This story is dedicated to Wendy.
This story is based on the fantasies of one of my readers. She was kind enough to comment about how much she liked my works and when I offered to write a story with her as the lead, she accepted. I am extremely grateful to Wendy for acting as my muse in this labor of love. At her request there will be a second chapter forthcoming.
Please let me know what you think about this story and be sure to say thank you to Wendy as well!
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The financial investment firm of Blue Sun Investments, colloquially known as BSI, was a very upscale firm on Wall Street. Perhaps their 75-year history was not as long as some of the greater storied institutions, however in their time they had garnered a powerful reputation for making great profits on many of their business ventures and had acquired a strong and respected reputation amongst both investors and other financial institutions.
Wendy Overmount was very excited as she drove into work on Monday morning. She had been with BSI for five years now and had worked very hard to make a name for herself within the company, and today it was paying off. At 27 years of age, Wendy was one of the youngest Jr. partners the firm had ever had and she was to be officially promoted this morning. She drove her car into the underground parking lot of the huge 35 story building that housed the corporate HQ of BSI and pulled into her new parking space, complete with a sign reading 'Reserved for Wendy Underhill, Jr. Partner 'and below that, the company name BSI.
Wendy had taken extra pains to dress for her investiture today. Sure, it was only a Jr. Partner position but she felt like it was her first step up the corporate ladder. Who knew how far she could go. She had splurged and bought a new power-business suit for the occasion. She had looked through several options but finally chosen an Alexander McQueen pinstripe suit with wool blazer. She had a simple black scoop-neck blouse on under the blazer. It accentuated her long, slender neck and gave just a hint of cleavage while still looking very professional. She had chosen to finish off the look with a pair of leather ankle boots with a low heel, also by the same designer.
As she got out of her car and walked towards the elevators, she tugged at her blazer and ran her hands over her trousers, making certain she looked every inch the business woman that BSI expected her to be. Her shoulder length dirty-blonde hair was pulled back in a very conservative ponytail and she had used makeup sparingly. Wendy had a natural glow that shone through and she was blessed not to need hours in front of the mirror trying to 'fix her face' as so many other women did. She was ready for whatever came today...or at least so she thought.
The elevator dinged and the doors slid open. She stepped in and pressed the button for the 30th floor. That's where the offices of her manager and his boss were at. Until today, she had always been in one of the myriad of cubicles on the 20th floor, but after today, she would be looking at her own office on the 30th floor as well. The elevator car glided smoothly up, stopping at the lobby and several of the other lower floors to let other employees on and off. By the time she reached the 30th floor, she had about half-a-dozen other people in the car with her. She smiled pleasantly at them and exchanged greetings with the few people she knew. The elevator stopped and the doors opened and Wendy stepped out onto the 30th floor.
The bank of elevators opened into a semi-circular hall. At the far end was a large curving oak reception desk. Behind it sat Samantha Waller, the executive secretary for the floor and her direct bosses. As she approached the desk, Samantha looked up. Her eyes regarded Wendy as she approached, almost as if she were being judged or graded on her appearance. Wendy couldn't quite make out the look that Samantha was giving her, it almost looked like...pity?
"Good morning Samantha," Wendy said as she reached the desk, giving the secretary her most dazzling smile. "I'm here for my ten-o'clock with Mr. Bannister."
Dennis Bannister was one of the managing partners at BSI and worked directly with her boss, Mr. Oglethorpe. Dennis was young for a partner, being only about six or seven years older than Wendy's 27 years. She hadn't had a lot of interaction with him but on the few occasions that she had, he was very polite. A real gentleman. Mr. Oglethorpe on the other hand was her direct manager. He was a much older man, perhaps late fifties or early sixties and even though he had never said anything untoward to Wendy, she always felt like he was staring at her, undressing her with his eyes.
Samantha looked at Wendy, her eyes taking in every aspect of the firms newest Jr. partner. Then, she smiled and nodded at Wendy.
"Good morning Wendy. I'll let them know you're here." Without waiting for Wendy to reply, she punched a couple of buttons on her desk's phone and waited barley a count of three before she spoke into her headset.
"Mr. Bannister? Wendy Underhill is here." She paused a moment, listening and then spoke again. "Yes sir, I'll send her right in." She punched another button on the phone and looked back up at Wendy.
"Mr. Bannister is expecting you. You can go on in." Once more, she had that look on her face that Wendy couldn't quite read. Then it was gone and Samantha turned back to her work.
Wendy thanked Samantha and moved off into the labyrinthian maze of the 30th floor. Fortunately last week she had been up here a few times, meeting some of the other Jr. partners and having some preparatory meetings with Mr. Bannister and Mr. Oglethorpe, so she knew the way to his office. She walked past several desks of other employees, who all smiled or greeted her as she past them. They were very friendly up here on the 30th floor. Everyone seemed so happy to see her. She walked down several hallways till she reached Mr. Bannisters office. The door was open, but she still stopped at the threshold and tapped politely on the door frame.
"Mr. Bannister?" she asked politely.
Mr. Bannister looked up and his face broke into a brilliant smile as he looked at Wendy. He stood up and came around from behind his desk, hand outstretched in greeting.
"Wendy!" He exclaimed as he reached her. "I am so thrilled that you will be joining us here on the 30th! Your work has been exceptional and you deserve this promotion."
Wendy was delighted with his words and reached out to shake his hand, but instead he reached out and enveloped Wendy in a big hug. He pulled her close and fairly crushed her in a bear hug. Wendy gasped, a little in surprise and a little out of breath. She was taken aback by this greeting but didn't want to be rude so she returned his hug, if not quite as enthusiastically. She squeezed once and tried to let go and pull back but he kept a hold of her. His hands rubbed her back and then slid down, over her hips till he cupped her ass. He squeezed once and then released the hug.
Wendy was shocked by his groping of her ass, but she didn't want to cause a fuss right before her promotion, so she put a smile on her face and stepped to the side as he ushered her into his office. As she entered, she was a little surprised to see her boss, Mr. Oglethorpe sitting in a chair. He smiled as Wendy came in and stood up to greet her.
"Wendy!" he said, his voice slightly deeper than Mr. Bannisters, "I wanted to add my own congratulations on your promotion. I'm very pleased that all your hard work is being rewarded!"
He stepped forward and took Wendy's hand in his. His hand was warm but very slightly sweaty and there was a faint tremor running through it. Wendy was very glad that he didn't try to hug her as well and began to shake his hand, but he held it still and then, carefully, raised it to his lips and kissed her hand. His lips were moist and they lingered on the back of her hand for just a moment too long before releasing it.
Once again, Wendy was taken aback and she pulled her hand free a bit too quickly.