Seductive Company (7 page)

He gazed at her stunned as he said something in French and then giggled at her as she looked at him and smiled.

Tomas said, “Forgive me for laughing, but I cannot believe a woman who is as exquisite as you not having a husband.” “It is…how you say in America…fucked up?”

At first, she took it as an insult, but then she quickly thought about what he said and laughed.

She looked at him again as she asked, “Where are you from?” “I detect a French accent…are you from here?”

“No…I am from Bordeaux, France and I’m meeting some friends here but they don’t arrive for another two days.”

She quickly glanced around as she replied, “So who did you say you were with…are you here with your wife?”

He looked around and then began to laugh as he answered, “No…no…I’m sorry…I am not married either.” “I am here with my friend Jacques Montpellier.” “We are here for the Marketing Convention.”

She stared at him with an amazed expression as she replied, “Oh really…that sounds nice…looking for some new clients are you?”

He smiled as he replied, “You sound as if you are familiar with this…are you here for the same reason, Mademoiselle?”

She smiled as she replied, “Let’s just say that my interests are similar to yours…enough about business... have you been to this nude beach before?”

Just as he was about to answer her question, Jacques strolled up from the ocean. He was about 6’4” 230 lbs easily and with a physique that looked like the gods had sculptured it. His skin tone was bronze from the sun and he had a package that looked so enormous, it looked erect, as he got closer to her.

When he finally reached them, Tomas quickly introduced him to her. She couldn’t do anything but just lay there on her chair, looking up at this physically powerful, muscular man with the large packet as she thought, “Ooohhhh….yeah…I’d love to get this one in my bed!”

She looked at him as she licked her lips, watching his ripped abs as she counted them. She suddenly was brought back to reality as he spoke to her with his deep sensuous intonation voice, so smooth and silky; she almost had an orgasm right there.

“It is a pleasure to meet you, Mademoiselle.”

She responded quickly, “The pleasure is all mine!” “Please join us…”

He sat down on the lawn chair directly across from her, giving her the view she so craved for as Tomas said, “I’m thirsty…does anyone want anything…I’m going to the bar!”

India gazed at Jacques with a sensuous expression and she replied, to Tomas; I will have a Vodka Slush. Jacques smiled as he replied, “I’ll have the same.”

Tomas got up and commenced to stroll over toward the bar, as she could not help but watch Jacques as he began to put on some sun tan lotion. She cooed as she felt herself getting a little heated as she asked in a cracking voice, “Do you need a little help?”

He looked at her and smiled as he replied, “Why…sure if you could just rub some on my back, please.”

At that moment she wanted to run over and jump all over him, but she did not. She quickly got her composure and slowly sauntered over toward his chair picking up the lotion placing a few drops on her hand. She slowly put her right hand on his broad shoulders and began spreading the lotion around then placing her left hand on the other. She slowly rubbed his shoulders, making her way down to the trench in the small of his back rubbing him as sensuous as she could. Suddenly, he lay down on his stomach as he said, “You have such great hands…please continue Mademoiselle.”

She smiled as she rubbed more lotion on his mid-section until she reached the top of his ass. She wanted so desperately to slap his ass and began to kiss his cheeks as she then noticed that Tomas had returned with the drinks. As Jacques sat up to receive his drink, her cell phone rang. She looked at the caller id and noticed it was Danika.

She thought, “Damn,” as she answered the phone, “Hello…Danika…what’s going on?”

“Nothing…where are you…I wanted to see if you wanted to walk around the island before dinner?”

India did not know what to say until it hit her, “I’m down on the edge of the nude beach…why don’t you come down and join me?”

Danika thought, “Maybe she coming to her senses,” as she replied, “I’ll be down in about five minutes.”

As India hung up the phone she looked at Tomas and said, “My friend is coming down to join us…we can have a few drinks and relax if that’s okay.”

“Sure…If your friend is half as appealing as you…than we will surely have everyone staring at us.”

About ten minutes later, India could see Danika as she made her way to meet her. She could see her cute ass swaying and rolling as she walked on the sand. Tomas noticed India watching her as he began to gaze at Danika taking in her shapely legs, and her luscious thighs. When she finally made her way to India, she quickly said, “Danika…I’d like you to meet some new friends of mine.” “This is Jacques and Tomas from Bordereaux, France.” “We’re just having a few drinks before we all go to the marketing banquet, tonight.”

Tomas quickly took Danika’s hand as he responded, “It’s a great pleasure to meet you, Mademoiselle.”

Danika looked at India and then back at him as she allowed her imitation smile to emerge. She looked back at India as she gave her the “I’m gonna get your ass back expression” as she quickly sat down on the last lawn chair. Although Danika was disappointed, she did not cause a scene as she went along with the program. The four of them chatted for quite some time that afternoon as they were getting to know each other. India learned that they were both 33 years old even though they did not even look a day over 21. Jacques suggested that they hang out with them until they had to go get ready for dinner.

When it was time to go and get ready for dinner, Jacques asked if he could meet India at the ballroom and if they could sit together. Tomas and Danika walked ahead of India and Jacques as they left the beach. Danika seemed to be interested in Tomas as they walked and talked in deep conversation. “Maybe she was really interested in what Tomas had to say or she’s a great actor,” India thought. “Maybe she’ll get her mind off fucking me if she gives him a chance.”

♠♠♠

Meanwhile back in Kansas City, Ursula was at home in her apartment sitting there thinking about India. Suddenly her phone rings and she takes out her cell phone from her purse and answers the call.

“Hello”

“Hey Ursula…it’s just me…Marc…how are you doing?”

“I’m fine…is everything alright Marc…do you need something?”

“No…I was just calling to see if you’ve heard from India.” “I was just curious if she made it safely to Nassau?”

She frowned as she replied, “Yeah…she texted me earlier when they landed.” “She and Danika made it there okay.”

There was a minute of silence and then Ursula asked, “Marc…can I ask you something?”

He sighed as he replied, “Uhh sure…what’s up?”

“I want you to answer me honestly okay?”

“Sure…what’s on your mind?”

“Do you have feelings for India?”

He laughed for a few minutes, than he answered, “Why do you say that?”

She smiled as she replied, “Because I can tell when a man has feelings for someone and I’ve noticed that you really care about her don’t you?”

He sighed and then cleared his throat as he replied, “Well…India is an extremely smart, witty, and fundamental woman, who has a great work ethic and I admire her as a supervisor.”

She laughed as she replied, “That not what I asked you Marc…do you want her?”

He said in a low tone, “If it were possible…Yes.”

“I’m sorry I didn’t hear you…what did you say?”

He sighed and then he answered, “YES…I …would love to go out with her…I would love that very much.”

“Have you ever told her how you feel?”

“Once…I tried…but she took it as if I was sexually harassing her so I backed off.”

“Why didn’t you come to me…I could have spoken with her about you?”

“I didn’t want to start anything…I was just trying to…just forget it!”

“When she gets back…I’ll talk to her okay?”

“No…please don’t…I’ll just wait until the time is right…please I don’t want to mess things up between us?”

“Look Marc…I’ll find out what’s going with her… just be patient with me okay?”

“Alright…but I just wanted to see if she made it safely…so I’ll talk to you later.”

“Okay Marc…I’ll talk to you soon!”

“Bye.”

“Bye.”

She hung up the phone as she thought, “See this is a good man right under her nose and all she cares about is work?” “I’m gonna find out why she doesn’t want to get with these men.” “It just doesn’t make sense!”

♠♠♠

Later that evening India and Danika had a pleasant dinner and conversation with Travis. The after dinner entertainment was incredibly unparalleled and everyone seemed to be enjoying the calypso music band that was playing that evening. Travis motioned to India and Danika to walk along with him as he strolled around explaining to them what they were working with. Travis began to brief them about the competition as he said, “There are several companies here that are trying to land that massive deal just as we are doing so we must be shrewd as we tackle our prey.” “See those two guys over there (pointing at two Japanese men); they’re representatives from the Osaka Marketing Group, Ltd.” That company is our third largest international competitor so we must keep an eye on them.” “Those four gentlemen over there are representatives from the English marketing company, Abbott, Berryman, and Fry.” “They’re our second concern, but you see those two gentlemen standing by the bar (pointing at Tomas and Jacques) they’re our biggest competitor.” “They're from the France firm known as the Dubois Marketing Group, which is the largest marketing firm in the world.” That company has total assets of over 40 billion dollars and makes about $500,000,000 every six months.” “If we need to watch anyone of these competitive companies this company is the one to watch!”

India smiled at Danika as she replied, “Ooohhhh…I think we can work on them.”

Travis was lost as he heard her response, “Do you know them?”

India looked at him, “Let’s just say that we’ve had some conversations before.”

“Good…I hope you can keep them out of the way then.” “We’ll meet with our first prospects tomorrow morning at 9:00 am.”

As they were about to go and mingle with the rest of the guests, Travis grabbed India’s hand.

She looked at him as he said, “Can I speak with you for a minute…in private?”

Danika looked at them as India said, “I’ll catch up with you in a minute okay.”

Danika sighed heavily as she strolled out toward the main reception area.

Travis escorted India out on the west balcony. As they strolled out the door she thought, “What does he want with me now?”

They stepped toward the railing of the balcony as she turned to face him. He looked at her, gazing into her bedroom eyes as he said, “India…can I call you, India…I am very ecstatic that you’re here on this assignment, but I haven’t been completely honest with you.”

She looked at him astounded as she replied, “What…what are you talking about, Travis?”

“I don’t know any other way to say this to you but to just tell you…I think, I’m in love with you!” “I’ve loved you since ever since we met at the last marketing conference in Philly.”

She looked at him puzzled as she tried to understand how this man could be in love with her, especially since she had never met him, so she thought. Then she remembered that the Philadelphia conference was almost four years ago as she replied, “That was four years ago…you were there?”

He smiled as he replied, “You don’t remember…I was the one who sent you those flowers and…”

As he continued to explain to her, she completely tuned him out as she began to reminisce about that conference. She remembers being invited to a private Halloween party where everyone wore masks. She slept with a person who was dressed like Batman but she never found out who that person was and she was drunk anyway so she just forgot about it until now.

“Don’t you remember…I was dressed as Batman?”

When he said that, she damn near dropped to the floor, looking at him stunned as he waited for her response. She just stood there with her mouth open as he asked her again, “Don’t you remember?”

She turned her back toward him as she replied, “That was so long ago…I was drunk and I sure didn’t know who you were!””How’d you know it was me…I was dressed as Wonder Woman and there were several woman dressed like her there!”

Travis tried to put his hands on her shoulders but as soon as he touches her, she flinched and moved forward slightly.

He was heated as he replied, “That’s the real reason I wanted you here…so I could tell you about my feelings, obviously you don’t feel the same way as I do…so…”

She turned around swiftly as she replied, “What were you expecting me to say, Travis…oh you’re that guy who fucked me at a party four years ago and by the way…I love you too…let’s get married?”

He looked at her and was embarrassed as he broke his glass in his hand. She looked at him as she moved back from the edge of the balcony.

“I’m gonna go now Travis…let’s just stay focused with our objective, alright?” “I’m gonna meet with Danika and finish the rest of my evening.”

Just as she was about to walk back into the ballroom, Danika came out to the balcony and said, “India…I need you to meet…is everything alright?”

India quickly grabbed Danika’s hand as they strolled back into the ballroom.

“India is everything alright…what was that all about?”

She was shaken up by what Travis had said to her as she reached into her purse, taking out her antidepressant pills. She took out two from the bottle and quickly swallowed them.

“Hey, girl…take it easy…get a hold of yourself.” “I need you to stay focused…we need to get over there with Tomas and Jacques so we can get them on track remember?”