It's him. It's really him. I'm still processing everything as he walks around the table, slow as a lion stalking his prey. "Mr. Jaeger, a pleasure to meet you." Levi's silver-blue eyes roam over my body from head to toe. He holds out his hand and our eyes meet. "Levi Ackerman, at your service." What the fuck he's acting like we never met before. "Uh, hi," I feel like I just got hit by a truck. How the hell is my opposition on this case with my best friend; the only man I ever saw a future with. I can't even think straight, I feel my head spin. No I have to relax and focus on my case right now. Levi takes his seat at the other side of the table and checks his phone. I look at him, he still looks handsome his raven hair and chiseled jaw, and his intense silver-blue eyes. I take notice that there's something difference as well. The Levi I know would be happy in jeans and sneakers, but this Levi is wearing a tailored suit with a designer watch. His piercing silver-blue eyes are staring at me I need to stay calm. He's so hot.
"Wagner, start summarizing our complaints," Levi is all business. He takes control of the meeting and he's acting like I'm a complete stranger. Did that night mean anything to him? I feel a pain in my chest and everything comes rushing back. He promised he would call me after he finished his thing in France, but he never did. I thought I had gotten over the anger years ago but seeing him, sitting in the same room, I feel like it all happened just yesterday. "Do you agree with the terms Mr. Jaeger?" Levi asks, fuck I wasn't even paying attention and I don't even know what he said. I hesitate when he summarizes. "We'll agree to drop the lawsuits, and pay your client ten thousand dollars, if he gives up all claim to B&R Video." Ten thousand dollars are you fucking kidding me. I snap out of my daze.
"Absolutely not, Mr. Ackerman." My heart is racing but I need to focus. This is a big case and there's so much on the line I can't let my feelings get the best of me because of our past. Levi raises an eyebrow, looking surprised. It doesn't last long and he goes back to his blank expression. "Those are generous terms." They all stare at me like if I'm some sort of joke, but I don't care about what they think of me. The only one I care for is Levi. I glare at him, does he really think he can make Bert just throw away his work? "B&R Video could be worth billions one day. We're not settling until my client gets a fair of his share."
"Fair?" Levi looks amused. "You don't even have proof that your client even invented the app. Or even wrote the code." Bert whispers to me, "That's because he stole my laptop." he points at Reiner. Reiner rolls his eyes, "Give it a rest." he lounges back in his chair. "You're just jealous and now you're trying to take credit for something I came up with." "Bullshit! I'm the one that had to fix all your mistakes—" Bert exclaims. "You couldn't even code anything not even if it were to save your life." Reiner says. "Enough!" Levi raises his voice and the room goes silent with just one of his words. I feel a bolt of lust run through my body. Damn he was always so dominant. Even though he's shorter than anyone here he's so intimidating. He has some kind of power that over the past three years he's clearly perfected it into a devastating control.
Memories come back to me of his hands on me pinning me down. His mouth all over my hot skin. His body, claiming me and everything I had to give. I catch his eyes again; I blush hoping he doesn't know what I'm thinking. But his stare is so icy and cold; I hate how much it hurts. "Your client can whine all he wants," Levi says with a glare. "What counts to the courts is proof, there's not a piece of proof that even proves that Bertolt worked on the code." I know he's right, Bert and I went over this many times but he swears that he did everything on his computer. I know there's has to be something we can find to prove that Bert worked on the code. All we need is time.
"I need to start my depositions. Once I've interviewed everyone, you'll have your proof." Levi continues and acts like if I haven't even said one word. "Since your pointless lawsuit is threatening our product launch, we will have to take drastic measures to protect our property. I believe you received the cease and desist." I nod. "If you don't drop this, we'll throw everything at your client. Starting with a criminal prosecution for theft." Wagner smirks. "I don't understand," I frown. "The program he's working on now is very similar to B&R Video code," Wagner explains. "That's because it's my code!" Bert protests. I place a hand on his arm and give him a warning look. "That's a malicious suit, totally unfounded," I say calmly, but inside I'm raging. I can't believe they would threaten an innocent man with jail. I look at Levi, but he's sitting there with a blank look on his face. I feel betrayed. How could he do this? How could he have changed so much?"
Wagner slides the check to our side of the table. I stare at the check, yes it is very good money but B&R video is made to make so much more. I look at Bert; he shakes his head side to side. "No!" Levi's eyes lock with mine. I feel a desire run through my body. I'm starting to feel hot and I can feel my pants tighten. Fuck him and his controlling stare. "If you don't take the offer, then there's nothing more I can do." Levi uncrosses his legs and rises to his feet. I stand up, "We'll see you in court." I need to get away from him and have time to process all that has happened. I need to relax and cool down. I collect my things and follow Bert to the exit. But Levi's voice makes me stop, "Mr. Jaeger may I get a word with you for a moment. Alone." Bert turns and gives me a questioning look. "It's ok you go ahead, he probably wants to threaten us with more paperwork." Bert smiles and nods, he turns and leaves the room. Now it's just Levi and me alone.
I turn and see Levi lounging in his seat staring at me. His eyes roam all over my body again, but this time there's an obvious hunger in his gaze. I feel like he's undressing me, leaving me naked and vulnerable. I feel a shiver run through my body. "Hello Eren," Levi murmurs. The sound of my name on his lips sends me back to law school, the nights we spent studying and talking about our lives. Everything. No, I can't submit to him just a few minutes ago he treated me as a stranger. "You don't get to call me by my first name," I gave him an icy glare. "Why not?" Levi asks. "Is it because of the meeting? Its just business. Don't take it personal," he shrugs. I stare at him really that's it. I was expecting an explanation, why didn't he contact me; its been three years.
Levi gets up and walks towards the window, he's facing the New York skyline. I stare at him; I roam my eyes down his perfect physique, his muscular body and that ass. I know how that body feels being pressed up against me all sweaty, how strong he is pinning me and fucking me against a wall. How perfectly my legs wraps around his waist. How perfect his cock feels, thrusting hard and deep inside me. I feel my body getting hot. No! I can't let him come back to my life and act like nothing happened. "Don't act like we're friends. Not after the stunt you pulled off." "I'm protecting my investment." Levi frowns. "You should know that business comes first. What did you expect? To let you win Eren, just because we used to be friends?"
Just hearing him say my name sends butterflies to my stomach. "That's bullshit. You're just intimidating and bullying my client. You're cheating a man out of his work. The Levi I knew would never use those tactics." "The Levi you knew…" he glares. "I could tell you're doing fine. I guess there's no need for me to ask." I move my arms around showing him to look around the fancy office. "I get by. My father passed away shortly after I returned to France. I handled and took control of his company. I've expanded it and we've been successful." I look at him shocked, "I'm sorry about your father. I didn't know." Levi shrugs, his expression blank. "He was controlling and a drunk it was bound to happen." "Still he was your father," I whisper.
Our eyes meet. Levi knows my father abandoned my mother and me when I was young. I know Levi always wanted to please his father until he finally decided to give up. We both accepted it but it still hurts. That was one of the things that we shared before. I don't feel angry anymore, I remember when he would surprise me with a cupcake and hot chocolate at the library or when he would hug me and cuddle with me whenever I was feeling down. He would scrape his five o'clock shadow against my face until I laughed and push him away. He made me feel like if I was at home, even at a school full of rich kids. He understood me.
"What about you Eren, how have you been?" I look down to the floor, "Fine," I murmur. I got caught up reminding myself of the past. His cell phone rings cutting through the silence. Levi looks down at his phone and his jaw clenches with tension. He looks at his phone and me, "I have to take this," he turns his back to me. I'm shocked by the way he just shrugged me off like one of his subordinates. I shouldn't be a surprise he had already gotten rid of me once, the last time he left. "Goodbye," I say as I head towards the door. As it shuts behind me, I hear him growl into the phone, his tone hard and sharp. "I told you never to call me again."
I take a cab back to the apartment, my head is spinning and I feel dizzy. It's not just the way he treated me that's so shocking, but how he was more cold and remote. He's so different from his enchanting and impulsive guy I use to hangout with. What happened that made him change so much. Levi hated his responsibilities when I knew him but he was always determined to do thing the way he wanted them done. HE never let the pressure control his life. I feel an ache in my heart thinking about the past. What we could have been. No I can't let my feelings get the best of me. My client is depending on me. This case can affect my career; I can't mess up like today getting caught off-guard. I let my feelings get the best of me, now the opposition knows I'm struggling to stay ahead.
I clench my fist; I'm determined to show Levi who I am. I won't let him surprise me again. The man I met today is a completely different person from the man I use to know. He's not the only whose changed, I'm different too. I have to fight and not let my old feelings get the best of me and cloud my judgment. Whatever happened between us is in the past and that past is dead and gone. I'm going to win this case and show him what I'm made of. He'll see what he missed out on by walking away. The cab comes to a stop and I get off. I walked towards the entrance and the doorman opens me the door. "Thank you," he nods and I stepped inside the lobby.
I go up to my room and unlock the door. I'm about to step inside when I glance to the table in the hall. I see another box waiting for me with the same deep blue with gold silk ribbon, the same elegant handwriting on a cream card. Its him.
I drop my briefcase and grab the box. I grab my briefcase and rush inside my apartment. I feel a shiver run down my body. My heartbeat accelerates and I pull out the card. Wear me. I bite my lip, I turn the card around but there's no name or address again. I look towards the box and take off the lid and gasps. There's a layer of turquoise tissue paper revealing a stunning lingerie set. It's gorgeous it has a black corset specially made for men and black silk panties. Fuck, this is imported and very expensive. Every piece cost more than a thousand dollars because it's hand made and the designs are hand-stitched. I've always wanted to get a pair of lingerie but knowing how much money I would spend, I would rather spend it on my mom.
But my mysterious sender gave me a matching set. I run my fingers over the blue-green stitching. Along with the corset come matching black silk panties with blue-green vine embroidery. The panty is a garter belt with sheer stockings. This is like a fantasy brought to life. I check the size and it the perfect size. It's like he knows exactly what will fit me. Whoever sent this is loaded and has good taste. I'm meeting Armin tonight to go get some drinks. I lay the panties and garter belts out on the bed. I'll save the corset for a special occasion maybe when I meet my mysterious sender. I smile and run my fingers over the silk. I go and shower quickly and walk towards the bed. I start off with the panties and slip them on. I grab the garter belts and clip them to place and put on the sheer stocking. The garter belts press into my thighs, I bite my lower lip. It feels sexy and naughty.
I look at myself in the mirror; the blue-green embroidery matches my eyes. It makes a good contrast with my skin. I turn around and my panty hugs my round ass. My legs look longer than they already are and I'm feeling sexy and irresistible. I'm like a gift waiting to be unwrapped by him, my mysterious sender. I walk towards the closet and pull out a pair of black skinny jeans and a tight forest green button up shirt. I grab my pair of black boots and put them on. I check myself out in the mirror and I look sexy as fuck. I try to fix my messy hair but it doesn't want to cooperate with me. I leave it how it is to give me that messy hair type of vibe and I look good. I grab my phone and wallet and start heading out the door when my phone rings.
"Hello." I hear a sneeze, "Sorry Eren I can't go get drinks tonight. I have a cold and my nose is so congested." Armin sniffles. I feel disappointed; I was really looking forward to going out with Armin and telling him about Levi. "I feel like shit Eren. I'm sorry, I thought I would be able to go but there's no way I can," Armin coughs. "No, it's ok Armin," I hide my disappointment. "We'll have a boys night some other time. Do you need me to bring you anything? Medicine? Soup?" I ask. "No it's ok Eren, I don't want you getting sick. I'm just going to sleep and rest. You should still go out. Don't just sit at home go have fun without me." "I don't know Ar, I don't even know where to go?" I hesitate. "It's your first night here, go and have fun Eren. I bet you're all ready to hit the town aren't you?" I look down at myself, "Maybe." He giggles but ends up coughing.
"Armin you should just go to sleep already." "Wait!" he says. "Jake introduced me to this bar, it was really nice and fun. I know you'll love it. I'll send a driver to pick you up." Armin sniffles. I think about it for a moment, "Are you sure?" I check. "I do make some bomb-ass soup you know." Armin giggles, "Yes Eren, I'm positive. Go and have fun. We'll hangout another night, ok." I say goodbye and hang up. I'm still debating if I should just stay home and order take out and watch movies, but I am dressed up and ready to go. I jump when the intercom sounds. I push the button, "Your car is here," the doorman, says.
Well I guess I'm going out. I grab my keys and head out. I can feel the garter belts dig into my thighs I smirk. I'm not sure what my mysterious sender had in plan with this gift but I plan on having some fun tonight. The car takes me to a buzzing, fashionable spot in the West Village. The neighborhood is filled with people's laughter and noise out of the bars and sidewalk cafes. Inside, the place is busy but not out of control. There's a bar along the far wall, and secluded booths with comfy-looking leather seats. I can order a drink and some dinner and enjoy my night since my day was very crazy today. A hostess shows me to a table in the corner. "What can I get you to drink?" "A scotch, please." I order before I realize what I just ordered. I feel a pain of bittersweet nostalgia. Levi is the one who introduced me to scotch. I have always been more of a beer type, I never really bothered for any type of liquor, but he insisted I taste the best.
The waitress brings me my drink. I take a sip and I could feel the rich flavor. I still can't believe I saw Levi today. I've always thought about how I would ever see him again: at the alumni event, or passing on the street one day. I definitely see him in my daydreams sometimes. I'm always so cool and casual but today I was a complete wreck. I wince remembering how I stumbled through my introduction. I couldn't even keep up with the other lawyers' arguments; I feel my cheeks flush at the thought. How does he still have this control over me? I've always controlled myself throughout the years whenever he would brush against me. I thought I was stronger but I guess not. I'm not immune to his sexy accent and piercing stare.
Obviously time has been very good to him. He looks even more handsome than the last time I saw him. He's more of everything now and he's more powerful and controlling. A shiver runs through my body as I remember him taking control of the meeting. All he said was one word and everyone listened to him. I don't even find that attractive anymore, but I know I'm just lying to myself because my body tightens just thinking about him. I need to stop I don't want a pop a boner right here. Fuck, he still sexy as hell though. I lick my lips unconsciously.
My thoughts get interrupted when a man sits at my table. I stare at him, "I've seen you before." He smiles. He's pretty cute probably has a good job since his wearing an expensive suit. He's a good catch for anyone tonight but I'm not just anyone, and he's not Levi. "I don't think we've met," I reply with a glare. "Yea we have you were here last weekend," he smirks. I roll my eyes, "I don't think so because I just arrived in town." "Oh really?" he flashes a flashy smile. "How do you like it so far?" I begin to get irritated doesn't he take a hint. I'm not interested, "I have a boyfriend." He looks at me and turns his head towards the dance floor. "Have a goodnight," he says and stands up and heads across the room.
I smile pleased. A server comes over to me and places a drink on my table. I look at him confused, "I didn't order this." He smiles at me, "Courtesy of the gentleman at the bar. Oh and he said to give you this." He places a black gift box in front of me. My heart stops. "Who is he?" I demand and turn around. "Can you point him out for me please?" She nods and turns to look at the bar, "He's gone sorry." Fuck. The waiter leaves and I look at the gift in front of me. How can this be possible? Nobody knows I'm here tonight, but it has to be him its the same gold ribbon and cream card. My name is written on it. The box is smaller this time; I grab the card from under the ribbon and open it. Play with me.
Interesting, I look around and make sure nobody is looking at me. I'm wearing half of the lingerie he sent me. This is so intimate. What is he planning? I close my eyes and take a deep breath. I pull on the ribbon to untie it; inside there is black tissue paper and a blue-silver plug with a little bottle. What is this? I take out the plug out of the box. The plug is soft and smooth it's a silicone plug. I place the plug on my palm when it buzzes. Holy shit. It's a vibrator. I giggle and a couple at the next table looks at me. I push the box a bit so they won't see what's inside. I look at the toy, I've seen these online and at sex shops but I've never used one.
Normally there's an on/off switch or a remote control that controls the vibrations. I don't see the switch on the plug. I pull the box close to me and I grab the little bottle and notice that its lube. I check the box and I can't find the remote. My eyes widen when I realize that he must have it. That means he's close he's here. My heartbeat races and I look around he's watching me. I place the lube and plug in the box again. If I put it on no one would know I have it on only him. I bite my lips. "Excuse me," I jump. A waitress arrives at my table. I quickly close the box. "This is for you," she says. She holds out an envelope. I take it and I begin to blush. I don't ask her anything and she walks away. I close my eyes and take a deep breath, I open the card and there's only one word on the paper.
Now.