The Player who Gets Played 9. Coastal Event

Louise's POV

One week had passed since my sexy encounter with Allen. I didn't reply to his last text message, and he didn't push it as there was no text after his last one.

He had probably found a new woman, I doubt that with his good looks he was lacking in that department.

Last weekend, me and the girls went out to Players. Each went home with their choice of men, while I was making up a lame excuse saying I was getting back to my parents. Though Sherry saw right through me, but she didn't say anything and just let me be.

Today I was at the planned seaside event for Technet. The luxurious bed and breakfast reminded me of my last encounter with Allen.

"Earth to Louise...seriously boss, are you good? You're usually amped for this kind of event stuff." Cherise was calling me out from my thoughts.

"I'm good, just rehearsing my opening speech for Technet," I said, while I take another gulp of my drink.

"Alrighty, oh...I saw Jeff was eyeing you from the moment you arrived looking delicious with that designer dress of yours. Damn...me and my big mouth, he's coming here...are you good?"

She was right, he was smiling like a predator to its prey and scanned my body like a treat.

"I'm good, just come and get me when it's time for me to give my speech. I'm going to get Jeff introduced to the Technet people." I told her, as I take a deep breath and put on my fake smile while I greet the old pervert.

"Hi, Jeff, sorry for cutting it close. Come let me introduce you to the big boys at Technet."

He always likes it when I show him around, and being introduced as one of the important faces of our company.

The other thing that I didn't like about him, was that he likes to be handsy with his female co-worker. If his name was not on the shareholder list, I would sue his sorry ass and be done with it.

But having him as the board member, meant that I have to play nice. And Jeff knows other members on the board, he's one tough old man.

He was keeping his hand low on my waist, probably feeling my thong. I took another drink from the waiter and put my empty glass on his tray, while I introduced Jeff to Technet company's representatives.

We didn't talk long as my name was called to the stand, and I saw Cherise coming my way.

The event lasted for another two hours, and it was a success. The Technet people were pleased with the outcome. They were getting the exposure and at the same time, their downfall months ago seemed to be forgotten from everyone's minds. And people start to set up appointments, for further talk of an investment.

"Another accomplishment added to your name there Louise, nice job. So, why don't you show me the seaside while we're here?" he said looking at me like he wants to pound me.

I was looking at him, and searching for Cherise trying to find my excuse. But he already grabs my hand, and people were looking at us as two board members having a good chat after the event. This was not the time to make a scene.

He's an old man, you can do this Louise.

At fifty-seven years old, this guy still has the nerve to hit on twenty-nine year old me. Shit, you're almost thirty Louise, you can do this.

I showed him my fake business smile, and let him took my hand and put it on the crook of his arm. Then he leads me to the small pathway, heading to the beach.

Deep down I knew that I was doing the wrong thing. I should not let him guide me to our privacy. We should've walked the other way where more people were visible, where I was not feeling like I was about to be manipulated sexually.

Then moments later my suspicion was coming to reality, as he pushed me to a corner just before the pier and start trailing his hand under my dress.

"Jeff, please don't..." I tried to push him away. He was looking a bit drunk, but he was still taller than me and definitely stronger.

"Lou...Louise baby, I'll make you feel so damn good. I already booked a room..."

He's freaking crazy, and fucking heavy! I need to get away from him.

"Jeff, no! You're hurting me...please stop." I was trying to get away from his iron grip as he was pushing me deeper into the corner wall, and then his hands were all over my body. I tried to scream and push him again...but then his heavy body was gone.

"Louise? Shit! hey...are you okay?" his familiar voice reached my ear before I opened my eyes.

I was surprised seeing Allen coming to my rescue. He was in his running shoes and shorts, complete with a sweaty t-shirt. I was embarrassed to be found in such a position by him.

"Fuck Allen...what did you do?" I looked at the unconscious Jeff Rowland, but my heart was still beating so fast, and my hands were still shaking when I tried to call Cherise.

"What do you mean the fuck did I do? That guy almost raped you! You're seriously standing up for him?"

He cursed as his rage makes both of us snapped at each other.

"He's the freaking boss, I'm handling it carefully!" I yelled at him, but I know he was right, Jeff was too close to ripping my dress. And my vision was blurry, as my anger was rising to the point of losing myself control.

"I need to call Cherise, I need...I CAN'T...fuck!" my phone slipped from my shaky hands. Luckily he caught it before it hits the ground, and then within seconds, he pulled me into his arms. He was sweaty, but I felt safe immediately.

"Hey...it's okay, let me call her for you? I'll get this sorted out with my friend Randall, he's the manager here. We will keep things quiet if that's what you want?"

I was about to reply to him when I heard Cherise calling out my name.

Shit! This is not going to go well.

"Damn it, Louise, I was just gone for one second. Are you okay? Allen?" she was looking straight at me in his arms, while Jeff was still lying unconscious.

"Cherise, could you get Randall, the Manager for me? just say Allen is looking for him, and tell him to get two of his guys to carry out the trash with him."

Cherise looked at me, then Allen, and finally smirked and carry on to Allen's instruction. She didn't even wait for my confirmation.

"Allen..." I was trying to get away from his arms but he was not letting me go. He was keeping me in his arms and kissed the top of my head.

"Don't ever tell me not to hit a man, who's going to force himself on you."

I was about to open my mouth to thank him when Cherise was back with the Manager and two security guys.

"Randall, I want you to send me the CCTV footage. It'll be her leverage, she wants everything to be kept quiet." He told Randall while pointing at the camera.

Shit! How the hell did I miss that!

"And could you take him back and put him in a room to recuperate? and make sure he's charged for the most expensive one. Just tell him it's a courtesy of Ms. Dixon."

He smirked at Randall, the manager surely has an inkling of what had happened but he stays quiet, respecting my feelings and privacy.

"Cherise, I'll take care of her and you can take care of her business side?" he didn't explain further and she didn't ask more. Then moments later he draped his arm to the back of my shoulder possessively, and make me walked with him.

But not before he took off my heels, and let my feet feel the smoothness of the sea sand beneath me.

He remembers.