Thank you everyone for the great reviews you left me! I've got great plans for this story! I'm so excited! And now… the next installment of Business To Attend To!
Oh, just a note ahead of time. This chapter alternates between two scenes: one that happened in the past, and the other in the present. It should be pretty easy to distinguish them. I tried to make it easier with the line separators.
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Business To Attend To By Silver Running Water Chapter 3------------------------------------
"And now, with great pleasure, I present to you the new CEO of Logan Enterprises." Thunderous applause filled the convention room, which we had rented for the night.
As I watched my new boss walk up to the podium and shake hands with Mr. Logan, I started to space out and my thoughts turned to the previous night.
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I stumbled to my front door and leaned heavily against it. Butterfly kisses, which quickly turned passionate, were placed along my neckline. I breathed forcefully. My left hand sought out the doorknob as my back was pushed against the door. The kisses moved up my jaw and towards my lips. Hands were ravenously moving up and down my sides. It was getting out of control. My hand found the knob and I clumsily tried to twist it open. I had forgotten that the door was locked.
"Wa…wait…" I breathed out. The kisses continued.
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"Darien Shields has an impressive resume. He attended Harvard for two years, before realizing that being a lawyer wasn't for him. His knowledge of the law though, is a very positive bonus. Saves us money on lawyers." Titters were heard around the room.
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I stuck my hand in my purse, which I had been holding in my opposite hand, and grabbed around for the keys. After five minutes of blindly shuffling in my purse, I came across them. The kisses had now become rough against my mouth and my hands were clasped around a neck. I broke apart to unlock the door and we fell in.
I dropped purse carelessly and the door was somehow kicked shut. I felt myself falling to the ground under the impact of another person. I melted into my soft rug as the kisses resumed on my collarbone. A quiet breath of arousal rushed out as I gave into the pleasure.
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"Mr. Shields has worked as a CFO in our rival company, but found it unsatisfactory and began seeking a position in this company. We are very fortunate to have him aboard, not only because of the information he possesses, but because of his expertise of being in this business for eleven years and making a name for himself in four."
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I had woken in the morning with a stinker. Morning breath. I pursed my lips and tried to swallow away the bad breath. I blinked a couple times rapidly to clear my hazy vision and looked to my right. A man was lying there, sleeping soundly naked. I hesitated before boldly rubbing my palm over his bare chest. His tousled hair made him look like an angel and called out to me. Leaning over, I ran my hands through his soft locks and he murmured something as he began to wake up. I smiled down at him, making sure to keep my mouth closed and as he slowly opened his eyes, I leaned back, not wanting him to see my face, which I was sure wasn't the most gorgeous thing in the morning.
"Hey there sexy," he whispered to me and I noticed I wasn't the only one with morning breath.
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"I chose Darien, out of hundreds of possibilities, not only because of his determination and experience, but because I truly believe that this man will be able to take this company even farther, help it climb even higher, and watch it grow even larger. He can do this, and he can help this company. I believe in him. And now, it's time to meet the man of the hour, Mr. Darien Shields! Darien, my boy, come up here."
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I kept smiling at him as I scrambled off and grabbed the sheets, wrapping them around me.
"I'm going to get a glass of water and some gum. Want some?" I asked, secretly hoping he did. He nodded as he sat up straighter, never taking his eyes off my figure. I winked at him before disappearing to the kitchen. We had somehow ended up in my bedroom on the bed, but I couldn't remember how. I was too drunk then and was starting to feel some of the effects.
I grabbed a bottle of water and gulped it down hastily before snatching a pack of strong mint gum. God knows that we both needed it.
I returned back to the room, the sheets tucked safely around me, and threw him a piece. He nodded his appreciation and I crawled back on the bed. I closed my eyes.
For some strange reason, I never exactly got hangovers, no matter how drunk I was. I just got small headaches creeping in at random times. And I'd just throw up once if even, but that'd be the worst of my hangover. After a couple of seconds, I opened my eyes back up and glanced at him. He was staring at me. I gave him a questioning look, but he just lightly shook his head and smiled, turning his gaze to something else in the room.
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"Now Darien, just know that we've all got your back and can help you. People make mistakes; don't be afraid to make them. In fact, I'd prefer you to make them because that shows that you're taking risks, which is exactly what life is about. There are thousands of people in the company who can help you correct the mistakes you make. My secretary, Serena Anderson, is one of those people. She has worked for me for five years and it has been the best five years I've ever seen. She has been on top of things every single day and is a valuable asset to this company. She's a God sent angel. Serena, I couldn't have done it without you. Why don't you come up here, dear?"
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"So what do you do?" I asked as I settled in comfortably against the bed frame.
He shrugged. "I'm a businessman."
I nodded and gave him a quirky grin. "And I… am a businesswoman."
He chuckled and leaned over. "Why don't we see what's under the covers?"
"Hm… brilliant idea, but I think you've already see it."
"Yes, but I can't get enough of it. That and I was slightly drunk, so my vision was hazy. You looked like an angel when I was drunk, and I want to make sure that you are when I'm sober."
I raised an eyebrow. "What type of compliment is that?"
He just shrugged again and gave me a lopsided smile. "I'm not good with compliments, I prefer to be blunt."
"I like that in a man," I purred and slowly reached to unravel the sheets.
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"Serena?"
I felt myself being nudge and snapped out of my daze. Confused, I turned to Mina who was sitting next to me.
She pointed towards the podium and whispered urgently, "Mr. Logan wants you to go up there."
I threw her a quizzical look as I folded my napkin, which I had been twisting in my hands the whole time unconsciously, and stood up. Smiling uncertainly, I joined Mr. Logan and Mr. Shields on the stage.
"Serena has had to put up with me for five years too long. She's seen me every morning and every night, which I think is too much for a young lady to handle." The group laughed and I smiled softly. "She's been the true motor of Logan Enterprises, helping me keep this company running in my last couple years when I needed it most. And now, Mr. Shields, I have the pleasure of knowing that with this lovely lady helping you now, the company is in good hands. With happy memories and good graces, I now step down from my position as CEO and officially hand it over to Darien Shields."
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I leaned against the doorway and rested my head on the frame. "So?"
"I'll call you." He bent down and placed a light kiss on my lips.
"Will you?"
"Of course, I've actually got your name and number this time."
"Oh, and you never got numbers before?"
"Not unless I meant to call them. I told you, I'm honest. I don't lead women on."
I smiled shyly. "Then I look forward to your call Andrew."
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I spent the rest of the time walking around, shaking hands with our associates. I knew them all relatively well, since I would talk to them while they waited for Mr. Logan. As I greeted them and struck up conversations, Darien followed me as I explained to him what each associate did and I had him become to some extent comfortable with them. I introduced him to the associates, steering the conversations to topics he could talk about with ease. I wasn't about to let him get started on the wrong foot.
"So do you think you got this under control?" I asked as I escorted him towards yet another business partner. He slowly nodded.
"I'll probably spend all night memorizing their faces and information about them."
I smiled and shook my head. "Don't bother. You'll catch on quick. And you should know most of them since you were a CFO, right?"
He seemed confused for a second before nodding again and I brushed it off when I saw I saw another CEO. It would be a long night.
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And the plot heats up… somewhat. Please tell me that wasn't too confusing for you! I hope not! PLEASE tell me what you think of the different perspectives of Serena.
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"No really. The sex was unbelievable." He laughed.
"Isn't it always with the women you pick up? They're professional aren't they?"
"You're such a comedian, really. Well, I think the sex was great. I was fairly drunk."
"That's a shocker; a CEO drunk. Alert the media…"