Jasmine's POV

Monday came like a blur. It took everything in me to get over what happened between my boss and I Friday evening. I wished he would have at least listened to what I had to say.

What did I expect? He was Evan Hollen. One of most powerful and successful twenty five year old males in all of America. People paid homage to this man-- loved by many, hated by few, but respected by everyone.

I, on the other hand, was a mediocre black woman who could only afford an apartment and couldn't save her mother's life, now that she was depending on it.

I heaved a frustrated sigh as I walked up to the elevator at my work place. I gathered myself together and erased my emotions and feelings. I had to act professional and forget about what happened with Mr. Hollen.

I walked out of the elevator and slowly headed to my desk. Once there, I started my desktop computer and began checking emails so I could respond to them.

The doors to his office pushed open and he walked out.

"Good morning," he spoke.

"Good morning," I answered, not taking my eyes off the computer. I was too ashamed to even look at him and I knew if I did those feelings would come bursting through me like a volcanic eruption. My heart raced as I knew he was standing there, looking at my every move and body language.

I continued to type, avoiding his gaze and the butterflies in my stomach.

"Can I see you in my office?" he asked with total firmness in his tone of voice.

I exhaled the breath I had been keeping bundled up. I scrapped off my chair and followed him into his office. My eyes locked on his back through his neat, expensive, dark blue Armani suit.

"Yes sir," I blurted as I stood in front of his desk and he sat down in his chair.

His eyes pierced through me and I felt a heat coming over my body at once.

Volcanic eruption.This is going to be bigger than Mount Pinatubo.

I wanted this man. Here and now. The only problem was... he didn't want me.

"About what happened. I never apologized for it. I am sorry," he said.

I was perplexed. "Sorry for what, exactly? Kicking me out or having me in your bed?"

"Actually, both. And that will ever happen again. You're an excellent employee and I wish for it to remain professional between us."

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