I roll my eyes and turn back around to head back toward Todd. Sawyer follows behind me now. “I’ll gladly take Todd’s place. Just say the word, B.”
I stop in my tracks and stare back at him. “If you have to be here, why don’t you go find some local girls with no standards and hang out with them the rest of the week. You know, for the sake of the team. I’m sure you can find some way to manipulate them into wanting you around just like you are good at.”
Sawyer started working for my dad’s company six months ago. I mean, if that’s what you want to call it. He basically left my dad no choice
in hiring him for twice the salary that all the other sales guys make. He forced his hand.
The only time my dad’s company was ever in trouble was when Sawyer was working for our biggest competitor Royal Tech. One by one, Sawyer was able to steal our customers away. For all his faults, he’s an amazing salesperson, and I guess I do understand the appeal. Why they can’t seem to see past his charm into the actual fucking asshole he is though is beyond me.
It wasn’t until he started playing dirty though that the real concerns started. He undercut our prices and promised things that his company never agreed to. The problem is that it worked. He’d bring in so many new customers that they’d make back whatever profit they lost with his deals. He’d find one example of a faulty product of ours and convince the customers to leave. My dad prides himself on having the best available products and quality control out there, so to have his name dragged through the mud by this arrogant jerk was so fucking unfair.
The company may have been able to handle it normally, but my dad and myself were both too distracted at the time. My mom was back in rehab again. It was worse that time than ever before. I try not to think about it. She hasn’t been a big part of my life in a long time, but she was still family and we had to deal with it. We still have to deal with it.
Eventually it became too much, and my dad was left with no choice but to offer Sawyer a job at his own company for an outrageous amount of money. Luckily, his last company was not smart enough to have him sign a non-compete contract. It’s not even about the money though, it’s the way Sawyer acts. Even though technically my dad is still the boss, Sawyer has all the power.
I think that’s the worst part for my dad. As much as he hated Sawyer when he was his competitor, it’s even worse now that he works for him because it feels like Sawyer holds all the cards. My dad rarely interacts with him. He only communicates with the sales manager, and then the manager communicates directly with Sawyer.
I continue walking back toward Todd and Craig, and Sawyer continues following me. “I know I said Todd looks like he needs to get laid, but I was wrong. It’s definitely you that needs to get some. Like I said, I’ll gladly volunteer to take Todd’s place.”
I laugh sarcastically. “Don’t group yourself as a substitute for Todd. You aren’t anywhere near his league.”
Sawyer never lets my insults phase him. He grins back. “What’s holding you back then, B? Put the man out of his misery.”
I scoff. “Todd’s a gentleman. He doesn’t fuck and tell. You don’t know anything about our relationship.”
Sawyer’s smile grows like he knows I’m full of shit. “Fifty bucks says you don’t fuck him by the end of this week.”
I make a disgusted sound. “How would you even confirm that, pervert?”
He winks at me. “I’ll accept a video recording.”
I roll my eyes and turn away from him as we walk up to Todd and Craig. Sawyer leans down and whispers in my ear from behind. “I won’t need it though. I’ll be able to tell by how you walk. Stick removed from ass and all.”
I know I shouldn’t let him get under my skin, but God dammit he always does. I walk over closer to Todd and wrap my arm around his back. He looks surprised as he looks down at me. “Hey, there she is.” He grins at me.
I smile at both guys. “How’s your rooms? Mine’s amazing!” I look up at Todd. “What’s your room number again?” I give him a sexy smile. “You know since the company booked the rooms, I can get a key to any one I want.” I say as I run my finger up his bicep.
Todd looks me over and bites his lip between his teeth. “Room 352. You’re welcome anytime.” He smirks back.
My eyes glance over to Sawyer unintentionally. I know that I put on that whole little show for him, but I mean, it was kind of like foreplay. I have this feeling I’m going to need it too. I don’t know why, but I just have this vibe that Todd wouldn’t want to spend the time revving me up. I don’t know why I think that, but he just gives me that feeling.
I grab Todd’s hand. “C’mon let’s get a snack. I’m going to need some food if I’m going to have enough energy for tonight.” I smirk at him as I pull him away from Sawyer and Craig.
The moment we are far enough away that they can no longer hear us, I drop the excessive flirting act. I feel horrible for that, but honestly, without trying to prove a point to Sawyer, Todd feels more like a friend than a lover. There’s no passion between us. Maybe I’m too much in my head about him. I just need to relax and let our chemistry flow.
I stop him mid-conversation because I honestly don’t even know what we were talking about. “Want to dance?” I ask.
He gives a nervous chuckle. “I can try. I don’t really know how to dance.”
If we don’t spice things up now, there’s no chance we’ll end up sleeping together. I grab his hand and pull him towards the dance floor. The music is loud, and I laugh as I dance around him. He doesn’t really know how to dance, but that’s okay because I mostly take the lead.
Todd finally pulls me close during the third song. He grips my hips from behind as we sway to the music, and I can finally picture what our bodies would feel like entangled together. It only lasts a moment though as Craig approaches us both. “I think I’m going to be sick. Is the room spinning?”
It’s obvious he’s had too much to drink. Todd laughs. “Oh boy. I better get this one back to his room for the night.” He takes a step back from me and smiles. “Will I see you later?”
I smile back. “How long is it going to take to tuck Craig in?”
He laughs as he takes another step back, following Craig. “Twenty minutes tops.”