Tempting my CEO

Chapter 6 - I shouldn't...

Hudson

I had arrived at the magazine, and the moment I stepped out of the elevator, I found my eyes going towards Avalyn’s desk, but she wasn’t there. Hmm, I wonder where she is. Maybe she is in Kate’s office or doing something somewhere else in the building. My main reason for coming here was to see Avalyn. I sighed, heading to Kate’s office. I should have contacted her like I said I would, but my day got busy, and I didn’t have the time.

“Hello again, Hudson,” She smiles.

“Good afternoon, Kate,” I smile back.

“I hate to do this, but I am expecting a call any minute. You could sit in if you like, or you can grab some food from our break room. I brought in home-baked chocolate chip cookies,” She smiles.

“Oh, yes, I will go and do that. You make the best cookies, next to my mother,” I smile.

Kate laughed, knowing I would rush off to get some if there were any left. I headed to the break room and stepped in, but just as I was about to turn the corner to where the central part is, I hear a familiar voice talking.

Avalyn.

“You should go for it. No one has to know,” I hear another voice giggle.

“No! He is the CEO, for crying out loud! Do you know how much trouble that could get me in? I could lose my job,” Avalyn said, “And he isn’t interested in someone like me, no matter if it seems like he is interested,” She added.

I know I shouldn’t be listening to their conversation, but I was curious now. Why does she sound so adamant that I wouldn’t be interested in her? I think I have proven to her the last couple of days that I was interested. She did have a point. She could lose her job if she got involved with me.

“But you are attracted to him, right?” She asked.

“Obviously! Have you seen him? He is too damn good-looking for his own good,” Avalyn laughs.

“So, if he weren’t the CEO, you would fuck him?” Her friend asked. Belongs to © n0velDrama.Org.

“Abby!” Avalyn gasps, “But, yes, who wouldn’t?” She added in.

Hmm, this conversation is getting more interested by the second. I should probably stop listening and announce that I am there. I didn’t need to hear her say she was attracted to me. I knew that anyway. I waited a moment, hoping they would change the subject. I am sure if I walk in when they are talking about me, it will make Avalyn get embarrassed.

It only took a minute before they changed the subject. I walked in, acting like I didn’t realise they were there and went to grab a coffee. I hear a couple of whispers.

“Good afternoon Mr Brady,” I hear Abby say.

I recognised Abby. I had met her a couple of times while I have been visiting here. I smirk to myself before slowly turning around.

“Oh, hello ladies, I didn’t see you there,” I smile.

“Hello again, Mr Brady,” Avalyn said softly, the redness rising on her cheeks.

“I am looking for cookies, is there any left?” I chuckle.

“Avalyn has the last one,” Abby said, “I am sure she wouldn’t mind sharing,” She added.

“No, it is alright,” I smile.

I get my coffee, offering the girls one, but they already had one. I joined them where they were sitting, taking a seat next to Avalyn. I purposely moved my chair closer to hers.

“How are you, Sir?” Abby asked.

“Abby, please call me Hudson,” I smile, “I am fine, thank you, how are you?” I added.

Abby I and chatted back and forth, Avalyn not saying anything. I see her out the corner of my eye, breaking the cookie in half, and she slides half over to me.

“Thank you,” I said, turning to her and smiling.

She gave me a slight nod before breaking eye contact with me. Abby looked between us and then back at me, smirking. I knew what she was thinking. I think she has picked up that this attraction went both ways. I wink at Amy, and the smile on her lips grow.

“I better get back to work. It was good seeing you, Hudson,” Abby said, “And Avalyn, I will see you later,” She adds.

Abby gives Avalyn a quick hug, and we say our goodbyes to her before she leaves. I turn my full attention to Avalyn. She slowly turned to face me too. Neither of us spoke a word at first. Instead, we just let our eye contact do the talking. I found myself getting lost in her for a moment, her eyes. She was beautiful.

“Any luck with your article?” I question.

“I haven’t tried again. I will give it another shot tonight,” She smiles.

“What is it about, exactly?” I ask curiously.

“Um, sex toys, and sex positions, but more, um, kinkier sex positions,” She said, her face and neck turning red.

“Not familiar with either?” I ask, and she shakes her head, “I am sure you will find what you need with some researching,” I added.

“I am sure,” She said, twirling a strand of hair around her finger.

I sensed she was uncomfortable talking about it, so I left it at that. If I weren’t a gentleman and the CEO, I would offer to help her with it. By offer, I mean doing it. I enjoy both of those things with a partner, but I think that would be inappropriate.

“What do you have on for the rest of the afternoon?” I ask, changing the subject.

“I am going to Kate’s office, and we are going to get planning the charity event,” She grins.

“Sounds fun. I may join you both,” I suggested.

I am sure Kate will not mind if I did, and neither will Avalyn. We talked about the event, finishing up our coffee and eating the cookie before heading up to Kate’s office. She was still on a call at the moment, so we took a seat at Avalyn’s desk.

“Do you have any plans for tonight?” I question.

I know what I am about to ask her is something I shouldn’t be asking her, but I couldn’t help it.

“Nope! A quiet night ahead,” She said.

“Will you join me for dinner?” I ask hopefully.

“I don’t know if that is such a good idea,” She whispers.

No, it wasn’t a good idea at all! But who needs to know? She can come to mine, and I will cook us dinner. That way, the risk of being caught won’t be possible.

“It is only dinner, and no one needs to know,” I said, “We can have it at my house,” I added.

I watch as she thinks about it. I watch the emotions change on her face as she runs it all through her head. I was hoping she would say yes.

“Ok, but it stays between us because no matter how innocent this dinner is, it could be taken wrongly, and I could lose my job,” She said quietly.

“It can be our little secret. We can discuss details later,” I smile.

Avalyn nodded and didn’t have a chance to say anything before Kate called us to come to her office.

It was only dinner, well, that is what I will keep telling myself. I would use all my willpower not to kiss her, no matter how much I want to. No, I can’t think about that.

Right now, I had to concentrate on what I am supposed to be doing, not the things I shouldn’t be doing.