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The room was quiet as Rachel and Leo stood facing each other. Both were aware of the tension that filled the air, a tension that was charged with desire.
Rachel awkwardly leaned against a table, trying to hide the want she felt inside. The moment was reminiscent of the time they had shared near the Chateau, in the lake, and it was as if the memories had come alive once again.
Leo was staring at her intently, his eyes burning with a desire that matched her own. Rachel couldn’t help but let out a soft moan when she saw the raw hunger in his gaze. In an instant, he was before her, kissing and touching her with a ferocity that took her breath away.
The heat between them was palpable, the tension electric. They had been dancing around their feelings for each other for weeks, and finally, they had given in to their passion. Rachel and her lover were tangled together, their bodies moving as one, their breaths coming in gasps and moans.
The room was dimly lit, the only sounds the rustling of fabric and the rhythmic beat of their hearts. Rachel’s hands roamed over Leo’s body, tracing every inch of skin, memorizing every curve and contour.
It was all she craved, and all she wanted.
Her lips were on fire, hungry for more, and she devoured his mouth with a fierce intensity. It was as if all the pent-up desire, all the longing and anticipation, had finally been released in a flood of sensation.
Leo’s hands were just as busy, exploring her body with a skilled touch that sent shivers down her spine. Every caress, every stroke, was like an electric shock, sending jolts of pleasure through her body.
They were lost in each other, their bodies moving in a wild, passionate dance that left them breathless. As the intensity grew, they fell back onto the desk, their bodies entwined in a tangle of limbs and desire.
They moved together, their bodies in perfect harmony, each one responding to the other’s touch with a fierce hunger that left them both gasping for air. The room became a blur of bodies, hands, and lips, as they gave in to their overwhelming need for each other.
But their steamy session was abruptly cut short when they heard the sound of a key turning in the lock. William popped his head into the room, a smile on his face. “Oh, sorry to interrupt,” he said, a hint of amusement in his voice.
Rachel and Leo quickly pulled away from each other, both of them feeling the heat of embarrassment on their faces. “I, uh, I was just looking for a file,” Rachel stammered, trying to play it off as casually as she could.
“And I was, uh, doing the same,” Leo added, trying to regain his composure.
William chuckled. “Well, I hope you found what you were looking for.” He made a show of looking around the room. “It’s getting late, so I think it’s time for us to head out. Unless you two would like to continue your… file search?”
Rachel and Leo exchanged a look, both of them feeling relieved and a little disappointed that their moment was interrupted. “No, I think we’re good for now,” Rachel said, trying to hide her disappointment.
“Yeah, I think we’re good,” Leo echoed.
And with that, the three of them left the storage room, each of them feeling a mix of emotions as they headed back to their respective homes.
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Leo sat at his desk, staring blankly at the computer screen. His mind was consumed by the events of the previous day, specifically the steamy passion that he and Rachel shared in the storage room. It was a moment that he couldn’t shake, no matter how much he tried to focus on work.
He rubbed his temples, feeling the tension of the day already taking its toll on him. He had a lot of work to do, and he couldn’t afford to lose his focus. But the thought of going down to the cafeteria, of being within close proximity to Rachel, made him feel uneasy.
He was afraid that if he saw her again, he would lose control of his inhibitions and give into the temptation that had been building inside of him since he first met her.
Just as he was about to take a deep breath and dive back into his work, his door creaked open and Roseline, the new staff member he had hired, stepped inside. She was carrying a food tray, and she had a warm smile on her face.
“Mr. Leo, I brought you some lunch,” she said, placing the tray on his desk.
“That’s very kind of you, Roseline, but it’s not necessary,” Leo replied. “Your job here doesn’t include bringing me food.”
Roseline’s smile didn’t falter. “I know, Mr. Leo, but I wanted to take care of you. You’re always working so hard.”
Leo sighed and rubbed his temples once more. He was uninterested in Roseline’s advances, and all he could think about was Rachel. How she wouldn’t even have to try to get his attention. He would be drawn to her like a moth to a flame, even if he tried to resist.
“Thank you, Roseline,” he finally said, trying to sound appreciative. “But I really should get back to work now.”
Roseline nodded and took a step back, still smiling. “Of course, Mr. Leo. If you need anything, just let me know.”
As she left the room, Leo couldn’t help but feel relieved. He was grateful that he could focus on work now, and that he wouldn’t be disturbed by any more distractions.
But at the same time, he couldn’t shake the feeling that he was missing out on something important, something that he desperately wanted. He pushed the thoughts aside and tried to focus on the work at hand, but it was a losing battle.
The thoughts kept racing back, and he found himself smiling vacantly on occasions.