Rafael

Chapter 24 - Exhibit A

Bliss.

That was the only word to describe the next few days with Rafael Montero.

We were making out in his office like stupid high school kids who couldn't control themselves and I loved it.

What I couldn't understand is why he hadn't made any move to ask me out or something, you know?

Is this as far as he wanted to take things?

I was beginning to feel kinda cheap and we hadn't even talked about if our arrangement was an exclusive one or if this was just something to do at work.

What if he saw other people outside of work?

I wouldn't have any right to be mad, even though I would still be regardless because we didn't discuss all the logistics.

I also worried that Rafael only wanted me because what we were doing was taboo and that made it more exhilarating because there was always the chance that we could get caught.

Exhibit A.

A few days ago when we were in my office and I was lounging in my work chair, in his lap, of course, Pippy the receptionist knocked on my door effectively causing me to almost have a stroke.

After smooshing him under my desk like a bunch of clothes in a carry-on, I told her to come in, my hands shaking as I tried to keep a straight face.

"Hey Ms. Ennis, do you need help with something on this fine day?" I bit out nervously.

"On this fine day?" mouthed my boss, his lips quivering from holding back a loud guffaw that would definitely give him away, ruining my long-standing reputation of not messing around with coworkers.

I used my foot to give him a hard kick in the shin to shut him up.

He let out a soft 'oof'.

"What was that?" Pippy asked with a concerned look.

Shit.

This girl was too observant.

"Video on my computer," I lied easily then pretended to pause it by pressing the spacebar even though nothing had been playing before.

So smart, right?

Hehe.

Rafael gave me an impressed grin and a thumbs-up.

He was enjoying this way too much.

"What's up?" I asked after an awkward lull in the conversation.

"I wanted to know if you could put something on Mr. Montero's calendar. I was gonna email you but the internet isn't working on my computer, I don't know why," she squeaked out.

"Okay no problem, just tell me the details," I smiled in satisfaction.

She didn't know Mr. Montero was in here, cowering under my desk like a little kid.

I'm in the clear!

"Um, okay sure. It's kinda short notice but it's next week Monday at two with Mr. Paolo Fiero."

Rafael immediately started glaring.

Probably didn't like the guy.

"Okay, it's noted in the calendar," I told her and she smiled in response.

Rafael was still glaring.

"Thanks, Mia."

"No problem, Pippy," I said then she left my office and I let out a huge sigh of relief.