Temptation

Chapter 10

"I got the job!" I had to pull the phone away from my ear as Emma squealed down the phone. "I start next month, baby I'm so excited. This changes everything and will make our lives so much easier.

"That's great news honey!" I replied, trying to keep my voice down and avoid any unwanted attention from my boss who was already pissed at me for having a day off yesterday and was against personal calls in the office.

"How about I grab us a bottle of champagne on my way home from picking the kids up and we can celebrate tonight?"

Shit!

All of a sudden, I'm double booked. Do I go home and spend the evening celebrating with me wife? Or do I take Angelica up on her offer of taking my hands higher than her feet?

"That sounds great. I might have to work a little later tonight as I have a call with the team overseas but should still be home at a reasonable hour. If the meeting gets cancelled, I'll let you know."

There was no meeting but it gave me some breathing room to decide what I was going to do.

"Okay, well I hope it gets cancelled. I'll let you get back to work. Love you."

"Love you too, sweetheart. And I'm so proud of you."

I looked down at the time, still 4 hours left in the office. That was more than enough time to decide what to do.

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The rest of the day went quicker than any day at work has ever gone. Half an hour until the working day was over and my mind was still weighing up my options.

My phone vibrated but had to ignore it as my boss was in my vicinity. But the sender had captured my full attention, I couldn't wait to open the message so I stood up and slipped my phone into my trouser pocket.

"Hey Joe. Everything okay?"

"Hey John, yeah just popping to the little boys room. I've been holding it in for ages."

"That's your problem, Joe..."

I look a little confused as a smirk reached his lips. "You work too hard and forget about everything else."

"Thank you. John. I appreciate it."

"What are you waiting for? Go and empty your bladder!" He placed a hand on my shoulder and gently pushed me away.

That was weird. He never praises anyone. Something didn't feel right about his mood.

I almost ran to the stalls as I knew I couldn't hang about in here. John was circling the office like a shark who just got the scent of blood, I had to get back soon as I know he'd have one eye on how long I'd been.

Pulling the phone from my pocket and opening the photo that Angelica has just sent.

'Not long now, Mr Romano. I'm all alone and waiting...❤️'

I opened the photo that was awaiting my attention and fuck did it grab it.

Angelica had left not much to the imagination as she captured the shot of her thigh and leg bent up with her foot resting on the bedsheets, teasing me with a slight glimpse of her black lace panties.

My arousal was undeniable.

My thumbs began typing fast.

'You should really put some clothes on. It's a little cold this evening...😍'

I had to wait a minute or so before exiting the stalls in order for my arousal to calm down.

"Oh so it was that kinda need was it?"

I look to the right to see John standing at the urinal looking back at me over his shoulder.

I laughed awkwardly. "Must have been something I had for lunch." I replied as I began washing my hands. Embarrassed and needing to get out of their quickly.

Was this man stalking me?

I felt my phone vibrate again in my pocket.

"Have a good evening, John." I opened the door fast, rushing to get away before he could hold me up again and before he could respond.

I felt like he was on to me for something, he was never this weird or chatty. He'd only ever be this nice when he wanted something.

Quickly scurrying back to my desk, I checked over my shoulder to make sure the coast was clear as I pulled my phone back out, placing it on my desk as I opened Angelica's reply.

'Well you better hurry up and warm me up with those hands 💗'

"Jesus!" I whispered to myself trying to contain my arousal. If I were to look up the term temptation in a dictionary right now, I wouldn't be shocked to find a photo of Angelica as the definition.

"You okay, Joe?"

I closed my eyes as the voice caught me off guard, although it probably shouldn't have given he seemed to be everywhere at the minute.

"Hey again, John. Yeah, just having trouble with the kids. Emma just texted to say they were giving her hell over her choice of dinner tonight." I lied.

"That's children for you. Anyway, listen. I wanted to ask a favour from you? If you don't mind?"

Of course he wanted something from me.

"Sure, what's up?" I replied in my most enthusiastic tone.

"I know it may be a little short notice as it is Thursday..." I waited for him to continue. "...but I've been asked to go on a business trip to New York on Monday but I have so much going on here, I'd like you to go in my place if that's okay?"

The shock on my face was pretty evident and caught on the spot. This was the last thing I needed right now.

"You're the only one I trust to go in my place, Joe. Please don't let me down."

And there it was the good old fashioned guilt trip. How could I say no now?

"Plus, the company will pay for you to take a plus one, so if you and Emma want to get yourselves away for a few days and enjoy some alone time with no kids in sight, this is the perfect opportunity."

He did have a point. I could do with some time with Emma just the two of us. No distractions and it will get her far away from David.

I hold out my hand to shake my bosses. "You have yourself a deal, John. I'll go in your place."

"Fantastic!" He replies. "I'll fill you in on the details tomorrow and we'll go from there. I knew you wouldn't let me down, Joe." He takes off with an extra spring in his step. His stalking paid off and now he's got what he wanted.

"New York City, here I come." I mumble to myself as I tidy up my desk and gather up my laptop.

It was time to head home. Emma will be thrilled to get away. I couldn't wait to tell her. This and the news of the new job will make her year.

It felt like all other thoughts had been removed from my mind until I felt my phone vibrate once more.

'I'm still waiting, Mr Romano 😉😈'

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What should Joe do?
Go home and celebrate with Emma?
Sneak off to see Angelica?