Risk Taker [Englot]

Chapter 6

Charlotte was scrolling on her phone, reading reviews of different places.

"Oh, this bar looks fantastic! But it's in Brooklyn..." she said, happy at first then sighed.

She looked so disappointed.

"We can take the subway now and I'll pay for a taxi later in case we drink a little too much." I replied, winking at her.

"Really? Ok, let me find the subway line then!"

We walked a few blocks and got down underground. We managed to get into the subway but it was really full. People were pushing us around getting in and out at each station. Maybe Brooklyn wasn't such a good idea... Each time the subway slowed down I was pushed a little bit more against Charlotte. One particular hard break got me off balanced and I grabbed Charlotte's forearm to secure myself. She just smiled and looked not bothered by it so I decided to keep holding onto her, hoping not to fall for the rest of the ride. Yes, that was the main reason, brain...

Charlotte definitely picked a cool bar. The place was beautiful, the cocktails and live music were on point too. We joked a lot while waiting for our food. I didn't know how she was doing it but she was making me feel so at ease with her. I felt like... I could let go. I even revealed that I had trapped myself in the north aisle vault once... She laughed so hard her eyes were tearing up. Maybe I should have kept that to myself...

"Please don't tell anyone about this!" I asked, trying to calm down.

"Well... My silence is really expensive you know..."

Oh really? Should I...?

"Oh my god, are you bribing me?"

"Maybe..." she replied.

Yup... She was playing. I braced myself.

"Can I pay you back in kind?" I asked, smirking.

Charlotte was looking at me in a way I had never seen. She looked at my eyes, daring me and I thought I saw hers get a little darker...

"Do you think you can handle it, Engfa?"

Wow. This was not manager to team member teasing anymore. She was making me feel hot suddenly. I didn't think she would reply this way. I always knew that Charlotte Austin was more than she would show but... wow. Should I push this a little further? The cocktail was helping me lean towards yes... But the waitress interrupted us, bringing our meals. I let go of my breath, I didn't even know that I was holding it. This was such bad timing... but I was hungry too... Maybe getting some food inside would help me think more clearly. The food was also excellent, it made me really happy, even though it wasn't as good as Thai food. We chatted some more over the music, dancing in our chair from time to time. Charlotte was so beautiful... she made me feel dizzy somehow. Or was it because of jetlag? Or the cocktails? Or was it her small waist and cute breasts swaying in rhythm? I started to feel the arousal creep inside of me. I needed to go for a walk to calm down, I was afraid of what I could do... I excused myself and went to the restroom.

As I queued in front of the restroom, I thought of what to do next. Charlotte seemed to be flirting back... Maybe she wanted me too? But she was married! Well... I was too. I groaned when I realized that I hadn't taken my phone with me. This would have been a good time to get a boost from Nudee or Dolly. So many questions were going through my mind. Maybe flirting could be ok... It didn't need to go further if she didn't want it. But how could I make sure that she wanted me or not? The unanswered questions kept on piling up until I got back to the table. Charlotte was texting quite eagerly on her phone and I teased her about it.

"Heidi says hi." she said.

Oh, Heidi? Was she pumping herself up like I would have done if I had my phone? If she was really flirting with me... did that mean that Heidi knew that she fancied me? This could be dangerous...

"You two seem really close."

"She's the best thing that ever came into my life at work... before you arrived."

Wh.. what? I was trying to think of what to answer when the music blasted on our side. Charlotte turned her head towards the stage, I looked at her still quite shocked. Did she just say I was the best thing that came into her life? I meant at work, at work! I tried to focus but the slightly punk rock music got over me. I joined Charlotte who was already cheering and waving her hands up. The singer made her entrance and I was impressed by her voice. I was humming with her, shaking my head to the beat. When I turned to look at Charlotte I saw her eyes looking at the singer like she was going to ravish her, her mouth was even a little bit open.

"Beware you'll be drooling soon... I wouldn't have guessed she was your type." I said, feeling a bit jealous.

"What do you mean?" Charlotte asked, looking at me.

"I saw your husband during the opening for last year's exhibition..." I tried.

"Well, I do like taller men but I always had a thing for slightly shorter women..." she replied, holding my gaze.

This time I was blushing for real. And did she just look at my lips? Oh and now she was looking back at the singer... My head was aching... How could she make me weak, hot and jealous so easily?

"And what does your husband think about that?" I asked suddenly. I could hear myself, I sounded kind of pissed off.

"We've been together since we started college, it was never a part of me that I got to experiment with... nor a subject between Mew and I... I never kissed a girl and it always has been a big frustration in my life."

She said all that facing me, her eyes so piercing. She definitely looked at my lips this time. Something roared deep inside of me. I wanted to kiss her so bad right now. I bit my bottom lip, arguing with myself on what to do next. I had to make sure. Manager or not...

"Would you like to know what you mumbled back on the plane ?" I asked as my desire for her got the best of me.

I saw her eyes widen as she froze and nodded. I leaned over the table, bringing my cheek next to hers. There was no way to back off now. If I was mistaken then everything would be over. But if I was right and she was indeed into me, then this would open a whole other set of questions... I closed my eyes. Thinking about the moment when she was talking in her sleep on the plane.

"... feels good..." I moaned in her ear.

Just doing that got me in flames. I was literally MOANING in her FREAKING EAR. This was crazy... but since she didn't say anything I kept going.

"... mo... more... Engfa!"

There... I said it. No turning back. I sat back. My core was pulsating right now and my heart was beating really fast. Her eyes were still glued on mine. She looked so tense. Maybe I fucked up?

"I... I'm not gonna lie. I did have a dream about you." she started, a light blush on her cheeks and her breasts heaving with her breathing.

So I was right. The roaring inside of me went up a notch. I wanted her... so bad.

"I know I shouldn't tell you this and maybe it's the alcohol talking..."

Oh no, no cute rambling. I needed touch, not words.

"We should get out of here, Charlotte." I said, standing up quickly.

"I... I need to go to the restroom!" she said, suddenly looking anxious.

"Oh? Ok."

I looked at her walking towards the toilets. Did I freak her out? Maybe she didn't want me after all. Maybe the dream was just a dream... But the way she teased me... The way she looked at my lips. I went to the counter and paid for our meals, then I got to the restroom to wait for her. As I got near the queue I saw that she was first in line. The roaring inside of me intensified... I should have taken a shot at the counter to give me some more courage... Fuck it! As soon as the door opened, I speed walked up the line and pushed Charlotte inside the tiny room.

"I was there befor..."

I threw our things on the chair in the corner, still pushing her, grabbed her waist, made her turn and pushed her gently but eagerly against the door, closing the lock with my other hand. I took one more step, pressing our bodies together. She didn't push me away, yes! She looked at me, her eyes so dark, then looked at my lips, licking hers. Fuck... I started to lean in but as I got closer she... kissed my cheek.

Rejected again. I stayed as still as I could, not knowing what to do or say. Shit... She was a married woman... and I was her manager... What got into my head? How could I be this dumb?? Our interactions were gonna be so weird now... Maybe we could blame the alcohol? As I was having the longest conversation with myself, I felt her head pushing against mine ever so lightly, making me turn slightly. This was the cutest way to push me away...

But then... I felt her lips on my neck. Soft... hot lips. I let out a breath and then felt her arms grabbing me gently. She kissed my neck again and I couldn't hold back the soft moan that escaped my lips. Warmth started to spread everywhere inside my body. Charlotte Austin was kissing my neck while holding me in her arms. My desire burned again, so much harder than before when I felt her bite my skin after a third kiss on the same spot. Fuck, if just that made me feel so good... what would happen if we went any further? I remember how good dry humping my first girlfriend felt at the time... Desiring Charlotte was on a whole other level. I was both afraid and willing to know what would happen between us. I tried to go with the flow and gently caress the back of her head, to hold her against me. The kisses went up my neck, towards my ear, I was on fire when her lips brushed my lobe.

"I do want you but I think our first kiss deserves better than the toilets of some random bar in Brooklyn." she said, sounding so damn sexy.

Damn, I hated the fact that she was so right. I took a step back, forcing my desire down a notch. I wanted nothing more than to make her mine right now. And it was a shame because she really looked like she would love it. I nodded, smirking. It was only a matter of time.

"I really need to pee before we go though..." she said, looking a little bit uneasy.

I wanted to show her that there was nothing to be ashamed or scared of. I needed to prove to her that she was safe with me. That I could tease her but that I could also respect her and take care of her. So I kept my mouth shut, trading places with her, turning my back to give her privacy. But still staying in the room with her. This was a bet. Either she could accept my presence, meaning that she was trusting me and ready to be more intimate... Or she could ask me to leave, meaning she still needed time to build trust. Whatever she would choose I would accept.

She didn't say anything. For quite some time... When I heard the flush I smiled. She had chosen to trust me. I looked at her through the mirror as she washed her hands. I was doing all I could to not bend her over the sink. What was in those cocktails?? I felt like a teenage boy. I picked up our stuff, thinking I really needed to calm down... but she took my hand, dragged me out of the toilets so fast and out into the street.

"Wait! We forgot to pay for dinner!" she said, suddenly realizing.

"No, don't worry, I took care of it." I explained, winking.

"Really?"

"Yeah... It's nothing really, don't worry about it. I just paid and... I went back to the restroom to wait for you just after... and then you know..." I said putting on my coat even though I felt so damn hot.

"Engfa! You paid for my dinner twice already! In less than 2 weeks!"

"That's ok..."

"No, it's not! Next time it will be my turn to invite you..." she said, seriously.

"Oh, so there's going to be a next time?" I smirked, looking for a taxi.

"I mean... that is... if you can handle me." she replied.

Oh... GOD! This woman... I turned my head to look at her. She was stunning, with her red cheeks, her black eyes and her mouth slightly open.

"I guess we'll be going to find out soon." I said.

"I can't wait."

We needed a taxi... NOW!

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Oh? Another chapter? So soon? No wayyyy!
To be honest with you guys, I have a few chapters pre-written... But I need to go over them quite a few times to make sure they're ready to be out and fit well with "Take A Risk" and with Engfa's mind (at least the way I'm making it).
Hope you're still enjoying it... Ready for the shower scene? :D
(I'm not sure I am xD)