a serious problem.
-----------
Ashley
was still fuming the next day after her conversation with Ivan. ‘If you think that you are
getting rid of me that easily Ivan, you need
to think again. I know you
love me and you don’t want to admit it. I won’t let you get rid of me because I
love you too.’
She
dialed her cell phone and waited.
“Hey,
are you still in your office? Good!
I need to talk to you. I am heading over now. I’ll see you in a few minutes.”
--------
The
doorbell rang and Stephanie let Brianna and Tara in.
“So
what’s this I hear about you getting your swirl on with your boss?” Tara said
while smiling.
“You
can be so crude at times. It’s just a business dinner,” Stephanie said. “You
guys want something to drink?” They said “Wine.” in unison. It was five o’clock and she still had
time before getting ready for dinner.
“So,
what’s up Steph, why did you need us to come over?”
“Well,
I need some advice. I’ve told you how handsome Ivan Quinn is, but what I did
not tell you is that I really feel a strong connection to him. I mean I can’t
explain it, but when I’m near him my heart rate speeds up and my palms get
sweaty. I don’t know if I trust myself around him. I’m not saying I will turn
into Tara and open my legs if he smiles at me,” she said as she eyed Tara with
a smirk before continuing.
“But
this is scaring me because he is my boss.”
“Real
funny, Steph. I am not that easy but I will not deny myself the affections of a
handsome man if I am attracted to him.” Tara clarified.
“I’m
joking Ty. You know I love you, but seriously, I need……” Just then Stephanie noticed that the side of Tara’s face was swollen. “Ty what the
hell happened to your face.” Brianna moved closer to Tara to inspect the
bruise.
“What
is that?” Brianna said concerned. Tara tried to use makeup to hide it but it
was still a little visible. “It’s nothing, I was making a cup of tea and left
the cabinet door open and walked right into it. It looks worse than it feels.”
She was hoping her friends wouldn’t question her story because she was close to
telling them everything but was too embarrassed and decided against it.
“This
isn’t about me, it’s about your date with your hot boss.”
“It’s
not a date and I do need some advice on handling this situation.”
“Wow,
I have never heard you talk about any of your ex-boyfriends like this.” Brianna
said and gave Stephanie a serious look. She continued. “Here’s what I think
Steph, you are an extremely beautiful, intelligent woman who deserves to be
happy. You are always putting everyone’s needs ahead of your own. I say if the
attraction is there, go for it and let the chips fall where they may.” Brianna
looked at Tara for confirmation and Tara nodded.
“Okay,
Bri I can’t believe that we are actually on the same page. You know I am the
first to say do what makes you feel good. Life’s too short but I do say guard
your heart Steph.” She said with emphases on her statement. “You tend to open
your heart freely and have had it broken in the process. I love you and I just
want you to find happiness. Speaking of love and happiness, I have a date tonight with the
incredibly handsome and well-endowed Mr. Pierce an with any luck, he will be putting that endowment to work tonight” Tara said as
she licked her lips.
“TMI
Ty.” Brianna said.
“You
are such a hoe.” Laughed Stephanie. “But seriously thanks guys.” Stephanie gave
them a group hug. “I guess I better get ready for dinner. I will call you ladies later.”
They
let themselves out as Stephanie prepared for her working dinner. She decided to
wear a wrap-around sleeveless black dress. She gave herself one more look in the mirror before going to the living
room. The doorbell rang, Stephanie looked at her watch, ‘seven
-----------
Ashley
was still fuming the next day after her conversation with Ivan. ‘If you think that you are
getting rid of me that easily Ivan, you need
to think again. I know you
love me and you don’t want to admit it. I won’t let you get rid of me because I
love you too.’
She
dialed her cell phone and waited.
“Hey,
are you still in your office? Good!
I need to talk to you. I am heading over now. I’ll see you in a few minutes.”
--------
The
doorbell rang and Stephanie let Brianna and Tara in.
“So
what’s this I hear about you getting your swirl on with your boss?” Tara said
while smiling.
“You
can be so crude at times. It’s just a business dinner,” Stephanie said. “You
guys want something to drink?” They said “Wine.” in unison. It was five o’clock and she still had
time before getting ready for dinner.
“So,
what’s up Steph, why did you need us to come over?”
“Well,
I need some advice. I’ve told you how handsome Ivan Quinn is, but what I did
not tell you is that I really feel a strong connection to him. I mean I can’t
explain it, but when I’m near him my heart rate speeds up and my palms get
sweaty. I don’t know if I trust myself around him. I’m not saying I will turn
into Tara and open my legs if he smiles at me,” she said as she eyed Tara with
a smirk before continuing.
“But
this is scaring me because he is my boss.”
“Real
funny, Steph. I am not that easy but I will not deny myself the affections of a
handsome man if I am attracted to him.” Tara clarified.
“I’m
joking Ty. You know I love you, but seriously, I need……” Just then Stephanie noticed that the side of Tara’s face was swollen. “Ty what the
hell happened to your face.” Brianna moved closer to Tara to inspect the
bruise.
“What
is that?” Brianna said concerned. Tara tried to use makeup to hide it but it
was still a little visible. “It’s nothing, I was making a cup of tea and left
the cabinet door open and walked right into it. It looks worse than it feels.”
She was hoping her friends wouldn’t question her story because she was close to
telling them everything but was too embarrassed and decided against it.
“This
isn’t about me, it’s about your date with your hot boss.”
“It’s
not a date and I do need some advice on handling this situation.”
“Wow,
I have never heard you talk about any of your ex-boyfriends like this.” Brianna
said and gave Stephanie a serious look. She continued. “Here’s what I think
Steph, you are an extremely beautiful, intelligent woman who deserves to be
happy. You are always putting everyone’s needs ahead of your own. I say if the
attraction is there, go for it and let the chips fall where they may.” Brianna
looked at Tara for confirmation and Tara nodded.
“Okay,
Bri I can’t believe that we are actually on the same page. You know I am the
first to say do what makes you feel good. Life’s too short but I do say guard
your heart Steph.” She said with emphases on her statement. “You tend to open
your heart freely and have had it broken in the process. I love you and I just
want you to find happiness. Speaking of love and happiness, I have a date tonight with the
incredibly handsome and well-endowed Mr. Pierce an with any luck, he will be putting that endowment to work tonight” Tara said as
she licked her lips.
“TMI
Ty.” Brianna said.
“You
are such a hoe.” Laughed Stephanie. “But seriously thanks guys.” Stephanie gave
them a group hug. “I guess I better get ready for dinner. I will call you ladies later.”
They
let themselves out as Stephanie prepared for her working dinner. She decided to
wear a wrap-around sleeveless black dress. She gave herself one more look in the mirror before going to the living
room. The doorbell rang, Stephanie looked at her watch, ‘seven
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