Carina Russo POV

I walked to my office calmly, with my white heels in one hand, and the files in another.

"Mr Collins, I've brought the files like you asked." As cool and collected as I sounded in front of my asshole boss, I was plotting ways to kill him, since he sent me halfway across NYC just to get copies of files in a font he liked.

My feet were bruised and swollen because of this handsome bastard. My pristine white coat was slung across my right shoulder, exposing my back to cool air after running around in the heat for an hour.

"Secretary Russo, I recollect telling you to be here in an hour, unless we don't pay you enough for simple watch?" I grit my teeth, but smiled politely to him.

"I'm sorry Mr Collins, I thought the price of a speeding ticket compared to the price of a watch would be slightly different.If you'd excuse me,I need to complete the powerpoint for the Miller cooperation, like you instructed."

I limped to the office adjoining his,and plopped down on the swivel chair. I cleaned my feet meticulously with a wipe,and bandaged the tiny cuts on them. Just five more months and I would be out from the hands of this devil.

I took a deep breath as I heard the adjoining door open. "Yes Mr Collins?" I turned to look at him, expecting him to demand something.

"Russo." He simply said in his deep attractive voice. I cocked my eyebrow. "I know my name is very attractive sir, but I'm afraid I don't have the time to hear praises."

He scowled at me. "Make sure you don't leave your belongings on very important documents Russo." He threw something,so fast that I could barely see it.

I caught it obviously, because I was Carina freakin Russo.It was my diamond earring which must have fallen off. Mr Collins looked impressed,as if he didn't expect me to catch it.

"Thank you,Mr Collins. Is there anything else?" I asked with a barely patient tone. He glared at me then left,after slamming the door.

I rolled my eyes and went back to work.The jerk made me work overtime almost everyday,and today would be no exception.

Ryan Collins POV

I watched the woman limp towards me on her swollen feet,with the files in her hand.Well she was to blame,she was the one who wore that seductive white dress.It was backless which showed off the tattoo on her spine- the words in Italian "Chi dorme non piglia pesci" -You snooze, you lose.

Indeed she never snoozed.She worked day and night to get where she was now,the CEOs secretary,his right hand. She glared at me with fire in her eyes,the same fire she had when I met her. She was much younger,and naive,but was still the only one who dared to question me in the interview. She caught my eye,and hence she was my secretary.

I walked to my office with the files and spotted a gleaming earring caught in the binding.I went to her office to return it.

As soon as I opened the door,I was greeted by her lavender scent.She was bent over,tending her feet. Her white blonde hair swung as she faced me.

"Yes Mr Collins?" Her sharp voice enchanted me and made my junior down there throb.

Her name rolled off my lips.

"Russo."

Ryan Collins POV

After giving Carina back her earring I walked back to my office, slamming the door like a petulant child. Of course I would be angry, this woman was driving me crazy. Except her there wasn't single woman who could resist my charm.

I banged my hand on my desk, at the sloppily written report by one of my stupid employees, who were more worried about their looks than their jobs.

"Send Miss Smith up please." I said to the director of legal.After waiting for ten minutes, a brunnete with big t*ts came in. She swayed her hips while walking to me and leaned down so I got ample view of her cleavage.

"Miss Smith." I kept my eyes trained on her face. " You weren't hired to seduce the judge. I forgave you once, but I can't accept this bullshit. Rewrite the report fifty times and give it to Miss Russo."

She reeled back, her eyes tearing up. "I.. I.. Yes Mr Collins." She left quickly buttoning her blouse, and Carina came in holding documents.

"Mr Collins. Please sign these." She looked at me with those cool blue-green eyes which seemed to taunt me saying 'Terrorizing yet another employee of yours?'

I signed them with her pen, and she leaned forward to collect them from me. Her scent washed all over me and the tips of my ears turned red. I leaned back hurriedly, causing the pen to fall down. Carina looked at me with an indecipherable look, probably stabbing me inside her head.

She bent down to retrieve it, giving me an eyeful of her buttocks. I choked a bit and turned my head towards the mirrored walls. My black hair was styled impeccably with gel, my amber eyes gleaming like a lion's, and my face clean shaven. Why wasn't this woman atleast slightly affected by me!?

I saw her glancing at me with disbelief,then giving that horrible fake smile and leaving. I hated that smile. I'd never seen her actually smile, just that stupid business one of hers.

She didn't close the adjoining door, and I heard the telephone ringing.I eavesdropped on the conversation.

"Yes?" Her Italian accent turned me hard immediately. "Si sono io." (Yes that's me.)

"Si I'll be shifting there today."

" Of course. "

" Grazie! Thank you madame! " She hung up the phone and resumed typing.

In a few minutes I saw her coming back here.

"I'll be taking my leave Mr Collins. I've already completed my tasks. Don't forget we have to sign the contract with the Samuels tomorrow, and should I arrange for a partner for the the party tommorow? "

I shook my head curtly.

" You'll be coming. You've been my assistant for almost 2 years. Do you need to ask? " My voice was sharp.

She nodded, unfazed by my rudeness.

" Well then, good day Mr Collins." She walked off on her sexy heels without glancing back.

Carina Russo POV

After picking up some of my stuff,I drove to Maddison Park Square, one of the richest parts of the city, where my new apartment was. My belongings had been moved there yesterday, and I just had to take some files and whatnot there.

I reached the luxurious building, which had only ten floors, with two apartments on each floor.

I was on the tenth floor. I wondered who my neighbour was. I rode the elevator up, noticing it was already dark outside.

I entered my apartment, which was redecorated meticulously by me.I looked around a bit. There were four bedrooms, a huge kitchen and an open balcony.

Someone knocked the door, and I rushed to open it.

"Ah sí! You're my neighb... Mr Collins!?"

Carina Russo POV

I stared at the tall man in front of me, speechless. I was not a short girl, but was still a whole head smaller than Mr Collins.

"Well this is a suprise Miss Russo." His golden eyes traced my figure. I glanced down and realized I was wearing shorts and a hoodie.My blonde hair was in a half up half down.

"Yes sir, indeed." My voice was flat and unyielding. I was screaming inside like a fucking banshee. Why was this man my neighbour!?

"I came to tell you to not make much noise, but I don't think that would be a problem since you're such a prude.I'll be leaving.Meet you tommorow Miss Russo." I drilled holes into that assholes retreating figure.

A prude!? Me!!? I slammed the door loudly and stomped to the bedroom, flinging myself on the bed. I would show the man how much of a prude I was.

I woke up early next morning to exercise, and quickly wore loose drawstring pants and a sleeved white shirt. I went down to the gym and started working out my upper body.

I started with my usual routine of stretching, weights and then Pilates. I turned to get the weights and accidently gasped.

"Mr Collins!"

Ryan Collins POV

I stayed smug the whole night after successfully angering that woman.I slept fitfully for the first time in ages.

I woke up to go to the gym, still sleepy with mussed up hair. To my surprise, Miss Ross was already there, executing a perfect set of Pilates. I stared at her with blurry eyes. She must be some kind of alien, never exhausted or tired.

She let out a soft gasp. "Mr Collins!" She looked absolutely stunning in her informal clothes and messy hair, a change from her workplace attire.

"Merda! I didn't see you there sir. I can leave if you wish." Her italian accent was torture for me. I gulped, my Adams apple bobbing up and down.

"It's okay Miss Ross. Continue please." She nodded, and resumed her exercise, and I walked to the treadmill. After around twenty minutes of running I was completely drenched in sweat, my shirt sweaty and sticky.

I felt the woman's continuous glances at me. I looked down to see that my abs could be seen through my wet shirt. So she was attracted to me.

I stalked towards her,not able to contain my lust anymore. She was doing pull ups, her shirt rising up to show a sliver of her toned stomach.

"Mr Collins. Do you need something?" She dropped down, lightly landing on her feet.

I moved closer to her,pinning her against the wall. "Miss Russo." I whispered in her ear, causing them to turn bright red.

"Yes sir." Her voice was still cold,but cracked a bit. I leaned closer,my lips just inches away from hers,and looked at her blue-green eyes which held barely concealed anger...and excitement.

I couldn't hold back anymore,and pulled her to me,and watched her pupils dilate.

I kissed her with all the pent up frustration and lust of the past few months.Her lips were exactly like I imagined,soft and moist.

She kissed me back with the same passion, tearing at my clothes,my hands running all over her body.

When we finally pulled away,we stared at each other in shock,our lips red and swollen.