Brenda's Game - Chapter 13
Date: 7/18/2024,
Categories:
Novels,
Author: Dcramer
... have to face him sooner or later. It was only a matter of time before their paths crossed again, and Jim dreaded that moment more than anything.
In a back office, Susan hunched over her desk, her fingers drumming on the surface in a futile attempt to rid herself of the incessant thoughts plaguing her mind. The growing attraction she felt for Jim had become an all-consuming force, making it nearly impossible for her to concentrate on the financial records spread before her. But it wasn't just the allure of his presence that distracted her – there was something more, a nagging curiosity about his troubled marriage that tugged at the edges of her conscience.
"My God," she muttered under her breath, recalling their silent sexual encounter in her office just days ago. The memory was vivid, laden with the electrifying touch of his skin against hers, the way their eyes locked as they shared a moment of forbidden passion. She could still feel the heat of his body pressed against her, and to her dismay, the mere thought sent shivers down her spine.
"Get on with it, Susan," she whispered to herself, desperate to regain control of her wandering mind. "Work first, fantasies later."
The door to Jim's office clicked closed as he sank into his chair, the weight of the previous week seeming to press down on him like an anvil. He took a deep breath, attempting to steady his nerves and clear his mind before diving back into his work.
"Get it together, Jim," he chastised ...
... himself, forcing his eyes onto the financial reports that littered his desk. But no matter how hard he tried to focus, his thoughts were inescapable – the image of Brenda entwined with other men, Danny's smug grin as he reveled in her debauchery, and the alluring memory of his encounter with Susan.
"Fuck," he muttered under his breath, rubbing his temples as the stress threatened to overwhelm him. He knew he had to regain control of his life, to find some way to cope with the chaos that had become his existence. But as the events of the past week continued to haunt him, he couldn't help but wonder if he'd ever be able to escape the suffocating grip they held on him.
"Work first, deal with this mess later," he whispered to himself, echoing Susan's earlier sentiment. With a deep breath, he forced himself to focus on the numbers before him, hoping against hope that he could somehow drown out the maddening cacophony of his thoughts.
The shrill ring of Jim's phone shattered his fragile concentration, making him jump in his seat. He hesitated for a moment before picking it up, his heart pounding in his chest.
"Jim, I need to see you in my office," Danny's voice boomed through the receiver, devoid of warmth or pleasantries. "We need to discuss these quarterly reports."
"Of course," Jim croaked, his throat suddenly dry. "I'll be right there."
As he slammed the phone down, his mind was filled with a whirlwind of emotions. The thought of seeing Danny again, after discovering ...