Toto gently traced his fingers over your smooth skin, planting soft kisses on your exposed shoulder. He smiled when you didn't immediately open your eyes, knowing you were likely pretending to be asleep, as you often did.

"Are you awake yet, or are you still pretending to sleep, sweetheart?" Toto asked in a husky voice, brushing his nose along your shoulder. He grinned as he heard you giggle at his touch. Inhaling your scent once more, he smiled at you and planted a kiss on your cheek. "I have a meeting at eight, and I'd like to arrive early. Time to wake up, darling."

The relationship between you two was strictly forbidden. Hence, you both sought out private places, away from prying eyes, and most of your time together was spent in secluded locations. It had much to do with the fact that you worked together, but it was against the rules. If anyone found out, the consequences could be severe; accusations of sleeping with the boss for financial gain could ruin your career.

Toto wasn't interested in any of that; he just wanted you. Any rumors about you meant nothing to him.

He chuckled as you climbed onto his lap, trying to prevent him from leaving, placing one hand on your back for support and the other on your lower back. "You really don't want me to go?" he whispered softly, running his fingers through your hair.