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Lunch is over, far too soon. Olivia is a breath of fresh air, and I don't care how cheesy that sounds it's true. The way her mind works a thousand different ways, how she can talk about anything, and the way she can be shy one minute and then as bright as the sun itself is fascinating. I hang on to every word that comes out of her perfect mouth and I'm surprised drool isn't dripping down my chin.
'' So what about you?'' She suddenly asks as we walk in the now light sprinkling rain. I had told Thompson we could walk the short distance back so I could spend more time with Olivia.
'' What about me?'' I ask looking down at her.
'' You've asked pretty much about every detail of my life and all I know about you, is that you're my boss and future CEO of a billion dollar empire,'' she says stepping over a puddle.
'' That sums it all up,'' I tease.
'' I don't believe that,'' she replies, '' like I said an empire isn't a person and you aren't an empire.''
'' You could always Google me if you really want to know me. My information since birth is of public record.''
'' So, rather than you filling in the blanks I should just go home and stalk you?'' She asks arching her brow.
I let out a chuckle at her words. This is what I liked about her that no matter what she didn't bend down to the will of others. She would be amazing in the business world her tenacity would get her far in life.
'' There isn't much to say, really,'' I shrug.
'' So, it's okay for you to say that but when I do you practically force me to tell you everything?'' She asks, her eyebrow going even higher as she stares me down.
'' I'm your boss and I didn't force you to tell me everything.''
No I haven't asked if you have a boyfriend so I could kick his ass out of your life.
I haven't asked if you're just as attracted to me as I am to you.
She scoffs and rolls her eyes as she continues to walk down the busy afternoon streets, turning the corner where GEH is located at.
'' I was born and raised in Seattle. You've already met my parents and you know I have a sister…I graduated from Harvard in Economics-''
'' Harvard, why am I not surprised,'' she teases.
'' What's wrong with Harvard?'' I ask.
'' Nothing,'' she responds back. '' I just had a feeling you were one of those Ivy League kids.''
'' One of those? Excuse me I worked my ass off to get into Harvard,'' I tease back.
'' I'm sure it was difficult for daddy to donate a new library,'' she rolls her eyes again.
God this woman has the biggest mouth! Doesn't she know she just back talked her boss?
Maybe, I could put her mouth to better use? How would she look on her knees- STOP IT THEODORE! Nothing can happen she needs the job.
'' He donated a new gym, actually,'' I say teasingly making her stop in front of GEH's main door.
'' You're making fun of me?'' She asks with humor sketched around her words.
'' I wouldn't dare,'' I smirk down at her before opening the glass door and motioning for her to get in first.
She lets out a wind chime like laugh at my words, ignoring the looks we get once more as we walk towards the elevator and back to the main offices. The elevator ride is a quiet affair but for some reason it isn't awkward and it feels right to have her so close to me. Her small body somehow seems to fit next to mine as if it were made to.
'' Mr. Grey,'' Thompson and Taylor greet as we step out of the elevator.
'' Thompson, Taylor,'' I greet back in return.
'' Mr. Grey, I wanted to let you know that your car is waiting for you in the garage for tonight,'' Thompson says handing me the keys to my Audi.
'' My car?'' I ask confused.
'' For your date with Ms. Carter,'' he says.
Damn it! I had forgotten about Amanda.
'' Right, Amanda. Thank you, Thompson,'' I say. Turning to look back at Olivia I see her face now blank of emotion as she stands like a statue next to me.
Jealous?
She barely knows you Ted, why would she be jealous?
'' Sir, if you don't need anything else I'll be heading back to Escala.''
'' Of course Thompson, enjoy your evening,'' I pat him on his shoulder and then look down once more at Olivia. '' Let's go,'' I tell her.
She nods and follows silently behind. Now this silence is completely different from the one we had shared in the elevator, and I don't like it one bit.
'' Teddy,'' Andrea greets as she comes out of my father's office carrying some files.
'' Hello Andrea, I need you to make reservations for two at Canlis for tonight, please,'' I say.
'' Certainly,'' she nods walking over to her desk. '' Is there anything particular you would like, a certain table, perhaps?''
'' Make sure it's by the window overlooking the harbor, Amanda likes a view,'' I respond knowing well that Amanda wouldn't be happy without gazing at a view while sipping on her appletini.
'' Oh, Ms. Carter,'' Andrea smiles realizing I would be taking out Amanda and not Olivia out tonight.
'' Yes, Ms. Carter now could you please make the call.''
'' Of course,'' she says happily practically dancing around Olivia.
I shake my head in annoyance. Everyone loved Amanda, and while she wasn't marriage material no other girl could ever stand their ground under the platinum blonde heiress of Carter hotels. Whenever Amanda came to town the other blondes ran for the hills, knowing that she wasn't a girl that easily lost anything.
'' Thank you and Andrea…'' I bend over her desk to get mere inches from her face.
'' Yes?'' She asks trying to pull back.
'' I do hope you didn't interrupt my mother's busy schedule to inform her I took Olivia out to lunch,'' I whisper.
She blushes and I instantly know she tattled on me, as usual.
'' She's never busy for you Teddy,'' she gives me a smile and bats her lashes trying to appear innocent.
'' Andrea, I'm twenty-five. Don't baby me,'' I say pushing back from her desk and turning to Olivia.
'' Andrea will give you a tour of the building and after you are free to go. Be here tomorrow bright and early,'' I give her a smile before walking into my office.
Sitting down in my chair I ignore my beeping phone knowing well it was my mother trying to be mama bear like every other day in my life. You make one mistake when you're a teen and you're marked for life as an inept child that can't run their own life.
It was a big mistake though.
'' Teddy,'' Andrea's voice sounds through the intercom.
'' Yes Andrea,'' I answer.
'' Your reservations are set for eight o'clock,'' she says.
'' Thank you Andrea, that will be all,'' I inform her closing off the line.
Knock. Knock.
'' Come in!'' I shout not looking up from my computer.
'' How was lunch?'' Dad asks sitting in front of me.
'' Fine,'' I reply glancing up at him before turning back to the screen.
'' Just fine?'' He tries asking discreetly.
I sigh and look up from the computer, but this time I give him my full stare. '' Mom called you,'' I huff in annoyance.
'' Andrea. I asked where you were, but yes your mom called,'' he says.
'' Dad, again I say I am not a child,'' I say throwing him a glare.
'' I told you to keep away from Ms. Hart-''
'' No, you told me not to sleep with her and I didn't. I just took her out for lunch.''
'' Ted-''
'' Dad, it was just lunch. You have another child, can't you go annoy her?'' I ask completely annoyed by their lack of respect with my privacy.
'' Phoebe isn't back until Friday and Ryan informs me on her every move,'' he replies.
I roll my eyes again at his controlling tendencies, but then again I had inherited them too so I had no right to be annoyed.
'' It was just lunch with my assistant. I wanted to get to know her and I did without the use of a bed or any other place where sex is possible, happy?'' I ask sarcastically.
He puts his hands up in mock surrender knowing well my annoyance was at the top by now.
'' We just look out for you Ted and like I said Ms. Hart has a future here,'' he says.
'' Dad, while I am thankful for you and mom, and the controlling tendencies you two have over my life you guys can't control everything I do. If you want to run someone's life do it with Phoebes. Your daughter is out gallivanting around Europe dating the first guy she sees and then dumps them to move on with the next poor bastard. She isn't a saint either dad.''
'' Your sister is an angel and while I do agree she is spoiled Phoebe has a good head on her shoulders.''
'' And I don't?'' I ask.
'' Of course you do Ted, but Phoebe-''
'' I know dad, Phoebe didn't get played like I did.''
'' It's not about that-''
'' Isn't it? From that moment on you and the entire family and even some employees treat me like I'm some kicked puppy in the rain,'' I scoff.
'' We love you,'' is all he says.
'' Well love me a little less,'' I glare.
'' Alright I'll tell your mom to tone it down,'' he says fixing his already perfect tie.
I arch my brow at him knowing well mom isn't the only one that treats me like this.
'' I'll let everyone know,'' he sighs moving to stand up.
'' Thank you,'' I whisper, '' And don't worry I won't have sex with her. She's too smart for my taste.''
He chuckles and I know the argument is over, for now.
'' Well if you need me you can reach me the house,'' he announces.
'' You're leaving? It's only two o'clock,'' I say glancing at my watch.
'' Your mom and I have plans,'' he smirks and has a wink in his eye.
'' Gross! Dad don't tell me that,'' I whine knowing exactly what those plans entailed.
'' I didn't say anything,'' he says in a mock innocent voice.
'' Dad, you have that look in your eyes,'' I say pretending to gag.
'' You should be proud your mother and I still-''
'' Dad, that is the woman who gave birth to me. It was disgusting enough when I found a pair of handcuffs and vibrator back at Escala in that old red room you had.''
'' Son kinky fuckery-''
'' Dad, get out!'' I say trying to cover my ears.
'' It was just a vibrator-''
'' It's still gross. I had to have that room practically demolished after I found that…stuff.''
'' You're so exaggerated it was only two things,'' he chuckles.
'' Things no son should ever find in his parent's old apartment,'' I gag again.
'' Please excuse my leaving of these fine objects around. Anyway I'll see you tomorrow enjoy your night out with Amanda,'' he waves his goodbye.
'' Just go,'' I sigh running my hand over my eyes.
'' But, Ted you should really try the handcuffs-''
'' OUT!'' I bark.
'' Au revior,'' he laughs stepping out of my office.
'' dieu m'aide,'' I say placing my head in my arms
Oh great I think my breakfast is about to come up as I imagine my angelic saint of a mother doing kinky stuff with dad.
'' Disgusting,'' I say making a face at my computer screen.
I mean I know they had sex that was the reason Phoebe and I were in this world, but I rather like to imagine the stork brought me from Paris or they just had boring missionary sex. Lord knows what those two do since both kids moved out. I still can't even bring myself to ask dad why the upstairs guest room that was once red and now is painted a calm chocolate brown used to be for.
'' You don't want to know Ted. You don't want to know,'' I tell myself.
Maybe I could practice my handcuff skills with Olivia…
I shake my head and get back to work clearing my head of any kinky fuckery, especially the one that involved my adoring parents.
Engrossed in my work time eventually flies quickly and it's soon time to go pick up Amanda for dinner. Sending her a text letting her know I'm on my way I leave my off and walk out towards the greeting area where Andrea is already cleaning up for the day.
'' All done?'' I ask politely.
'' Yup, I just had to get these papers filed and sent for your dad,'' she says walking with me towards the elevators.
'' Olivia already left?'' I try asking in a bored tone as though the blonde weren't that important to me.
'' About ten minutes ago, yes,'' she nods her head pressing the down button.
We continue like this in our small polite chitchat towards the garage and I even promise to have dinner with her and Alex before their leave from Seattle. She promised dad she wouldn't leave until Olivia got a hang of things and matched herself in efficiency.
'' See you tomorrow Teddy,'' she smiles getting into her BMW.
'' Night and say hi to the family,'' I tell her walking over to my own black Audi.
'' Will do,'' she says before driving away.
Starting my car I quickly drive down the Seattle streets thinking about if Olivia was safe in her house. Did she take a taxi? Or did she walk there like she did this morning?
Maybe I should get Thompson to drive her places…
My thoughts are swamped by the lovely Olivia and no matter how hard I try to get rid of them I can't.
Amanda will offer some relief, no doubt. She always knows what to do when I'm like this. Usually it's with thoughts of that backstabber.
Parking my car at The Olivian, a luxury apartment community in Seattle's Metro Area, I call Amanda letting her know I would be waiting in the lobby.
'' Keep it here. I'll just be a minute or two,'' I tell the valet as I hand him my keys.
'' Yes, sir,'' he says dreamily as he stares at the Audi.
I make my way into the lobby and as usual get the lusty smiles, and the ''hello's'' from people sucking up, knowing exactly who I was. I'm glad when I see the leggy, platinum blonde I know so well walking out of the elevator and towards me. Amanda has always been a beauty, standing at 5'9 her nickname in high school was '' spider legs.'' She had hair as white as snow, natural don't ask otherwise or you're dead to her, and turquoise eyes that screamed vixen. Only child of entrepreneur Brandon Carter and his wife Camille, she lived the life of a princess but was amazing when it came to business. She like I attended Harvard, but later left to study at Oxford University, and we reconnected in a family trip to England.
To be precise we reconnected on the bed, in the shower, in a car, and so many other places. She was the one person that truly helped me through my rough patch and never asked for anything in return.
'' Theo,'' she smiles a perfectly white smile as she comes to give me a hug.
'' Amanda, how have you been? You look breathtaking as always,'' I say as we pull away.
'' I've been good, thank you. And this old thing,'' she laughs showing off her black one shoulder cocktail dress and stilettoes that made her legs go on for miles, '' just got it. Cavalli and Monolo Blahnik's. I practically made money off of them.''
'' Well you look amazing,'' I smile again.
'' Always the gentle-my god! What the hell happened to your face?'' She says trying to get a better look.
'' Hit with the door, it's a long story,'' I say leading her outside.
'' Tell me over my martini,'' she says getting into the car while I hand over a two-hundred dollar tip to the valet.
The car ride is loud and cheery as Amanda tells me how lovely Chicago had been, and how daddy is all set to open the newest line of hotels in Japan with the help of some new business partner she had met during her trip.
'' Oh, Canlis! My favorite,'' she smiles happily we pull in.
I help her out of the car as the valet takes the keys from me and lead her into the extravagant restaurant. Canlis is one of the top here in Seattle, with beautiful views and stone walls that remind me of my family's home in Aspen make the restaurant a true beauty.
'' Two for Grey,'' I tell the hostess.
'' Right this way Mr. Grey,'' she smiles politely, but with a look at Amanda her smile falls.
'' Your waiter will be with you in just a moment,'' she says handing us the menus as we sit.
'' Thank you,'' I say turning my attention back to Amanda.
'' I just love the harbor,'' she sighs gazing out towards the water, '' Chicago was beautiful but I'm a Seattle girl.''
'' If you aren't busy later this week we can take a trip on The Grace,'' I offer.
'' That would be lovely I'll have to check my schedule, but I always have time for you,'' she smiles before we are interrupted by the waiter.
'' May I offer you something to drink? A bottle of wine, our classic beverages, or an alcoholic drink?'' He asks ready to write down our order.
'' I'll take an appletini,'' Amanda orders.
'' And for sir,'' he asks.
'' A glass of Spanish Rioja, please,'' I say.
'' I'll be right back with your beverages. Would you like to order an appetizer? Or are you ready for the main course?
I look at Amanda and I've known her long enough to know she chose her meal from the moment we drove in. She never wasted time overthinking and just lives through her routine religiously. Appetizers weren't something she did, she though it wasted her valuable time.
'' We'll order now,'' I tell him.
'' Miss?'' He asks Amanda for her order.
'' The Kobe beef with the pear and beet salad,'' she says handing him her menu.
'' And I'll take Muscovy duck with pumpkin seed and mango salad,'' I finish handing him my own menu.
'' So tell me, how in the world did your face end up looking like that?'' She asks.
'' Don't you want your martini first,'' I ask.
She waves her hand telling me to tell her the story and like always Amanda Carter gets what she wants.
I tell her the story from the beginning of how I met Olivia and how she had beaten me up without knowing I would soon be her boss, and finish with the door slamming on my face.
The waiter returns with our drinks and she takes a sip before speaking her mind in the only way I know she can.
'' Are you going to screw her?'' She asks never missing a beat.
Most people would spit out their drink at her open comment but I'm used to her getting down to business. Amanda never throws away time in silly egg shell conversations, it's why she has made a name for herself as a publicist.
'' Amanda, how dare you? I'm here with a lovely blonde spider leg-''
'' Oh shut up Theo, you and I both know we just have sex,'' she scoffs.
'' You hurt my feelings Amanda,'' I pout.
'' Fine, you and I have amazing hot sex, but Theo in the end it's just sex.''
I shrug and sip on my wine, but I know she won't stop asking until I say what I want.
'' Dad doesn't want me too. She has a bright future at the company and if I sleep with her it won't end well. She actually majored in public relations and marketing like you,'' I tell her.
'' And now she's you coffee girl?''
'' Not everyone is like us Amanda, she couldn't get a job like we did because of who our parents are.''
'' Wow, Theo defending the working class,'' she salutes me with her martini.
'' Shut up, I'm serious. I can't sleep with her-''
'' And it's killing you,'' she adds.
'' Something like that,'' I shrug.
'' What does she look like?''
'' Blonde-''
'' Of course she's blonde,'' she laughs.
'' Green eyed, about 5'6 in heels, and beautiful,'' I finish.
'' Well, if you're lucky and play nice I can put on some green contacts and I can play assistant for the night,'' she says.
'' You're not short enough,'' I tease.
'' I'll be on my knees,'' she smirks back.
I give her my own smirk and I know Olivia didn't break me when I feel my pants tightening as I remember just how good Amanda is on her knees.
'' Well if Ms. Carter insist, who am I to deny her playing the assistant,'' I purr pressing a kiss to her supple lips. She bites her lip after I pull away, spotting our waiter with the food and whisper a '' later.''
The waiter hands us our food and takes his leave after refilling our drinks, and asking if we need anything else. When he leaves we go back to our flirty back and forth, before I finally ask her about what's new in her world.
'' Promise me you won't say anything,'' she whispers to me.
'' I promise. Amanda, have you been naughty?'' I tease and almost choke on my food when she nods her head. '' Amanda what happened?''
'' Do you remember I told you about daddy's new business partner, Aiden Vandervick?'' She asks.
I nod my head remembering her mentioning the millionaire business man once or twice before.
'' Well, he isn't as old as I thought he would be…''
'' Go on,'' I encourage her.
'' He's actually a few years older than us…he's thirty-one,'' she says before taking a large sip from her martini in un-Amanda like fashion.
'' Sooo?'' I wave my hand telling her to go on.
'' I slept with him,'' she says quickly taking me by surprise. Amanda never has sex with her father's business partners, ever.
'' You slept with him?'' I ask not believing her words.
'' It was a mistake…well actually it was more like five mistakes…but I left right after,'' she says in one breath. '' Theo say something, please.''
I honestly don't know what to say to her. Amanda had always been a workaholic with random flings and our friends with benefits deal, but not once did she bend over for a business partner.
'' Theo, if you don't say something right now-''
'' You left right after? Did he say something? Details Amanda, please.''
'' We had just signed the contract to build in Japan and he wanted to celebrate, so we went out for a drink but then one martini became seven…''
'' You were drunk? Was he drunk? Did he-''
'' No, no he didn't force anything. Oh Theo I was so embarrassed, when I woke up I ran out of the room. The next day I sent my assistant to handle all the final details and I jumped on the jet a week to soon.''
'' Did he contact you?'' I ask.
'' He's tried calling and even sent some roses to the office…Theo I don't know what to do. Daddy is going to kill me, I'm his little girl that does no wrong and now I just fucked his biggest business partner,'' she talks into her hands.
'' Hey, hey, Amanda he slept with you too. He should have realized what would happen by sleeping with you,'' I soothe her.
'' He won't leave me alone. I'm scared he'll call daddy and say something to him,'' she whispers sadly.
'' Maybe if you talk to him he'll-''
'' Don't be stupid Theo!'' she whisper yells. '' I can't face him and I don't want to either. I can tell he's the guy that marries a girl and gets her pregnant so she won't work, and builds her some stupid pretty palace for a house.''
'' Oh god he's horrible! A palace for a house someone call the police,'' I laugh earning her glare.
'' You know that's not me Theo. I don't want the picket fence and the five kids dream,'' she says in disgust.
It was true Amanda never wanted to be pregnant and barefoot in the kitchen. She wanted to thrive and be the best publicist Seattle and America had to offer. It was the main reason why I didn't just propose to her for the sake of all the times I had slept with her.
'' Then tell the guy how you feel,'' I say simply,'' when he sees you're a workaholic biotch he won't ask for your lovely hand in marriage. Or tell him the sex sucked I'll even pretend to be your husband or get Ava to be your lesbian lover.''
'' That's the thing though, I liked the sex,'' she whispers shyly.
'' Was he better than me?'' I pout.
'' Theo,'' she glares and huffs in annoyance.
'' What it's an honest question,'' I say taking another bite of food.
'' It was different,'' she replies after a while. '' With you I know it's going to be amazing and you'll take care of me because your my best friend, but with him…'' she stops and looks out the window lost in memory and she has the same look I did when I thought about Olivia.
'' Anyway, I saw your mom today,'' she says changing the subject telling me the conversation was over and done with.
'' Yeah she told me after she yelled at me for taking you out instead of her,'' I mock glare at her.
'' Sorry,'' she lets out a giggle but I can tell her thoughts aren't with me anymore.
'' Yeah, whatever. You better make it up to me later,'' I growl.
'' I'm sure I can make it up to you Mr. Grey,'' she purrs.
Dinner passes by quickly as we catch up and neither one touches the subject about her mishap or of my feelings for Olivia. When dinner is paid and we're driving back to her place we know what dessert is going to be. We both need this, we need to lose control but know that nothing bad will happen after.
Handing the car once more the valet we walk up in silence to her condo and before we make it to the door she's unzipping her dress and I'm loosening my tie. The door shuts and we're kissing passionately ready to lose ourselves in sex. Clothes are thrown here and there, a lamp knocked over in our haste but no one cares. Reaching her room I push her naked body onto the bed and kiss her all over. Her soft sighs and whimpers sound through the room followed by a loud moan as I push home. I don't wait for her to accommodate my length and she doesn't care, she's already lost in the moment.
Thrust after thrust.
Moans and bodies slapping against each other.
That sweet tension begins to build up and with one final anchoring thrust it blows up.
But while sex with Amanda was always wild and raw I can't help notice that I envisioned Olivia under me. Her green eyes staring up at me, as I plunge into her small body taking her to pleasurable heights. It also doesn't go unnoticed the name Amanda whispers as she comes.
'' Aiden.''
It's then I know Amanda and I have both felt something new. For the first time we don't laugh and say how hot that was. For the first time we're both silent and wishing we had the person we wanted next to us.
I hope you guys enjoyed and please review. Next chapter will be in Olivia's pov as I was asked to write something through her eyes.