What a change of lifestyle, from a respected and feared lieutenant, to a CEO in a successful company. After a severe injury, Simon was left with only a choice to accept: retire, even when he hadn’t accomplished fully his life goals. It was a bitter decision, for a few months he stayed at home, holding a grudge against destiny that turned his life upside down — the passing of his uncle followed, the one who owned the company.

It wasn’t bad at all, finally, he could drown himself into work and not let his head find useless distractions; until you came for an excellent interview, claiming the position as his secretary.

Absolutely perfect, you knew how to handle your tasks, how to not press his buttons and actually respect what he said. He also adored your smart suggestions and presentations, to the point he let you join every important meeting, assisting him to speeches and PowerPoints. Other than work, you were quite a woman, one that every men would’ve died for.

There was this tiny spark, inexplicable, an unknown feeling to him. Would he really break the code just to have a taste of you?

Giving a speech to the other business partners, he sat at the end of the table, you on your usual seat next to him, pretty and modest. Adjusting on the chair, your heels brushed against his leg, underneath the table, “The amount of money for the investment is va-“ He cleared his throat, eyes falling on you before he felt your heels again, this time on purpose.

Shifting his hips on his seat, he grunted and slightly loosened the tie around his neck. Why was the room getting so hot all of a sudden?