In the Dark by Alana Sapphire

party.”
     

**Kelly**
     
    While Rick talks to the security team and calls the police, I make my way to the bathroom to put myself back together. The night’s events flash in my mind – Jimmy attacking me, Rick fighting him, and his admission. The only thing that matters is Rick has acknowledged his feelings for me. I launch into my happy dance. I’m finally getting what I want – Rick. When I exit the bathroom, Rick is right there waiting. He reaches for my hand, threading his fingers through mine.
    “The security team has him in custody. The police will be here soon.”
    I nod, waiting for him to make the next move. He leads me back into the main ballroom, keeping our fingers laced. This is it.
    As we move through the crowd, there are open-mouthed stares and whispers, but Rick ignores them. He takes me to the dance floor, and tugs me into his arms. I tip my face up to gauge his mood, and in front of everyone, he plants a soft kiss on my lips. When he pulls away, I lay my head on his chest with a sigh. I got my man and I couldn’t be happier.
     

**Kelly**
     
    6 months later.
     
    “Miss Black is here, sir,” Martha announces into the phone. She smiles and jerks her head toward Rick’s office. “Go on in, dear.”
    “Thanks, Martha.”
    When I step inside, he’s already out of his chair, and on his way to meet me. He closes the door, pushes me against it, and I hear the lock click into place. His lips are on mine before I can get a word out. I moan, snaking my arms around his neck. As his tongue slides past my lips, he tries to hook my leg around him, but my skirt hinders his progress. He grabs the hem, drags it over my hips, and lifts me off the floor. I wrap my legs around him, clinging to him as he moves farther into the office.
    “Fuck. I miss having you in the same building,” he grumbles as he sets me down on his desk.
    “I’m just across the street, Rick.” I giggle.
    After that night at Walter’s party, the rumors began circulating. When the whispers and dirty looks became too much for me, I began sending out my résumé. Two months ago, I finally landed a HR Manager position at an investment bank. The best part is, I did it without Rick’s help. I threatened him with a promise of no more blow jobs if he so much as made a phone call. Needless to say, it worked. I decided not to press charges against Jimmy, but he’s no longer with the company, and I have a restraining order against him.
    “I know…but it’s still too far away,” Rick grumbles.
    I gasp as he slips a finger under the crotch of my panties. This is why I can’t wear pantyhose.
    “Rick…” I whisper on a ragged breath as he starts to stroke my clit.
    “How was your morning?” he asks, his face a picture of composure.
    “Okay.” I whimper as he slides a finger inside me. “Did a few interviews.”
    “Good.” He withdraws his finger, pulling it into his mouth. “Had to get a taste of my girl,” he says with a wink.
    My muscles clench and my nipples tingle. Fuck. When he reaches behind me, his chest rubs against my breasts. I moan, wishing there were no clothes between us. He hands me a small box, then stands back, watching me.
    “What’s this?” I ask as I open it. Inside, there’s a key. “What’s this for?”
    “My condo.”
    “Oh, cool! Now Charles won’t have to let me in.”
    “He won’t, because you’re moving in.”
    The key falls from my fingers. “Wh…what?” I stammer.
    “You’re. Moving. In,” he repeats as he unbuttons my blouse.
    “Rick…are you sure?”
    “Of course I’m sure. You spend most of your time there, anyway.”
    “Yeah, but…are you sure you want me in your space like that?”
    “I want you in my space.” He unclasps my bra, cupping my breast. His free hand slides between my legs once more, and I moan as he finds my clit through my panties. “Because…” He moves the crotch aside, burying a finger inside me. “I want to be in your space.”
    “Oh,