"You're lying." Lili accused without giving it a second thought, and Frantz raised his hands in surrender as he said, "I swear to you on everything that is holy. One kiss, that's all I ask, then it’s strictly business between us."
"You shouldn't swear." Liliana pointed, then she frowned as she bit her lip and debated on what to do.
"Anything to get you to believe me." Frantz explained. But Liliana ignored his comment.
For one, if she kissed him, and he held true to his words, she wouldn't have to worry about being alone with him again. Liliana was mature enough to not mix business with pleasure, and if this one kiss would seize all discomfort between her and Mr. Cavalier, then she should do it.
On the other hand, Liliana didn't want to kiss him only to regret her decision later. What if after she kissed him he decided to not keep his words? What If after kiss, she didn't want him to keep his words?
Now Liliana was confused.
Frantz, meanwhile, calmly stood and studied Liliana. He knew she was debating his offer, and he smiled internally because whether she chose to kiss him or not, he wasn't planning on letting her off the hook. Her decision would only set off which plan he would use.
Plan A, if she kissed him, he would pretend not to care for her. He would shift his attention away from her until she practically begged for him to pay her some mind, but he would make sure that she only worked his shifts. He would make sure that she saw so much of him, that it would be impossible to resist him for long.
Plan B, if chose to not kiss him, then he would show her exactly why he was the boss. He didn't want to intimidate her into submission, but he would do it If push came to shove... well who knows what might happen.
Today would be the second time Liliana has turned him down, and Frantz was ready to bring her to her breaking point. Who was she to think that she could turn him down?
The one woman who did not drool over him, and she was the one he currently wanted.
Liliana came to a resolution, and said, a silent prayer in hopes of forgiveness for what she was about to do.
Sighing and looking up into Frantz expectant gaze, she declared "alright, I'll kiss you. But you have to promise that you will keep your word. No more teasing me after this. Strictly business."
"I promise, it'll be strictly business." Frantz promised, and Liliana sighed shaking her head.
She hated herself for agreeing to this, but if it meant getting Mr. Cavalier off her back for good, then she would do it.
Sighing nervously, and nodding, Liliana consented to the kiss.
Frantz smiled, and took a few steps towards her.
When he was close enough, he could tell just how nervous she was. So, grabbing her hand, he placed it on his chest above his heart. He held her eyes with his and smiled softly when he saw her blush.
The feeling of Frantz's heartbeat under her palm made her feel a bit at ease.
Frantz grabbed her other hand and kissed the pad of her fingers one by one. As he did so, he wrapped an arm around her waist, and pulled her to his body.
Liliana gasped at their intimate position, her cheeks on fire, her stomach performing a thousand somersaults. Her brain was telling her to back out of the deal, but her body was pushing her to go further.
Frantz allowed Lili to rest both her palms against his chest, as he pet her cheek and looked into her eyes.
He caressed her bottom lip with his thumb, and he smiled as he asked, "so how many have had the pleasure of kissing you Ms. Chavez?"
"I think it's best if we don't get too personal don't you think Mr. Cavalier?" Liliana shot back, pretty much telling him to mind his business.
"Fair enough." Frantz smiled.
He loved that she had fire, it only made this all the more exciting.
Frantz leaned down and hovered his lips above hers. He didn't want to kiss her, at least not yet. He needed to see just how strong her resistance was to him.
He feathered his lips above hers, and Liliana parted her lips expectantly, and Frantz smiled victoriously.
Finally ready, Mr. Cavalier sealed their lips with a kiss.
Liliana closed her eyes, as his lips laid softly against her. She found herself savoring the feeling of their interlocked lips.
Frantz's hold around Liliana's waist tightened, as he deepened the kiss. Lili found herself melting in his hold as her heart jumped out of her chest when she felt his speed up under her open palm.
Liliana wrapped her arm around his neck, just as Frantz picked her up and placed her on top of the small counter.
Liliana let out a breath when Frantz kissed her jaw, and her neck.
She closed her eyes as his tongue and lips marked her skin. For a moment she was lost in a heat of bliss and want. When Frantz brought his lips back to hers, his hand began slipping under her skirt.
His finger started at her knee, then her upper thigh, and as he began inching towards her inner thigh, Liliana placed a hand above his and stopped him.
She pulled away from the kiss and pushed his hand away from her.
Frantz caught her actions, and figured he pushed her enough for one day, so with an understanding nod, he backed away.
They were both breathing slightly heavy, but after calming her rushing heart, Liliana straightened herself up and said, "there, you got your kiss. Now Mr. Cavalier, I'd ask that you please return to your seat, and I will prepare your wine."
"Of course." Mr. Cavalier replied, curtly, then he went back to his seat, a subtle smile on his face.
Breathing out, Liliana removed herself from the counter, and prepared herself to bring Mr. Cavalier's wine. When she arrived at the sitting area, Mr. Cavalier was already typing away on his laptop.
Lili successfully managed to pour his wine without spilling any, then she handed it to him.
Had he even said, thank you, Liliana would've felt that she accomplished something. But then she remembered the bargain. This was how Mr. Cavalier treated his employees.
After cleaning up, Liliana grabbed her book, and faced Mr. Cavalier as she said, "if that will be all."
"Mmh." Was all he said,.
Taking that as her dismissal, Liliana returned to her seat at the back of the plane. When she opened her book, she felt her heart sink, as she stomach knotted, when realization hit her like a ton of bricks.
She kissed her boss.
Suddenly feeling very nauseous, Liliana made her way to the bathroom, and closed herself in.
She looked in the mirror and tried to figure out what the heck she was thinking.
Why did she accept his deal? And what did it mean moving forward?
Liliana knew that dwelling on the kiss would only add to her sudden misery and pity party. The damage was already done. The best she could hope for was that he would hold up to his end of the bargain. It seems as though he was already back to his cold ways... so that was a good thing.
At least, Liliana thought it was a good thing. But if only she knew just what her boss had to his sleeves, Lili would know that there was no escaping her boss's want.