Four

Aurelia's POV

It has been two weeks of torture.

I was frustrated with how instead of worrying about my fiance who was still reachable, I was running hot for a stranger. That intimate night tormented me despite my hatred for Alfred, I found myself craving his touch every night and dreaming about him doing nasty things to me. How could he have such an effect on me? It was only one night!

This was all new to me… the sexual lust and sinful urges. No man had made me feel this way, not even Fred.

Sylvia, my best friend, had suggested I try sex again but with another man, “To get over one man you have to be on top of another” she had told me in a casual how-do-you-not-know-this tone.

I didn't quite agree with her at first until I couldn't stop touching myself to the thoughts of him. I resolved to indeed try it again with someone else, I wanted to be sure there was nothing special about it and he was no different.

Sylvia was able to secure a spot at club Zero through connections because I was too poor to get in myself, according to her it was the safest place to hook up anonymously. It was why I was here, to get laid.

And just my luck that I found a pretty decent man at the bar at my arrival. His voice sounded familiar but I wasn't sure with the blasting music noise. I was a lightweight so the alcohol was beginning to get to me as we got to the private room and sat down on the bed.

I felt embarrassed that I was on the verge of tears in front of this man. It was unintentional and I was beginning to worry that he might be freaked out. But surprisingly, he offered to listen and talk. I could tell he was a kind considerate man, something Alfred probably won't be able to comprehend.

Stop, stop thinking about Alfred, he is not even here! I mentally facepalmed myself and got up, I needed to end this and I needed to end it now.

“Hey, what's wrong? Why did you get up” The man asked in surprise.

I didn't answer, instead my eyes roamed around till I found the light switch and I immediately went to turn it off.

“No more talking please. Make me forget” I said as I made my way back to him.

When I was sure I was in front of him, I took off my mask and took off his before leaning in for a kiss.

The kiss was full of questions of whether my body would be comfortable enough and if it was going to feel the same way. He kissed back too with a little uncertainty, his mouth tasted like alcohol just like mine.

My body melted into the kiss and I involuntarily moaned into his mouth.

It felt good. It felt so good, I almost broke out in a dance from happiness, my fears were gone and I was relieved.

Alfred wasn't special, it was probably because he was my first body count, the one who disvirgin me and biologically there were some attachments I would probably feel towards him. I was simply thinking too much of it, he was no different than other men, this here was the proof.

The man wrapped his arms around me and pulled me tighter to him then he deepened the kiss. He was sitting on the bed while I was standing so he slowly tapped on my leg and got them to spread apart and sit on his lap.

He became more aggressive with the foreplay and I met his pace with equal vigor. He was good, almost as good as Alfred.

Quit calling his name, Relia!

I tugged on his clothes, ready for the next step and he followed suit on mine, soon our clothes were off and I felt his hard on pressed on my stomach. He was big, big as…

He pulled away slowly, almost reluctantly for a few seconds. I couldn't see clearly because everywhere was dark but I guessed he was getting the condom on him. He returned in a minute and trailed kisses down my neck, “Come on, babygirl” he whispered and guided me till I was carried and my legs wrapped around his waist. He must gym a lot because he carried me effortlessly and brought me to the wall to rest my back on. He sucked on my breasts for a few more minutes before positioning himself at my entrance. I was already dripping wet, so the slide in was smooth and slow to give me a chance to adjust. I moaned out from the tingling that attacked me, the first thrust was always heavenly.

“Should I continue, babygirl?” he asked as he continued his slow thrusts.

“Hell yes… go faster” I blurted out. He was so polite, unlike…

“Anything you want, princess” he said and increased his pace till I was a mourning mess.

I had mind blowing sex with a stranger that night. We went a couple more rounds and stopped because it was getting late and I wanted to leave.

“I don't mind dropping you off…” he suggested while we were getting dressed to leave.

As much as I was tempted to, I had to refuse, “Thanks but no” I replied without bothering to explain further. I didn't want any entanglement with any man, I came here for an experiment only and besides, I still had Jonathan.

He luckily didn't push it and we parted ways like nothing ever happened. We probably wouldn't cross paths again and even if we did, we wouldn't recognize each other anyways.

***

I eyed the big building in front of me, sighed and then walked into what would be my first day at work.

Following my dad's humiliation, I had decided to pause my travel back to the states and get a job to help him out. He obviously didn't approve but I did it anyway. Since I have been away from school, I was oblivious to the financial situation of my parents but after finding out the truth, I couldn't just ignore it.

I was lucky enough to get an urgent role as a secretary in a growing company, I couldn't still believe my luck but I was happy regardless.

I got in and greeted everyone I walked past with a smile, I was one of the few young adults in the company so I was easily recognized. I found my way to the manager, a plus sized woman with a nice smile.

“Ah yes, Aurelia, good to see you today. How do you feel on your first day?” she asked.

“Nervous but excited. I'm not sure where I should go so I came to you” I replied.

“Understandable. I will show you to your desk, it's the closest to the CEO's office. I received a message that a new CEO will be transferred in today so just a heads-up to be mentally prepared” she explained as we both walked to my desk.

“A new CEO? That's unexpected, does this happen often around here?” I asked, genuinely surprised. I had met with the previous CEO during my interview and he was a cheerful old man. We got along really well and I was sure working with him wouldn't be a hassle.

“Oh no, not exactly. Mr Brown that you met was a temporary fill in, the official CEO delayed his arrival due to the death of his grandfather and had a close business partner fill in for him in the meantime” she said.

“Oh” was the only thing I said as I processed what she just told me.

“Anyways, here is your desk and this is the CEO's office. Get settled in quickly, he should be here any minute now and I heard he is an organized freak. I'll be right over there Incase you have any questions, goodluck” she instructed before turning to leave.

“Please wait…” I said, stopping her from leaving. “Who exactly is the new CEO? What's his personality like?” I asked curiously and out of concern for myself. I had just managed to charm the temporary CEO but this one I knew nothing about. I valued my new job so much I wanted to be in his good books.

“I haven't spoken with him personally but from what the higher ups say, he is a strict no nonsense man and workaholic. Trust me, you do not want to get on his bad side. He had personally left the central branch to come here so he could ‘straighten’ this branch because we have the lowest revenue reports for three years in a row. So yeah, he's coming in angry. But you should be fine, if you always do as you are told” she added the last part casually as if she did not make me worried.

Whoever he was, I needed to be extra meticulous and careful. I cannot lose this job no matter what!

“Ma'am, his name… you haven't told me his name yet” I chipped in as she was about to leave again.

“Oh, his name is…” a loud bang noise on a desk cut her off and drew our attention. Everybody went dead silent as all eyes turned to the source of the noise.

There was a man standing tall in a crisp black suit, his black hair was gelled back and his muscular body hugged the suit like a glove. It wasn't just any man, this one was too familiar that it had my mouth falling open in shock. He had a displeased frown and his blue eyes were like icy shards as he stared down at the woman who had the desk he hit.

“Eating during office hours… you must not value your work here. You have ten minutes to pack your things, you are fired” his voice was loud and firm, the seriousness in it was very clear.

“...his name is Mr Alfred Vicker” Manager whispered absentmindedly, clearly stunned just like everyone else about the drama that was unfolding. My eyes widened in realization and my face fell, what were the odds?

To think I kept avoiding him and ended up as his secretary? What a twist of fate, it was a small world indeed.

I felt stuck, on one hand I really needed this job and on the other hand I hated that I was working under Alfred.

He was still an asshole in my eyes, he was not even beating the allegations with what he just did. Will I be able to work as his secretary?

The woman began begging but one nod from the security and she was taken away. He looked indifferent as he walked towards us and my knees buckled involuntarily when our eyes met.

Did I imagine it or did he smirk at me?