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CHAPTER THIRTY SIX: REJECTED
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RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN: HICCUP
To say my morning was uneventful would be a lie. Sure, I was off to a rough start with a splitting headache, and hiding the bags under my eyes, but it was nice to put Karen in her place. Though I feel like I do that on a daily basis, today it felt needed. It put some pep in my step, and by noon I was feeling like myself. I was set to have lunch with Andre in thirty minutes, but my plan was quickly changed with Jose coming into my office, Kale Spencer behind him. They both looked serious, which caused a knot in my stomach.“What’s going on?” I asked, standing up from my desk, as if that was an appropriate way to address my client. “What can I do for you?” It took a lot of energy for me to jump to my feet, and pretend I was happy to see this man, to fix whatever problem he was about to place in my lap. Truly, the only thing that brought me joy was the fact that the head of Kale Realty decided to step into my office without his usual jacket. Though his black buttoned up was tucked tight
RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHT: LATE NIGHT
There are a few things that I have learned when it comes to my line of work. The first is confidence above all else. If you walk into a room and appear like you don’t know anything, no one is going to trust their business in the palm of your hands. Communication is the perfect pairing. If you can’t bullshit a client into taking a chance on you, you’re not worth it. And third, be prepared for ANYTHING. Currently, we were not prepared. I reviewed the work that my team had captured in regards to Paris realizing that this was not our best work. I was surprised that Kale even went along with what we had. I shook my head in disbelief, realizing that I was not hovering over my team like I should have been. I understood that this particular job would have its challenges. I didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park, however, I thought it would be a bit more on the easier side. This work… was amaetur. I wasn’t happy to have to stay behind and work, mainly because I just wanted to relax, a
RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY NINE: LET ME
The devil is present. It was the only thing that made sense as to why this man was being dangled in front of me, like a piece of meat that only I could enjoy. To make it worse, this opportunity would arise in my office, in the sacred workspace that I swore I wouldn't dirty.I was being tested. The intensity that Shane had in his eyes was captivating. I didn't want to look away, but I was also unsure of what to say. I've had plenty of sexual offers in my life time, most I've accepted, and I've also turned away my fair share. Wait. Maybe I'm Jumping ahead. Jesus Raine, not everyone is like you, thinking of sex 24/7. This man had an innocence just a few weeks ago, maybe he's thinking something more pure. If that's the case then the look on his face is certainly deceiving. He must have picked up on my confusion, or noticed how I couldn't find the words to speak. He suddenly dropped to his knees before me, thro
RAINE CHAPTER FORTY: SHADOW
Red. Such a daring color. Such an… attention seeking color. Red against my beautiful dark skin… reads… deadly. Intoxicating. Why was the color red calling out to me this morning as I prepared for an early meeting with Kale Spencer?Maybe it was because I participated in something daring last night. This was no accident. I had done it on purpose with someone who worked with me, in my office with glass windows where everyone could see… if only they were there. I now had another secret. A very dirty, but memorable one.This red dress looked to be melted into my body shaped, easily adjusting to the curves of my breasts and hips. It also stopped right about the knee, showing half of the thigh when I sat. The silk layered itself across the breast, threatening to show the bareness of my breasts.
RAINE CHAPTER FORTY ONE: BAD INFLUENCE
Friday night. What does a woman like me do on a Friday night? Hunting would normally be my first answer. Taking a nap before the sun sets, dressing my best, ready to capture someone’s attention. Yes, that sounded nice, however, this Friday would be different. I had two more hours of the work day left, then I would head to dinner with my two best friends, followed by some shopping. Tomorrow there was an event that I had to attend, and I had waited until the last minute to get a dress. Last year, I had worked on a small solo project in favor of Mr. Davis. It was for a six episode mini series. Long story short, the audience loved it, and one of the actors was being nominated for best Break Out star. The director loved my work. Hell, he seemed to love me a little more. I know what you’re thinking, and no,
RAINE CHAPTER FORTY TWO: SURPRISE DATE
For a woman that is so dedicated to her looks, I am not one to have to spend so much time on it. People go out to buy expensive or fancy outfits to make themselves look better. I personally compliment the garments. I can make just about anything look good. I am that damn gorgeous. Andre had found this pretty summer-like dress in the color of a lilac. It was tight fitting around the bosom area and my waist, but it then led out like an opened flower, stopping above the knee. It had two layers. The first was made of silk, and the top was nice sheer. It had thin straps that went over the shoulder and criss crossed in the back, beautifully tied into a small bow. It was cute, to say the least. Not sexy, like I was used to protrying, but cute would work for the event. It wasn’t in good taste to overshadow the super rich and popular. I was going as a guest, and needed to behave like one. I pulled my black hair back into a messy, yet simple bun, leaine a few strands hanging in the back and fro
RAINE CHAPTER FORTY THREE: LET THE NIGHT BEGIN
Raine, please pick your jaw up off the floor before people notice the drool coming from the corner of your mouth. As I waited in the lobby, the last thing I expected to see was Kale Spencer making his way across the room, dressed as if he were ready to tempt me in every way possible. Now, I know I’ve seen him in plenty of suits before, but this one just hugged his body differently. And by the looks of others on the floor, I wasn’t the only one who noticed. He seemed completely unaware of the attention he had drawn to himself, either that, or he simply didn’t care. Mr. Spencer stopped in front of me, one hand busy adjusting his cufflinks. His gray eyes glanced down at me for a moment, before his lips parted and he spoke. “Are you ready?” Ready for what? I wondered which look was more obvious; my confusion, or the slight regret for having rules in p
RAINE CHAPTER FORTY FOUR: SLEAZE
Kale and I made our way through the crowd of people, all sort of heading in the same direction to the reception hall. Some were stopping short of the room, looking for people they came with, or engaging in conversations with others. I just wanted one more drink and I’d probably call it a night. At one point in time, someone was in such a rush, they had accidentally pushed me. I lost my balance for just a moment, but it was long enough for Kale to have to grab me by my hips, and wait for me to adjust my stance. All I could do was flash a friendly and thankful smile, being sure to ignore the fire in his eyes. Was he like this anytime we touched? I wanted to explore that more, but I knew that was a bad idea.We found a table that was empty. I took a seat while he went on a search for something to drink, stating that he was going to need something stronger. I’d stick to my wine and the choice
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