The weekend passed in a blur with hours of no-holds barred sex, filled with extreme passion. Not a single phone call was answered or a text message replied to. They only left the bedroom when the gnawing feelings of hunger took hold of them. Xavier and Brianna couldn't keep their hands off each other. It was as if a new fire was kindled between them and the desire for each other was insatiable. Every doubt that Brianna felt was temporarily dismissed by the sensuality of his touch and the electricity that zapped through her veins by his kisses. The way he stroked into her, making her weep tears of pleasure as she climaxed over and over again. Staring deep into her eyes, Xavier professed his unconditional love to her again and again, reminding her of the promises he made to never leave or hurt her.
Late Sunday night, after they'd made love for the umpteenth time, Xavier clutched his sleeping beauty tightly in his arms. He kissed both of her eyelids affectionately as she slept soundly. He knew she was worn out from their bouts of love making. He had to be in his office by nine tomorrow morning and the workout of this weekend's coupling finally took a toll on him. Checking his IPhone before going to sleep, he saw there was a text message from Shorna, reminding him of the nine thirty appointment he had in the morning. Though he remembered, he appreciated her competence for always thinking ahead and making sure he followed his work schedule. Her work ethics were on par and he was glad he hired her.
Xavier still couldn't understand why, when Brianna had visited him at his office one day, she saw a threat. Why women would feel threatened on a whole by another woman being around their men was beyond him. Each person had their own choices to make and he always tried to make good ones. He didn't know why she thought another woman could just walk into their relationship. Yes, Shorna was very beautiful and had a great personality, but that meant nothing to him. Shorna had showed her interest when she had first started by trying to flirt with him but he drew the line then, and he made her understand that. Xavier had never cheated on Brianna since they started dating and he wasn't going to start now. As far as he could see, his relationship with Shorna was platonic and she was the best legal secretary he had in a while. He just wasn't going to dismiss her because of Brianna's insecurities. He just didn't see what threat Shorna had on his relationship.
The following Monday morning, Xavier's meeting with a lawyer from Gibson and Company and his client went better than he hoped. They were trying to settle on a divorce agreement and he was representing the wife, Angela Cramer, and Gibson represented her ex-husband to be, Hoyte Cramer. It was a tedious task finalizing on a settlement. Mrs. Cramer wanted nothing and only wanted to move on with her life, but Xavier personally thought it was fair that she got something so he saw it fit that she did. Hoyte Cramer was a greedy bastard, and even though he wronged his wife by leaving her for a younger woman after twenty years of marriage, he wanted to keep everything leaving her with nothing. It was men like Cramer that sickened him and Xavier made sure she got her fair share. Mrs. Cramer was a soft spoken, down to earth woman and he was sorry she ended up marrying a man like that.
Shorna watched as the gorgeous hunk of a man walked back to his office. 'Mmmmm. He was something else,' she thought as she licked her lips. Ever since she started working for Walters she had admired Xavier. The confidence in which he carried himself and his down to earth personality. It was a damn shame when she found out he was not single and she'd met the uppity little bitch that was his girlfriend. But that didn't stop her from ogling him every time she got. Every opportunity she had in his presence, she relished in it. He was that fine and she wanted him badly. He played the leading role in all her fantasies and wet dreams. She'd done everything she could to win his approval; she met deadlines and made sure every task she was given was always done right. Her performance appraisal was flawless, giving him a reason to always keep her around.
Shorna checked her makeup in the glass mirrored door before walking into his office. She knocked as he was just about to pick up his cellphone, smiling to himself. When Xavier looked up and saw her, he rest it back down.
"Knock, knock."
"Good morning, Shorna."
"Good morning Xavier, and how are you?" she sang, her voice excessively sweet.
"I'm doing great, just got back from my divorce settlement."
"How did it go?" Her insides quivered when that panty dropping smile plastered across his face, causing his eyes to twinkle. Well with that gorgeous smile, I can see everything was great, she almost said out loud but instead asked, "Did you get them to settle?" While taking a seat in one of the visitors' chairs in front of his desk.
"Yes. It is a good substantial amount I'm happy with."
"Did Mrs. Cramer agree to the settlement?"
Xavier settled back casually against the expensive office chair, his shirt stretching across his muscled arms. Large hands rest on the chair handles causing his biceps to flex underneath his shirt. Shorna tried not to gape at how fine he looked. He was always immaculately dressed and moved with a pronounced grace and swagger that defined how sexy the man truly was. Shorna wished she was that lucky woman.
"Yes, but the amount didn't matter to her, nothing could compensate for what he put her through," he answered regretfully.
"You are a great lawyer. I'm sure Mrs. Cramer would appreciate what you have done," she said, trying to boost his ego.
Xavier only sighed then changed the subject. "Well that's already settled. How was your weekend?" he asked, gathering documents on his desk.
Shorna perked up. "It was great. I spent it enjoying the beach with a close friend."
"Lucky fella?"
She laughed and looked away, "There's no lucky fella. I haven't found one yet. It seems as if all the good ones are already taken."
