Fifty Shades Of Black: An Erotic Romance by Sierra Darcey Page B

she got from Marcus she guessed he thought things were good between them. Men often thought that way, that sex fixed everything. But this evening to her had the opposite effect. It showed her how inappropriate they were both behaving. It wasn’t just losing a job here at Daycroft anymore, if word got around to other companies no one would hire either of them anywhere.
         This relationship wasn’t working for her on a professional or personal level and she couldn’t afford to continue.

 
     
     
     
     
    CHAPTER TEN
     
    The next morning, Tash walked into Cherilyn’s office and slumped into a chair. “I don’t want to sound jealous or petty, but I miss us hanging out, you know, two single girls. Melanie is married. Keke is paired off in her relationship. Now you’ve got somebody, even if you won’t tell me who it is.  I’m all on my own here.”
         “ Well, if it makes you feel any better I think my relationship might be on its way out.”
         “Want to tell me about it?”
         “I can’t really. But, let’s go to lunch. Have a little girl talk, my treat.”
         Tash brightened, “Where should we go?”
         “Your choice.”
         “Can you afford someplace expensive now that you got this fancy office?”
         Cher ilyn laughed, “For you I can.”    
         They spent an enjoyable lunch together. Cherilyn felt bad about neglecting her since she had been spending so much time with Marcus.
         When she returned to the office Marcus appeared distracted. “What’s going on?” She asked him.
         “They’re sending me to Myrtle Beach.”
         “South Carolina?” Her heart did a little flip, so far away.
         He nodded.
         “What’s in Myrtle Beach?”
         “Hotness.”
         She wanted to say wherever you are would be hot but never got the chance.  Edna Daines knocked, opened the door and leaned in. “Miss Johnson, you’re wanted in the conference room.”
        There was only Mr. Daycroft and one other manager there. They gestured her to sit.
         “We’ve decided to offer you a temporary position, Miss Johnson, in our southern division.” Mr. Daycroft continued, “It will require relocation, as we are opening a new branch in Myrtle Beach.  Marcus will be going, he will be responsible for setting up and manning our new office. We’d like to offer you the opportunity to go along and assist him in this endeavor. You will, of course, be provided with a furnished condo, a leased car and an expense account.”
         Although she had been unsure about continuing a relationship with Marcus, this opportunity could solve a lot of problems for them. It might be the perfect way to find out if they could make things work, down there they’d be far away from prying eyes.   
         T o accept the job or not? This was not a hard decision for her.
     
         Three days later Cherilyn was in a cab on her way to the airport. Once she arrived and saw Marcus a familiar thrill ran through her that caused her body to sizzle whenever she got near him. Still, while in the airport they had to behave as colleagues and it hurt her feelings a bit. But once on the flight sitting side by side and holding hands, it was as if they’d left all their worries behind. Cherilyn felt like she was starting a new and exciting chapter of her life.
         After a short flight to Myrtle Beach and retrieving their luggage they both stepped outside to get a cab. The first thing that hit Cherry was the muggy heat. They took a taxi to the automotive dealership for the leased car the firm was providing for each of them with and then went on to the furnished condos. Cherilyn was surprised at how flat the land was here, no hills or bridges, nothing like the ‘burgh.
     
         Marcus and Cherry quickly acclimated to South Carolina, both really loved the weather and the area. Being the only Daycroft employees in Myrtle