Her hips swayed to the sound of her own heels as she walked along the streets of New York. Her natural hair bouncing along her shoulders, half of her face hidden behind her sunglasses and fringe. Her skin down to the apex of her thighs wrapped in tight black leather with her top half wrapped in a tube top. She removed her sunglasses walking into her apartment building and took the elevator to the penthouse. She inhaled smelling his cologne and smiled placing her purse on the table before walking back to the room. She gasped feeling arms wrap around her and pull her backward. "You piece of shit!" She turned towards him and hit his arm.
Stefan smiled then bit his lower lip moving his hands down her back. "Damn, babe."
"Where's my present?"
He chuckled. "No 'hello', no 'hey, baby'?"
"You scared me." She pouted.
"Daddy's sorry," he kissed her, squeezing his hands on her.
"You don't mean it,"
"I do, I promise," he kissed along her neck.
"Where's my present?"
"Fine." He grabbed her hand making her smile and follow behind him into the living room.
She sat down on the couch as instructed and waited for him to return which he did a minute later with a wrapped gift. She smiled taking off the wrapping layer then looked into his eyes. "I love you, daddy,"
"I know, baby,"
"Do you love me?"
"You know I do." He sat back as she stood then straddled his lap. His hands moved up her thighs.
"I want to hear you say it."
"I love you."
She moved her hand to the side of his face. "Spend the night,"
"Baby,"
"Please? I'm up here all by myself in this big place all the time."
"This is what you wanted, you told me you wanted the penthouse."
"But I thought that you would at least be with me sometimes." He sighed. "Fine." She stood ready to walk away and stopped her smile as he grabbed her arm.
"Wait, wait. I'll sleep over."
"You promise?"
"I promise. But I have to leave soon."
"Why?"
"Babe."
"Why are you acting so mean to me?"
"I'm not."
"You're so tense," She massaged his shoulders. "Let me help you," she raised her arms and he immediately removed her top then carried her into the bedroom.
...
Bonnie sighed looking out the window causing her friends to frown slightly in wonder. "What's on your mind?"
"I don't know. I think things with James are ending soon. I just want to find someone like you two,"
"It's never a good idea to compare your life with someone else's."
"I know but," she sighs, "I just want a husband and a kid or two. I just want to settle down, I'm tired of going through the same thing over and over again."
"Well, maybe you should stop looking in the same places."
"What do you mean?"
Caroline leaned in a little, "You always fall for the same guy. The guy who sees you walking and snaps his neck to check you out then tells you corny pickup lines until you laugh and asks you out to dinner."
"Not only that, but you place all your eggs in one basket," Elena spoke. "Date around. Every guy you meet you don't have to be strictly committed to, I'm not saying sleep around but next time a guy asks you out you should take your time. You don't have to make a relationship out of it every time."
"I get that. It's just that I- I sometimes think that I'm not enough. I mean if I'm dating around, it gives him every right to and what if he finds someone else and likes her more?"
"Then it wasn't meant to be and at least you would know sooner instead of wasting your time."
Bonnie exhaled in thought. "Damn. You're right." She sighed. "I'll let loose, I'll- I'll change my ways if you will."
"Take your time, B. Everything will work itself out."
She smiled ready to thank her friends but her phone ringing stopped her. She dug in her bag to retrieve it then answered it. "Yes?"
"How soon can you get to the office?"
"Uh, maybe ten minutes give or take?"
"Great, see you soon."
"Mr. —" she sighed then started gathering her things. "Sorry, guys, I have to go. My boss called me in."
"That dick."
The ladies chuckled then air kissed goodbye. Bonnie unlocked her car then started on her way.
Stefan glanced at his watch then got out of his car fiddling with his keys until he had his house key ready to use. As the door opened he was hit with the smell of her cooking but mainly his favorite chocolate chip cookies and he dropped his belongings and walked straight into the kitchen. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed along her neck. "Why are you making my weakness?"
She smiled. "We have guests coming over."
"Who?"
"My dad and his… assistant."
He narrowed his eyes. "That's… odd."
"I think this may be his way of telling me that he's dating this girl. I just hope she's not actually a girl but a woman."
He chuckled. "I guess we'll see. I mean it makes no other sense as to why he would drag this g– woman along to our home."
"Yeah, I mean, as long as he's happy I guess I can get on board. It's not like my dad is in his eighties so she could be using him to suck up all his wealth."
"What time are they coming over?"
"Shortly, but you have time to shower or change or something."
He nodded then kissed her lips before heading upstairs.
Bonnie exhaled knocking on his door then opened it when he gave her the OK. She sat down at one of the chairs in front of his desk. "You wanted to see me,"
"Yes, I am inviting you to my daughter's home tonight with me."
She was speechless for a moment. "Sir—"
"Don't worry, it's not anything like that. I just want to introduce you to my son-in-law."
"May I ask why?"
"You will be assisting him now. He's in desperate need of—"
"Wait so you're demoting me? Did I do something wrong?"
He stood and walked over, sitting on the edge of his desk. "Quite the opposite. Without you, I would've fallen many times and this company would be under water."
"Then I don't understand."
"Bonnie, I'm dying."
"What?"
"I'm giving the company over to my son-in-law and spending the rest of my time finally having a break. I need you to keep him on track. I need you to whip him into shape as you did with me."
"Of course,"
"No one knows yet, I'm telling them tonight if I can manage,"
"I'm so sorry, Sir."
"Please, Bonnie, you've earned the right to call me by name."
She stood then hugged him. "Promise me you'll keep fighting, Michael."
"I'll have to let go eventually."
She wiped away her tears then hugged him tighter before letting go. "When is dinner?"
"We should be leaving shortly."
"I'm not really dressed for—"
"What you have on is fine, trust me. Did you drive here?" He watched her nod. "Okay, you'll just follow behind me."
"Okay,"
As Stefan descended the stairs, the doorbell rang and he called out for his wife walking straight to it. He was tempted to look in the peephole to get a preview but decided to rip the band-aid right off and open the door. His and her eyes immediately locked but he lowered his checking out her frame and attire. A low cut V-neck, tight long sleeve he believes to be a bodysuit with high waisted blue jeans. Boots covered her feet so he couldn't see her toes.
"You made it," his wife's voice fills his ears and shortly his vision is clogged with them hugging.
He takes this time to admire her face. Barely a swatch of makeup on besides the gloss on her full lips. "How are you doing, Sir?" He hugged his father-in-law.
"Just great. May we come in?"
"Oh, of course,"
The two stepped up the side and Stefan closed the door mainly to check out the back of her.
"This is my assistant Bonnie Bennett."
"Nice to meet you both, I've heard many great things. Thank you for having me over."
"Any friend of my father is welcomed here." The women smiled. "Dinner is almost ready, I'll be back."
"Your house is beautiful,"
"Thank you. Would you like a quick tour?"
Bonnie looked at her boss who seemed okay with it then to Stefan. "Yeah, sure,"
"Alright, let's hit upstairs first."
She let him pass her before following behind him. He took her to their bedroom and watched her smile at their pictures.
"May I ask you a question?"
Bonnie turned to him. "Sure,"
"You and Michael… how did that happen?"
She smiled. "What do you mean?"
"I mean, don't get me wrong, my father-in-law is a good looking man but to land you? I want to know his secret."
Bonnie processed his words. "Wait, you think we're dating?"
"You're not?"
She laughed a little. "No. We're just- he's a great boss."
"Then I don't understand, why would he invite you over?" He walked up to her.
"Because of you."
"Me?" He looked her over. "What you're like my birthday present or something?"
"It's your birthday?"
He smiled.
"Wait, aren't you married?"
He laughed some. "I'm joking."
"Of course,"
"I mean unless you're into that type of thing," he watched her eyes then lips.
Bonnie swallowed hard then exhaled through her nose. "Are we going to continue with the tour?"
Stefan lifted his eyes to meet hers. "Whatever you want,"
She narrowed her eyes at him. "Why do I have a feeling you're like this with all the ladies?"
He smiled. "You want to test out how comfy my bed is?" He laughed as she rolled her eyes and pushed his shoulder walking out.
Stefan followed after her downstairs but pulled her into his chest before she got too far. "Wait, why are you really here?"
She remained cool. "It's not really my place to tell, but you'll find out by the end of dinner."
He watched her eyes then exhaled. "How long does he have?"
"I- I don't know, he didn't get into specifics with me yet. All I know is that you'll be taking over and I'll be your new assistant. I know practically everything there is to know about the company so whatever you need just let me know."
He nodded and she backed away letting herself free from his hold, walking into the kitchen.
...
Stefan held his wife in his arms as they laid side by side in bed together. He didn't know what he should even say so he just held her as she cried and when the tears were over he held her longer. He knows that more than likely she just needed a shoulder to cry on so that's what he'll be for her as long as she needs.
Bonnie exhaled looking at herself through her mirror. She hated that she wanted to dress a certain way for Stefan. Leave a few more buttons undone, wear her hair out instead of back in a ponytail or bun as she usually does. Wear a shoe with an extra inch heel. She let out a ragged breath then decided to go with one of her dark blue suits with ankle length pants, black pointed toe heels, with two gold anklets around her right ankle. She left the usual four buttons undone and tossed on a snug blazer. She put her hair in a half up/half down style, applied mascara, lip balm, and concealer before smiling at her reflection. Another deep breath and she was on her way out the door.
Stefan sat up watching her walk towards him with two coffees in one hand and a binder in the other. He smiled as she entered and thanked her for the coffee once she placed it down in front of him after setting the binder down. "What's in that?"
"Your schedule, of course. The whole year planned out."
"The whole year?"
"Yeah. I mean we will more than likely have to do some tweaking since this was Michael's, but the business stuff is the same."
"Mind if I–?"
She pushed the binder towards him and watched as he opened it and chuckled some seeing his right eyebrow raised slightly higher than his left.
"Damn. Who knew being the boss would be so much work." He widened his eyes at her a little.
"Ha. Ha. You should get ready though, you have a meeting in twenty. I'll drive you."
"Wait, so you're not only my very sexy assistant, you're my personal driver too?"
"Work only. I shouldn't expect calls from you on the weekends driving related."
"No promises." He chuckled noticing her holding back a smile which she substituted for an eye roll. "Listen, since you're my assistant now, I feel like we should hang out a little after work. Catch a drink, keep it cas',"
"You're joking?"
"Completely serious, I know of the perfect bar."
"Great, I'll invite some of my friends." She smiled standing then walked out.
Stefan exhaled but figured that if he makes her friends like him then he'll be that much closer to her.
...
Bonnie rolled her eyes, downing another shot hearing her friends' loud laughter at Stefan. She would admit that he is hilarious, but she doesn't want to let him get through to her. He's always stealing looks at her and she's noticed that he gets a little angry when she keeps her reactions to his jokes and stories at bay so she's trying to hold it in as much as she can.
"I need to pee," she announced standing up then headed for the bathroom but just as she reached it, she felt herself being pulled back before bumping into Stefan. "What are you doing?"
"What's wrong?"
"What game are you playing here?"
"What do you mean, I'm being myself,"
"Why are you so fucking hot?"
He stopped his smile. "I—"
"Shut up," She stood on her toes and met their lips. Stefan immediately kissed her back then along her neck once she pulled away. "Wait," she pushed on his shoulders. "I'm drunk."
"Are you?"
"No."
He chuckled. "Listen, I'm not going to pressure you, I'll flirt like hell but I won't force you up against a wall. My balls are in your court."
She laughed but then shielded it. "I'm not that type of girl,"
"That's fine," he held her face. "I'll back off and just admire from afar." He kissed her cheek. "I should head out though, it's getting late. I'll see you tomorrow,"
"Okay."
He ran his thumb over her lips sighing, shaking his head then walked away leaving her alone. Stefan sighed answering his phone. "Hey,"
"Hey? You ditch me and ignore my calls and I get a "hey"? What's going on?"
"Listen, this isn't going to work out."
"You're dumping me?"
"I'm sorry. I'll give you two months to move out of the penthouse." He ended the call walking out the bar.
Bonnie placed her back against the wall and ran her fingers through her hair shaking her head before returning back to her friends.
"Bonnie Bennett, did you bring us here so you could fuck your new boss in the ladies room?" Caroline smiled.
"What, we didn't fuck. He's married."
Her smile dropped. "Oh. Well, that switches things up entirely,"
"Meaning what exactly?"
"Bon, he's obviously interested in you," Elena chimes in, "not to mention that you have the hots for him as well."
"I don't have the hot—" she grunted then met her face with her hands. "Okay I- I do but it wasn't even my fault."
"What do you mean?"
"He started flirting with me and looking at me and I got sucked in. When we first met I felt nothing for him."
"So you're saying you do now?"
"I kissed him. I fucking kissed him, what's wrong with me?"
"Maybe this is a good thing," they looked crazily over at Caroline. "You kissed him, you know how it feels, got it out of your system so now you can go back to normal."
"Maybe you're right. It was a simple kiss and now it's over and done. I'll just think of his wife the next time I might ever want it to happen again and that'll stop my fantasies."
"Exactly. Put yourself in her situation and that'll be enough for you to back off."
Bonnie nodded feeling confident within herself but the dream she would have later that night would diminish those confident thoughts.
A/N: Chapter one is done! Let me know your thoughts in the reviews and stay tuned for chapter two! By the way, I love writing cheating stories for whatever the reason but remember ladies and gents, say no to cheating.