Damn! I shouted as I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. It was already 8.30 and if I didn't leave right away I was going to be late. I'd joined the company only the week before and was still undecided on whether it was the right move for me. While I made up my mind though, there was no way I could be late while still on my probation period. Damn those filthy dreams I was having for keeping me in my bed too long!
My long, brown hair was frizzy and I'd only had time to put on the bare minimum of makeup. I quickly poured my curves into a red dress. It was way too sexy for the workplace but damn it, I had to make up for not spending time on my face and hair! I slipped into matching pumps and made a run for the car.
It was raining heavily as I pulled up in the carpark. My space was the furthest away from the office and, of course, I'd forgotten my umbrella in the rush to get ready on time. There was no choice but to make a run for it.
I crashed through the double doors of our office just as the clock hit 9.10 am. I was soaked through, the already tight dress now clinging to every curve, displaying my erect nipples so that nobody could possibly miss them. Naturally, the boss was already standing at the reception desk and I couldn't miss the big gesture he made of checking his watch as I came in.
The boss is looking as pristine as ever. No rush to get ready for him, no dash through the rain, no clothes that are just ever so slightly wrong for the situation. Since my first day on the job I've had a hard time not ogling him as he passes my desk. He is a tall, handsome man, slim and lithe, always neatly turned out and dressed in expensive, well-made suits. I'm a mess today and standing next to him makes me feel even more so.
"I think we need to talk, Marybelle"
Shit! I'm in trouble! I run after him, trying to keep up with his long strides. My heart is thumping as he leads me into a meeting room and closes the door behind us.
I stand at the door and he takes a seat at the boardroom table. I don't know if I should sit or stand so I just sort of hover and I couldn't feel more awkward and self-conscious. My wet dress and the fear of his anger is making me sweat. He fixes me with a long stare.