Red Room

Untitled Part 8

Felicity took the stairs to her room trying to decide what she should wear for the interview. She wanted to dress in something nice but also show Cindy who was warming Oliver's bed. She smiled as she saw the clothes that had accumulated over the weeks and finally decided on one dress. It was a knee length red dress with cut outs on the shoulders and it hugged her figure perfectly.

She put on the dress, leaving her hair down around her shoulders and then slipped into a pair of high red heels. The dress make her feel sexy yet not overly so, but the shoes made her feel sinful.

She looked at the clock and then added some bright red lipstick before she strolled down the stairs towards Oliver's office. She took a deep breath and knocked before walking into the room. Cindy was already there, of course. She and Oliver were sitting in the sitting area of his office near the fireplace and her face flushed slightly as she remembered the night of the ball and exactly what had transpired in front of that fireplace.

"Felicity, we were waiting for you." Oliver stood and held out his hand to her and Cindy watched with jealous disdain as he pulled her close and kissed her lips before they both sat down on the couch, bodies touching. Felicity looked over at Cindy with a lift of an eyebrow and Oliver said. "Shall we get started?"

Cindy shifted uncomfortably in her seat and pulled out her recorder. She had not expected Felicity to be there and she was pissed. She was hoping to get some time alone with Oliver. Unfortunately, that was not going to be the case today.

"So, Mr. Queen. One of the things that my editor wanted me to discuss with you is where QC is headed. There are rumors that you are dipping your toes into the tech field. Are those rumors true?"

Oliver gave a smirk, "It's no secret that QC has wanted to branch out into other areas due to stagnant profits. Technology is moving at a rapid pace and we definitely want to see where it might take us."

Felicity smiled inside. That answer was vague but subtle. Nice one Mr. Queen.

Cindy gave him a curious look, "Have you been courting any big names in the tech industry? I have heard some names thrown around such as Palmer and Seldon."

Oliver laughed, "I am going to keep that close to the vest for now Cindy."

She gave him a dazzling smile, "Oh come now Mr. Queen. Don't you have any secrets you want to share?"

Felicity really wanted to roll her eyes as Cindy smoothed her dress over her legs, "People wouldn't be interested in my story if they knew ALL of my secrets Ms. Thompson."

Felicity heard the flirty tone in his voice and she tensed. Oliver felt her body go rigid and he reached over and grabbed her hand entwining their fingers and pulling them into his lap. Cindy saw the move and glanced at Felicity before she continued.

"So, the society column stated that you are not seeing anyone currently. Has your single status changed?"

"Actually, it has. Ms. Smoak and I have been seeing each other for a few weeks now." He smiled at Felicity and she returned it with a stiff smile.

Cindy tried to hide her surprise, "Is it serious? I mean you are quite the eligible bachelor Oliver. You could have your pick of any woman in Star City."

Felicity felt the sting of that and spoke up, "No. We are just enjoying each other's company for now." She felt Oliver stiffen by her side at her answer. That is what you get for flirting Mr. Queen.

"We are exclusive." Oliver added to her answer and smiled at Cindy.

"So, Felicity. Does Mr. Queen know of your acquaintance with Jamison Saunders?" Cindy almost gloated and Felicity narrowed her eyes at her.