That Promotion is Looking Likely

Nicola sat nervously outside the large wooden door to Ray's office. He was her director, the man with the power to make or break her career at his whim. She had only managed to speak to him a couple of times, but had done her best to get his attention by being very visible and vocal in meetings and staff events and it seemed that may have worked. She had arrived back from the jewellers to a phone call from Ray's PA summoning her for an immediate meeting.

Ray's reputation within her office as a lech and a pervert was notorious though nobody had ever been able to prove any wrongdoing. Nicola wasn't naive, she knew it wasn't her work that had likely caught his eye. She was fiercely ambitious and knew how to play the game. She was willing to do what she needed to succeed within reason - smile, laugh at his jokes, flash a bit of thigh and cleavage - but no more than that. To that end, her phone was secretly recording already. If he propositioned her, as she fully expected, then Nicola would **** rather than sleep with him. It would be a far more palatable route to the top.

"Ray is ready to see you now!" His pretty blonde secretary (who everyone knew he was fucking) smiled.

Nicola walked through and sat down opposite Ray. As she had imagined, the two of them were alone and the door was quickly ordered shut so nobody else could hear their conversation.

"Nicola, it's wonderful to finally get a chance to talk to you properly. Don't think I haven't noticed you though" Ray smirked sleazily. He was probably in his mid fifties, short and stocky with what remained of his hair being completely grey. He was supremely confident though, and did manage to project quite an air of authority.

"I'm happy to hear it. Thank you for meeting with me" Nicola smiled back politely and professionally.

"I'll cut to the chase. I've heard lots of good things about you. I see great potential in you, Nicola. Stick with me and you can rise through the ranks here in no time. If you are able to really impress me in person, that is."

Those last words were spoken in a tone that might just as well have been accompanied with a wink. Nicola subtly checked her phone to make sure it was still recording. She felt sure she knew what was coming next. But suddenly Ray became distracted by something.

"Oh, that's a pretty ring. A gift from an admirer?"

Nicola suddenly felt very strange, though she had no idea why.

"No, a treat for myself actually."

"Good for you" Ray winked at her "Look, I have to cut this short as I'm in back to back meetings all afternoon. But I would like to have a proper discussion about your future over dinner. Are you free this evening."

"Yes" Nicola answered without hesitation, even though she knew where this was leading and that it was a terrible idea.

"Wonderful, I can already see we have a lot in common. We both know how to get what we want" He grinned wickedly "I know a lovely restaurant out of town. I think it's best you don't tell anyone about this. Just to avoid any office gossip."

"Of course" Nicola agreed, though inwardly she was outraged. This guy really thought she was going to fuck him for a promotion.

"Good, I'll need your personal number to text you the details. It might raise a few questions if we discuss our out of work arrangements on our work forms"

"Sure" Nicola scribbled her mobile number and handed it to him, still completely confused as to why she was taking things this far. It had to end badly.

"Smart girl" Ray gave another seedy wink as he looked his dinner date up and down hungrily "Oh, and wear something nice!"