God she's perfect.

That's all I could think about as I stared at her. I was already pretty late for work but I couldn't bring myself to look away from her. It was almost 10 o'clock and she still hadn't shown any signs of waking up. I had pulled her close to me several times during the night for more sensuous lovemaking. I could imagine how exhausted she was. I was interrupted from my avid gazing by the shrill ringing of my phone. I swiftly answered the call before the noise could wake Diana up. I had a client waiting for me at the office so I unfortunately had to leave this haven. I pulled her arm off my torso and replaced my body with the pillow. She buried her nose into it and hugged it tight. I smiled. She had always been a cuddler. I made quick work of my shower and got dressed in record time. I grabbed my suit jacket and made my way out of the bathroom. Looking at the bed I now found Diana spread eagled on it. I moved closer and just observed her. She looked so much like the Diana I fell in love with but I had to remind myself that she was a different person now. Maybe she had always been that way and I just let my live for her blind me. Never again.

I hurried into the kitchen to get a quick bite before leaving and was met with Benjy, Paco and the other workers having breakfast. I was about to ask why Benjy wasn't at school but then I remembered their school premises was getting fumigated today. So he had the day off.

« Good morning Sir », Paco offered

« Good morning Paco. I hope the files are already in the car? », I asked

« Yes Sir. Just waiting on you and we're good to go », he then left with the other workers

I looked toward Benjy who was so immersed in his bowl of lucky charms he barely noticed me. « Good morning Benjy »

« Oh good morning Alejandro », he looked around for a bit, « Um, where's my momma? », he asked

« She's still in bed. She was very busy yesterday », of course busy with me.

« Oh. Okay », he said shyly

« So how's school? », I could see him beaming

« Oh it's great. I made some new friends and Ms Clarissa's very nice. She always gives me a star when I do really good. »

« Well I'm glad you're enjoying school. God knows I couldn't wait for it to be over », I chuckled. He giggled and then continued to munch on his cereal.

« Um Alejandro? », he asked tentatively

« Yes Benjy »

« Can I ask you for a favor? »

At this I turned. I didn't know what he wanted to ask of me but I was going to do my damned best to fulfill it. No matter how big or small. « Of course Benjamin. Anything »

« Please...please promise that you won't ever hurt my momma », he pleaded

I was taken aback, « Benjy I would never lay my hands on your mother. Why would you even think that? »

« That's what Daddy said but then he started to hit her. She always tried to make sure I wasn't there but I snuck in sometimes. Only because I was worried about her »

My face paled, « Your father hit your mother? », I asked in shock

« Yeah. Especially when she had Aunt Stelly or someone else over. And then sometimes, when he said I had been a bad boy and he had to punish me, momma wouldn't let him so he'd hit her instead », I heard quiet sniffling. I then realized Benjy had been silently crying. I pulled him close to my chest and hugged him tight. My heart ached for him. He was so young and had already witnessed so much trauma. No child deserved to go through this. If I ever laid eyes on Michael Thayers again, he was sure going to get it.

« You don't have to worry Benjy. I won't hurt you or your momma. Ever. »

« You know what Alejandro?, I'm glad momma married you. Cause now she doesn't cry so much anymore », he looked at me with those puppy dog eyes, « Thank you »

I choked on my breath, « You're welcome « , I placed him back on his seat. « Well I have to go to work now. You have a great day ok?. You can check out the movie room or the pool if you want to but only if there's someone else there »

I could feel the excitement bouncing off him, « Ok Alejandro. Thank you"

" You're welcome", I then turned and left.

Today was going to be a good day

I stretched out some more and finally opened my eyes. The sun was already out and seemed to be quite high so I guessed it was late morning. I turned toward the bedside clock and it read 11 o'clock. I wasn't used to waking up this late but I needed the rest. I decided to drag my lazy butt out of bed and take a hot shower. I sat up and winced immediately. I was terribly sore down there and sported a few bruises from Alejandro roughly grabbing my thighs. I somehow maneuvered myself and got out of bed. Even though it hurt to walk, I couldn't help but smile. If last night was anything to go by, then Alejandro and I were making progress and I couldn't be happier. I hummed all through my shower and shimmied.

I was getting into my skinny jeans and cropped sweater when I heard a knock at the door. I wrapped my towel and uttered a come in and in walked one of the maids.

"Good morning Mrs Delmanti. There's someone here to see you"

I scrunched my eyebrows in confusion, I wasn't expecting anyone today, "Who is it Lola?"

"She refused to give her name and insisted that we should know who she is", Lola looked positively distressed, "Oh I'm so sorry Mme. I never should have let her in in the first place"

"Lola calm down. You've done nothing wrong. Just let me get dressed and I'll be right down", I ushered her out and quickly got dressed. I rushed downstairs. The closer I got to the foyer, the clearer the voices got.

"Lady I already told you. My best friend owns this house", I smiled immediately I identified the voice.

"Stelly!", I screamed

She turned around and gave me a threatening glare, "Bitch where the hell have you been?. These people refused to let me in"

"Well that's because they don't know you", I turned to the staff, "It's okay you can all go back to your work. I'll take it from here", they all visibly relaxed. I turned back to Stelly, "You got my staff all wound up"

" Well this better not happen again or I'm burning Aly's house down"

I laughed, "Why do you always have to be so extra?"

"Comes with the territory baby", she sang

" C'mon. Let's go to the sitting room"

"Sitting room?!. Gosh D, you sound like a Stepford wife", she chuckled

"God no!. Um Lola", the young hispanic beauty quickly came over, "Can you get us some lemonade?"

"Of course Mme", she hurried towards the kitchen

I sat on the chaise longue and looked at Stelly, only she was already looking at me. "You look different", she stated

"What do you mean 'I look different'?"

"Just that. I can't put my finger on it but something definitely has changed"

"You're delusional Stelly", I shook my head

"No I'm not. You're practically glowing.", she scrutinized me some more, "There's only two possible reasons for that"

I decided to humor her, "And they are?"

"Well you're not pregnant, unless you'd be eating the most barf worthy food combinations to ever exist, and the other is...", her eyes went wide. I tried my best to ignore her piercing gaze. Finding sudden interest in the painting above the hearth. "You sneaky little hoe", she squealed, "You fucked him didn't you?!"

"Stelly!, language. There's a child on the premises"

"Oh pfft, Benjy isn't around and besides, this situation deserves all the swear words I can find. You really did sleep with Alejandro?"

I offered her a sheepish look, "Well...yeah"

"I knew it. So tell me was he as good as you remember?"

"Stelly Jesus!. Have you no filter whatsoever?", i tried acting like her question had no effect on me, but thinking back to last night quickly had me blushing. Alejandro was tremendously better than I remember. He knew just the right places to touch, how much pressure to apply and what to say. I was getting wound up again just thinking about it. Alejandro was definitely an experienced lover.

« So he was that good? »

« Stelly! »

« He really was that good, wasn't he? »I was about to tell her to back off when I heard my phone ringing. I looked at the caller ID to find it was Alejandro. A stupid grin adorned my face. « Lover boy's calling isn't he? »

« Stop it! », I answered the call, « Hello? »

And after that nothing was said, what do you say to your spouse who seemingly hates you but slept with you?, there were no words, « So any particular reading you called ? », he cleared his throat

« Can't Paco do it? »

I could practically hear him smirking, « Oh really? »

« Ok. I'll be right there », I hung up

Stelly was looking at me with this shit eating grin on her face, « So Aly wants to try it at the office huh? »

« Jesus Christ Stelly!. I'm gonna tell the staff to never let you in again »

« Oh please. You need me to much to do that. But I'm happy for you D. I'm happy you're happy. And if this is the source of that happiness, then fine with me. Well I'm gonna go. We don't want to keep your Magic Mike waiting any longer »

I hugged her, « Bye Stels. Thanks for always being there »

« Anytime D », she turned to leave but abruptly stopped, « Please use protection. I'm not ready to have another niece or nephew just yet », and she ran away

I laughed all the way to the room. That girl is incorrigible.

*********************

Not too long ago, I found myself in front of Delmanti holdings. A Birkin Bag in one hand and the documents Alejandro requested in the other. I out extra care into my appearance. Wearing a black turtleneck paired with some burgundy slacks and a burgundy overcoat. And to top it off, a pair of signature Christian Louboutin red bottoms. God, you could never go wrong with those.

I walked into the building and was greeted by several employees. I was never one for the attention, but hearing an endless chorus of Mrs Delmanti sure did sound good. I got into Alejandro's private elevator and anxiously waited for it to get to his floor. Did any building really need that many floors?. I got off and walked onto the last floor and spotted a cute bespectacled redhead occupying my former desk. She looked up at the movement and her eyes grew wide when she saw me

« Um, g-good morning Mrs D-D-Delmanti. Mr Delmanti he um, h-he um, oh God », she was panicking

"Sweety, breathe", she took in a deep breath and visibly calmed down, "Are you ok now?"

"Oh I'm sorry Mrs Delmanti. It's just it's my first week and your husband's very demanding", she explained

"Demanding?, that's putting it lightly", I was trying to ease her mind as much as I could

She giggled, "I just don't want to mess up. I really need this job"

"Don't worry. I'll talk to him and tell him to tone it down a notch"

She gave me a satisfied smile, "You can go in Mme"

"Thank you". I walked into his office and found him yelling at someone on the phone. I immediately felt bad for whoever was on the receiving end of such terrible screaming. He turned and noticed me and then hung up. "You need to take it down a few notches or you're gonna run people off."

"Well they can run if they want to. I refuse to tolerate mediocre work. I want only the best"

"You can still have the best and not be a fire breathing dragon. Your assistant almost had a heart attack out there", I complained

"She'll live"

I rolled my eyes, "These are the documents you asked for", I offered him the file

"Thank you"

He then looked at me. He had developed a bad habit of staring lately and damn if it didn't put me on edge. "You know it's rude to stare", he shrugged. As if to say he didn't care

"Come here", I hesitated. He was sitting on his large leather chair, legs splayed out, top button of his shirt undone. He looked like someone meant to grace the cover of a GQ magazine. "Diana. I said come here"

I slowly walked to his desk while he turned his chair to make room for me. When I was close enough, he harshly pulled me down. Planting me firmly in his lap. I yelped in surprise. He ran his hands up and down my arms, occasionally running them over my breasts. I was wearing a lacy, demi cup bra, so my arousal wasn't going to be concealed for much longer. He started planting soft kisses at the juncture between my neck and shoulder. "Alejandro", I moaned, "You need to stop. This isn't exactly the ideal place for this". My words didn't match my actions as I arched my neck and gave him more room to explore.

"It is if I say it is", he pressed a button on his telephone, "Amanda make sure I'm not disturbed for the next hour or so", he said while fixing me with a heated gaze. He hoisted me unto his desk and planted himself between my legs. He had already taken off his shirt and was making quick work of my turtleneck. He whisked it off in record time, "Lace. I like". He assaulted my nipple through the very sheer fabric and I struggled to keep my moans in. "No don't do that. Let me hear you"

"What if someone else hears me?",

"The walls are soundproof baby. Scream all you want", he assured me.

I decided to let go and thoroughly enjoy this. I guess Stelly was right after all, he did want to try it at the office.