The Deal

Waking up he looks over at Blair, her back was to him and the covers were down around her waist. He couldn't get over how even her back was sexy as he reached over to touch it, running his fingers down her back. His hand going under the cover he gently caresses her ass, feeling her stirring.

"Oh Austin, that feels good," she purred.

He turned her over onto her back, putting one leg over her he gets on top. "How is it that you can look this beautiful first thing in the morning?"

She giggled. "You're kidding, right? My hair is a mess, I'm not wearing any make-up and I need to brush my teeth."

"About yesterday, when I made love to you. I was feeling sorry for myself and used you to make myself feel better. I'm afraid I didn't give you the attention you deserved, only thought of myself. I would like to make it up to you now," he said, placing his lips on her neck, his hand moving down to between her legs and found she was already wet for him.

"Austin, it's alright, it was still great," she answered, letting out a moan when he began stroking inside her. The way he was touching her, the way his lips kissed her neck had her forgetting about work. At this rate, she would be late but she didn't care, there no way was she going to stop him. For over an hour she enjoyed the way he made her feel, he left no part of her body untouched. He was so skillful in doing things to her with his hands and mouth that he hadn't done before. She was left sweaty and panting by the time he got his own release after giving her several orgasms.

Hovering over her he couldn't stop kissing her lips, to him they were the sweetest tasting thing he ever had the pleasure of putting his mouth on. "You really are the most seductive woman I've ever known. If only things were different," he said sadly, giving her one last kiss before getting off her and out of bed. "I'm afraid we're both going to be late for work. I'd suggest taking a shower together but then we'd be even later. I'll shower in the other bathroom, you can use the one in here."

They kissed passionately before getting into their separate cars and heading off to work.

Walking towards her office she greeted everyone with a smiling face. She was an hour late but didn't care, she felt great and just knew the day was going to get better, she had no idea how much better it was going to be.

Rachel came into her office with their coffee in hand. "Well, someone's late this morning," she said, handing Blair her coffee. "What's different about you this morning?"

"Nothing Rachel, I just overslept, that's all."

"No, that's not it. You're glowing and you have this weird smile plastered all over your face. My guess is you got laid before coming in. It must have been really good for you to be late as this is the first time you've ever been late." She sat down, crossing her legs. "Alright, spill the beans."

Blair sat back in her chair, holding her coffee. "Austin is a tender and generous lover. Most men only think of their own pleasure, but he's so different. He makes sure I'm totally satisfied before he, let's say, enjoys himself."

"Wow, he sounds perfect. Maybe when you're done with him I'll give him a try," she said, winking at her.

Blair glared at her. "Stay away from him."

She held up her hands and laughed. "Hey, I was just kidding. I have no interest in Austin, especially since you are so deeply in love with him."

She cleared her throat when she looked at Rachel. "I'm not in love with him."

Rachel stood, grabbing her mug. "Oh babe, stop lying to yourself, you're so much in love with the man, it's written all over your face. That being said I think you should tell him before it's too late. Chances are he feels the same way about you."

"No he doesn't, he's just with me because we made a deal and we both decided we could enjoy sex while we're together as we agreed to stay faithful to one another."

"Oh my God Blair, you're so clueless. If he wasn't in love with you do you think he would go through all the trouble of finding out who attacked you? Then he takes time off from his busy schedule to take care of you when you got hurt. I'm telling you that man is in love with you and has been since high school. Tell him, Blair, tell him you love him."

When Rachel left she sat down, playing with the necklace that Austin bought her between her fingers. Maybe her friend was right, it was time to stop pretending that she wasn't in love with him. But if she were to tell him and he didn't feel the same way it would crush her. She would wait and see if he tells her first, then she would tell him how she felt. Pushing all thoughts of Austin out of her head she dove right into work.

Just before lunchtime, she was called into Mr. Ritter's office. She sat down, looking across at his face that was beaming. "You wanted to see me?" she asked, wondering what was going on.

"Blair, I have the final papers for you to sign." He pushes the papers across the desk towards her. "All you have to do now is to sign them and in a week's time, the company will be all yours."

She jumped to her feet, her heart was filled with happiness and it was all she could do not to jump up and down. "Oh Mr. Ritter, you have no idea how happy I am and I promise I won't let you down."

He too got up and walked around the desk to go over to her. "I know you won't. I've grown fond of you and have started to think of you as a daughter. Next week when you are officially the owner I'm hosting a party in your honour. The press will be there as well all of your employees and your husband of course. It's going to be a big day for you," he said, giving her a big hug. "Now young lady, you're still my employee, so get back to work."

She wiped the tear from the corner of her eye. "Yes sir, I'm going, and thanks again," she said, walking out and smiling at Rachel motioned for her to follow.

"What's going on?" Rachel asked, shutting the door behind her.

Blair couldn't contain her excitement a minute longer, taking Rachel's hands she started jumping up and down. "This time next week I will officially be the boss. I'll be moving into Mr. Ritter's office and I want you to be my personal assistant."

"That's amazing, I didn't think it was going to happen so soon but this is great. I will expect a big pay raise as we discussed before."

"You got it, I'll really need your help." Letting Rachel go she went over to the window and looked out. "This is a dream come true. I can't wait to tell Austin. I think I'll call him now and tell him, I'm sure he'll be happy for me."

After Rachel left she dialed his number, but her call went straight to voicemail. "I have some great news to tell you, call me back," she said, hanging up.

: "Well you sure are in a good mood this morning after what happened with Ryan," Harry said after seeing his friend smiling from ear to ear.

"I was pretty upset yesterday but Blair cheered me up, last night and this morning," he said with a twinkle in his eyes. "She was so understanding last night, made me realize that it wasn't my fault. I do want to make it up to Miss Hill, get her case reopened and see to it that Ryan pays for what he did to her, so get all the information together."

"Will do, so are you still going through with your plan as far as Blair is concerned?"

"Yes, it's too late to stop now."

"It's never too late Austin, not if you love her."

"Who says I love her?"

"Whatever," he answered. "I'll get to work on Ryan's case now," he said, walking out, shaking his head at Austin.

His phone rang and he looked to see who the caller was, it was Blair. Ignoring the call laid his phone back down, waiting to hear what she had to say when it went to voicemail.

Hi Austin, it's me, I have some really great news but I want to tell you in person. I'll drop by in an hour to tell you.

Forty-five minutes later he gets up from his desk and heads out, he wanted to be gone before she got to his office. Stopping by Harry's desk told him to let Blair know he would be in the cafe around the corner. Though he had no intentions of being there, he was doing the same thing to her that she did to him all those years ago. Payback is a bitch Blair, he says to himself.

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Blair walked into Austin's office building with a huge grin on her face, she couldn't wait to tell him the good news. Knocking on his office door she walked right in, but no Austin. She sat down, thinking he'd be back soon. After only a few minutes Harry entered, she smiled and stood up to face him. "Hi, I came to see Austin, is he around?"

"No, he had to go out but did mention that he would be in the diner around the corner. You could probably catch him there."

"Oh, I guess he didn't get my message that I was coming. I guess I'll pop in there, thanks Harry and say hi to Fran for me." Saying goodbye she walks past him, looking at her watch, she had to get back to work soon.

Entering the diner she looked all around, there was no sign of him so going outside she takes her phone and dialed his number, relieved that he answered it on the first ring. "Austin, where have you been? I went to your office and Harry said you were here. Why didn't you wait for me or call and let me know you wouldn't be there?"

Sweetheart, sorry but I was called out at the last minute. You know how busy I am and I can't sit around here waiting for you. What is it you wanted to tell me?

Hurt and disappointed she lost all the joy she had felt earlier, not wanting to talk to him. "I'll tell you later at home, right now I have to get back to work. I've already wasted too much time running around after you. Goodbye Austin," she said and hung up. She walked the few blocks back to her office, she could have taken a cab but she needed to calm down and the fresh air would help. She was furious with him, he was being so considerate, it wouldn't have hurt him to take a second to call her, or text saying he had to leave.

She goes back into her office, the fresh air did nothing to calm her down, she was just as pissed as before. In a fit of anger, she picks up her day planner and whips it across the room, cursing Austin as it hit the wall and fell to the floor. Sitting down she stares at the work in front of her, she just couldn't seem to get motivated to work. It really hurt her the way he was treating her, especially after the night and morning they had shared together. He was so sweet and gentle, now he was being a real jerk and it hurt like hell.