Banking on Him

Chapter 5 - Serena

I wanted to believe I hadn't made a mistake with Reese. It was a lapse in judgment and seeing him at the auction really threw me. I expected he would just forget about me, but damn my bad luck running into him.

I felt bad about leaving the way I did, but I honestly thought it was better that way... until he brought it up at the auction. I swear I saw hurt flash in his eyes even though his tone seemed joking.

Now I was sitting at home after telling my "date" I wasn't feeling well. In reality, I couldn't keep my mind or my eyes off Reese.

I spent the rest of my weekend in bed with a tub of Ben and Jerry's and some Chinese food. I decided to allow myself 24 hours to wallow and over analyze what happened, then I had to let it go.

The thing is, Reese, awakened something unexpected inside of me. I felt so comfortable with him, unlike any other guy I'd been with. He was also unexpectedly sweet to me, which I sensed wasn't typical for him. Maybe, something was different for him too, I thought briefly before squashing that idea. There was no way a guy like Reese Logan was into me. He was a one time kind of guy and I wouldn't be the exception. I fell asleep early that night hoping I just wouldn't run into him again for a while.

Monday came and my nerves got the best of me. I was nauseous all morning, half expecting Reese to show up at the bank, but he didn't. In fact, I made it to Friday and finally found a little comfort in the fact I probably wouldn't be seeing him for a while. I'd worried myself into a frenzy this week, unable to concentrate so I was working this weekend to catch up.

Erica popped into my office around lunchtime. "What's been up with you this week? You've been off your game since the gala. Did something happen?" She eyed me suspiciously. I'd been avoiding her all week feigning sick, which wasn't entirely untrue. I could never lie to her. I sighed, "Close the door and sit down."

By the time I finished spilling about my weekend her mouth was hanging open. "I'm speechless. I can't believe you actually took my advice. Oh my god, I'm like a proud mamma right now! Good for you girl!"

I shook my head, "No, not good for me! The sex was incredible. I can't stop thinking about it. I don't know what the hell I was thinking!" She laughed, "Girl, that's a good thing!"

"I disagree. Nothing more can happen. It was one night. I promised myself that was all it would be."

Erica scoffed, "Ser, you are way too uptight! I love you but you worry too much. If you want to see him again do it! Fuck what these old geezers think." I gave her the side eye, "I would never jeopardize the bank like that, what if things got weird and he moved his accounts?"

She looked thoughtful for a minute, "Then he's an immature bastard and he doesn't deserve your great service anyhow!" She said great service with a wink. I shook my head. "Girl, you need help." She agreed and stood to leave. "Sorry bitch, I'd love to stay and chat but I'm sure you'll be here all night and I have a hot date." I called after her, "Have fun!"

I sighed. The truth was, I could use some fun. Erica was always out with some guy or another and she never took it too seriously. I envied her easy going personality. She was right, I had spent my life working towards a goal and being CFO of a bank at the age of 27 was an incredible accomplishment, but I also felt like I was missing out sometimes. I shook my head and vowed to get some more work done. I was so behind, at this rate I would be here all night.

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It was 8:30 when my office phone rang. No one used my office phone after hours, so I was hesitant to answer, but for some reason I did. His smooth southern drawl came across the line and I could hear the smile in his voice. "Don't you think it's time to call it a night?"

I smiled. I couldn't help it. There was an ache in my chest just hearing his voice. I had missed him. "Actually, no. I haven't felt well this week and I have some things to catch up on... wait, how do you know I'm still at work?"

He paused, and when he spoke he didn't seem as arrogant. "I saw your office light on. I was going to grab something from my favorite Italian place. Join me."

I shivered. The way he was commanding turned me on. "I can't. I really do have a lot of work to do." 

"I knew you'd say that, so I brought the food to you." I stood and looked out my window to see him standing on the sidewalk. A brown paper bag in one hand and a bottle of wine tucked under his arm. 

I chewed my lip, contemplating the ramifications of screwing him on my desk. He looked incredible, but that train of thought wasn't a good one so I squashed the idea before it got me into trouble. "Come on Serena, I won't bite unless you ask nicely." I huffed, "Come around to the back stairwell so I don't have to reset the alarm." At least there are no cameras in the stairwell, I thought before walking downstairs to let him in. 

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