Page 16 of Never Bed the Boss
Until next time…
Day24
Asher’s been extraordinarily moody lately. I think the no-touching rule is finally getting to him. I might have to move out of his office and into my own. I’ll ask him later today.
Update:Asher lost it when I mentioned moving out of his office. We were in the elevator on the way to his penthouse forlunch. We’ve been doing that lately to continue working through his schedule and planning. It has been a week, to say the least, and I haven’t had time to update you as much as I like.
But Ineededto after that elevator ride. So, Asher’s mood-cloud wasthick, and I couldn’t ignore it any longer so I mentioned that I think it was time I moved into my own space—the empty desk outside his office door that his old assistant used.
He said no, and I pressed him. I don’t even remember his explanation because it was so shoddy. Like… he needed me closer. No barriers. It was easier than paging me.
I stood my ground and said I’d be working there from then on, and that's when it happened. A flashback to our first elevator ride. Him caging me against the wall. His lips on mine and hands all over me. But this time he didn’t kiss me.
I wanted him to kiss me. My body has been aching to kiss him for weeks now. But he kept his lips centimeters from my skin, the warmth of his breath rolling over me as he rasped and growled at me.
I can’t recall a single word that he said, but I can’t forget how he made me feel. I still feel it now, the twist and clench in my belly. The headiness from his scent and the way he penned me in with his body.
He touched me briefly but this time he didn’t apologize. And I’m not going to bring it up because it felt good. Way too good. But I guess that’s what happens when you restrict yourself from indulging in something you want and crave and need for so long. It hasn’t been a month but I know the first time hereallytouches me. Kisses me. Takes me. It will be indescribable.
But that’s why I need to leave his office. It’s only one week, and I know if I have to face him again, I might be the one to break the rules.
Day25
I miss being in Asher’s office.
On the bright side, I’m getting a lot more work done and I’m meeting more people. It was like I was in a completely different world when I was in Asher’s office, just the two of us. I’ve nearly forgotten about everyone on the other side of the door.
I had lunch with someone other than Asher today.
I’m not sure he’s happy about that, but he was in a meeting and it was Taco Tuesday.
He’ll understand.
Day26
Asher left me a note on my desk.
Come back.
Day27
He left another note.
I’ve never missed anyone like I miss you.
Day29
I’m going to find Asher’s watch. I know he doesn’t care about it, but I want to prove to him that I gave it back.
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ASHER
The elevator dings,and I slip through the doors and stride to Lilah’s desk. It’s still dark out as I follow the same path I’ve followed for years on the way to my office. You could blindfold me and I could find my way there without tripping over anything.
As I approach Lilah’s desk, situated directly outside my office, my heart skips a beat because I can smell her perfume. It’s delicate and understated but it drives me wild nonetheless. It has been hell keeping my hands off her. And when she moved outside my office, I thought I was going to lose my mind being unable to steal glances at her throughout the day.
But then I remembered the camera. I could watch her on my monitor the entire day. And I did. I think I did less work with her outside my office than inside it because I could stare at her all I wanted.
