her building she turned toward him and thanked him for a wonderful evening. He got out and opened the car door for her and walked with her to her building. They reached the entrance of the building and she turned to him to say goodnight again.
“I’m walking you to your door.”
“That’s not necessary.”
“I insist. I want to make sure you get in your door safely.”
They rode the elevator in silence, when they reached her door he took the key from her hand and opened the door.
“Good night Ivan. Thank you again.”
He cupped her face with his hands and kissed her softly on her lips. “Good night Stephanie. I will see you on Monday.” Stephanie closed the door leaned against it for support and softly felt her lips as her heart slammed in her chest. ‘He is a dangerous man.’ She thought and she was going to have to guard her heart closely working with him.
CHAPTER SIX
Ivan walked into his condo poured himself a drink and reflected on his dinner with Stephanie. ‘What is it about her that is driving me crazy?’ he walked into his bedroom. “I have to get her out of my head.” he said softly.
“Get who out of your head?” Ashley said as she sat up in the bed wearing a white lace bra and matching thong. Slightly startled, then angered, Ivan looked at her.
“What are you doing here and how did you get in?”
“Don’t you remember? You have me on the list and the doorman let me in. I thought you would be happy to see me. I haven’t seen you in over a week and I thought you might be lonely.”
She walked over to him and seductively took a sip of his drink. She put her index finger in the drink and placed her finger in his mouth. He instinctively closed his lips around it sucking the liquid off her finger. He loosened his tie as she unbuttoned his shirt pulled it down his muscular arms and let if fall to the floor. She started kissing him on his chest and then his stomach as she continued downward. He moaned inwardly. She dropped to her knees, unbuckled his belt and unzipped his pants allowing them to pool at his feet. He grabbed her hands before she could release his manhood from his boxers and pulled her to her feet. He then pulled up his pants,
“We need to talk, have a seat.”
Disappointed she sat on the bed with her legs folded under her and listened to him intently as he explained that their arrangement had run its course and they would not be seeing each other again.
As Danny drove her home, Ashley was livid. ‘If he thinks I'm just going to walk away, he needs to think again.’ Her plan had to work because she was going to keep him in her life.
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Over the next few weeks it was extremely busy and Stephanie loved the distraction. Ivan never mentioned the kiss. They worked together closely but it was strictly a working relationship. There were two major acquisitions the company needed to complete and that meant everyone was burning the midnight oil. The fourth of July was fast approaching and Stephanie and her friends decided to attend Marco’s barbeque. Ivan offered to take Stephanie, but she decided to ride with her girlfriends.
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MONDAY, JULY 4th
Marco lived in Whitemarsh , a suburb of Philadelphia. The ladies arrived around three o’clock in the afternoon. When they entered the house the party was already in full swing. Stephanie looked around for a familiar face when Marco approached and welcomed her and her friends to his home. He pointed out where the food and drinks were as he walked them to the back of the house, introducing them to other guests. The trio made their way to the bar. They were instantly aware that they were the center of attention. As they walked towards the bar, men eyed them with lustful looks and the women looked at them with envy. The three ladies were