It Is The Precious First Kiss!!

The door opened and a man wearing a tailored suit walked in exuding cold air. He was a man in his late fifties. Although he was already old, the streaks of shiny grey hair on his head added extra charm to his stern-looking face.

This man was Jacob Riley, a business tycoon who sat atop every other entrepreneur in the states. In other words, he was a very important client.

"Hello, Mr. Riley." Liam hears the door open and Robert greeting someone from where he was hidden.

Precisely, it was Robert who had hid him there. Yes, you guessed it right. He was right under the table of the CEO, hiding like a coward clutching his briefcase like a thief.

"I hope you will accept my apology for dropping in without any information." Mr. Jacob Riley pursed his lips in a straight line and sat down on the couch.

"Please do not apologize." Robert hurriedly spoke in a polite and professional tone. "I am glad you decided to drop by." Robert was a businessman; he knew what he was doing.

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(POV Liam)

I hear small laughter and talk coming from outside as Robert and the man called Riley communicated with each other. I do not know for how long I stayed there under the desk crouching. My legs feel numb.

Damn…they are killing me...I try to move but I am confined in the narrow space that had restricted my movements.

I don't even know why in the world I decided to follow his words and hide there.

"Sigh…" I let out a sigh inwardly and console myself to not cry over spilled milk.

As a closeted gay, I have always hidden my identity and orientation. Not even my family knows that their only son is gay.

Yes, I have always hidden in fear of being persecuted and judged. So, I never dated anyone. I did not even approach the man I liked and even at my age, I am still a virgin.

Crouching here, I unconsciously move my fingers to my lips which were still throbbing from the action I just had from before.

On this very day, My first kiss was stolen by the man I had always loved but not in the way I had dreamt of. It was not as light and subtle as a dragonfly skimping on the still surface of the water in a pond.

It was heavy and domineering. Instead of a kiss, it felt as if he was trying to devour me whole.

I can still feel my heart thumping like crazy when I think about his strong hands that grabbed my chin forcing me to look at him.

My first kiss was not sweet like how I had imagined it to be. It was not romantic and heartwarming like how I had always thought.

That is how I feel right now; dissatisfied but why is my heart still beating like the drums of a war zone remembering the feel of his lips on mine. I hug the suitcase as I try to sort out my scattered emotions.

It was just a kiss, nothing more. I try to wave off my complicated emotions.

Before I knew it, the man Mr. Riley had already left.

"What are you thinking so deeply? You are even frowning." A hand reached out to my face and rubbed the crease between my eyebrows.

"Robert…" My voice trails off as I gaze into the deep black eyes before me that had a calming effect on me. Without even realizing it, I have relaxed my face.

"Much better…" He smiled showing his perfect set of teeth and pulled me up from there in a single attempt.

It looked way too easy for him to do that.

"What are you doing again?" I struggle in his embrace which was getting tighter the more I struggled.

This reminds me of a storybook I read when I was young where the more the protagonist struggled the tighter the monstrous vines bound him.

"Liam…" His low and husky voice made me shiver once more. It was addicted and I am afraid I am getting addicted to it once more.

I remember the wedding ceremony of two years ago and realize what we are doing is just so so wrong. Robert is a married man for god's sake, you idiot!! I scold myself awake.

'I can't do this..' I make up my mind full determined and push him away with all my might. I removed the hands catching me and stepped aside.

I straighten the coat and shirt and clear my throat.

"Mr. Robert, Let's talk about the cooperation between the companies. I am here to discuss the contract with you."

"Why did you leave two years ago?" Robert cross-questioned me instead of answering me, that selfish brat.

"Sir, please stay on the topic." I request and remind him that I am here to work and not to play question-and-answer games with him.

"Liam….Are you hell-bent on angering me?" Robert stares at me as if searching for different answers.

I could feel anger and bitterness in his voice.

"Mr. Robert, Since it seems like we won't be able to keep our meeting today, I will like to take my leave."

Without even letting him speak, I grab my suitcase that was looking orphaned on the floor all alone and hurried away from the office.

It is just an excuse to be honest because I knew if I stay there any longer, I will end up falling for the devil all over again.

I rush out and pass the reception desk. The lady at the reception gives me a weird look but I don't care. All I want right now is for me to get away from the territory that belongs to Robert.

"So, it's raining huh?" I step out in the street and feel the first drop of rain on my face which helps me to clear my thoughts.

I remember about the task the boss had given me but I had failed it. My mood goes down by double the initial mood.

Simply, I am in a really bad mood today.

My day had gone from being shitty to shittier, especially meeting Robert out of nowhere had made me even more uncomfortable and tired.

I lament my fate and decide to drink away my sorrow today.

"A glass of wine, I will be fine." I know that's not how it works but I have decided.

In my business attire, holding my briefcase I make my way to the bar I visit frequently.