Romantic Promises (Alluring Promises Series, #2)

by Baker, Janice

  My smile dropped and I swallowed, feeling a bit defeated. “I…just thought it would be fun to try something different.” I shrugged. “That’s all.”

  He pulled me toward him again. “Honey, we’ve talked about this. I enjoy how we are in the bedroom. You don’t need to be slutty or kinky with me. I love you just the way you are.” He gave a small nibble on my bottom lip and kissed me again. He leaned forward, coaxing me to stand as he stood too. He took my hand and led me to the bedroom, closing the door behind him.

  As he closed the door and I started toward the bed, all I could think about is how perfectly boring my life will always be. Especially in the bedroom.

  Chapter 5

  Matt

  It was Thursday morning and I decided to head into the office for a little while. I wanted to set up my office before Monday. Flynn and Mel’s wedding rehearsal was tomorrow and the wedding was Saturday. I knew I would probably be too tired on Monday and wouldn’t want to set up my office. The movers had unpacked all my stuff at the apartment already since it was mainly clothes and stuff I couldn’t live without.

  I left my furniture for Cassie. Yeah. Turns out she’s always had a thing for my condo and I figured since I was moving back in a year anyway, I could rent my condo out to her, leaving my furniture and just packing up my personal belongings. Clark was buying all new furniture for his room anyway and the living room, so he has it when I move out or he gets a new roommate. I decided I would just buy some new bedroom furniture, which was being delivered early tomorrow morning. Staying in the hotel another night wouldn’t bother me.

  I strolled over to my new office. Kara’s desk was an “L” shaped cubicle without walls, facing out towards the rest of the sales staff. Her computer was facing away from my office windows, but directly in front of them. She was already sitting behind her desk and typing something into her computer. What she was working on, I had no idea since I haven’t given her any work to do just yet.

  “Good morning, Kara.” I greeted her with my best smile. I tried to make sure it wasn’t sexual because I know she really wants to portray a business relationship.

  “Good morning, Mr. Williams,” she replied in a professional manner. I shot her a quizzical look.

  Chuckling, I said, “You can call me Matt, Kara. We’re not going to overdo the professional thing.” She gave a soft giggle and nodded her head. I glanced at her attire — a nice, grey silk blouse with a navy skirt. I noticed the skirt had a small slit, but it was still respectable and just enough to give me a glimpse of her creamy thighs. Thighs I couldn’t wait to be back in between. She also had amazing heels that showed off her incredible calves. Flashes of her on stage stripping in just heels and tiny thong flipped through my head.

  I leaned over and told her I’d need to see her in my office to go over our plan for the week. No, I really didn’t have a plan. I just wanted her in my office. The sight of her fucking thighs was killing me.

  I walked in and put my laptop bag down behind my desk. Kara walked in with a pad and pen in hand. She glanced around unsure where to sit. She was nervously looking at the couch, so I walked towards her and shut the door behind her.

  I pulled her back towards the corner behind the door and slammed her against the wall. “Oh, God Kara, I’ve missed you,” I moaned. I grabbed her behind her neck and pulled her mouth towards mine and pressed my lips to hers; my other hand slipping to the small of her back, where I gave her a caressing pulling massage. She resisted at first, but then opened her mouth to me and kissed me with the fire we’ve always had. Suddenly, she pulled back breathlessly.

  “Matty, we can’t do this.” She tried to protest with a slight pout. I smiled because it was such a faint protest it made me just want her even more. I moved my lips down her neck and kissed her right at that spot she needs to get her going, I haven’t had to do it that often; she’s usually ready to go immediately. “Ohh, Ohh God, Matty. We…we caann’t,” she groaned. I smiled against her neck. Her protests weren’t very strong and the way she couldn’t get her words out was even more enticing.

  “Come on, baby. No one can see us. I checked my window when my blinds are closed. No one can see in.” I grabbed her hips tight against my hard cock and kissed her more roughly. She gave in again and her lips vigorously pushed into mine after a small whimper.

  “It’s not that, Matty.” I brushed my lips against her spot again and swear her eyes rolled back in pure pleasure.

  “What’s the matter, baby,” I whispered as I kissed her neck again. Then I thought about it for a second. “Is it that time of the month? Is that the problem? ‘Cause, baby, I’ll make sure you still get off. Nothing would make me happier than to make sure you still come.”

  She gave a soft giggle before replying, “No, that’s not the problem, Matty.” She pulled back and gave a coy smile. “That’s never been our problem.” I smiled back at her remembering how we’ve gotten around that small issue.

  I leaned in again to press my lips to hers, only to be stopped by her turning her head. Not a problem for me, I went in for that hot spot again. She moaned and I was pretty sure she would cave soon. “Matty, we can’t have sex anymore,” she blurted out.

  I pulled back and almost laughed until I saw the distress in her face. “What? You’re talking crazy, baby. Of course we can have sex.” I turned up the corner of my mouth, giving her my sexy smile. “Anytime, anywhere,” I whispered hoarsely.

  I ran my hand down to her ass and cupped it firmly. “Being in between your fucking amazing thighs is the only place I ever want to be.” I started wondering if there was another problem, so I pulled back slightly. I gave her a kiss on her cheek and asked, “You want to be exclusive? I can do that.” I can try it out for a week or so and see if I can manage that. For time with Kara, I’d say anything to have my cock buried inside her.

  She pulled her brows together and gave a soft pout as she smacked my shoulder. “No, but I wish you’d have said that before I was hired.”

  I gave a soft chuckle. “Then what’s the problem, Kara?” I rubbed her arms softly trying to be the caring type of guy she’s probably hoping for. I licked my lips drawing her attention to them. I know how she likes that. I turned up the corner of my mouth when I watched her eyes dart to my lips just as I had planned. I went in for another kiss hoping to change her mind. God, I want to be inside her so bad.

  She pushed on my chest and gave me a worried look. “The handbook. The rules. Didn’t you read them? We can’t have sex anymore now that I work here. Sex between employees isn’t allowed and it’s even worse since you’re my boss.”

  Fuck. I held her by her waist and looked into her eyes. Her hands were rubbing up and down my chest, so I knew she really wanted me. “Baby, they’ll never find out. It’s just between us.”

  She softly pushed me away. “Yes, they will. That HR lady has it out for both of us. I know it. I can’t lose my first real job. I want this too bad, Matty.”

  “Do you honestly expect me to see you every single second of the work day and not touch you?” I asked her purely frustrated that she was even considering this a problem.

  We had a small standoff. I was giving her my frustrated look and she was giving me this adorable pout, making me feel shitty. I gave in. “Okay, for you, Kara, I’ll do that. If it means that much to you.” I pulled her into me again and grabbed her ass. “So what time will you be over tonight after work?” I can try to wait. I may have to go whack off in the bathroom so my blue balls stop aching so fucking bad, but to sink my cock into her again; I’d hold off.

  “No, Matty. You don’t understand.” She motioned her hands in between us. “We can’t be anything anymore. We have to go by the rules. I’m not losing this job for you or anyone else for that matter,” she proclaimed pulling her chin up proudly.

  Fuck. I dropped my hands and let out a deep breath.

  Fuck.

  Vanessa.

  I put my hands on my hips, frustrated as hell. She’s fucking doing this on
purpose to mess with me. She probably pointed out the fucking rule to Kara. I went ahead and asked Kara that same question. Her nod confirmed that Vanessa had shown her.

  I almost whined, “Honey, no one will know what we do after hours. No one can dictate what we do after we get out of here.” My last ditch effort, which I was praying would work.

  She pouted and shook her head. “I’m sorry, Matty. I can’t risk it. I really can’t.” She straightened her posture and held her head high. “We have to adhere to the corporate policy.” Great, she’s a fucking spokesperson for HR now.

  I decided to go with what she was saying and see if maybe this will pass. She’ll start wanting her Matty fix again soon. I sure hope it’s before my balls ache too much. I’ll have to pull out all the stops and see if that might break her.

  She reluctantly opened the door and went back to her desk. I sat down and decided I’d try to concentrate on work and see if I could relieve my sexual frustration and accomplish something. Around ten o’clock, I decided I needed to speak with my sales team.

  “Kara,” I called out.

  She came running in and told me, “I think there’s an intercom system we’re supposed to use.”

  “Huh?” I gave her a look letting her know I had no idea what she was talking about.

  “On your phone.” She pointed towards the office phone on my desk as she came closer, still on the other side. She tapped her pen against a button on my phone. “That button says ‘intercom.’ We should use it so we’re not screaming back and forth. All the other officers and admins use it,” she informed me.

  I closed my eyes slightly and briefly shook my head, not giving a shit about the fucking button on my phone. Yes, I’m still sexually frustrated just staring at her fucking body. The way her shirt was resting on the swell of her breasts was nothing short of astounding. Her hair was pulled back softly into a gathering that I knew I could free with a simple tug on the holder. “Whatever, Kara. I need you to book the conference room downstairs for me. I need you to set up a meeting with my sales force in an hour. Can you do that?”

  She swallowed and with wide eyes replied, “Okay. I, uh, I’ll try to figure that out.”

  I shrugged and directed her, “Ask one of the other admins to help you out.” She looked around nervously and responded, “Umm, okay.”

  “Kara, have you made friends with any of the other admins yet?” I know she started to get her familiar with the computer system and phone system on Monday, not to mention all the HR bullshit videos she probably had to watch.

  She looked sheepishly and swallowed nervously. She placed an invisible piece of hair behind her ear. “Uh, no,” she replied as she looked at the floor.

  I gave her a small coaxing smile. Time to jump in, baby. “Then now’s your time to start, Kara.” I gave her an encouraging smile. She nodded nervously and gave me a slight smile before turning to head out the door.

  I started going over what I was going to say to the sales staff. It was my own personal way of jumping in head-first. Whenever anything makes me nervous, I schedule something that’s going to force me into the situation as quickly as possible. I heard Kara make a call to another admin and then as I looked up through my doorframe, I noticed her walk away from her desk quickly.

  Shortly after, a giggly full-sized woman came bounding over with Kara by her side, excited to help Kara out. I smiled to myself and hoped that Kara made a new friend. The other admin clearly helped her out and showed her how to do what she needed to do. I overheard Kara thank her profusely before she started to leave Kara’s desk. I glanced up to see the admin peer into my office and giggle before leaving.

  My office phone rang and I picked it up answering, “Matt Williams.”

  “It’s Kara,” she giggled into the phone. “You’re all set. Susan helped me out.”

  “That’s great, Kara.” Then I was annoyed we were talking on the phone. I hung up and called out, “Kara!” She came running into my office with an excited look on her face. “Why didn’t you just pop your head in and tell me that?”

  “Because I wanted to use the intercom button. Susan told me how to use it.” She was so proud of herself. Amused, I gave her an encouraging smile. Then I couldn’t help but peruse her body. God, this was going to be a long day.

  An hour later, I headed down to the conference room, which is more like a large auditorium with a stage. I walked in and everyone was waiting in there, chatting nervously. Kara followed me in and stayed off to the side. I guess she needed to look like she was taking notes or something.

  I jumped up on stage and looked out. The room was mostly empty since it fits three hundred and we only have a staff of one hundred. I stood behind the lectern and felt like an idiot. This wasn’t me. I’m much better person-to-person. Everyone quieted down and stared at me, wondering what the hell I was going to say. I was kind of curious too, but knew what my purpose for this meeting was.

  I looked over at Kara, who gave me an encouraging but worried smile. I glanced back to my new sales team and realized I hated being up here. I jumped off the stage and then leaned up against it. Remembering how badly Z, Flynn and I used to want to have a rock band and how badly I wanted to be in front of a crowd, I summoned every ounce of that desire so I could speak confidently.

  I probably didn’t start off sounding like a vice president, since I yelled out, “How’s everyone doing this fine morning?” I watched the confusion sweep over all my employees and realized it wasn’t the best way to go. I gave a small chuckle and said, “Now that I have your attention, I’ll tell you why you’re all here.”

  I proceeded to let them know how I was going to divide them out into teams by territory and I was going to meet with each team on a weekly basis to go over their plan of attack. I also let them know about the vendors that were going to come in and train them on new products for us to sell and the bonuses they could earn by selling those products.

  By the end of the meeting, I had everyone’s attention and they were not only happy employees, but were also excited about their new boss. Several of them even came up to me and told me how pleased they were. I walked back to my office with Kara following behind, chatting with some of the other employees. I was glad a couple of them were my female sales force and hoped she would make more friends.

  ******

  Clark called me, asking to meet me out for lunch. I headed down to a diner that wasn’t too far from either of our companies. As soon as I got there, I briefed him on my Kara problem.

  He sat there listening with his arms crossed over his chest. He took off his glasses, resting them on the table and then chuckled, “You’re fucked, buddy.” His blue eyes were practically shining bright, as if he were excited to give me this information.

  “What do you mean by that? I can get around this,” I told him, adamant that this thing Kara’s doing would pass.

  “No, you can’t fucking touch her. You try to do anything and that HR lady will probably get it into Kara’s head that you’re sexually harassing her. You need to drop that bitch,” he told me firmly.

  I rolled my eyes at him. “She not a bitch. You know that. Kara’s the closest I’d come to a girlfriend. Think about if this happened with Tina,” I pointed out to him as I gestured my hand towards him.

  He shook his head vehemently and blatantly stated, “Wouldn’t happen.” He took a drink from his glass as he glanced around the room.

  Pissed off at him, although I knew it wasn’t his fault, I shot back, “What do you mean ‘wouldn’t happen’?”

  He leaned in resting his arms on the table, shaking his head. “I never would have convinced Tina to work with me.”

  I threw my hand up in the air, frustrated. “I didn’t do that on purpose. I had no idea she’d wind up working at my company.”

  “But you knew after you saw her there at work for her interview. Then you went even further to push that HR lady to hire her. You fucked this up yourself,” he stated, proud of himself for chastising me.
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  Shit. He’s right. I really screwed this up myself. I sat there thinking about it for a little bit and Clark watched me think it through, giving me a smug look.

  He pressed his lips together and shook his head. “Don’t even think about it. You gotta let her go.”

  “What are you talking about?”

  “I see your mind working. There’s no way out of it. She’s determined to have a good job and you’ve found her one. She’s not going to screw it up by letting you fuck her. And if she did give in and you’re caught, she’d regret it and probably use it against you. Sexual harassment.”

  Shit.

  I got back to the office after my talk with Clark and was extremely disappointed. I sat at my desk going over what I needed to accomplish for the day. God, I hated being in an office.

  I stood up and started walking around the office trying to think things through. Yes, the Kara situation. Clark was right and I knew it. I could really kick myself and I was becoming more agitated at the thought that I might have to not see Kara in our personal way.

  I realized I needed to get back to something work related. Commission schedules needed to be revised and brought up to date. I called Kara into my office, using the intercom system. I knew that would make her happy. It did. She came bouncing in with a huge smile on her face.

  I told her to close the door and her smile faded. “It’s not what you think. I need to go over commissions. I can’t have people walk by and hear what we discuss.” She nodded and her smile returned as she closed the door and walked happily over to the chair in front of my desk.

  We went over the commissions and how I wanted it set up in Excel so I could go over the numbers. I told her what information she needed to gather for my reports and that she’s not allowed to discuss any of this with anyone except payroll, since they’re bound to confidentiality.

  Just as we were starting to wrap up our discussion, my door swung open and in walked Vanessa. She glanced back and forth between Kara and me, surprised we were sitting apart from one other. I guess she expected Kara to be sitting in my lap or where I’d prefer her to be, bent over my desk. The vision made my balls ache again.