Getting acquainted.

**********Raymond***********

I looked at my mate as she stood by her window in her red dress.The blood red dress was striking , Ritchie won't sit in one fucking place. We both just had a thing for blood red.

She let her hair down today and I marveled at its length.

It's was longer and better in person. Her hair covered all of her back stopping just below her waist. It looked so black and shiny. A complete contrast to red gown she wore. I imagined wrapping it round my hands, pulling her back while I ram into her from behind.

Shit, this woman. She's driving us fucking crazy men!!! Look at that ass.

Her gown hugged her perfectly curved balloon ass making it look really firm. 'They'd bounce really nicely during doggy don't you think?' Ritchie asked me but I tuned him out.

She didn't work out.. I found out she didn't but she looked pretty fit to me. I didn't have a good view of her legs from where I stood but I made a mental to check it out later.

When I called her, I saw the way she stiffened at my voice. My little kitten.

Her resolve is better today. She looks really...put together and it made me proud to see her this way. The neck of her dress was low cut but not too low. Just enough. Her nipples perked through her gown as she checked me out.

I imagined how soft her tits would feel in my palms or how I could choke trying to get it all in my mouth.

I was about to assess her lower parts when she replied me.

She complained about the walls being transparent. I apologized about them making a mental note to change them but I didn't tell her that.

The look in her eyes when I took few steps towards her was concerning. Like she was bothered or defeated. I couldn't place it, But it made me feel weak. I didn't like it at all and it's been on my mind since then.

We are currently in a meeting..my body of course but not my entire mind. I didn't think of it earlier. Concentrating in a meeting when she's just a step away from me is impossible...very impossible.

Her scent is intoxicating.. making my mind go fucking blank. All I can think of is how to get close to her....ease her worries, make her know how important she is to me and a whole other lot of people and make sweet but unforgettable love to her.

Just the way she likes it.

"Sir, what do you think we should do?-" Laura, one of my managers and a fling -a one time fling- asked batting her fake eyelashes at me. After the night we both did... something, I began asking myself why I did it.

If she was atleast pretty, it would have made sense. But she isn't pretty..not even close. She's the ugliest fling I've ever had and Ritchie has never let me forget that.

"It's best we purchase the establishment -"

"But sir-" The bitch cut me off. I gave her one look that told her to shut the fuck up. I swear I saw Anna shiver beside me. Shit, she wasn't supposed to see that. It made me angry that she did which made me more angry that I was cut off. I hate being interrupted and that bitch knows it.

I'm gonna punish her...my way.

"Miss Laura, you said in your report that this establishment needed funds and support to make the project work perfectly right?" She nodded.

"Then can you tell me why buying the establishment wouldn't be a good buy. The establishment as we all know has a really huge potential, but due to poor leadership they haven't been able to make any breakthroughs. Now, we, with impeccable leadership plus an establishment with potential, what does that give Miss Laura?"

No answer, she didn't fucking answer. She just kept looking down.

"I believe I asked a question, Laura Diego." I said staring down at her. The temperature of the room dropped drastically because of the tension in it.

That would teach them never to mess with me.

"It equals success sir." She replied shakily.

"Good. You'd be punished for interrupting me." I said turning away from her. "Any other questions?" I said looking around the room. No one dared to ask any more questions. Wise.

"That would be all for today then. Your dismissed." There were mutterings of 'thank you sirs' as they all stood to leave the room. The looked composed but I could see the urgency in their steps.

It felt...satisfying.

I turned to look at Annabeth who stood by my right. I motioned to the seat beside her and she sat.

"How did you enjoy your first meeting? I hope it met all your expectations."

"It was okay, I guess." She said shrugging her shoulders.

"You guess? Miss Annabeth, I believe you are aware that you were not employed to guess, but to speak up and assist. I do not like people who aren't outspoken or smart either . People who just fill the box. No. I need someone to work with...to stand with. And that's what you were employed for.-"

"-so I'm gonna ask again; how did you enjoy your first meeting?"

I could see the fire swirling in her eyes. She obviously had a lot to say, but she isn't saying anything and it's putting me on edge.

I need her talking not thinking!!!..

I've never imagined that I'd ever wish for such thing in my life. But right now I'd give anything for her to stop thinking.

"I'm listening, Miss Smith."

"Fine!.. why did you have to scream at the lady earlier.. I mean I caught her flirting but that was excess!!.... And why does the temperature of any room drop below zero degrees when you are around or involved? Why are you so intimidating? Do you really think that just because you have the means, you're better than others?? You confuse me!!"

I was quiet and staring at her. The way the emotions changed continuously on her face from anger to confusion back to anger and on repeat... It was astonishing.

I understand her argument but I need a few minutes for her to get calm before I begin to explain.

"Are you just going to keep staring at me? You might as well take a picture. It will last longer. Now are you going to answer me or-"

"Or?" I interrupted her looking straight at her. I was seventy percent sure amusement was written on my face as I noticed her anger was replaced with confusion.

"Look, Annabeth. I'm Raymond Carter Brooks. The heir and CEO of Brooks.co. Does anything around me show easy? Or smooth? Or lucky?... I have a lot of enemies, Annabeth. I can't even list them. That is why I have to be intimidating, scary, ruthless!!" I didn't mean to shout but it just happened but I'm glad she didn't run away.

" I can't let them sense any weaknesses or weak links..it will be used against me and everything I've built since I took over from my 'Dad'. There are human snakes everywhere and in everyone. I can't loose guard or else... I do not even want to think about it.-"

"And as for that lady...she has what's coming for her. It's no common knowledge that I do not like to be interrupted even in board meetings. But for some crazy ass reason she felt entitled. It's high time I put her in her place, Anna."

I placed my hand on her chin. It's so soft I feel like nibbling on it.

"And as for the means you talked about. I only use my means when necessary. I really do not use it to step on other people...it really has nothing to do with that, Anna. It's about power and respect and fear..kinda. So that I'm not seen as weak and incapable. That ....is why I am the way I am, Habibi-"

"-Don't you worry, you'd get the hang of it soon." I said running her cheek gently before walking out of the conference room.

Someone had to be put in check.