'You'll meet him soon enough...'
Eva's words just rang in Tracy's ears loud and clear. All she
could so was focus on the glass tumbler filled with water and twiddle her
thumbs. That creepy man from the restaurant the other night also works for her
company. What is this mess? What have I gotten myself into?
"Tracy," Mr. Monroe said dryly, "tell me what kind
of projection do you see our company making in 5 year intervals in the span of
15—no make that 20 years."
Tracy stared at this man and really wasn't sure what to say.
Anything could set a man with his demeanor off and everything you worked so
hard forward wouldn't even get a chance to get on the line and possibly be
saved.
"We'll Mr. Monroe. I see the company expanding and becoming
readily available for most if not all of the major cities as well as sub-major
cities. And—"
"Why do you think that's necessary?" Mr. Monroe's nice
guy act went out the room like a breeze on a summer day.
"Well I think if we can be more accessible to more people, we
can build our clientele. If we get more customers we have more economic impact
on the Supply and Trade industry.
"Hmm, fair enough keep going."
Keep going?! Wasn't that good enough?! Tracy mind was blown and it was hard to
think. Not to mention her heart was ready to explode. Seeing her sit there and
struggle, the men were enjoying the show. However Eva didn't appreciate them
making a show of something like this. Especially since Tracy was more of a nice
person than anything.
"Well Tracy and I did discuss a few things," Eva looked
into Mr. Monroe's cold stare, "We believe that since the company is on its
way of expanding I think the bigger it'll get the more work that means for us
right boys? So how about adding another team member to keep the work load at
balance?"
The four men couldn't disagree. The company was doing
exceptionally well economy-wise. However a bigger expansion would mean more
work.
"I don't find anything wrong with that," Mr. Monroe
tapped his pen on his notepad, "What do you gentlemen think of the
idea."
"I suppose another team member would free up a few things and
make our work a bit easier." Lance said.
"Well what say the rest of you?" Mr. Monroe bounced his
stare between Leon and Robert.
"I'm okay with it if Lance is." said Leon.
"I don't have a problem with it, either." Robert patted
the table.
"Well Ms. Montgomery you've seem to have won us over with
your idea. I'll be sure to present this at the next projection meeting. Now on
to the next item of—"
"There is one more point I'd like to make," Eva
interrupted Mr. Monroe who didn't seem very pleased by the notion.
"Yes Genevieve? What is
it? And do make it quick, we haven't got all day."
"As far as candidacy goes, of course we want someone smart
and equally intelligent. Able to hand the rock hard tasks that this job throws.
But I think we should really consider something, Mr. Monroe. I think the next
candidate should be a woman."
The strained look on the men's faces gave it away they weren't
pleased by that last line. Eva knew that. So she decided to put their pride on
the line and give them an offer they couldn't refuse.
"It's just me and Tracy but look at them," she motioned
in the direction of Lance, "there's three of them and it’s apparent that
Lance thinks he's in charge of the other two. Not saying that's what I want.
Tracy and I think it would balance things out. Plus three heads are definitely
better than one, don't you think? With the right woman we can even better than
you men. Hmm, if all goes well the new woman whoever she might be, Tracy and I
could be the next company owners." Eva gave a bright deviant smile.
The men however didn't like the reference as if another woman was
in consideration of being hired, right then and there. They knew that this
wasn't going to work.
"Well now if I can say something?" Lance crossed his
arms.
"Go ahead." Eva knew she stepped on his nerve, stepped
on it bad.
"Another team member, I can kind of buy off on that. However
another team member who's a woman, I can't really accept that. Given the fact
we have you two lovely ladies. Not all women can do a man's job and do it the
right way. Look at yourself as an example. You've been messing up recently
whether it’s your hormones or your personal life, your work’s been suffering
for it. Having two of you is enough." Lance was an arrogant, egotistical
man who was nastier than a rattlesnake.
"Well Lance the only one of us that's on our period must be
you. You're PMS-ing every single day. Or maybe it's because your personal life isn't in order."
Lance clinched his jaw tight. He was prepared to make a comeback
before he was motioned to sit down by Mr. Monroe.
"I like the idea of having another woman." Mr. Monroe
said.
The men sat there mouths gaped open. Eva smiled at Tracy.
"However Eva we'll pick the candidate." Mr. Monroe
smiled.
"Fine by me, sir."
"Good now let’s move on to the next item to be
discussed."
One hour and 45 minutes later the meeting was finally over. Tracy
could breathe a sigh of relief. As they gather their materials. Lance huffed
out like a little boy who didn't want to play anymore. The one, Robert followed
behind him.
"It's nice to see you again, Tracy."
Tracy turned around and looked. Leon was standing, hands in his
pockets and paper nestled under his arm almost perfectly.
"Yeah it is. It's been awhile." She smiled not want to
give off her true feelings.
"To be honest I didn't think you would make it this
far." He chuckled.
"What made you think that?" She was slightly agitated.
But she also under the impression he knew that.
"Mind if we have a walk?" He motioned to do the door.
Tracy glanced over at Eva. Eva nodded her on. She didn't like
this. She didn't want to be alone with him. Didn't like it back then and didn't
like it now.
They approached the elevator and Leon pressed the button.
"Do you have any plans for lunch?" He asked.
"No, not really. I didn't really think about anything. I do
have a lot of paperwork to accomplish so I'll probably spend my lunch hour
doing that."
"Understandable."
Tracy glanced his way and wondered how a good looking man like his
could be so evil. It’s one thing to be full of yourself, however, this guy was
way past that trait. As the elevator dinged, Tracy and Leon boarded it. Knowing
it was just the two of them in this small space. Tracy began to worry for her
safety. Before the elevator could hit the next floor down, Leon pushed the stop
button and the elevator came to an abrupt stop.
"What did you do that for?" Tracy asked suspiciously.
"I want to talk to you."
"Talk to me about what?" Tracy was ready to panic.
Before she could gain all her strength to lose it, Leon pinned her
up against the wall. She tried to push him off, but she realized he was a lot
stronger now than he was before. Trying her hardest and not wanting to be taken
advantage of Tracy knew she had to get out of this thing and as far away as she
could from this man.
"Tracy, stop fighting me." Leon looked deep into her
hazel eyes.
She stared at him. Wondering if screaming would help, if she tried
to hit him, would he hit her back? What
if he does something to her and no one ever finds out? What am I going to do?
She closed her eyes tight to think of a logical way to handle this situation.
Before she could get her gears into motion, Leon kissed her and did so quite
passionately.
She pushed him, "Would you get off of me!" She wiped the
remainder of his kiss off her lips, "UGH! You're a sick man you know
that?!" She wiped her mouth again and as straighten out her clothes.
Leon grabbed Tracy and planted her hard up against the wall. His
grip on her arms was firm and tight.
"Ow, you're hurting me. Leon let go! Let go Leon—"
"SHUT UP!"
Tracy could see the fire in his eyes. Still the same man just a
more evolved version.
"You won't make it here a week woman. You can't even last two
days as far as I'm concerned." Leon leaned in close to her; he wanted her
to hear everything he had to say.
"What are you saying that men are superior?" Tracy
asked.
"Men are always superior. Just like alpha males are superior
to the weaker males. This isn't something new baby. Now I was trying to be nice
and even thought that maybe you would like to make it big. But you can't be
such said owner of the company without giving yourself first, always and
foremost."
"We'll of course that's how things work." Tracy
struggled to get loose.
Leon then twisted Tracy's right arm around and into her back. It
happened so fast and so hard it felt like her shoulder would pop. His grip was
making her arm numb and she was starting to feel defenseless.
"No that's not what I mean," he whispered into her ear,
"Now if you want to get along with the other gentlemen and I. Then you
might want to consider giving yourself to us."
Then it dawned on Tracy what he meant. As he slid his hand from
her shoulder and upper back down to her waist. He meant sex; this place is insane she thought. She whimpered when his hand began
to caress her backside and tried to break free but he just twisted her arm that
much more. He then grazed his hand and moved it to her stomach. He kissed her
neck and she felt like dying right then and there. Then her eyes flew open in
shock. Not only was his hand in between her legs, but he rubbed her spot as if
they had been lovers for years. She wiggled and moved and it all seemed futile.
Why is this happening? What did I do
wrong? What is this? Why is he touching me? The she wondered is
he going to rape me? Tracy let out a wounded moan and was ready to start
crying.
Leon on the other hand let out a moan for a different reason.
"Do you like that?" He asked so smoothly.
"No I don't like it and I would appreciate it if you stopped
it!" Tracy wasn't happy with this situation.
"Well, your body is saying otherwise."
Tracy knew if she hasn't put on pants that morning. He would be
doing more than teasing adding pressure to her spot. Knowing him, she thought,
he would've loved if I had a skirt on then his fingers would have unlimited
access. She tried again to wiggle free. This time he stopped. Thinking and
hoping it was over she let out a deep sigh. Unfortunately it as far from over,
Leon reached his hand and began unbuttoning her shirt. He then reached in and
cupped one of her breast. She tried so hard to wiggle and break free. All he
did was laugh at the notion.
"Hmm, and here I thought your nipples could only get hard by
a gist of cold wind. I've been proven wrong," He laughed and then
whispered in her ear, "I wonder if they can get harder than this after a
good sucking." He licked her ear.
Having enough of this game and realizing he had loosened his grip.
She was happy at the fact he was a tall man. She gave it her all and elbowed
him just below his belt. He let go and let out a rough cough while he backed
into one the small corners. Tracy scrambled and dashed and hit the button to
get the elevator back in order. She gasped for air and wiped her face and
hastily buttoned her shirt. She stood there in the corner staring coldly at
Leon. Who adjust his tie and brushed some imaginary lint of his suit jacket. He
gathered his paperwork, tucked it under his arm and shoved his hands in his
pants' pockets. He stared back and gave a beautiful smile.
Bastard. Tracy stood there in the corner by the controls until the
anticipate floor was reached. When the elevator dinged and the doors slid over.
There stood Eva. Eva glanced Tracy's way and knew something had happened. Then
she diverted her attention to Leon.
"Tracy honey? What happened?" Tracy's smeared make up
and her red face looked like she was going to break out crying.
"She's fine. You know how unnecessarily emotional you women
get." Leon said dryly and walked off the elevator. In mid step Eva tripped
him and he fell hard to the marble floor and his near paperwork looked like
large pieces of confetti going everywhere. He was pissed.
Leon got up and looked at her like he wanted to kill her.
"Oops I'm sorry; you know I've been emotional lately."
Eva said sarcastically. Leon clenched his jaw and pursed his lips. He watched
her enter the elevator.
Eva pushed a floor button and stopped the elevator. She touched
Tracy's arm who smacked her hand away. Yeah
that bastard did something to her, Eva said to herself.
"Tracy, honey it's ok," Eva touched Tracy's arm again
who pulled away, "No, no. It's ok I promise." She tugged Tracy close
as she began crying like a little girl.
Tracy told Eva what he did to her.
"Eva he touched me all over and-and I want to tell but other
than you I don't think anybody would believe me. I-I-I don't want to work
here." Tracy was sobbing.
"Eh, you're not a quitter, right. It's messed up but that's
what they want you to do."
Tracy wiped a few stray tears, "I know it's just not
fair."
Tracy couldn't help but sink her face into Eva's large bosom. She
had a motherly feel to her. Something Tracy missed dearly. While Tracy was caught
in a daze of reminiscent memories, Eva rubbed her back and consoled her. At the
thought of what happened, Tracy began to cry again. She slouched down to the
floor and covered her face. Eva pulled her hands away and she could see the
distraught look on Tracy's face. So Eva cupped Tracy's face in her hands and
wiped her tears away with her thumbs. Eva pulled Tracy close and kissed her
lips. Shocked Tracy's eyes opened and she stared at Eva.
"There, I'm glad you've stopped crying at least." Eva
said while sitting next to Tracy.
"Are you gonna take advantage of me too?" Tracy poked
out her bottom lip.
Eva laughed softly, "No I'm not." She got a handkerchief
out of her pocket and wiped Tracy's face. Eva lifted up Tracy's chin and kissed
her bottom lip ever so softly. Then kissed the corner of her mouth and pulled
her in for a tight hug. Tracy was lost and yet felt so much better. She had
never kissed a woman before and felt awkward and unsure as to what to do.
Eva looked Tracy in the eyes and pulled her in for another kiss.
"It's going to be ok. Shame we can't have people to protect
us like they've got. But we've got each other." Eva smiled. It was by far
the most mesmerizing smile Tracy had seen.
Tracy dropped her hand down and twiddled her thumbs. She picked
her head up and stared at Eva for a moment. Tracy leaned into Eva's face and
kissed her on the lips causing Eva to fall backwards. Tracy then laid her head
on Eva chest and hugged her. Eva smirked and hugged Eva just as tight.
"Everything will be alright, ok?" Eva said.
"Ok Eva. I trust you." Tracy snuggled as close as she
could to this woman who was unbelievably unique.
"So what are you in the mood for?" Eva asked while
fixing Tracy's make up.
"I don't know, don't feel like eating really." Tracy
rubbed her nose, not wanting to think about what happened.
"Ugh, look I know what he did is messed up but you've got to
at least eat something. How about we go to a restaurant I know that’s not too
far from here, It's has good food! Don't get me started on this mean Chocolate
Truffle they have!" Eva fanned herself like she was talking about a hot
celebrity.
Tracy giggled, "Well I do have a soft spot for
chocolate."
"Good let's go."
Eva took Tracy to a place known as Sweet Revenge that was nestled on Carmine Street. It was a nice
atmosphere and quite interesting. Tracy sat there enjoying her sandwich, while
Eva took large bites of hers. They decided to share two of the cupcakes one a
dark chocolate truffle that really was to die for. The other was raspberry red
velvet that was just as delicious. Tracy thought to herself that it would be a
nice place for her and Jake to come to one day. Jake. She wondered then how she
was going to tell him what happened to her today. Would he get so angry that he'd make rash decisions? Maybe do something
he'll regret?
"Thinking about what your boyfriend would say hmm?" Eva
fingered a piece of the cupcake before popping it in her mouth.
"Well, yeah....I want to tell him what happened but I also don’t
want him angry and make it worse."
"I think you should hold off telling him. Not as a secret
just when the time is right. Now if he was told and gets pissed then him coming
down to the company could jeopardize our current situation and we'll never know
anything." Eva touched Tracy's hand.
Tracy smiled, "Thanks a lot Eva. I really appreciate
it."
"And as for now, I say go home, cuddle up with the B-F and
enjoy the evening. Tomorrow I want you at work at exactly 4:30am."
"Four—wait-why so early?!"
"We'll we've got to get your paper done and the men usually
come in at exactly 8:45. So that gives us enough time to get it a good bit
done. However, Miranda comes in at 7:30."
Well why don't we work on it tonight? I have time before Jake
comes home and we can always whip something fast up for dinner. At least that's
a head start." Tracy didn't want to seem bossy or particular.
"Hmm, fine by me if it’s alright with you kid," Eva gave
a wry smile, "so what time should I come over?"
"Oh anytime is fine."
"Alright, I think I'll go home and shower and get out of this
skirt. Then I'll come on over to your place. What's the address?"
Tracy wrote down the address on a clean napkin, "Then come up
to C46 and you can either knock or ring the bell. Oh and I hope you don't mind
we have a puppy, too. I thought that I should mention that."
"Oh a puppy huh? I have two cats. One Siamese and the other
is an Egyptian Mau." Eva folded the napkin and stuck it in her skirt
pocket.
"What are their names?"
"Sia and Egypt. I wanted to make it easy on all of us and
they’re both girls too." Eva chuckled.
"Oh that makes a lot of sense." Tracy giggled at the
simplicity Eva made things.
"Alright, I don't know about you but I am stuffed!! Shall we
head back to work?"
"Ok, give me a minute," Tracy snagged a few more bites
of cake, "Do you have anything you'd like to have for dinner? Since you
did treat me to lunch I thought I could return the favor."
"Oh don't worry about it. Whatever you make is fine by
me." Eva put her arm around Tracy's shoulders and gave her a hug.
"Eva, do you mind if I ask how old you are?" Tracy
asked.
"Not at all. I'll be 28 on October 20th." Eva did a
runway model pose.
"I didn't think you were that old. You look so young, yet
your maturity is so out of touch from everyone else's."
"Oh yeah? Hmm never
heard that before. How about you? How old are you?" Eva questioned.
"I turned 25 on April 24th"
"Oh really?? Isn't it nice to get to twenty-five with not
problems or serious issues? I can't imagine being 30 in a few years let alone
wonder what the next 20 years will be like. Ehh gives me the chills."
Tracy couldn't help by laugh at Eva's comment. As they walked New
York's busy streets back to work. Tracy started to think what life would've
been like to have an older sister. Whether she was older or younger, it didn't
matter just to have one is all that was important. She thought how nice of an older
sister Eva would make.
As soon as the women got back to work, what happened that morning
between Tracy and Leon got around the whole floor. The secretaries just stared,
while others just whispered or giggled. Tracy felt more than humiliated. She
honestly wished she could go and have a nice long hibernated sleep and wake up
like nothing ever happened.
"Ehh, don't let all of that bother you okay? They don't know
any better and their paycheck means more than to do what's right." Eva
rubbed Tracy's arm.
"Yeah, I know but they act like I have a disease or something
and I was the one wrong, and not the victim." Tracy slouched down at her
desk.
"More like you got a dildo plastered on your forehead."
Eva said seriously.
Tracy couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of being an
impromptu unicorn.
"Well love I'm going to my office to get things finished up
on my end. I'll come and check in on you just in case any of the musketeers
come, okay?" Eva walked towards Tracy's door.
"Okay. Um, hey Eva...thanks again." Tracy smiled.
"No problem love." Eva's high heels could be heard click-clopping
down the hallway.
As Tracy tried to focus and get her thoughts together. All she could
think of was Leon touching her. The smell of his cologne was constant reminder.
It was like her mind was clouded by the cologne and couldn't think of nothing
else but that. Tracy sat there and rubbed her temples to at least try to get
focused. The vibrating of her phone knocked her off her groove. Her heart began
to race wondering if it could've been from Jake. She was hoping with all her
might that it wasn't.
As she reached into her purse to grab the pulsing phone. She
couldn't help but look up and noticed her secretary, Miranda staring at her
hard. Disturbed and wondering if it had something do with earlier, she turn her
high back chair around to have just a little bit of privacy. When she looked at
the phone she noticed it was from that short code.
"If it's invalid, why is it sending out messages I don't
understand it." She said as she opened the message.
Tracy's mouth flew open as she read its contents:
"A lovers fire will dwindle down, when the cold wet spring of desire and deceit enter."
What's that supposed to mean? Is it saying
I'm going to have relationship problems with Jake. Because if so, I do think
this is silly. Dismissing
the thought as well as the message, she turned off her phone and dropped it
back in her purse. She didn't have time to worry about trivial things such as
that. She had work that needed to be accomplished. Why should she let some
crazy text message from some unknown
crazy affect her in anyway? Deciding to go in deep into her work to get her
mind off her troubles, Tracy couldn't help but feel like she was constantly
being watch. Thinking it was Miranda, she tried to ignore that too. She wasn't
about to let something like that throw her off her determination to make it.
After of few hours, Tracy was focused and working just fine. She
was contented and told herself to work as hard as possible until it was time to
go home.
"Ms. Hubbard?"
Tracy's concentration was broken instantly, "Uh, Yeah?"
She looked up to see Miranda standing in the door.
"Hi." Miranda gave this Cheshire Cat smile.
"Hi? Is there something I can help you with?" Tracy was
disgusted she got interrupted and felt very uneasy.
"Oh well I thought we could talk for a moment." Miranda
sat down at one of the chairs that faced Tracy's desk respectively.
"Oh?"
"Well excuse me if I get too personal. But do you have a
boyfriend?" Miranda continued to smile.
"As a matter of fact I do." Tracy was wondering where
this conversation is going.
"Oh. You didn't strike me as the type to be taken. Especially the way you've been eyeing Leon."
"No dear, it's nothing like that. Leon was my boss when I
worked as an intern here. Nothing's going on intimate-wise, it's not even platonic. You have nothing to worry
about." Tracy was mad this girl had the nerve to accuse her of trying to
"hook up" with Leon.
Miranda sat there for a moment with her lips twisted. She got up
and humph her way out of the door. Tracy knew right then and there that she
never wanted to be caught alone with that girl. Miranda was too hung up on Leon
and that's a catastrophe waiting to happen.
Tracy decided to get back to work and work hard. I can't let this place get the best of me,
she thought.
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