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I nod. “I’m very grateful,” I say. “Thank you, Doris. You’ve been very kind.”
She looks up, startled by my admission. Her face softens. “It’s been a whirlwind, Imogen, but don’t worry. Things will settle down soon. Once we have a good team in place, it’ll run so smoothly and we’ll wonder what it was we were ever worried about.”
I smile back, faking it just a little. I can’t imagine that she’d know the inner turmoil going on in my brain. But I do know I have to check this place out. I also have to talk to Ari. Charlize will just tell me to jump with both feet because she’s a horny little deviant. Ariana is more level-headed.
With what I have going on in my brain, it’s hard to see past the smoke screen of all things Khristian.
Maybe he does give all his executives an apartment, but in an affluent part of Seattle, that’s probably fifteen grand a month? The man is insane.
“I’m sure we will,” I say, waving the envelope at her. “I’d better get packing.”
I stare out at the needle and the city below, unable to fathom what the hell is going on.
A part of me wants to embrace this for what it is; an amazing opportunity. The other part tells me I’m moving into dangerous territory with a man who has this control over me like nothing I’ve ever encountered.
My phone vibrates with a message.
Khristian
Doris said you have the keys. Are you there?
In my haste to check out my new living space, I didn’t even text him. I had no idea what to say. I’ve only been here for about fifteen minutes.
The apartment is gorgeous. Everything I could expect from a luxury, boutique apartment complex with all the trimmings. It’s furnished tastefully in soft neutrals and wood. White tiles adorn the kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The bedrooms and bathrooms are huge.
Me
I’m sorry. I was a little overwhelmed. Yes, I’m here
Khristian
I’m close by.
Oh, shit.
Khristian is coming.
Me
Okay
I keep watching the skyline. Trying to sort through my feelings.
I just don’t want to be bought. Is that so ridiculous of me? And what even are we after today?
I check myself again, for about the hundredth time. I had sex with him. At work. On top of manila folders and paperwork. I mean, I wanted it. Khristian turns me on like nothing I’ve ever experienced.
The way he’s so tender with my body. So concerned with pleasing me and getting me off, not even worrying about his own needs until I’m completely sated.
I groan at the very idea of him.
But I also know I’m catching feelings.
I’m falling.
Take the fancy apartment, the eye-watering salary courtesy of my promotion and the fact he spent twenty grand on underwear yesterday, I’m in over my head.
When you’re up this high, the only way to go next is to fall back down.
