The Secretary

6

Emily

I felt the heat emanating from both of our bodies as Ethan tried to ease the pain from the heels I'm wearing. I tried to control myself but a couple of muffled moans escaped my lips. I saw him smirked at me knowingly. I look around so he won't notice me blushing. I don't want him to know how much he affects me. 'Stop that Emily, you don't want to risk your job right now. He's your BOSS! Don't complicate your life any further. This is just too good to be true.' My mind reprimanded. I took a deep breath then put back my heels on. I excused myself to Ethan and hurried to the ladies room.

When i reached the bathroom, i freshened up and repair my makeup. My thoughts wander back to how Ethan concernly caress and massage my feet. Does he know how much he affects me? 'I can do this...' I thought as i strode my way out of the bathroom and back to our table. I'm about to make a turn so i could reach my designated seat but an old japanese woman tug on my arm. She looked me up and down. "Excuse me dear... but can you do me a favor please?" She sounded desperate though I'm quite surprised with her sudden action. She seem quite nice. For an asian, she's really fluently American. "Sure... Ms...?" She chuckled. "Oh forgive me, I'm Mrs. Yang... One of my special guest has to leave early becaus she had an emergency... can you fill for her please? It won't take long I promise..." I smiled at her. "I'm Emily... Okay so what do you want me to do Ma'am?" She beamed a wide smile at me. "You don't need to do anything, you'll just need to stand in front of everyone... Thank you dear... Come... the highlight of the night is about to start..." She guided me towards the stage with her. The host introduced her for her speech. She might be on her 50's but she looks young, vibrant on her sky teal lacy long sleeves gown. She looks kindhearted, loving, generous, unlike what we see on TV. She's like a very nice person. "And now let's proceed to the auction... Let me introduce to you a new found friend of mine and one of our special guest, Emily..." I was instantly snapped out of my dreamland. 'I didn't know i will be auctioned.' I awkwardly walk upfront to where she were standing. She glanced at me, her eyes apologizing. "The proceedings from this event will be parted to cancer patients, to the elderly, to the orphanage, and to the homeless people. So rest assured that your money will be put to good use. This lovely young and beautiful woman is hereby in behalf of our foundations." She clap her hand once, I wondered why. Maybe it's the signal. "So let's starts at $100,000..." I stood there stiffly as the bidding gets higher and higher. I know that the purpose of this will be for the greater good so I resisted running away. A man that looks like at his 40s bid for $500,000 and that made me nervous as hell. "1 million dollars!" A loud growling voice boomed. The crowd became suddenly silent. Mrs. Yang was taken aback too but she's good at concealing it. She asked for anymore bidder who might top that. "Ladies and gentlemen, 1 million dollars... anyone higher...?" No one seem to beat that as the room didn't respond. Mrs. Yang repeated. "Again, 1 million dollars... anyone? Okay! Calling once, calling twice... sold to 1 million dollars!" The people applauded as Mrs. Yang said thanks to me. My gaze were at front looking for the man who bid 1 million dollars for me. I mean for the cause but somehow i knew it's because of me. Slowly, I saw a man stood up, he went towards the stage... towards me... Step by step the distance between us became short. My eyes widen at the sight of Ethan Slate approaching me. The fact that he bid 1 million dollars just for me. He quickly went to my side, his eyes glistening as he slowly held my hands. I am in a daze, I don't know what to do. I stared at him dumbfounded. His face came closer and closer to mine. I felt the minty scent of his warm breath. His lips crash into mine, full of affection, intimate passion, love. I know, i can tell it's there. This time, my body controlled my mind, i kissed him back with the same amount of emotions. For a moment, we forgot where we are. We pull ourselves back panting, catching our breath. He leaned his forehead to mine, like he doesn't want to part his body to mine. Mrs. Yang cleared her throat which effectively brought us back from our trance. My face was beetroot red. Ethan cricled his right arm on my waist, like I'm his precious possession. He smiled and waved proudly as we went down the stage. We went back to our seats silently, couldn't find any words to say. Ethan held my hands as we sat, dine, talked, laughed and stared at each other althroughout the occasion.

Ethan

Shock was understatement when i saw Mrs. Yang introduce Emily on stage for the auction. She said she's going to the ladies room, how come she's there? The bidding started and i know what most of the men here in this room wants from her. She's beautiful and sexy, even i got the hots for her. Mr. Salvacion, a 48 years old business tycoon/dirty worker, bid $500,000. I can't let him or anyone have her, she's mine... only mine. "$1 million!" I growled loudly. The room fell silent for a full 3 minutes i guess. Her gaze wander around the room looking for the million bidder. "...$1 million... anyone else? Calling once, calling twice... sold!" I heard Mrs. Yang announced but I didn't stand up yet. I know from afar, Emily won't recognize me. Slowly but surely, i made myself known. Her weary eyes widened when she saw me approaching the stage. I walked proud, towards this explicitly stunning woman. I stand by her side facing her. I'm so happy that i think my heart leap a mile just from the sight of her. I can't hold back the strong attraction i felt for her anymore. The next thing I knew, i was kissing her right then and there. She kissed me back which made me even more fascinated with her. She's like a drug, she's so addicting. My tongue seek for an entrance which she willingly gave. I can't help myself from falling... falling deeply in love with her... We pulled out from each other panting, out of breath. I felt i can't distance myself from her yet. So i leaned my forehead to hers, i love the proximity of our bodies. All i want now is to hold her. I heard a noise and I remembered we're still on stage. I put my right arm around her waist possessively to let these men know that she's mine. We made it to our assigned table without talking yet. When we're seated, I didn't let her hand go. A blonde sexy lady brought our food. She did some flirty moves on me but i felt nothing so i ignored her. I heard Emily snorted which is probably nothing. We ate our food heartily. As the show goes on, we were able to chat for a while. "So, why did you end up standing in front of everyone just now Emily?" She turned to face me pinkish glow started building up on her cheeks. "I bumped into a woman and she asked a favor... I didn't know who she was until she introduced herself, I couldn't say no... I didn't know that I'm gonna be the one to be auctioned." She explained. I nodded my head in understanding. "I'm glad she asked you that favor..." I grinned devilishly at her. She smack me in my arm but I didn't budge. "All men here were drooling at you, and i have to heighten the bid, I can't let them have you..." I whispered at her. She stiffened at my words. "I'm sorry if I embarrassed you or something... i just cant help myself..." She stared at me intently then smiled. "It's okay Mr. Slate..." I smiled back. "I think we could go..." I assisted her out of the ballroom. We were walking silently, when she tripped on something and her heels broke. "Ow!" I caught her right on time before she fell on the carpeted floor face first. "Are you okay? Can you walk?" I asked. She winced in pain as she tried to take a step so i ended up carried her bridal style. I put her down to one of the couch comfortably. I remove her shoes massage it a bit. "I think you sparing your left foot..." I fish out my phone and called my driver. "I'm gonna take you home... okay?" She nodded. I carried her out of the hotel. A valet assisted me and opened the door for us. I deposited her to the passenger seat, buckle her up then i round up to the driver's seat. I hopped on my audi and look at Emily. "You're driving?" She asked amusingly. "Yes sweetheart, i am very much capable of driving my own car... So don't worry..." She murmured sorry while I chuckled at her priceless expression. We drove downtown to my place plus slight traffic took us 45 minutes to get there. When we came to a halt, Emily was already asleep. I got out of the car as a valet come over to us. I shushed him, told him to wait and open the door for me which he gladly obeyed. I scooped Emily in my arms and went up to my penthouse. I love how she made me feel when her body is attached to mine. She's so gorgeous even when asleep. I entered the lift still staring at her tiny loving face. When we reach my penthouse, i stated my passcode, yes! It is voice and fingerprint activated, which i am very glad at the moment since my hands are full. The door opened and i went staright to one of my guest room adjoining my room. I put her down delicately so I won't wake her. I left her for a while to get my medical kit in my bathroom. I went back to her the bandage her sprained foot. She's a deep sleeper i guess, because she didn't budge. I shrugged then just tuck her in and let her sleep. This night has been eventful and exhausting for the both of us. I hit the shower to freshen up, to wash away the whirlwind romance and the scent of the wine. I tried to get to sleep but the memory of our kiss kept me tossing and turning. The fact that she's in my home made me even more excited. A bright idea came to my mind... I'll make the arrangements as soon as possible or she's gonna be the death of me.

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