Chapter 38 38 Chapter 38 Office Debut Monica's POV My phone chimed with a message from Morris informing me he was waiting downstairs. With a flutter of excitement in my chest, I grabbed my purse and hurried down to meet him. *Morning, gorgeous. Sleep well?" Morris greeted me, pulling me into his strong arms and delivering a kiss that made my knees weak. I smiled against his lips. "Wonderfully, actually. I dreamt about this incredibly sexy man who happens to be my boyfriend." "I believe that would be me," he responded with that devastating smile that never failed to quicken my pulse. "Where's the little guy? Aren't we taking him to daycare today?" My heart swelled hearing him ask about my son with such genuine interest. "Natalie took him already. She's absolutely obsessed with being his godmother" "Well, she'll need to learn to share him with me. I think he and I became buddies yesterday. He liked me, right?" Morris's expression turned slightly anxious, seeking my validation. "He absolutely adored you," I assured him, giving him a quick kiss. Happiness bubbled inside me like champagne. During our drive to the office, anxiety began to build in my stomach. I couldn't stop thinking about how our colleagues would react. Morris had made it clear he wasn't interested in hiding our relationship, but corporate gossip could be brutal. He spent the entire journey trying to reassure me, but my nerves remained on high alert. - Once we reached the parking lot, Morris came around to my door, opening it and offering his hand a gesture both gentlemanly and deliberate. Several employees shared the elevator with us, their curious glances flickering to our intertwined hands, though none dared comment aloud. I could practically hear the rumor mill cranking into motion. When the elevator doors opened on the executive floor, Irina's eyes widened to saucers at the sight of us holding hands. Morris sealed the deal by kissing me goodbye before heading to his office, leaving me to face Irina's inevitable interrogation. Sure enough, she was in my office within minutes. "Monica," she whispered conspiratorially, "don't hold out on me. What's going on between you and the boss? I saw you arrive together, holding hands, and he just kissed you!" "We're dating, Irina. That's all there is to it, I answered with a polite smile, hoping to end the conversation. "That's all? No way! I'm getting coffee, and you're giving me details. Her curiosity was relentless. C 38 Chapter 38 - Office Debut "I can't right now. I have work piling up, I deflected. She laughed dismissively. "Oh please, you're practically the first lady of the office now. You don't need to worry about deadlines anymore." Her comment stung. "Irina, I'm still just an employee like everyone else. No special treatment. When I have time, we'll chat, okay?" I kept my tone pleasant but firm. Just as Irina seemed ready to press further, Darren, Jason, and Paula entered my office. Darren's greeting was a welcome interruption. "Morning, Monica! How's everything?" "I'm good, thanks. You all?" I replied, grateful for their timing. My desk phone rang Morris requesting my presence along with the others. I ushered Jeveryone into his office, leaving a visibly disappointed Irina behind. "Alright bro, we're here. What's this urgent news?" Darren asked immediately. Morris rose from his chair, walked to me, took my hand, and placed a gentle kiss on my cheek before announcing, "You guys are my family, so I wanted you to be the first to know that I'm dating the most incredible woman I've ever met: Their enthusiastic reactions warmed my heart. Everyone congratulated us, expressing how perfect they thought we were together. "This calls for a celebration, Darren declared. "Jason, book a table for the five of us at Placid for lunch. After a brief conversation, everyone returned to work. With the ongoing audit, our schedules. were packed with extra duties on top of our regular responsibilities. I barely saw Morris all morning as I tackled the mountain of paperwork on my desk. - Lunch was delightful it always was with this group. Morris showed me special attention. throughout the meal, and predictably ordered chocolate cake for us to share for dessert. Upon returning to the office, he pulled me into his private office, pressing me against the door as his lips captured mine. His kisses grew increasingly passionate, his desire evident as he pressed against me. His hand traveled up my thigh beneath my skirt, hiking my leg around his waist. When his fingers found the edge of my underwear, already damp from wanting him, I nearly forgot we were at work. Just as his fingers slipped beneath the fabric, his phone rang. He cursed under his breath, reluctantly breaking away to retrieve his phone. 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