Ms. Fallon

Twice The Trouble

Friday

The past two days have gone by smooth. Employees coming to my office to discuss different financial issues and decisions they want addressed in the meeting today. Ariyah and I have casually flirted back and forth, which has not gone unnoticed by Isiah. He still thinks tomorrow is going to go bad but I don't. We're all friends. Well aside from Crystal and Isiah but honestly I think he's warming up to her because she hasn't screwed me over 'yet' according to him.

Now I'm in the break room fueling up on coffee for this meeting. I do not want a repeat of Monday, especially since they'll be expecting reports from me.

"Taking my advice I see." Crystal says from behind me with a chuckle.

I turn to her with a smile. "Was never a fan of it honestly but if it'll help then I'll take it."

"You'll do great today. I'm looking forward to seeing you present. You don't have stage fright right?" She asked concerned.

I shook my head. "Not anymore. I used to because in school everyone would make fun of me because I was a 'nerd' who thought she knew everything but once college hit and I was top in my class every year, I was praised and got more confident."

She smirks. "And confidence looks sexy." She says seductively and then walks out.

The sound of a throat clearing makes me turn to the door. "She likes you. She's usually a bitch to everyone but with you, hm." Ariyah says going towards the coffee maker.

This is the first time me seeing her today. Guess she got here early. And my does she look sexy. Her usual flowing curly hair is pinned up to messy bun, some strands going down the frame of her face, she wears glasses oh my god, and her signature black pencil skirt and red button up tucked into it with black hills. Fuck.

She turns to me and smirks making me realize I've been caught checking her out and not even embarrassed by it. This woman is a fucking goddess.

"You see something you like?" She asks.

"Yes actually." I say boldly. Fully realizing what I'm saying. "You are gorgeous Ariyah." She blushes and turns her face to hide it behind her cup of coffee.

"Well thank you Alex. You look exceptionally handsome today as well." My eyes widen at her choice of words. It's always beautiful or gorgeous. I hear it from men and women but never handsome despite the fact I dress masculine all the time.

I'm wearing a 3 piece tan suit set. Tan pants, white under button up with the sleeves rolled up showing my tattoos and tan vest. My mid length curly hair is in a ponytail due to it not cooperating this morning and we were running behind. I think I look pretty good. I've been getting a lot of attention from the employees.

"Thank you. I really appreciate that." I said shyly.

"Of course. So are you ready for the meeting? We will be discussing the company trip. It'll be your first so get ready to budget ideas to be presented on Monday. It's the week before thanksgiving." She said in her boss voice.

"More than ready. I just hope I don't bore you with all the number talk." I say jokingly.

She laughs and it's the best sound in the world. "Oh I don't doubt I will. But I'll try my best to give you my undivided attention." She said getting closer to my face. Vanilla. "See you at 2." And she walked away leaving me flustered.

I walk back to my office and see Isiah leaning by my door. "What's up?"

He looks in my direction. "Hurry and open the door I need to talk to you." He said seriously. He has the 'you're in trouble' tone in his voice.