When Love Hurts

When Love Hurts-Chapter Fifteen- The Player

"Harder please.." Moans were heard in the room, lusty groans that spurned my body into fire. I grunted and thrust harder.

"Oh, Bruce.." I ignored the moans from the woman, my toy for the moment. I released myself into her, my head throbbing until everything returned into focus. I rolled away from her and steadied my breathing. Kristina wrapped a hand over my torso and smiled when i looked at her. I smirked.

"How was it, baby?" I smirked even wider when she purred.

"Perfect, darling" I run a hand through my hair and sat up. She pulled my arm, her lips into a pout as i pulled her hand away and stood.

"I need a shower, alone." I ignored the whines from Kristina and stepped into the shower. Warm jets of water beats on my body as i washed my body. I slammed a fist onto the marbled wall as i remembered what my father told me earlier. Ashley is coming over, today. Her luggage will be sent over tonight, living with me in my spare guest room. I hissed in frustration as water droplets dripped from my eyelashes. Stop thinking about her! She doesn't love you anymore. She never contacted you, not even once all these years. I squeezed my eyes shut and shoved images of her into the back of my mind. I walked out of the shower a while later and dressed myself before sending Kristina off, going to the office early.

"Morning, Bruce" My right hand man, Bob greeted me. I returned his greeting and walked into my office. Someone knocked on my door.

"Mr Layne? Do you need your coffee?" I raised my head to take in the view of my secretary. Her blouse was tight and showed the creamy curves of her breasts. Her skirt was so short that her thighs were in full view.

"Yes, Jenna. Make it a double." I smiled at her when she flashed a sexy smile to me. I'm taking her to bed tonight, i think. I laughed and turned my computer on.

"Miss, please wait outside for a moment. Mr Layne is busy now." I heard Jenna's voice outside. My heart thumped. Is it Ashley? I stood up and walked to the door. There was no response so i couldn't know who the lady is. I opened the door and my heart stopped.

"Bruce." I was stunned for a moment when i took in the view of Ashley. Her hair is kept long now, her blond hair in a ponytail. She was wearing a black business suit, making her curves and her pale flesh stood out. Her legs seemed so long in those killer black heels and i almost had a urge to take her then and there. I cleared my throat and smiled.

"Hey, Ashley." She nodded her head and we just stared. She lowered her head and coughed.

"Erm, are we going to just stand here and talk?" My senses were brought back and i composed myself, shaking my head before smirking.

"Of course not. Please come in." I gestured with my hand to welcome her into my office and she brushed past me. There was a flowery scent as she walked past me, sending my neurons into overdrive. I clenched my jaw and closed the door after i stepped in as well. She crossed her legs in the seat and i could see the skirt riding up her thighs a little. I cursed myself when i took the impulse to sit on the chair beside her instead with the safety from my desk in my own chair. I couldn't read her emotions as she stared at the window overlooking my office, drifting in her own thoughts. She looked more matured now, her face slightly more defined with an aura of command around her. Her blue eyes sparkled when she turned her head to face me, the sun lighting up her features. I didn't know that my heart still do somersaults when i looked at her, it's time to change that. I slapped my hands on my knees before standing up, her eyes focused on me.

"So, i'll ask the person in charge to bring you the documents. Your Dad told you about our situation over here right?" I walked over to my chair at the desk and stood behind it, my hand on the chair.

"Yes. But i need to see where the problem lies, i did some of the accounts last week but i still couldn't see where the problem is." Ashley tilted her head towards my direction, her eyes never leaving mine. I lowered my head and cleared my throat before pulling my chair out and sunk into it.

"It's not the accounts. It's the clients that we're having trouble with. Apparently there is some problem with the papers and we need to draft out a new proposal for them." Jenna knocked and walked in right then, two coffees on a tray which she settled on the table before smiling at me.

"Your coffee, Mr Layne." She placed my coffee in front of me before placing one in front of Ashley. Ashley nodded her head at her before turning her attention back to me.

"Thank you, Jenna. By the way, she is your new boss as well, meet Ashley." Jenna widened her eyes a bit before smiling at Ashley. Ashley stood up and shook her hand.

"Welcome Miss..?" Both of them retrieved their hands as Jenna asked.

"Ms Brown." Ashley gave a smile. I could see her tight smile as she looked down at Jenna's blouse. I wondered...

"Ms Brown, nice to meet you. I will do my best to help you around if you needed it." Jenna smiled as well before glancing at me. I nodded my head before gesturing her to come over. I whispered into Jenna's ear and she giggled. I was peeking at Ashley with the corner of my eye but she seemed.. Unfazed? Like it didn't bothered her with the way i was behaving with my secretary. I pulled away from my secretary and motioned her to get out of my office which she did. Ashley had settled herself back into her seat and stared at me. There was no emotion in her eyes, not any that i could see. I cleared my throat as she folded her arms across her chest, her face never betraying any emotion.

"Alright, so i'll get one of the staff to fill you in with the information before we discuss what is needed to be done. Is that okay?" I leaned back into my chair, trying to looked as indifferent as possible. Ashley nodded her head and waited. I caught her meaning and pressed the intercom.

"Jenna, help me get Jacob here." After a while of silence with both of us just staring at each other, the door swung opened.

"Yes, Bruce? What do you need.. Woah." Jacob strode in and placed his attention on Ashley. He whistled while my jaw ticked as i clenched them.

"Hi, I'm Jacob. The manager of the sales department, and you are..?" Jacob flashed a smile at Ashley which made me more annoyed than i already was.

"Your boss, Jacob. Please get back to business."  I cut in before Ashley could and Jacob raised his eyebrow.

"I see, Lady boss. Nice to meet you." Ashley stood up and shook his hand, smiling. She introduced herself while i glared at Jacob who clearly ignored my warning. If it isn't because Jacob was the only who knew the deal in and out or i would have kicked him out now without a second thought.

"So, Jacob. Please see your boss to her new office and show her the documents. The one regarding Mr Claus." I interrupted their conversation and both of them turned to me.

"Sure, boss. Please come with me, my lady." Jacob mock bowed before holding a arm out for Ashley. I gave a sigh of exasperation while Ashley laughed and put her hand on Jacob's outstretched elbow before walking out. I run my hand through my hair and hissed. After so many years, she still got me so worked up, so.. Frustrating. I needed a relief tonight, and Jenna is the solution. I smirked and placed my hands behind my head as i leaned back into my chair. I should get Ashley out of my head, like it had over the years. Something tugged in my heart but i ignored it, there is nothing better than enjoying what i have now.

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