ANNATORIAAfter a quick kiss and wash up, Mr. Thorne and I parted ways. Then we met again in the meeting room where updates on the week’s tasks were reported. I also got to meet Elias and he strangely reminded me of Director Hayes. His firm gaze showed his confidence and he didn’t speak a lot. Even when I went to meet him to discuss how I could be of help, all he said was four lines, ‘Just do it well.’And I was there like, ‘Do what well?’He walked away and I didn’t get a response. Anyway, I took that as a sign to return to my pending work. Thankfully, Mr. Thorne stepped out with his bodyguard so I wasn’t too distracted. The only thing that distracted me was how my body kept recalling how he kissed me down there. Then, lunch time came. And as planned, Kaelen and I went for lunch outside the company building. “Why should I stop?” Kaelen queried the statements I just laid out.And that response stopped me from taking the next bite from my sandwich. Baffled, I frowned. “Huh?” I ha
ANNATORIAI was already super turned on. Backing out would simply mean punishing myself because I know that I would become restless. So, despite the insanity of his sensual action, I relaxed and pulled my chair closer. Instantly, his head lifted my gown and his breath raged against my skin, one would think I was wearing something super sexy beneath my clothes. But I was wearing my favourite and only white panties.Anyway, while I was waiting for his next move, I pulled my laptop closer and started to act like I was doing some work. Then, he held both of my thighs, and a sharp gasp left me as he resumed his passionate kisses. Every part of my skin, and I mean, every part, became intensely ignited. If I weren’t conscious of where we were, a moan would have slipped out, and I would have started to dance with an erotic rhythm to show Mr. Thorne that I wanted more. But all I could do was tuck my lips and randomly punch my keyboard while my body savoured how his kisses ascended until I f
ANNATORIAIt is finally official. Annatoria has gone mad. I have gone mad!Throughout the ride home, I could not stop myself from stealing glances at Mr. Thorne, who looked extra sexy behind the wheel, especially whenever his thick arms flexed as he turned the steering. But I could still compose myself despite the growing thrill in my soul.Then, he slid his hand to hold mine and the chaos in my soul increased. Still, I upheld my dignity and remained quiet.However, when I got home and jumped into my bed, I started to squeal, my legs slapping the bed in excitement while I buried my face in my hands. “This is crazy,” I said as if I wasn’t smiling hard. “I am dating Mr. Thorne. I am in a relationship. Ahhh!!!” My legs wiggled in the air. “Why am I so excited?! Ahhh!” I started to giggle like a fool and was going at it until my phone pinged. It was a message from Darius Thorne, asking if I got home fine. With my lips still struggling with my wide smile, I replied that I did, and wish
ANNATORIA“Uh…” That statement still ringing in my head, my thumb feverishly pressed my lips to stop it from trembling. But that hardly worked because the cold was working hard to make me succumb. However, because it seemed like the strange voice I was hearing was trying to say something, I gathered strength and demanded, “Who… Wh-Who are y-you?”‘Your master,’ it replied, and another shaky breath left me.I must be running mad. “Wh… What?” “Annatoria!” Mr. Thorne’s concerned voice instantly cut through before I could hear a response. As his echoing footsteps rushed closer, the voice in my head departed, taking the iciness with it. “What’s wrong?” Mr. Thorne asked, his knees pressing the ground as he pulled me to his chest. “Uhm…” I shuddered one last time, my eyes closing, then opening. “I uh…” As my heart raced with more confusion, I gently pushed the man aside and got up. “I must have slipped,” I said while trying to ensure that my knees wouldn’t fail again. “What?” Mr. Thorne r
ANNATORIAI sincerely don’t know how I got home, but right now, I’m lying in bed, and my heart and head are a mess. With my thumb kneading my lips, the memory of my passion with Mr. Thorne kept replaying, stopping me from finding sleep. I mean, that might be a good thing since I won’t have to see that nasty dream tonight, but it’s super weird how I can still sense his soft lips and amazing smell. Fuck. I shouldn’t have gotten curious about kissing him. Because I now want more.But going back for more could be dangerous. Aside from being occupied with spy duties, one of the reasons I didn’t explore my sensuality for years was that I feared that once I did, I wouldn’t be able to stop. Look at me now. Just a kiss with that sexy man, and I’m a mess. After a sigh, I turned to lie on my side, my finger reaching to caress my weird mark. And as the distant moon greeted me, my eyes softened with a smile because I thought of Mr. Thorne again. Frankly, I’m… still… turned on. “Annatoria!” I
ANNATORIA “Done,” I said as I dumped the paper pile on Kaelen's fancy desk. “What else?”He looked at me, his brows knitted with subtle worry. “You computed the total and uploaded the file to the site?”“Yes.” My arms folded. “It was easy.”“I didn't ask if it was easy, Miss Annatoria.” “Well, it was.” Silence ensued, and I could tell that he was tempted to ask about my father. So, I chose to address it. “About earlier, it won’t repeat itself.”“That would be nice.” Kaelen searched my face, probably looking for a sign to expose how I felt about my father's appearance. “We wasted precious time dealing with that man.”“Precious time won't be wasted anymore because of my issues.” I nodded curtly. “I assure you that.”A shallow breath, and he leaned into his seat. “Would you like a ride home later?”“We’re not friends, Mr Kaelen,” I reminded him.“Nor enemies.”“Exactly. That makes us nothing at all.”“Ouch, Miss Annatoria.” He laughed seconds after. “I am still your boss.”“I didn't thi