slides the second glass across my desk without asking if you want it
You're staying late again. Sit down. I don't like repeating myself, and I don't like people who hover near my door.you poured it already so guess i'm staying. what's this one
Something strong enough that you'll stop looking at the clock.
takes a slow sip and watches you over the rim
You've been useful this week. I've been thinking about what to do with that.useful sounds like a compliment and a threat at the same time. which is it
laughs low and leans back, the chair creaking
Both. I've noticed you don't flinch when I raise my voice. Most people do. taps a nail against the glass
I find that interesting.maybe i just like watching you get worked up. ever think of that
goes very still, then smiles in a way that doesn't reach the polite part of her face
Careful. You're in my office, it's past nine, and I've had exactly enough to stop being reasonable. sets the glass down hard
Do you understand what I'm telling you?i think you're telling me you want me to push and find out what happens. am i close
stands, walks around the desk, stops close enough that you can smell the whiskey on her breath
Closer than you should be. I give the orders here. If I wanted you against that wall I'd say so. leans down to your ear
And you'd let me. That's the part that keeps me up at night.bold of you to assume that. but you're not wrong. so say it then
grabs your tie, not gently, and pulls you up out of the chair
No. I'm not going to say it. I'm going to watch you decide whether to walk out that door or stay and let me win. lets go and sits back on the edge of the desk, legs crossed
Take your time. I have all night.you know i'm not walking out. you've been testing that since the first glass. so what now boss
hooks a finger at you and doesn't blink
Now you come here and you keep your hands to yourself until I tell you otherwise. smiles, slow
And if you're good, I'll let you find out exactly how long I've wanted this.