One Week Away

Chapter 5

I wake up from a quick nap and see that Christian is still asleep in his own bed. I get up and start getting ready for tonight. While I am putting on my makeup Christian comes in to see if I want any coffee from the cafe downstairs. 

"Yes please. I will need it to get through the night." 

When he leaves I try to call Mitchell again. This time he picks up. "Hey honey how are things going?" "Good" I say. "I haven't talked to you much in the past few days. Is everything okay? How is Nelly doing?" "Everything is fine here. We are just working and waiting on you to come home. Oh hey hon that is my other line. I have to go. I will call you later. Love you bye." 

He hangs up. I feel a twinge of disappointment. Where did we go wrong in our relationship that we have ended up here? Barely speaking and not having sex? Was it something I did? Maybe I haven't given him enough attention. Maybe it has nothing to do with me.

The hotel door opens interrupting my thoughts. Christian enters with our coffee and a bright smile.  "You look sexy Adrianna." 

I know I do. I pulled out my favorite black dress tonight just for him. The one that is just low enough and just short enough to leave him wanting to see more. 

"Thank you!" I say as he hands me my coffee. "I am done with the bathroom if you want to change and get ready." He grabs his clothes and enters the bathroom. When he comes back ten minutes later my jaw drops. He has on a tight black t-shirt with his muscles bulging out of the sleeves and tight jeans that show off his impressive bulge. I am in trouble tonight. 

"Close your mouth Adrianna before I am forced to put something in it." He winks at me. I feel the heat rising to my cheeks. "Sorry Christian. You just look really hot tonight." He smirks then puts out his hand to take mine. "Shall we?"

We leave the room and head to the lobby to meet with our co-workers. Kristy immediately latches onto Christian's arm "Well aren't you the perfect amount of eye candy tonight." He rolls his eyes as I take in her appearance. She's wearing nothing. Okay so maybe it is something, but I have more clothes on when I am at the beach than she does right now in her slinky dress. One wrong move and all her lady parts will be showing for the world to see.

I grab his hand and pull him to follow me onto the shuttle. Kristy scoffs "Adrianna you can't keep him to yourself all of the time. You are a married woman and he is single, free to do whatever he wants." 

I will admit that one stung a little, but I brushed it off and got onto the bus. "I need a drink" I said turning to Christian. 

"I am afraid if I have too many drinks Kristy will try to drag me back to her room and take advantage of me." I laughed and replied "Don't worry. I will drag you back to ours first before that happens." "So you can take advantage of me?" He replies with a wink. I smile "Yeah. Something like that."

Twenty minutes later we arrive at the bar. It is a nice modern bar. Not what I was expecting in a small mountain town. There was a large dance floor with flashing lights, 3 bar areas and an upstairs seating area that was more for private events. Our boss had reserved the upstairs area for all of us. When we made it to the top of the stairs I noticed a large bar with seating all the way around it. There were two pool tables, lounge seating and a stripper pole. Wow this could get interesting. 

Christian and I made our way over to the bar where Kyle was already waiting for a drink. "Adrianna, wow you are looking good tonight. What can I get you to drink?" I smile at him "Thanks Kyle." Before I have a chance to tell him my drink order Christian butts in "Two jack and cokes please. One for me and one for the lady." I smile. "Wow you two really do know a lot about each other." Kyle scoffs. "Yes, that is what happens when you work together so closely for so long." I respond. We take our drinks and I challenge Christian to a game of pool.

"Come on you know I am going to kick your ass." "Want to bet on that sweetheart?" He smirks back at me. "Sure. What are the stakes handsome?" "Loser sleeps naked tonight. No covers." I bite my lip "You're on." After an intense back and forth game I line up my shot for the 8 ball, I pull my stick back then forward tapping the cue ball into the 8 ball perfectly and sink it in the corner pocket. "Looks like you lost your clothes for the night buddy" I gloat. "So cocky" he chuckles back his reply.

John, our boss, clears his throat and asks for all of us to come over to the bar area. He thanks us for the work we have put in this week and all year. "I know we only have one more full day which is tomorrow and then we head home on Saturday, but I wanted to give you all a night out. You have worked hard and deserve it. Please no more talk about work. Let's just dance, drink and have some fun. Also, if anyone goes on that pole it is not to be discussed past tonight. Got it?" We all laugh and nod our heads. "Good. Now go have some fun!"

The night is actually pretty fun. The next hour is spent mingling with co-workers and having a few drinks. A few of them have made their way back downstairs to the dance floor to mingle with the locals. I am sitting on the edge of the bar talking to Jane as I see him approaching from the corner of my eye. He extends his hand "Dance with me Adrianna." By this time, I have had a few drinks and am ready to let loose. I take his hand and let him lead me down the stairs to the dance floor. A slow song is playing. I take my arms and wrap them around his neck as his hands fall to my waist. I can only imagine what people are thinking right now but I don't care. In this moment his arms feel so right around me. Plus, it is not like we are the only ones this close. Many of our co-workers are out here dancing together. Now I am not sure any of them are getting themselves off in front of the other one, but nobody knew about that little secret besides the two of us.

The tempo changes. Christian spins me around so my ass is now grinding on his package. I could feel it start to harden under the closeness which sent a shiver down my spine. I put my arm around the back of his head.  He responds by nuzzling his lips onto my neck sending another shiver down my spine. His woodsy scent and soft caress are sending my senses into overdrive.

There it is again. The puddle that has now ruined my panties for the night. After a few more fast songs I tell Christian I need to use the restroom. I stare at myself in the mirror wondering who I have become. When did I become the woman who craves another man's attention when I have a husband waiting for me at home? It almost brought me to tears until the bathroom door opened. Jane walks in.

"Looking good out there Adrianna. Kristy couldn't keep her jealous stare off the two of you." "Ha well we were just having some fun." "You two make a great couple ya know." "Jane... you know that I am married. "I know but you can't deny the chemistry that exists between the two of you. I had to fan myself to keep from overheating by just watching. I don't know how you don't feel it." "I never said that I didn't." I sigh. She smiles at me with knowing eyes. "Well if you ever need to talk, I am here." I smile "Thanks Jane."

Upon exiting the bathroom, I make my way back upstairs to the mayhem that is my co-workers. Kristy is on the pole almost giving away a free show. Kyle and a few others are sitting on the couch in front of her encouraging it. Christian and a few others are at the bar. John walks up to me and challenges me to a game of pool. I smile "Okay but I know you saw me whip Christian's ass so don't be surprised when I do the same to yours." "Oh, he let you win." He replies. Game on I think to myself.

John and I play a round and I easily beat him. He speaks up "You know you are good at your job Adrianna. You and Christian make a great team. I want to promote you both to co-president of marketing for the firm. George will be leaving at the end of the month. You two have proven to me that you can work well together and work well with others. I was going to give the job to just one of you, but I couldn't decide so I want you two to do it together. Do you think Christian will be okay with sharing?" The statement made me blush. Sharing? I smile. "Yes, I think he would be okay with it." "Great I will make my way over there to talk to him about it now."

The rest of the night goes off better than I expected. Everyone managed to keep their cool and enjoy the night together. I yawned and glanced over to see what time it was... 1:38 The shuttle would be here in 22 minutes. I couldn't wait to get back to the room. I sat down on the lounge couch with a glass of water. Christian came over and sat next to me placing his hand over my thigh making small circles with his thumb. The friction against my smooth skin went straight to my core. He looks over to me "You tired?" "A little. All of your dancing wore me out." "If you think my dancing wears you out you should try my fucking." I can instantly feel my cheeks blush "Christian!" I squeal as I slap his arm "Are you drunk?" "No, I stopped drinking hours ago. I didn't want to be sloppy drunk like the rest of them. I see you aren't drinking either." "I didn't want to be sloppy drunk either" I replied knowing that was a lie. I didn't care if anyone saw me drunk. The truth was I wanted to be sober when I made the decision that was going to change my life forever.