Hey guys...I know this story has already been posted twice, but I wanted to do a breakdown of sorts. I've decided that I'm not too keen on the whole story being as one whole chapter. So I'm reposting it - chapter by chapter. For all of you who have been reading, I say a big THANK YOU!!! You don't know how much your appreciation of my vision means to me. Also, I wasn't aware that I had a few discrepancies in the number of chapters and order of. Sorry about that!

Disclaimers are always a must. My OCs, Charisma and Erin belong to me. And without further delay, on to the story!

DEADLY IMPULSES

Chapter 1: Introduction

Tired of getting caught up in the bad dating scene, Charisma Denise Scott decided to take a break. Beautiful, smart, powerful and a hopeless romantic, she had it all. All the guys she dated in the past were either too conceited, didn't have any true ambitions or just was not really good enough for her. All she wanted was someone to love her for her and nothing else. Wherever she went, she received stares from both men and women. Men, because of how beautiful she was, and women because of the same reason. But she never knew it. She was not a person who was stuck on herself or anything like that. She was just a woman who was very confident and believed in her own ability. Not finding what she wanted in a man, she threw herself in her work. The product of an Italian mother and a Black father and an only child, Charisma was proud of her biracial mixture. She stood 5' 6" with a light skin complexion, cascading straight to wavy dark brown-black hair and brown eyes. Having previously graduated from NYU's School of Law, Charisma's professors were very impresssed by her promptness and work ethic.They all knew she had and was something very special. Shortly after receiving her law degree, she started her own law firm, in a high-rise tower overlooking the New York skyline. Her performances in court cases were nothing short of sterling. Never one to go into the courtroom, Charisma wowed and awed the courtroom with her skills. Knowing how to diliberate and debate on her cases, she used her skills to her advantage. Any and every case she had, she treated like it was her first one ever. Everyday was the same thing for her. She would come go to work at her office or in court and come home. Even when she came home, she would still be at work. She would work in her office at home on all her cases but never take too much time out for herself. There were times when Charisma wouldn't even sleep because she was so heavily into all her litigations. The twenty eight year old accomplished attorney was by no means a pushover in court or anywhere else for that matter. Her life was finally now where she wanted it to be. All in all, Charisma Scott was a woman that was not going to let anything or anybody keep her mind off what was at hand.

"Charisma, Miss Lee is here." Cynthia Powers, Charisma's receptionist said over the speaker.

"Send her in, Cynthia." Charisma said.

"Okay." Cynthia replied.

Erin Lee walked into her best friend's office. She and Charisma had been friends since high school. They were always together even when Charisma received her acceptance into NYU. Their friendship was so tight that they wouldn't even let that keep them apart. Wherever Charisma was, Erin was and vice versa. Even though Charisma was so into school, Erin was into other things. Sometimes Charisma herself wondered how she received a job of such prestige. But she did. And Charisma was very proud of her and Erin was the same of Charisma. She was 5'10" with fair skin, shoulder-length auburn straight hair and blue eyes. She was too quite beautiful. Her beauty stemmed from alot of heartbreak and hard times. She also had been involved in quite a bit of bad relationships. Erin was a twenty eight year old Executive in a very lucrative engineering firm. Although she already wealthy, her parents passed away. leaving her with a very lucrative inheritance. She had so much money she honestly didn't know what to do with it. She had always wanted to give to local charities but never had the means to do so. But when she became wealthy, she gave alot of her money to some of her favorite charities and then some. But on the downside, she had a reputation when it came to being with very wealthy men. After all the hell and bullshit she went through with different guys, she finally settled on being with some of the most wealthy and gorgeous men on the planet. She was determined to be the dominating partner for once in her life. And the philosophy paid off, in true form.

"What's up Chris?" Erin said.

"Not much, what about you?" Charisma said.

"Well if you have to ask, I was thinking about trying to put my good skills to good use, but right now I would settle for some lunch." Erin said, smiling.

"What good skills, you have never had any good skills in your entire life, slut." Charisma said.

"Yeah I have. And I used them last night too, now what, bitch!" Erin hissed.

"Ewww, I didn't need to hear about that." Charisma began. "The last thing I needed to hear was about you and your endless sexcapades with some guy that you've probably only known for about 3 hours."

"Well for your information, I've known him for 2 weeks." Erin said.

"Oh, is that something to be proud of?" Charisma said.

"Well enough about me and the men that I have conquered, are you gonna take me out to lunch or are you gonna let me starve?" Erin asked.

"Maybe I should let your men pay for your lunch?" Charisma asked in return.

"No because they are only made for one thing and that thing is between me and them." Erin said.

"Oh no you didn't." Charisma said.

"Let's just say that all my boys know how to take care of Erin." Erin said, wriggling her eyebrows.

"Well alright, Erin." Charisma stated. "Let's go."

Charisma and Erin went to lunch at the Olive Garden, Charisma's favorite restaurant. Charisma ordered the Chicken Parmesean with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, while Erin ordered the Calamari.

They were having lunch and enjoying each other's company when Erin's cell rang.

"Hello." Erin answered.

"Hey beautiful." The man said on the other end.

"Well hi, stranger." Erin smiled.

"What are you doing?" The man continued.

"Nothing much here. What about you?" Erin asked.

"Just tryin' to figure out how to get you to come to my house, maybe a little later, perhaps?"

"Oh really, well maybe if you say please, I might be persuaded."

"Alright then, please."

"Ooh, I like it."

"Will you come see me?"

"Yes."

"Well, I guess I will see you later tonight then."

"Yes, you will."

"Until then."

"Bye."

"Bye."

As Erin got off the phone, she looked over at Charisma with a smirk and giggled slightly. They continued to sit and talk with each other.

"Okay, who was that on the phone?" Charisma asked. Probably another one of your male whores.

"Oh, just one of my many, many men who just can't get enough of me." Erin stated.

"Well, I'm glad that you don't think you are all that." Charisma retorted.

"Girl, I don't...but they do." Erin smirked.

"You go girl." Charisma smiled. You and your men are crazier than shit.

"Hey, why don't you let me get you hooked up with someone?" Erin asked.

"Excuse me, but I don't think so." Charisma said. You wanna make me a ho now too, huh.

"Why not?" Erin pouted.

"Don't pout, just because I'm not into the same kind of guys you are." Charisma said.

"I'm not pouting." Erin started. "I just want you to be happy."

"I'm happy now, thank you." Charisma said.

"Are you sure?" Erin asked, reading her best friend.

"Yes, I am." Charisma stated, firmly.

"Okay, no need to get all fiesty." Erin said.

"Are you ready to go, because I have a lot of work to do at my office." Charisma said, trying to get off the subject.

"Yes, let's go." Erin ended.

The very thought of Charisma and another man entering her life made her sick to her stomach. Charisma had long forgotten what it was like to be in relationship. After the last relationship, she thought long and hard about never getting involved again. All she had was her and her career. And that was all she needed. After coming back to her office and chit chatting with Erin, she started back on her many briefs. While working intensely hard and content on her paperwork, Cynthia buzzed her phone.

"Charisma," Cynthia started.

"Yes, Cynthia." Charisma said.

"Are you busy?" Cynthia asked.

"Um...kinda, what is it?" Charisma said.

"Well there is someone here to see you." Cynthia said.

"Well who is it?" Charisma wondered.

"I don't know." Cynthia said.

"Well send him in." Charisma said. Wonder who the hell this is.

Charisma stopped working long enough to remove herself from her desk to answer her door. Damn, I just hope that is isn't another case, please God, don't let it be. I'm swamped enough already. As she walked over to her door and turned the knob and swung open the door, she got the most invigorating surprise ever. When she opened her door, her eyes were placed on a tall, dark haired, broad shouldered, gorgeous creature.