Tempting

ASHER

I watched him as he worked, with my arms folded, leaning on the door. He didn't seem to notice my presence, but the others did. They all kept their gazes fixed on their keyboard, acting like they were the most proficient in their jobs. Guel didn't seem to notice the world around him as he worked. Unlike the others, who were pretending he wasn't, and that was one thing I liked about him. He just has this innocent, likeable character. 

“Watching your workers, are we?” Benny asked behind me, walking to stand next to me. “You know you are affecting their productivity with your presence, right? They need to focus, and you are not helping matters.”

I frowned and turned to look at her. “I'm just checking on them. Is there anything wrong with a boss checking up on his workers?”

“Of course not.” She grinned. “I never said there's anything wrong with checking on them, even though it's odd you just started this after Guel —”

“I have a board meeting now, right?” I expertly interrupted before she could complete her words, checking my wristwatch to be certain I got the time right. Frowning, she nodded. “Have Guel send 7 cups of coffee up.” I drew away from the door and turned my back to the room. “You know how I like mine, don't you?”

“Extra black, sir.” She made a mocking saluting sign and rolled her eyes. “Of course, everyone knows how you take your coffee.”

“Good.”

With a nod, I strode towards the elevator, my mind on the new employee. He had been on my fucking thoughts for a week now. Every time I touched myself, I saw him. Each time, it always felt like he was in the same room with me. 

I was a fucking goner for him and it was influencing me. I guess it's time to get laid. That would take my mind off that piece of fresh, young meat. 

“Good afternoon, sir,” Elena, the head of the board of directors, saluted me when I stepped into the board room. The others followed suit until I sat on my chair at the head of the large table.

“Good afternoon, everyone,” I acknowledged them, nodding. The smile I had on my face when I spoke to Benny was long gone, replaced by the frown I had practised on and perfected over the years. 

As if on cue, we heard a knock on the door before it opened, and Guel stepped in with a coffee holder. 

“Good afternoon, sir,” he greeted me, bowing to the rest as he strode over to the table. He placed my cup of coffee in front of me before he did the same to the others.

I watched as he walked, noting how his muscles strained against his shirt each time he leaned close to drop a cup of coffee. I swallowed and tore my gaze away from that tempting sight. 

Guel was everything I shouldn't lust after. He was not only younger than me by 15 years, but he sure as hell was my employee. I had this rule against office dating, one I couldn't afford to break. 

“Do you need anything else, sir?” He asked when he returned to my side, bowing. 

I want you on your knees, sucking my dick. 

I wanted to say, but I bit back that response. Instead, I shook my head, afraid of the words that might leave my lips if I opened my mouth. I couldn't trust that organ not to say something stupid. 

“If there's nothing else, I will be on my way.” He bowed once more, turned and walked towards the door. My eyes followed him, glued to his arse as he walked. I had always liked men with tight arse.

Fuck you, Guel. 

How could someone be almost perfect? He had all the damned qualities I wanted in a boyfriend, and it was affecting me. 

“Mr Reed?”

I blinked at the call, turning to look at Elena. 

I had forgotten I was in a room with my board of directors and was shamelessly ogling another man's arse. Thankfully, none of them noticed what happened, or else they would have given me disgusted looks. 

Clearing my throat, I took a sip of my coffee and started the meeting, with half my attention on my directors and half on how Guel's slacks had clung to his arse as he walked. 

“That will be all, sir. Is there anything you wish to add to it, sir?” Elena asked as 5 extra pairs of eyes stared at me, waiting for the last word. If only they knew I was half listening to them.

“Not at all. Everything you said is perfect.” I looked down at my tablet. “That will be all for today. We will discuss any other pressing issues during our meeting next month.”

“Sir.” John, the new director who had just joined the board a month ago, raised his right hand. “If you don't mind, sir. I have a question.”

“Go ahead.” 

I rubbed my temple. This was one thing I hated about meetings: the constant questions even after everything had been said. 

“It's about the end-of-year target for every department. I want to know if… Like … Can you …” He trailed off, gulping nervously as he tried to keep my stare. 

I couldn't tell if he was nervous because I was looking at him or something else. 

“Out with it already, John. We don't have all the time in the entire world.” My annoyance was slipping into my words slowly. I knew all it would take was more questions for me to flip. 

“Can you reduce the target for my group? We will catch up next year if —”

“Meet Elena for that. She will handle it well,” I said, getting to my feet. “That will be all for today. Have a wonderful day.”

“You too.”

With a curt nod, I strode out of the room and headed straight to the elevator for the 4th floor. The boardroom is on the 5th floor, along with my office, but I just wanted to see Guel. 

The moment I stepped out of the elevator, I bumped into someone staggering back from the impact. My balance was all wrong, and I would have fallen on my butt from the shock, but a hand snaked out and wrapped itself around my waist, holding me in place. 

I looked up, shocked, as my eyes locked with those of the man of my fantasy. All the blood rushed to a particular place as my mouth dried.

I imagined his face coming close to mine, close enough for a kiss, and I reached out to touch his neck, wetting my lips. 

“Boss, are you okay?” His voice was gentle, breaking me from the haze. 

“I… I'm good.” I swallowed, feeling my cheeks getting hot. I drew my hand back.

“I'm sorry.” He helped me up and placed his hand on my waist to steady me, so I wouldn't fall. His hand seemed to burn through my suit to my flesh. I felt my dick stirring and had to draw a step back. 

“You don't have to apologise. I should be the one doing so. I wasn't watching my steps.” I smiled at him, putting back the expression I had gotten so familiar with on my face. It was like a mask, one I always put on to hide my actual feelings. 

 He gulped, drew a step back, and bowed. “I'm at fault too. I should have watched where I was going.”

“It's okay.” I waved him off when I realised he wouldn't let me take the blame. Seeing how innocent he was acting made me feel guilty for fantasising about someone so pure. 

“Do you need me to help you to your office, sir? I'm —”

“It's okay. I'm taking a walk around.” I turned my back on him. “Hurry with your task. Don't let me keep you waiting.”

“Okay, boss!” He hurried out, while I turned to watch him…

This seems to be a favourite pastime of mine. Watching him…