Chapter 17
Sebastian
“She’s not here, man,” Xavier leans over and whispers.
I’ve been searching the crowd at our company dinner for thirty minutes and still have yet to see Riley. I turn to tell Xavier to shut the fuck up, but before I get the chance, he’s nodding his head towards the door. Riley stumbles through, looking flustered, with who I assume is her husband gripping her arm.
He has a glazed look in his eye and from what it seems like, even though he’s grabbing her arm, he looks to be having trouble walking in a straight line.
She looks fucking fantastic in this little red number that is hugging her in all the right places. The top hooks around her neck and scoops down just low enough to show a good amount of cleavage. The bottom hugs just below her knees, but there’s a little slit on the side going about halfway up her thigh. At that moment, I swear I would give my left nut just to know if she was wearing any panties.
Striding over confidently I greet them both .
“Evening, Riley. I was beginning to wonder if you were going to show up tonight.”
Flustered, she responds, “Oh, of course, we wouldn’t miss it. There was just a little incident but we’re here now and that’s what matters.” She looks up at me. “This is my husband, Nate. Nate, meet my boss, Mr. Bolt.”
Nate’s eyes narrow. “So you’re the man who’s keeping my wife out late for work,” he slurs and I catch the scent of cheap beer coming off his breath.
Riley‘s eyes widen and I noticed her nudge Nate a little bit.
“It’s Sebastian,” I say. “Riley, don't you think we’re past formalities by now?”
I put on my most dazzling smile, and put my hand out to shake Nate's. He sticks his hand out, and I grip it firmly, not enough for anyone to notice, but enough for me to see him wince a little bit.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Nate. You have got a very smart wife on your hands. I see her doing great things for this firm in the future. But to reach the top, you have to put in hard work, and sometimes longer evenings. I hope that’s not going to be a problem for you?” I stare at him questioningly.
Before he has a chance to respond, Riley interjects, “It’s not a problem at all, sir. As a matter fact, Nate’s new job is keeping him out late as well. Isn’t it, babe?” She smiles reassuringly and turns toward him.
My eyebrow raises towards him but he says nothing.
Just when the silence is about to get awkward Kaz sneaks over.
“Oh my God Riley you look beautiful! I knew that dress was going to look stunning on you!”
Kaz turns toward Nate and puts her hand on his shoulder. “You must be Nate, it’s nice to meet you. You sure are a lucky man to have such a beautiful woman on your arm tonight!” Kaz exclaims.
“I need you to come over here so I can introduce you to a few people,” Kaz continues, pulling Riley away with Nate in tow.
I’m left standing there wondering, would a lucky man be showing up to a company party so drunk he can barely stand, with a beautiful woman like that on his arm?