Tempting - Chapter 2: Realization

An hour later, I am half way through my work when the overhead speakers ring above us.

"This is the following I want to see in my office. Chelsy, Ryan, Coldren, Micheal..."

My breath hitches in my throat as I hear David over the intercom. Then I forcefully remind myself that it was all a dream, and that none of those things happened last night. As if he would even think about being with someone like m-

"And Calvin. That will be all."

Blood rushes to my ears like a raging river as I hear my name called.

But the people David called had way higher ranks. So why me? Probably for some work, or... something rational.

I walk towards his office slowly.

When I open the door I see that the others are already there, but when they turn to me they give me glares.

"Did you get tired 2 feet of the way?"Micheal sneers, earning a few snickers from the others.

David is the only one who doesn't join in his jests.

Cutting the groups laughter off, David stands up abruptly and turns his back to us.

"I called you all in here to discuss the event yesterday. The coral event was... successful."

A small cheer runs among the others but as David turns around, I drop my eyes to the floor in guilt. Now I will never be able to look him in the eyes because of that dream.

"Micheal, we need basic plans for setting up the celebration party we'll be having tomorrow."

"Wow, another get together boss? Can't the celebration be us relaxing?"

"Of course Micheal. Feel free to sign the release form on your relaxation break while you're at." David quips, earning laughter from the group. I continue to stare at the floor, but my ears persistently peer for the soft but confident sound of David's voice. His words seem to mix in a flood of incoherent sentences as my mind switches back to what I had dreamed of last night. Those hands and lips that made me shudder every time I would think of them...

"Calvin." I almost have a start as I look around the room with the group's eyes on me. I can feel the blood already rushing up to my cheeks and ears, and I know I already look like a tomato.

"Did you hear anything I said?" David asks, his voice almost as smooth and authority built as it can be. I almost feel acid wavering in my throat as I swallow dryly, making sure to hide the guilt in my eyes by adverting them away from his.

"I'm sorry sir. I don't know where my head was at." I apologize shyly, feeling the want to flee from this situation right here and now.

He pauses for a second, and even though I'm not staring at anywhere near him I can tell he has the same questioning look on his face.

"Just pay more attention next time. The things I say in these type of meetings are very important and I want all my workers attention from the very moment they walk into my office. Understand?" He says smoothly.

"Yes sir."

" Now, since I've already taken up most of your break times, I will dismiss you from this meeting. Take care for tomorrow. We'll be meeting up around 4:00 am on the dot and anyone a little later after that time will have to answer to me, got it?"

The group nods diligently as I bob my head like a new born baby, not knowing if I can even stomach eating at this moment. As if on cue, they all make their way out of the office, and I quietly follow from behind them to the door, until...

"Calvin, you stay." My breath hitches in my throat and my entire body stiffens as if there was some paralyzing drug in his unwavering voice. Me? Of all people? I don't even think I can turn around to meet his gaze.

"Calvin, come here." I hear again, but this time, its a little more... demanding, powerful.

As if my feet are doing the actions for me, I turn around and gradually meet his gaze.

His face... His face is wearing a look of dominance and I could've sworn that I was going to pass out at that very moment before realizing that he was standing up himself.

"Get against the wall." What? What did he mean by... As if he magically transports in front of me, he pushes me against the dried rose door, his face inches from my own. He has this... intoxicating aroma of want and something else I can't describe. There's no way this happening. Is this another dream?

He pushes his hips against my own slowly and the tension between us makes me bite my lips. I try desperately to stop myself from releasing a embarrassing groan.

"You just let them talk to you like that?" He growls, biting my ear. My face feels so hot as my mind tries to wrap around what's going on. This can't possibly be happening.

"Answer the question Calvin."

"I... don't k-know." I say as we're about to kiss again. But suddenly he pulls away from me, readjusting his tie. I stare at him in bewilderment as he walks back to his desk. He looks up with those amber eyes once more, but this time they're dulled, as if we've been having a normal conversation this entire time.

"That's all Calvin. You may leave my office, and remember what I said about the 4:00 am on the dot." He says bluntly before going back to his work.

I swallow as I reluctantly open the door, walking out and closing it behind me. What just... happened? I pinch my arm, but I don't wake up.

Does that mean everything that happened yesterday...

We... I probably shouldn't think too much about it unless I want to pass out.