Forbidden Fruit (gxg)

Part 21

A/N: Alright, I know I said I'm going to post the completed story at once, and that's still happening. But it's Thanksgiving, and I'm super thankful for y'all, so why not post one more chapter? <3

Mid-January was another one of the company dinners like the one that I had to introduce myself in front of everyone. I was relieved that this time, I wouldn't have to.

As I was getting ready for the dinner, Kori texted me asking if I wanted to come over afterwards.

I texted her back saying of course, that she didn't even have to ask.

This time, I sat with Grace and the rest of my team at a table. Kori was sitting with the executive team, however she came over to our table a few times to talk to us.

At one point, my phone vibrated in my pocket and sneakily looked at the text, wondering if it could be from Kori.

It was, and it said: You look stunning.

As I looked down at the text I heard Grace next to me say, "Oooh who's got you smiling at your phone, Ashley?"

I looked up at Grace, and said, "Oh, just my sister. She sent me a funny meme."

Grace seemed convinced and she nodded, "Gotcha. I thought maybe you were texting someone you were romantically involved with."

I chuckled, somewhat nervously, "No, I don't have anyone like that in my life."

I do, actually. Our boss.

"Speaking of romantically involved, look who is over there talking to Kori," Grace nodded her head toward the executive table.

My mouth went dry as I saw Lisa from Accounting walk over to Kori at her table, and Kori stood up to speak with her.

Lisa wore a form fitting black dress that showed more cleavage than I would wear to a work event.

I watched as Lisa said something to Kori, and Kori smiled politely and nodded at what Lisa said. I could tell that it was a polite smile, and not quite a genuine one.

"Lisa is one lucky woman," Grace chuckled, "I'll bet Kori knows what she's doing."

I turned to Grace and matched her chuckle, "That's our boss you're speaking about."

"Come on, Ashley. Don't tell me that you haven't thought about Kori in that way. She's hot. Period."

I could feel myself grow warm, because not only had I thought of Kori in that way, I'd experienced it.

And she definitely knew what she was doing.

"Sure, she's attractive," I said to Grace, not even sure I should be saying that, "But she's my boss. I don't think of her like that."

I continued to watch as Lisa kept speaking to Kori, and at one point my body grew tense as Lisa put her hand on Kori's arm and laughed out loud at something she said.

"I guess whatever Kori is saying to Lisa is quite funny," Grace commented, "I wonder what it is?"

Yeah. I wonder too.

"Who knows," I said back to Grace, "I'm going to go get another drink. Want one too?"

"I'm good, thanks," Grace smiled up at me.

Seeing Lisa and Kori talking, and Lisa obviously flirting, was making me want another drink. Right away.

As I made my way to the bar, I saw Lisa walk away from Kori, who sat back down and glanced my way. I stood in line at the bar. It was quite a long line, but I didn't care. I needed a drink.