrated. We might've lost Barry & Jacob's." Nayel snaps angrily, shaking his head.
He's right, I should've given him a heads up that I'm out of town and potentially could be late or miss a day or two. I should've texted him the minute I got on the plane to Charlotte because I had no idea how long I'd be staying.
"I'm sorry I was-" I mumble once again, bitting my lower lip.
"I don't want to fucking hear it, you can't just come and go as you please. this is highly unscrupulous. What am I fucking paying you for? I might be lenient with you sometimes because you are a good worker but don't test me, I am still furious" Nayel snaps.
"I'm sorry" I gulp.
Nayel sighs, still pissed off, "Keep your sorry's for yourself, I don't want to hear it. Just go make sure everything is ready for the second meeting"
"Will I present this one?" I ask.
"No" he scowls, "I didn't know if you were coming in today so John from IT was briefed and he's handling it, just make sure everything is ready," He says.
"Yes sir" I nod and walk out of his office. I close the door and lean against it. I feel a tear roll down my cheek, why am I crying right now? What is wrong with me? I swear I'm the biggest baby ever.
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Nayel Jefferson is kissing me. Nayel Jefferson my obnoxious, piece of shit, entitled, rude, the short-tempered boss is kissing me. He has shoved me against a wall, trapped me under his huge frame, holding my hands above my head, and pressed his cold lips against mine.I was in shock, was this really happening? My eyes were wide open in disbelief and so were his like he was expecting me to make a move like he was just as shocked as I was that this was happening. We were staring into each other's eyes as our lips were pressed against each other. I can't believe this is happening, why is this happening? Why am I enjoying the heat radiating from his body? Nayel buckles his hips against mine making me gasp and he slides his tongue into my mouth. My eyes flutter shut as I started kissing him back enjoying the feeling of his skin against mine, not understanding why my body was melting under his touch.Our lips were moving in a rhythm, our tongues intertwining and tangling up
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Nayel's licks down my neck as his huge hands tightly grip my ass cheeks making me gasp, "You're wet aren't you?" he whispered in my ear.I whimper from his touch, without realizing it I was pushing my ass against his hardness, "you are crossing a very thin line right now Maria" Nayel groans in my ear.I let out an exasperated sigh as his grip tightens on my ass, "do you want me to fuck you Ms. Reynolds?" he purrs in my ear."Please" I beg, it comes out as a whisper.Nayel laughs, a big throaty laugh, "I thought you couldn't stand me, now you can't seem to get enough of me" he bites my earlobe."Or maybe it's that you just put on an act of hating me and secretly always wanted me huh baby?" he starts sucking the soft spot under my ear. I let my head fall onto his shoulder as the pleasure intensifies. Nayel brings his hands to my front and blatantly gropes my tits making me moan, "Admit it, be honest, you've always wanted me" he whispers in my ear mak
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I slip out of my dress and tie my hair up in a pony. Is it just me or is it extra hot today? I was about to slip out of my underwear when I heard a knock on the front door. I wonder who that could be? It's 8 pm, I don't remember ordering anything? I pick up my robe from the bed and put it on.I open the door to see Nayel standing there, the first two buttons of his shirt were undone, his hair was messy. I could tell he had run his hands through it one too many times and his jacket was rolled up in his hands. He looked exhausted. Our eyes meet and his face lights up."Hi" I smile at him."God am I happy to see you" Nayel smiles moving inside, grabbing my waist, and pulling me into a hug.I rub his back gently, "Long day?" I whisper in his ear.Nayel pulls away from the hug, still holding onto my waist, "I'm sorry for dropping in unannounced, I had a shite day and really wanted to see you" He lets out a sigh."Of course" I smile at him pressin
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I was laying on my stomach, the sheets lazily draped over my naked body as I was tracing Nayel's abs with my finger. I smile to myself feeling his body against my fingers."Enjoying yourself?" I look up to meet Nayel's eyes, he was smirking at me."Very much so" I bite my lower lip, sitting up on my knees onto the bed pulling the covers over my body as I then straddle his lap."My boyfriend is a sex god," I say wrapping my arms around his neck."I love when you call me that" Nayel groans squeezing my hips."Good" I smile playing with the hair on the back of his neck.I decided to switch positions again so I lean against Nayel's chest, laying on top of him, my head resting on his shoulder as he held me by my waist squeezing me gently."Tell me about your family," Nayel says suddenly.I tilt my head to look up at him, he was already staring at me, "My family?" I ask."Yeah what was your childhood like?" Nayel asks playing
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I cross my ankles as I wait for the elevator to arrive, I fix the hem of my dress as the elevator door opens and my eyes lock with the man in the very back, Nayel. Our eyes meet and a mischievous smirk appears on his lips, memories of this weekend flood through my mind and my cheeks start heating up. The elevator was filled with 4 other people, I was hoping no one would notice the color arising on my face.I step in smiling at my fellow colleagues muttering quick hello's and how are you's before making my way to the back to stand next to Nayel."Good Morning Mr. Nayel," I say in a professional tone but my eyes were looking him up and down.Nayel was smirking, licking his lips, "Good morning Maria" He keeps his tone flat so no one notices something is up with us."Your coffee sir," I say handing him the coffee our fingers brushing sending chills down my spine."Why thank you" Nayel smirks, his eyes go wavy with lust a look I know all too well.
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I blink adjusting to the light coming out of the windows. I smile to myself as memories from last night flash my mind. I bite my lower lip rolling to the other side, "Ouch" I mutter, it was hard to move. I was so worn out.My eyes roam the room looking for Nayel but he wasn't in the bed next to me nor were any of his things visible. Did he leave? I felt my heart drop. He just wanted to sleep with me and now he's gone. He had his fun, used me, and then discarded me. I gulp as a wave of sadness is about to erupt inside of me when Nayel walks into the room with two mugs in his hands and bag. He smiles as our eyes meet, he was only wearing boxers looking fine as hell."Hi" I smile sitting up on the bed as Nayel sits in front of me."Good morning beautiful" Nayel moves a strand of my hair from my face."I made coffee," He says handing me the cup."Oh, how the tables turn" I joke causing him to chuckle."And I post mated donuts because I couldn't
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Nayel parks the car, leaning over and placing a soft kiss on my cheek, "Have a nice weekend" He smiles making butterflies erupt in my stomach.I bite my lower lip, "Do you want to come upstairs?" I found myself asking.Nayel's eyes widen as he nods eagerly, "Yeah" He pauses smiling, "Yeah yeah yeah" He nods eagerly making me giggle, he's so cute."You can park somewhere over there" I point to the parking lot as Nayel tries finding us a spot.Nayel unlocks the car, we grab our things and head upstairs."I think the only other time I've been to your place was the New Year's Party" Nayel says behind me as I was unlocking my door."I really wanted to kiss you that night" Nayel whispers in my ear as I open the door and turn around to smile at him. I lean up and place a soft kiss on his lips."Here you go" I wink pulling away causing him to grin as we step inside my apartment."I'm not a millionaire so excuse the basic ass apartment,
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I look around to see if anyone was paying attention to me and knocked on Nayel's office door once walking in without waiting for a reply."Hi, do you want to" I stop myself when I notice a woman sitting beside him, oh shit did I just interrupt a meeting? Wait I'm his assistant and no one had an appointment for right now.Nayel and the girl were laughing, they looked up from their conversation to see me. The woman looked around Nayel's age, maybe slightly older? She had beautiful black hair, tan skin, and grey eyes."I'm so sorry to interrupt you Mr. Nayel," I say clinking my teeth together, "I'll come back later" I look at Nayel apologetically."Is this her? Is this the Maria?" The woman turns her head to Nayel, smiling brightly.Nayel rolls his eyes playfully, a smile appearing on his lips, "Yeah" He says lowly.I furrow my eyebrows in confusion, who is this woman who knows about me?"Oh my goodness" She exclaims getting out of the s
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"Stop it" I roll my eyes playfully pushing Nayel's hand off my knee for the 5th time in the last 10 minutes."Why?" Nayel stares at me with seriousness. He looks almost offended."Need I remind you our colleagues are sitting right behind us," I say making sure I keep my tone low.Nayel rolls his eyes, "And as I've told you before, I couldn't give a lesser fuck about what they think""Ever wonder what it would be like for me if they found out?" I say getting slightly annoyed and Nayel tilts his head, "Firstly, they will never believe this thing between us happened 2 years after I started working for you. Not to mention, anytime I get a promotion or you side with my idea it's going to be because I'm sleeping with the boss. I'm going to have to deal with judgemental stares every day because I'll just be that girl in the office who sleeps to get what she wants"Nayel's features soften as he squeezes my hand, "I'm sorry, I never thought of it from your
