Chapter 7: The Siren’s Song

The interview at ‘Global Logistics Inc.’ was just a formality. Sarah became the personal assistant of the CEO and owner of the company, ‘James Wright’. Her new job was full of excitement and chaos at the same time. James was not like the stiff, by-the-book boss she had envisioned. He was a free spirit, unbound and unrestrained. He was a larger-than-life character.

One day, he would be enjoying his life on a spontaneous vacation to Paris. The next day, he would call a business meeting to discuss a crazy business idea that made people question his sanity. Some days he would host extravagant parties; other days he would be seen at a charity event. Sarah soon learned to roll with punches and adapted to his unpredictable nature.

“Sarah, darling!” James barged into her office one morning. “I have this brilliant idea. We are going to expand our business into Asian markets. I want you to make a list of potential partners.” He paused and continued with a cheeky grin, “And book me a flight to Shanghai for next week.”

Sarah chuckled, shaking her head as she made the notes. Working with James was never dull. However, despite his eccentric nature, James had a sharp business mind. He had made his fortune with opportunities no sane person would even consider. Sarah learned her ropes under his tutelage. As she improved her skills, she became more confident and ambitious.

Within a year, Sarah became his most trusted aide. James also started using her as his sounding board and valued her opinion. In return, she received company perks and a generous bonus, much more than a personal assistant should qualify for.

Sarah could finally see life beyond her immediate financial worries. With James’s generosity, she used company health insurance to get the best medical care for her father. His health had shown tremendous improvement as he finally gained some mobility. He could now move around on his own. She was looking at life positively nowadays.

As Sarah’s professional life flourished, her personal life withered. She was spending more and more time in the office. With Tanya being busy with her business adventures, they had less and less time to meet in person. The calls became less frequent, and when they spoke, they rarely had any common topics.

Sarah was happy for her friend, but now she relied on social media to learn about her life rather than talking to her. She recalled their days when getting detention for talking in class or betting on who would ask them from a prom (not that it ever happened) were their biggest worries. Tanya was always plus-sized, but Sarah could see she was gaining more weight. Sarah could guess that her life must have been stressful. How many times she thought of calling her friend and asking her to take care of herself, but it never happened.

One evening, James called her to join him for drinks. He asked her to come to his favorite rooftop bar downtown. Sarah knew about his drinking habits. One drink often stretched to drinking the whole bottle with him. She had to work the next day and tried to refuse. There was a sense of urgency in his voice as he asked her to join him. She realized it was more than a casual evening out.

The bar was crowded, and she could see glittering lights and clinking glasses with soft music in the background. James was in the company of well-dressed men and waved at her from his table.

“Sarah, my dear,” he welcomed her with a hug. “I want you to meet our new friends. They are from Shanghai and potential partners for our business expansion.”

Sarah listened to the casual discussion for the next hour. There was something off, though, as James was not his usual confident self. He was careful with words and eager to please his friends. She had never seen James behaving this way.

The drinks flowed, and the discussion continued. The business was soon wrapped up, and the clients left. James asked her to stay back and give him company for another drink. Sarah found it hard to resist when he leaned it too close and whispered praises. She knew it was time to call it quits when he asked her to join him to continue the party at his penthouse.

“I need to head home, James.” She said hesitantly, “I am working tomorrow.”

He was not pleased but nodded. He kissed her cheek and lingered a little too long for her comfort. “Good night, darling.”

As she stepped out of the bar, she was blushing. James’s advances were unexpected but not unwanted. His carefree nature captivated her, and if he wanted to be close, the idea did not repulse her.

It was another snowy night, but the chilly breeze felt pleasant this time. She was no longer worried about her immediate future. As they boarded the cab, she wondered if this was the beginning of something pleasant in her life.

As time passed, Sarah found herself attracted to James. His larger-than-life personality charmed her. The more their business relationship grew stronger, the closer they became personally. They spent more and more time together.

It began gradually. Sarah was inducted into his inner circle. They were talking about business initiatives late in the evening soon after. She began accompanying him on his business trips. Fleeting glances evolved into hot looks with an element of desire and expectation. Contact became a familiar affair as Sarah felt a jolt through her body each time his fingers grazed hers. She understood it wasn’t appropriate, but she just could not help herself.

They were working on a stressful business deal. It took them over a month’s effort to make it a success. James wanted to celebrate and invited her to his penthouse for drinks. She joined him without a second thought. As the drinks continued to flow, her inhibitions fell. Soon James leaned in towards her. His lips were inches from hers. She could not stop him in time as he kissed her deeply and passionately.

The atmosphere was thick with expectation. James pulled her in a tight hug, and he continued kissing her. His hands wandered freely over her skin. He started to remove her clothes slowly, and soon she found herself naked and vulnerable. He carried her to his bedroom. His eyes darkened with lust as he looked at her naked body.

Sarah shivered with desire as his mouth traced kisses down the curve of her neck and along her collarbone. His hands cradled her breasts. His thumbs swept over sensitive nipples. She moaned quietly. She leaned back to give him better access.

James took his time to explore every inch of her flesh. He worshiped her body with sensual kisses and tantalizing licks. He began with her breasts, teasing and nipping those pink tips. He went lower still. Leaving a trail of kisses down the belly. His journey ended at the peak of her thighs. She moaned as his tongue pierced between the wet folds to caress her bud. She was so sensitive and responded to his every touch. He took his time to explore her beauty.

“James!” she screamed. Her fingers curled in his hair as she rode the waves of pleasure washing over her. He continued until she came under his tongue. He lapped up her love juices with gusto.

James did not give her time to catch her breath. He lay on top of her between her legs. His erection lined up against her core. Sarah met his gaze. Her heart was full of emotions, and she kissed him. He pushed against her wet lips as she winced in pain. He was pleasantly surprised at her reaction as he claimed her virginity. The pain dissipated quickly into a searing lust as he started to move in and out of her.

James established a slow rhythm that allowed her to get used to his size. Each stroke ignited the sparks of pleasure through her nerves. Sarah wrapped her legs around his waist, encouraging him to go deeper. Her body reacted to him instinctively as she met every stroke with a movement of her hips.

Their bodies were moving in perfect synchronicity. They sweat-slicked skin, sliding deliciously against each other. James caught her lips in a searing kiss. He swallowed her moans and gasps as the tension mounted. Sarah could feel another orgasm building, stronger than before. She clung to him desperately. Her nails dug into his shoulders.