***
“Kay, could you please come in here for a sec.” Kayla heard Cole say through the intercom.
“Certainly Cole.” Kayla snapped out of her thoughts and got up from behind her desk.
It was a Monday, two weeks after telling Dean it wasn’t going to work between them right after having the most amazing sexual encounter of her life. But then, she was sure that every encounter with Dean would make any previous encounter seem like a joke. When he ate her out on the Island, she thought nothing could be that good, till he had fucked her. Then she thought there was nothing as amazing as having Dean inside her.
But their last encounter had been simply mind-blowing. She had lost count of the number of orgasms she’d had. Kayla was getting wet just by recalling that explosive experience. She kept asking herself whether she had done the right thing by cutting Dean off. But she knew it was for the best. That didn’t however stop her from wishing and lusting after that hot specimen of a man.
Dean was like an addiction to her. The more she told herself to stay away from him, the more she wanted him. Unfortunately, school was out so she didn’t have any other thing, besides her job, to keep her occupied. That meant all she did at her free time and at home was think about Dean. She needed help…and fast!
Taking a deep breath, Kayla put a smile on her face and entered Cole’s office. She made it a point to look happy whenever she had to face Cole as she didn’t want another third degree.
“Kay, I would like you to do something for me,” Cole said, looking up at Kayla.
“Name it Boss.” She promptly replied.
“We have a new client in Dubai, who wants us there to go over some stuff and close some deals for him. Meetings will be held on Sunday and Monday…”
“Cole, you can’t be there on Monday. The Annual General Meeting…”
“I know,” Cole said nodding his head. “That’s why I want you to go.”
Kayla stared at Cole as if he had grown horns. “Cole…” She began but Cole stood up and walked to where Kayla stood.
“Kayla, it’s just like the MacNamara case. You handled it perfectly. I want you there by Thursday. You will use Friday and Saturday to go over the documents. Then you will sign and close the deal after the meetings on Monday. Piece of cake.” Cole grinned at Kayla.
“But Cole the ideal thing to do is use one of the junior lawyers. Besides, MacNamara was not a new client. This one is. I don’t think they will be okay with me…”
“Hey, you can do a better job than any of the junior lawyers. As I said, it will be a piece of cake. I’ll be with you every step of the way.”
“Okay,” Kayla said softly. “And thanks.” Kayla sighed. “I do need something to occupy me now that school is out.” She muttered.
“I know. Come here.” Cole drew Kayla into his arms and gave her a tight hug. “Don’t think too much. Take whatever happens to you in your stride and make yourself happy. I know the unknown is scary but sometimes, if you take a leap of faith, things go so well you look back and ask yourself…why did I waste time being negative? Everything works for the best. Believe!” Cole said, dropping a kiss on Kayla’s forehead. “Now get to Human Resource. They have to start working on your visa.”
He escorted a confused-looking Kayla out of his office and firmly closed the door behind her, leaving her confused as to what exactly Cole was referring to. The trip to Dubai or her relationship with Dean.
***
“Seventeen frigging hours and ten minutes? Cole my legs are not going to function by the time I land.” Kayla wailed following Cole onto the tarmac.
Cole cracked up laughing. “Trust me, they will.”
“Okay, for you to say. You’re not the one going to be scooped in for almost eighteen hours.”
“It will be more fun since you’ll be flying on a private jet. You will enjoy the experience.” Cole said with a twinkle in his eyes. “That’s the plane right there,” Cole said pointing to a plane with the inscription, D. B-001.
“Oh my God, it’s big. D-B-0-0-1, is that someone’s initials or a name of a company?” Kayla asked, wide-eyed.
“I think it’s a name of a company. Come on, let’s stroll to the plane. We don’t need the car. A little exercise won’t kill us.” Cole drawled taking hold of Kayla’s hand and walking with her towards the plane.
“Are you sure this Andrew guy is not some rich old sheik?” Kayla looked up at Cole.
Cole burst into uproarious laughter. “I didn’t know there were sheiks called Andrew. Maybe he’s a young sheik or a prince who’s going to sweep you off your feet and make you forget all your woes.
“Prince Charming? Yeah right. I wish.” Kayla said.
By the time the two got to the plane, Cole had gone over all the things Kayla was to look out for. And from the look on her face, Kayla was looking forward to the trip.
“Have a safe trip, Kay. And have fun. That’s very important girl. Let yourself go and have fun okay?”
“Cole?” Kayla looked up at Cole with a slight frown on her beautiful face.
“Yes?”
“Is there something you’re not telling me?”
Cole looked at Kayla quietly for a while, then asked in a smooth voice. “Do you trust me, Kay?”
“Yes,” Kayla answered without hesitating.
“Good. I’ve told you all you need to know.” Cole said pushing a strand of hair away from Kayla’s eye.
“Okay,” Kayla said smiling up at Cole.
“And like I said, if you need more money, just let me know. But I can bet my last cent you’re probably not even going to use what you have on you. Your host will take good care of you. I trust him.” Cole leaned down to kiss Kayla on both cheeks, then giving her a final hug, turned her towards the airstairs.