Page 75 of Dating the Boss
“Sorry to spring that on you in front of everyone, Sawyer.” Crawford shook my hand and clapped me on the shoulder with his other. “But I meant every word. I know I’ve given you a hard time lately, but it’s because I’ve known for a few months now that I wanted you as my replacement. You’re young, but you’re resilient. You have great ideas. Ideas that I believe will push this company to be even greater.”
“Thank you, sir.” I wasn’t used to flattery, especially from him. I felt like I was in an episode ofThe Twilight Zone.
“No need to give me an answer today,” he said. “But I expect one soon. It’s a real opportunity I’m giving you here.”
“Indeed, it is.” I nodded and left the conference room in a sort of daze, my stomach twisting with anxiety.
How could Reed and I ever go public with our relationship now? If I accepted the president of marketing position, HR would definitely have one or two things to say about me dating an employee.
What the fuck am I going to do?
Reed was waiting for me in my office when I got back. I walked through the door, and he locked it behind me. I turned to him, narrowing my eyes suspiciously.
“Is this a trap?”
He slipped his arms around me, tucking his head under my chin. “No. It’s a congratulation on your promotion. I’m so happy for you, big guy.”
That damn endearment had stuck over the weeks. And it never failed to make me smile.
I returned his hold and rested my cheek on the top of his hair. “I’m still in shock. It hasn’t fully set in yet.”
“Should I call you Mr. President now?” Reed asked, pulling back to look up at me.
“You can when we’re in bed,” I said, snatching hold of his jaw and tugging his face to mine for a kiss. It didn’t last long, but it still made my heart go wild in my chest. I’d never tire of his lips.
“And here I thought you just wanted me to call you Daddy.”
I snorted and stepped out of his embrace. “Oh, I draw the line at Daddy.”
“Ah, come on.” Reed sauntered toward me, wiggling his eyebrows. “One time when we’re fucking, I really wanna hear you say, ‘Ride Daddy’s cock just like that.’ Please?”
As much as I hated to admit it, his words and the visual they created made my cock swell. “The answer is no, Reed.”
“Fine.” He slithered his hands up my arms. “A car will be here at noon to take you to the lunch date with the new client.”
“Thank you for the reminder.” The meeting had slipped my mind. Without Reed handling my calendar and scheduling, I’d be a complete mess. “What would I do without you?”
“Probably cry.”
“Well, you aren’t wrong.” I unbuttoned my suit jacket and sat at my desk. “Both my work and my personal life would be in ruins without you.”
“Don’t you forget it,” he said before turning toward the door. He stopped when he reached it, though, and paused with his hand on the handle. “Hey, Daniel?”
His voice sounded different than before.
“Yes?”
“Will we…” Reed shook his head. “Never mind.”
“Don’t do that,” I said. “What is it?”
“It’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.” His smile didn’t reach his eyes. God, I hated when it did that. “I’ll talk to you later.” He then left my office and closed the door behind him.
I grabbed my phone and sent a text.
Me:This discussion isn’t over.
Reed::p
