Chapter41

Sawyer's POV: I had a heavy lump in my throat. I was so angry with Heather. How dared she? Because of that Shirley! She had no fucking right to leave. I sat on my bed that morning, thinking. Heather could be really annoying at times. I thought and thought of something that could get my mind off Heather. Ace. Oh yes, Ace! I had dinner with him that night at his apartment. Yes. I smiled to myself. I needed to buy a sexy and beautiful dress. I had all day to do that. I picked my phone and called Ace. Ace's POV: My phone's ringing tone woke me up at nine in the morning. I got up with heavy eyes. I'd been so drunk the last night that if my phone hadn't rang, I would sleep till noon and more. Without seeing who was calling me, I picked the call. "H– hello?" I said tired. "Hey, handsome. Did I wake you up?" Sawyer? "Yeah..." "Sorry, cutie. I just wanted to tell you that, well, I'm kinda excited about our dinner tonight." My eyes were completely open in a second. I'd completely forgotten about the promised dinner. Shit. "Oh, um–" "Can't wait to see you this night." "Um, can't wait to see you too." "Bye." "Bye." I hung up and was about to sleep again when I suddenly received an SMS. Christina. I opened to read. -Good morning, Handsome. I have a feeling you've been avoiding me. Is there a problem?- I sighed and rolled my eyes. Mother and daughter could be sticky at times. I was still too tired to start a conversation. -I'll call you later and we'll talk Christina. Okay?- I texted. A few minutes later, she replied. -Okay. Please, I'll be waiting.- I put my phone away and continued to sleep. At eleven I was up. I got undressed and went straight to shower.  Under the water, I thought and thought of how I would handle Sawyer and her mother. I had to be very careful. *** Later in the day, at around two in the afternoon, I called Christina. I had no choice. I had to make her believe that I liked her so much that whatever she'd done wrong could not make me stop talking to her. They had to believe in me. I called. "Hello, Christina?" "Hello, Ace. How are you?" "I'm fine, Christina. You don't sound well." "Oh the thing is, I'm a little uncomfortable cuz I think you're avoiding me?" "Avoiding you? Why would you think that?" She had all reasons to think that. Her flirting had a very dirty side. Even more dirty than Sawyer's. Christina was the kind of woman that if I'd been a little weak, she would've made out with me from day one. But I was strong and added to that, I hated her guts. No matter what could happen, I would never end up in one bed with such a disgusting and heartless woman. If  gaining my company back meant sleeping with her? I would find another solution or way. "The office incident." "What incident, Christina?" "When I poured water on your trousers. You clearly knew it was intentional. Right?" "Of course I knew, Christina. I'm not stupid." "Well, now I'm sort of embarrassed. You're an employee and I was wrong to think that I could do that. You're a good person and I should stop tryi–" No. "I liked it." I forced myself to say. I couldn't believe I'd just said that. But it was worth it. If I made her think she had angered me, she would forever be uncomfortable around me and might avoid me in turn. I was never going to get close enough to win her trust if that had to happen. "What??" "I liked it. That little touch you gave me." I heard her sigh, relieved. Clearly happy with my answer. "Really?" "Of course." "Hm, I like that." "You do?" I asked in a low voice. "I love when you use that voice." "I know." I heard the witch giggle. "Good. Since you seemed to appreciate that little touch, I'd be keeping a surprise for you." Hum! "What?" "I said a surprise and so I'll just surprise you. You'll love It." I don't think so. "Well, okay." "Thanks for reassuring me. Bye." "Bye." I hung up. I hoped I would finish what I'd started with both women. I then left my apartment to go negotiate with Keith about something. I was gonna need his help for the dinner date that night. "So, what do you want me to do exactly?" Keith asked. "Once I text you, come right away into my apartment and act like the good ol buddy that loves to ruin dates. Be persistent on staying in my apartment." "Just so you won't be alone with your boss's daughter?" he asked in confusion, "I don't get it. Aren't you supposed to be happy being alone with her? I mean she's hot. I saw some pics." "Yes, she is. But it's a long story. I don't want her to make fishy advances towards me. If she tries anything sexual, I'll text you and you appear. She should not even guess that I'm behind it." "Hum. I don't understand you, dude." "One day I'll tell you everything. But for the moment, I need you to do just that for me." I pleaded. "Okay, fine. I hope I'll understand one day." "You will." Sawyer's POV: It was eight in the evening. I'd taken a fresh bath and had gone into my dressing room to make up and get ready. I would be going to Ace's place at nine. I'd bought a sexy, short and tight black dress with some net designs. Beneath that dress I wore nothing. No panties, no bra. One never knew. I might be lucky with him that night. I arranged my hair and wore my heels. I then made up.  I was sexy and irresistible. I knew it.