Narrator-
After an hour of silence, and many shared glances, Liliana closed her book, and stood up. The moment she did so, Mr. Cavalier's eyes snapped to hers.
Liliana couldn't get too comfortable. She was till a hostess after all and sitting in the same area as the boss did not change that.
She stood before Mr. Cavalier, clasping her hands together, and she smiled and stated, professionally "Mr. Cavalier I hope the trip is going well for you so far. Would you like anything to eat or drink at this time?"
Frantz examined the woman before him, who continuously surprised him, and he had to hand it to her, she was brave and strong.
After staring at her long enough to make her blush, he smiled, "Yes, a glass of red wine please." He decided to play along, and with a brighter smile Liliana replied, "right away sir."
Frantz watched Liliana walk away, and he couldn't stop himself from admiring the way she carried herself tall and proud. He also loved the way her hips swayed naturally, she didn't force her walk, she had the natural sexy stride, that told you to watch her as she walked by.
Before he knew it, Frantz stood to his feet and followed after.
Liliana had opened a small cabinet above her head when she felt Mr. Cavalier behind her.
Instantly tensing up, Liliana gulped, her cheeks flushing with a dark blush. She felt her nerves awaken the butterflies in her stomach, and that started the chain reaction which led to goosebumps, a heat that enveloped her body from head to toe, and a stir in her lower abdomen.
Unsure of what to do, Liliana believed she would feel much safer if she faced him, given that his shadowed covered bed body, she could practically feel the heat from his hips on her backside, even though he was not touching her.
She could only imagine what was going through his head, but Lili knew that if she didn't turn around, she would be tempted to push her body against his, just so his warmth could touch her completely.
Liliana turned, and drew in a sharp breath. It seems that facing him did not make her feel any better. In fact, it made the situation a lot more real.
Lili kept her eyes down cast, her parted lips allowing nervous breaths to escape her very excited stomach. She could feel his heavy gaze burning on her face. His expensive manly cologne entering her nostrils, tempting her to take a daring step and do something that no employee should do with their boss.
"Oh? And what is that?" She heard Frantz state in a very low, seductive tone, and Liliana shut her eyes tightly out of embarrassment.
She was thinking out loud again.
"Mr. Cavalier I would really appreciate it if you backed up." Liliana spoke, though her words couldn't hurt a fly. She was not sounding too confident in her demand. Her voice was wavering, and she couldn't bring herself to look at him.
"Mmh..." Frantz sighed, as he placed his hands on either side of Liliana's body, bringing his face to her level.
"Why do you continue to refuse me? Why do you resist the pull between us?" Frantz questioned with genuine curiosity. as he tried to catch her eyes, which purposely avoided his.
"There is nothing between us." Liliana bit out bitterly. Unable to stop herself. She was way out of her comfort zone, and she could tell that that's exactly what Mr. Cavalier's aim was.
"Are you trying to convince me or yourself?" Frantz demanded, then he said, "okay tell me this: why are you trying so hard to deny that you're attracted to me? Do I intimidate you?"
"No." Liliana snapped, and Frantz raised an eyebrow out of curiosity.
He lifted his right pointer finger, and softly feathered it against Liliana's face, and as a result, she almost suffered a heart failure.
Lily's heart thrummed against her chest, as she closed her eyes and sighed. Her head was hot, her heart was running, she wasn't sure how she was still breathing, and her stomach was performing in the Olympics.
Her mind was trying to communicate with her body, but her body was too focused on communicating with Mr. Cavalier's body.
Frantz noticed it when Liliana tightened her hold on the counter behind her, and he could see her face red with unspoken emotions.
He knew he was pushing her out of her comfort zone, but he needed her vulnerable, and of course, he wanted her body used to having him close by. He felt the need to make sure she identified herself with him, so that she wouldn't be able to resist him.
"Frantz please..." he suddenly heard her soft plea.
Shocked at the way she said, his name, he wanted to hear it again.
"What do you want Liliana?" He asked, keeping his voice low, as he spoke above her ear, his lips brushing with her temple.
"I-I, please just give me some space." Liliana asked, keeping her eyes downcast, her fingers holding on even tighter to the counter.
Amazed and shocked to the core once again, Frantz backed away slowly, until he was a few feet away from Liliana. She met his eyes for a quick second, then she looked away again.
"What is it? Is it because of my wealth? My reputation? Why do you continue to turn me down?" Frantz asked, seriously, his ego dented, causing a flare in his anger.
"Why is it so important to you? I mean you're my boss, this is highly inappropriate." Liliana snapped, trying to avoid his question. Knowing very well that she was lying to herself and to him.
"Answer my question." Frantz demanded with a stern tone, and Liliana frowned as she said, "don't tell me what to do."
"Answer the question Liliana." Frantz pushed, and Liliana sucked her teeth and looked away in defiance.
"Alright," Frantz shrugged and took a step towards Liliana, who quickly held her hand out as she said, "alright, alright. It's not about your wealth Mr. Cavalier, but it's as simple as the fact that You are my boss, I am an employee. It's not great work ethic. I know a man like you doesn't really do relationships, or else you would've been married already. So, it only means that you're interested in me until you get me in your bed, then after that I'll be nothing but the girl who screwed her boss. Powerful men like you are only in it for the chase. Once the chase is done, you look for your next prey." Liliana blurted out before she could stop herself.
"Huh." Frantz replied, then he placed his hands in his pockets as he studied the brave girl facing him.
She pretty much hit it on the money. He was simply in it for the chase, and even though she figured it out, it didn't deter him from wanting to have her, even for a little while.
"Okay so what would it take for me to get you to accept to go out with me?" Frantz asked, and Liliana's mouth dropped.
The man was absurd.
"Mr. Cavalier this is-"
"Highly inappropriate I know. What would it take to get you to go on a date with me?" Frantz pushed, and Liliana rolled her eyes and looked away as she said, "nothing. I don't want to go on a date with you."
"Alright then, just sleep with me." He shrugged bluntly, and Liliana looked back at him appalled, her heart jumping to her throat. A shock travelling through her body, and straight to that pit in her lower abdomen.
So, Mr. Cavalier was as bold as he was arrogant.
"Wh- I think I'm going to quit." Liliana shook her head, and that did not seem to faze Frantz, in fact he simply shrugged as he said, "so that should make it easier for you to go out with me." He wanted her to know that he wasn't planning on giving up.
"You are unbelievable. If you keep pushing I will quit." Liliana threatened, though she really didn't want to quit. She just wanted him to stop.
These feelings she had developed for this man, they were confusing her. And the more Lili tried to deny them, the more suffocating they felt. And he, playing all these mind games, was not helping her situation.
"Alright, let's make a deal-" Frantz started.
"No." Liliana cut in.
"Just hear me out." Frantz replied, then he smirked as he said, "kiss me, here and now, and after that I will leave you alone. I will respect your wishes, and never speak of a relationship between us ever again. In fact, if you kiss me, I won't even force you to sit with me. I will treat you like any other employee. I will respect your personal space, and you won't ever have to worry about me invading your space ever again." Frantz bargained, and that seem to catch Liliana's attention.