Chapter Eighty - The Punishment

“Stop it! You're toxic!” I yelled angrily at him.

He smirked stubbornly and moved closer, barely an inch away from me. I took in his fragrance and it had already registered in my brain.

“You know, it's about time you stopped pretending and come to terms with yourself that you love me, huh?” His husky voice aroused a tingling sensation in between my legs.

'No!’ I berated myself.

I shouldn't feel that way for my boss. He is my boss for crying out loud and not my boyfriend. I've got to put myself together.

“And who told you that I've ever loved you? Are you having some brainwashing illusions?” I maintained a steady gaze at him.

“I didn't need to be told. And after I kiss you this once, you'll tell me better!”

His hands cupped my face and I found myself responding to his touch. He pierced his eyes onto mine and without a hint, leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on my lips.

“You like it, huh?” He didn't wait for me to answer before he buried my lips in his and kissed me with more v