After Office Hours (Office romance)

{Jasmine}

It's Monday morning I've been tossing and turning I do feel bad for leaving Blake but I was also annoyed with how Layla has been behaving towards me lately I mean I am happy for her don't get me wrong and I love her for being my friend but I needed her last night. I haven't had a good luck message from my Brother but today is a big day for me and I need to get ready. I want to show Blake that I can be professional in front of him and even though my feelings are a little damaged I can get through this. I pull out my silk black blouse, black pencil skirt and heels I got out my red handbag as to add some colour to my outfit. I curled my hair so I had some soft waves and that added to my confidence, I looked at myself in the mirror and I smiled "you can do this Jasmine" I say to myself giving myself a prep talk. My phone rings in my bag and I see my parents house number flash I pick up on second ring "Morning Mum" I say as I lock my front door. "Morning darling me and your Dad are ringing to just wish you the best of luck for today, we are so proud of you" She says my heart swelled at her words. "thank you Mum means such a lot" I say quickly wiping away a tear "text me later would love to know how you got on at the end of the day" "I will Mum I love you" "love you too darling" We hang up. 

I looked at my watch and I arrived at the office an hour and fifteen before I needed to, "Good morning Jasmine" The receptionist says "we need to do your staff pass today, is it ok to take your picture" I look around people walking through and swiping their cards as they go about there day. "Is Blake in yet?" I ask knowing he is an early to the office type. "Mr Forest hasn't arrived yet" The receptionist says and takes out a camera then points to the blank white wall behind me. "Stand there" I follow their instructions I smile at the camera then wait about five minutes for the card to be pressed. "here you go" they hand me my card and I head to where I swipe my card to access the lifts. I go up to the floor of Blake's office and I notice the white stylish desk and apple mac sitting there I went and sat at my desk running a finger along the smooth edges. The lifts opened and Blake stepped out he was in a grey three piece suit with a navy blue tie, the suit fitted him so well was tight at his broad shoulders, he had his buttons done up and had the walk of a CEO. He was a little surprised to see me here already. "you're early" he says coming over "couldn't sleep" I say looking into Blakes eyes. "Want a coffee I didn't manage to get one this morning on my way here" He says "Isn't that my job to get you a coffee now" I say giving him a small smile "I have a machine in my office plus you don't start till nine" He replies opening his door. I follow him inside and take in his office, there's a big desk and an apple mac computer sitting in the middle, two leather seats sitting in front of such desk. In the corner there is a small fridge, bar and coffee machine. I take a seat in front of his desk whilst he goes and makes the coffee. My heart is pounding in my ears and the silence in his office turns awkward. I feel guilty for leaving him yesterday, he doesn't ask me how I take my coffee but as he hands me the mug, our fingers brush ever so slightly I feel the spark and I let out a small gasp and I notice his eyes sparkle with desire. I take a sip and close my eyes Blakes remembers how I take my coffee after all these years I try not to make it a big deal but in my mind it ticks off the Blake pro and con list I made about wanting to date him. 

We briefly touch on what happened yesterday then moved onto his meetings for today and he surprised me this morning by telling me my Brother is taking me out for lunch. I hadn't heard from Jason wishing me luck but I guess this is my Brother's way of saying he's sorry and Blake has insisted the company will pay for this lunch I couldn't except that of course. The morning flew by then I thought I would go down to the break room on my break, Blake door has been closed for most of the morning so I remembered the break room was below Blake's floor. I roll my shoulders back and press the button for the lift and wait for it to arrive, I let out a shaky breathe and step into the lift and let the doors close, seconds later I step out of the lift and the lift doors open to a busy floor. 

I keep my head down and walk to the break room trying not to look at people in the eye, I can feel eyes on me as I walk. I push open the door and there are a few women and blokes in suits drinking coffee and they look at me eyes travelling down my body. "Hi are you new there?" A women with kind hazel eyes smiles at me. "is it obvious?" I say "take a seat new girl" She says "would you like a coffee?" some guy with dirty blonde hair and green eyes leaning over my shoulder. "err.. I can make my own thank you" I slip out of my chair to give me some space to breathe his aftershave was not to my taste. "haha Rick you've been rejected" The women says laughing. "Hi I'm Charlotte welcome to the break room" I smile "Hi I'm Jasmine Blake's assistant" The blonde guy called Rick looks pale as if he knows if he lays a finger on me he with be fired like that I click my fingers. I make my coffee and just then the door opens and Blake walks in, "Jasmine are you making me a coffee?" He smiles at me and stands close to me as a bit of a protector and stares Rick down. Charlotte is staring open mouthed looking between Blake and Rick. He looks away from his boss and I smile. I turn and pour the coffee and hand a mug to Blake and I mouth a 'thank you' Blake then sits down and I pour one and sit next to him and Charlotte. Rick stalked out of the room, "Jasmine you need to be very aware of Rick, how can I say this he likes the women here" Charlotte says giving me a smile. I look at Blake's eyes and he knows what she is saying is true. "then why is he still here" I ask looking at Blake. "he's good at his job but if he touches you Jasmine I won't hold back" Blake says looking at me and I can not tell the feeling behind them. 

Lunch time arrived and my Brother walks over to my desk with a smile and a bunch of flowers behind his back. "Are you ready for lunch sister?" He says smiling and I smile back at him then produces the flowers Blake stands at the door watching us "Blake I hope you aren't working my sister too hard" He says hugging his best friend, "she has fitted in so well, now go to lunch with your Brother" he says and smiles at me holding my look before I blushed and grabbed my bag. "Your lunch is waiting for you in the meeting room and the potential client is on their way up here" I say then me and Jason head for the lift door. We arrive at the café and we sit down the waitress hands us menus, "Jasmine can I just say I am so sorry lately I haven't been the Brother you needed, with starting this new job and working with Blake and I've been busy with something special" I raise my eyebrow there's a sparkle in his eyes. "who's the lucky lady Bro" I ask. "I can't tell you Sister not yet, it's early days" He responds I feel a little disappointed that I wont meet this lucky woman. His phone vibrates in his pocket and he quickly glances and blushes. "that was her wasn't it" I say looking away, "you ready to order?" The waitress comes back over. "I will have a diet coke and the club sandwich please" I say, I look over at my Brother he is busy texting away "I'll have the same" he replies without looking up at the waitress. We eat in silence then I say goodbye to my Brother. I am happy for him but there is something he isn't telling me. 

Blake notices my return and can tell something is wrong I walk straight into his arms and he hold me close. "What's wrong Jasmine?" He asks as he strokes my back. I take a seat in his office and he closes the door, then sits in the seat next to me, I look at him "Jasmine what happened?" Blake asked. I look at his lips then into his dark brown eyes, "he's seeing someone but he won't introduce me to this person, I am happy for him but at lunch he was more interested in his phone texting, this job is important to me" I say looking at my hands. Blake looks angry and I know its about my Brother behaviour. "Do you want me to talk to him Jasmine" He asks me, "can you find out who he is dating" He shifts uncomfortably "actually scrap that" I say. 

The first day finishes and I head home and flop onto my bed.