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know," I mutter.
"Right. Not Van Hoogen by any chance?"
"Nope." As far as Lou's concerned, I'm sticking to my story.
I do tell Tara all the juicy details, otherwise I feel like I'm going to burst keeping it all to myself.
Tara's full of admiration for my latest exploits. "Jesus, Holly! It sounds like Pretty Woman!"
"Are you saying I'm a ho?" But I know she means it in the best possible way.
We have a good laugh about it as usual. She's great, Tara, really, always sees the positive in life. "I'm so excited for you, babe," she tells me over a glass or two of wine. "If this guy makes you so happy then just bloody go for it. I haven't seen you this happy in a long time. A hot, horny man is just what you need."
I laugh, "You know what, Tara, you're right as usual." My phone buzzes, and Tara raises an eyebrow.
"Yeah, Holly, off you go and sext lover boy. I'll just finish the wine."
With Tara’s blessing, I retire to my room for private time with Nick on my phone, with my trusty pink rabbit not far behind.
***
There's just one small detail bugging me, and I can't settle till it's out of the way. I know I'm going to have to tell Adam. It wouldn't be right for him to hear from someone else. We meet for coffee downstairs at work.
"Adam, there's something I want to talk to you about."
The way Adam's looking at me, I think he knows what's coming, but he's not going to make it easy for me. He sits in stony silence.
"Um, I've been out with Nick and we're meeting up again."
"Ah. Our friend Van Hoogen?" Adam forces a wry smile.
"Adam, honestly, he's not that bad. I mean, actually he's lovely. I really like him, and he feels the same way. I want to give it a go with him. I just wanted you to know, that's all."
I'm not expecting Adam's approval, but it seems like an eternity before he speaks. "If that's what you want, Holly, I'm really happy for you," Adam finally replies. He doesn't look particularly happy, but I breathe a sigh of relief anyway.
"But if that fucker messes you around he's got me to answer to." With a melodramatic flourish, Adam runs a finger across his throat and I have to laugh. Adam rolls his eyes and the mood lifts. I'm relieved that the conversation has gone as well as could be expected.
As we finish up, he gives me a big hug, for longer than strictly necessary. I try to wiggle free without offending him. As I extricate myself from his clinch, Adam looks me in the eye. "Just be careful, Holly. Things aren't always what they seem."
On my way back to my desk I can't get that closing remark out of my head.
***
It feels like aeons since I've seen Nick but in reality it's only been a few days. Friday dawns at last, and I dress carefully, stashing a few things in an overnight bag, knowing Nick is back at the office today. Hopefully I won’t be going home to my place tonight.
I've barely set my bag down, taken my coat off and logged on when an internal message from Nick appears on my screen, asking me to come to his office. We keep our e-mails and internal communicator messages above board and business-like. In a place like Cathwell's you never know who's watching. Our texts are another story, and I blush at the thought.
Suddenly shy, I'm trembling in anticipation as I open the door of Nick's office. The last time I saw him was on Monday morning in the taxi.
"Close the door please, Holly."
He is on his feet and walks slowly towards me, looking me straight in the eye. It's crazy but I feel so coy I can hardly meet his gaze. He looks stern but there's a twinkle in his eye. My legs turn to jelly and I stop to steady myself. As he reaches me I take a step back against the door. My heart is racing with a combination of excitement and danger. He presses his body against mine, pinning my arms behind me. He bends his head down and before I can help myself I'm kissing his neck, inhaling his smell. He presses hard against my body and I can feel his huge hardness, his perfect cock now prodding into my
"Right. Not Van Hoogen by any chance?"
"Nope." As far as Lou's concerned, I'm sticking to my story.
I do tell Tara all the juicy details, otherwise I feel like I'm going to burst keeping it all to myself.
Tara's full of admiration for my latest exploits. "Jesus, Holly! It sounds like Pretty Woman!"
"Are you saying I'm a ho?" But I know she means it in the best possible way.
We have a good laugh about it as usual. She's great, Tara, really, always sees the positive in life. "I'm so excited for you, babe," she tells me over a glass or two of wine. "If this guy makes you so happy then just bloody go for it. I haven't seen you this happy in a long time. A hot, horny man is just what you need."
I laugh, "You know what, Tara, you're right as usual." My phone buzzes, and Tara raises an eyebrow.
"Yeah, Holly, off you go and sext lover boy. I'll just finish the wine."
With Tara’s blessing, I retire to my room for private time with Nick on my phone, with my trusty pink rabbit not far behind.
***
There's just one small detail bugging me, and I can't settle till it's out of the way. I know I'm going to have to tell Adam. It wouldn't be right for him to hear from someone else. We meet for coffee downstairs at work.
"Adam, there's something I want to talk to you about."
The way Adam's looking at me, I think he knows what's coming, but he's not going to make it easy for me. He sits in stony silence.
"Um, I've been out with Nick and we're meeting up again."
"Ah. Our friend Van Hoogen?" Adam forces a wry smile.
"Adam, honestly, he's not that bad. I mean, actually he's lovely. I really like him, and he feels the same way. I want to give it a go with him. I just wanted you to know, that's all."
I'm not expecting Adam's approval, but it seems like an eternity before he speaks. "If that's what you want, Holly, I'm really happy for you," Adam finally replies. He doesn't look particularly happy, but I breathe a sigh of relief anyway.
"But if that fucker messes you around he's got me to answer to." With a melodramatic flourish, Adam runs a finger across his throat and I have to laugh. Adam rolls his eyes and the mood lifts. I'm relieved that the conversation has gone as well as could be expected.
As we finish up, he gives me a big hug, for longer than strictly necessary. I try to wiggle free without offending him. As I extricate myself from his clinch, Adam looks me in the eye. "Just be careful, Holly. Things aren't always what they seem."
On my way back to my desk I can't get that closing remark out of my head.
***
It feels like aeons since I've seen Nick but in reality it's only been a few days. Friday dawns at last, and I dress carefully, stashing a few things in an overnight bag, knowing Nick is back at the office today. Hopefully I won’t be going home to my place tonight.
I've barely set my bag down, taken my coat off and logged on when an internal message from Nick appears on my screen, asking me to come to his office. We keep our e-mails and internal communicator messages above board and business-like. In a place like Cathwell's you never know who's watching. Our texts are another story, and I blush at the thought.
Suddenly shy, I'm trembling in anticipation as I open the door of Nick's office. The last time I saw him was on Monday morning in the taxi.
"Close the door please, Holly."
He is on his feet and walks slowly towards me, looking me straight in the eye. It's crazy but I feel so coy I can hardly meet his gaze. He looks stern but there's a twinkle in his eye. My legs turn to jelly and I stop to steady myself. As he reaches me I take a step back against the door. My heart is racing with a combination of excitement and danger. He presses his body against mine, pinning my arms behind me. He bends his head down and before I can help myself I'm kissing his neck, inhaling his smell. He presses hard against my body and I can feel his huge hardness, his perfect cock now prodding into my
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