When trust is questioned
Chapter 6
Friday
"Hey good morning Angela," Tony beams at her, holding the pan of pancakes in his hand as Angela enters the kitchen.
"A pancake?" he asks.
"Good morning Tony, no thanks, I'm only satisfied with juice and coffee today".
"All right" .
Angela sits down at the table, Tony pours her the coffee.
"Tony, I'm coming home late from work today, I have a business lunch tonight, please don't plan me for dinner!"
Tony looks at her miserably, he waves the pan ender around "with Roger?!" Tony looks at her jealously.
"Tony!" Angela's mouth is open, she shakes her head. "with CLOVER and Yes, Roger is there and Mona too!"
"... yes….aha… then it's good..." Tony grumbles, shaking the pan back and forth.
Mona walks in, she's wearing a tight sexy red dress.
Angela looks at her, "Mother, we're going to a business dinner, not a singles party!"
"I know, oh Angela, don't act so uptight, after all, I want to look good for the gentlemen. What are you wearing, that's not exactly the right outfit for a business dinner!"
Angela looks down at herself, puzzled. "Well, I really like my long blue skirt and blouse!"
"For grandma's wedding, maybe..." she replies to her.
Tony chuckles.
Angela looks over at him with slightly closed eyes.
"Hop hop, Angela, you still have some time to put on something suitable". Mona laughs.
"FINE MOTHER", Angela rolls her eyes, gets up and trudges out of the kitchen.
"Kids," Mona says ironically, Tony puts on his typical Tony smile.
15 minutes later Angela comes down the stairs.
She actually changed her clothes. Short black skirt, black blazer, white plain blouse, black pumps. She has her hair pinned up on the right side with a clasp.
Bright but very elegant.
"Mother, come on, we must go!" she shouts.
Mona comes into the living room. "Wow, ok, that's something!" she compliments her.
Tony follows her. He sees Angela, his mouth remains open. "WOW, MAMA MIA, ANGELA!"
... woe betide this Roger who draws the wrong conclusions...thinks Tony
"Thank you Tony". She blushes.
Mona and Angela put on their coats and leave the house. "Bye Tony" they both shout at the same time.
Tony rubs his head, "well, that could be something".
Arriving at the agency, they laugh and talk about god and the world.
"Good morning ladies" Roger calls out to both of them from his desk.
"Oh, good morning Rog," Mona winks at him.
"Good morning," Angela says formally.
He smiles warmly at her.
Mona sits down at her desk. "You look great, ladies, if I may say so!" says Roger, grinning and scrutinizing.
"Oh thank you," Mona says to him, plucking her hair, taking a lipstick out of her pocket and painting her lips with it.
Angela nods at him and goes to her office. She sits down, 5 minutes later there is a knock on the door.
"Yes please"
Roger enters.
"What can I do for you Roger?" He puts papers on the table for her.
"That would still have to be signed." Angela looks up at him, he's standing next to her, he catches a glimpse of her cleavage.
"Angela,... I was wondering if we... If you would like to go out with me.. ?"
Angela needs a little time to collect herself and process the question. "We're going out to eat later," she says.
Roger shakes his head, he puts his hand on hers.
"No, I meant the two of us ….alone!" He smiles dominefully and looks at her.
She pulls her hand out again "oh oh yes, yes, we could certainly do that.." she says hesitantly.
"Well, I'm glad, just tell me when you have time, maybe Sunday or next week monthly...?"
Angela hesitates again ... mh why not, he's already a fine guy...
She picks up her appointment calendar.
She flips through it. "Next week, Friday, I'd still have time."
Roger beams "good, that suits me too, I'm looking forward to it. I'll pick the restaurant if you don't mind."
Angela nods in the affirmative. "ok, shure".
He walks out of her office.
Angela goes back to her work.
When Roger passes by Mona's desk, she asks him curiously, "So, did you ask her?"
Roger up the collar of his shirt, holds his head up "yep, I did" he winks at her.
"... And what did she say?" Mona asks.
"We're going out next week friday" There's a twinkle in his dark eyes.
Mona: "yes great, very good!"
He sits back down in his place. ... then I'll get closer to Angela... he thinks to himself self-confidently.
He feels a certain heat, his heart beats faster. He unbuttons the top button of his shirt.
Time passes.
It will be quieter in the agency...
At a later time
8 p.m.
All 3 go to the restaurant. The Sorentinos is a very posh and elegant restaurant and usually always fully booked...
Once there, they will be taken to their table.
The two gentlemen of CLOVER already sitting in their seats. They stand up and politely shake hands with Angela, Mona and Roger.
Angela sits between Roger and George Clover, next to George sits his older brother Frank Clover. Mona sits next to her.
The evening goes well, they talk a lot, plan the business, eat a 4 course menu and drink wine, a lot of wine.
Frank: "yes wonderful, then we are looking forward to the further years with the Bower agency, we like your concept and your work very much, we already have a new product which you can advertise".
Angela looks satisfied and nods formally.
At the same time, Mona keeps flirting with Frank.
George: "Good, then we can toast to that!"
He calls the waiter over and orders champagne once.
An hour later. ..
Angela notices that she has a buzz, everything turns a little.
Mona has an animated conversation with George and Frank. They talk a lot.
Roger looks at Angela again and again, he is magically attracted to her beauty.
... I need to get closer to her...
He slides closer to her, she doesn't notice.
Then he bends down slightly, scratches his leg fleetingly, and runs his hand between his leg and Angela's leg. Her thigh up to her skirt, he pauses, his hand between his thigh and hers resting.
A light shiver runs down Angela's spine.
She is dizzy and warm from alcohol.
She can't quite assess the situation, she registers his hand and feels the heat emanating from him on her thigh, his fingers move slightly up and down, pressing closer to her leg.
Slowly, she turns her head towards Roger- Roger looks at her, smiles mischievously, looks at the others.
They are engrossed in a lively conversation.
He looks at Angela again, at her mouth, into her eyes, insistently.
Then he takes her hand resting on her thigh. Both of their hands (together) are now resting on Angela's thigh, but only briefly. Then he kisses the back of her hand.
"A wonderful evening Angela, I'm happy to work in your agency, I was lucky!"
Angela's gaze is deep, she's aroused, there's something so incredibly appealing, but also something confusing.
They hardly know each other personally. It all happens relatively quickly, which unsettles her
slightly, but she allows the situation for the time being.
... I have to open up to other men, Tony did the same and completely forgot about me...
Keeping their hands short, they talk about work and private matters...
So the evening gradually ends.
Roger drives Mona and Angela home, he has hardly had a drink. He takes the ladies to the front door.
Mona says goodbye and wishes Roger a good evening and a safe journey home. " Good night Mona" he answers.
Roger and Angela are both standing in front of the front door, pausing for a moment .
"A wonderful evening Angela, you enchant them all!" says Roger.
"Oh, I didn't do much" Angela sways slightly, Roger holds her by the arm.
"... oohh ," she says, the alcohol is getting to her.
They look at each other, look deep into each other's eyes. He is holding her.
Roger is getting closer... he kisses her slowly and tentatively on the mouth.
Angela doubts at first, but then admits it.
The kiss intensifies, a little bit pushy.
He pulls her closer to him. Angela's heart beats harder...
She's getting incredibly hot... She's supposed to give in, she's so aroused , but She is also in a quandary.
Then she pushes him away. She becomes a little clearer in her head again.
,. "Roger, I'm sorry... I... I should go in now."
Roger looks at her willingly.
He gives in…. for now.
And gives her gentleman like a kiss on the hand. "Good night Angela".
"... good night". She goes inside.
He went to the car.
Then he turns to her again.
you can see him again, triumphant, more powerful.
... Soon I'll have you where I want...