Lucas had to stare at his computer while he cursed his reaction to Amy as her scent washed over him. If he didn’t gain some control over his body’s reaction to her, he’d never make it through the next few weeks, let alone a long-term employment. He decided right then that if a new assistant was hired for him, it was going to either be male, or a much older woman.
He knew he’d been working a lot of hours, but obviously, it was time for him to call one of his female friends. He needed to find relief before he ended up doing something stupid like throwing his new assistant over his desk.
It wasn’t as if he were a hormone-riddled teenage boy. He couldn’t understand why the heck he was reacting so strongly to her. Yes, she was attractive, but he’d seen better-looking women who were far more polished, and even more, who knew the score.
He had zero doubts his assistant wasn’t the one-night-stand type of girl—and that’s the only kind of women he dated. He had no time and no desire for committed relationships.
Lucas pulled himself together, then dictated the notes he wanted typed up. Yes, this was what he did well – business. Most people let their jobs rule them, cause stress, but not Lucas. He thrived in the fast-paced world of high finance.
He finally looked up, his throat closing for a moment as he watched her furiously write to keep up with him. The same piece of stubborn hair that was always escaping her unflattering bun was caressing her cheekbone, the end tickling the corner of her mouth, almost framing her luscious pink lips. His groin tightened as he thought about those lips gliding across his skin, her tongue darting out and cooling his overheated body.
When she looked up, her eyes widened, emotions flashing through her expressive face. The fact that she couldn’t hide a thing from him didn’t help. He knew his employee was just as attracted to him as he was to her.
His groin throbbed as their gazes locked together, neither of them seeming able to pull away. His brothers would have a heyday if they saw what his petite assistant was doing to him. They always liked to tease him about being made of steel, always the one in control, even from the time they were teenagers.
They’d get a real kick over his lack of control due to one small woman.
“That will be all,” he finally said, knowing his voice was harsh, but not able to stop it. He watched as she jumped in her chair, then as her cheeks flushed a tempting shade of red, he found himself wanting to say “to hell with it” and just pulling her onto his lap.
“Uh…okay. I’ll…um…have this done on time,” she stuttered before shakily climbing to her feet.
He watched as she slowly made her way from his office, a bit unsteady. The gentle sway of her hips didn’t help his situation, not at all.
Finally, he jumped to his feet, needing to get out of the office. He grabbed his gym bag and exited through his private entrance. He was relieved to be leaving for a while. By the time he got back, he knew he’d have his hormones under control.
Amy stepped off the elevator with an extra bounce in her step. What a difference a month makes, she thought with a genuine smile. Though tension was still over the top with Lucas, she really didn’t spend too much time with him, making her days bearable. She loved her job and felt confident in performing her tasks, even without Esther at her side. She felt good, really good.
“Amy, come over and have some cake,” she heard Esther calling. “It’s my retirement party.” Amy looked up to find hundreds of employees crowding the glass conference room. Everyone was chatting, eating, and seeming to be having a great time.
“Good morning, Amy, I’ve been hearing wonderful things about you. How are you doing?” This came from Joseph seconds before he walked up and threw an arm around her shoulders.
“It’s great, Mr. Anderson. Thank you again for giving me this opportunity,” she said bashfully. The man was still intimidating, but with his gentle smile and friendly eyes, it wasn’t hard to relax in his presence. She was growing a bit fond of the gentle giant.
“Nonsense, my girl, you earned this position by studying hard and having an excellent work ethic. Esther said you’re fitting right in and doing a fantastic job.” He laughed heartily. “Come with me. I want you to meet some other employees.” He wrapped her arm in his and dragged her around the room for several minutes, making dozens of introductions, before stopping in front of a well-dressed man.
“Mike, I want you to meet Amy. She’s the new executive assistant for Lucas,” Joseph said in his excessively loud voice, causing several heads to turn in their direction. Amy could feel her face grow warmer, uncomfortable with being the center of attention.