20 comments/ 11411 views/ 6 favorites Nic and Sophia Ch. 01 By: sweetangelkisses She stared outside the floor to ceiling windows which surrounded her office. She wasn't really looking at anything in particular. Just staring. Today was a very bright sunny day, expected of a typical mid summer's day in Los Angeles. Sophia sat behind her glass desk on the soft black leather chair. "Time to start the day," she said to herself with a sigh. She picked up the phone and called her assistant in. Andrea came in holding a frappacino, two cinnamon buns and an almond croissant. Andrea was an 18 year old high school dropout with a huge mane of honey blonde hair and an equally big metallic smile. "How are the braces coming along?" "Great, they're coming off in one more month," Andrea said as she set her boss's breakfast down in front of her. "Thanks, do you want some?" Sophia offered the young assistant. "No thank you, should I give you your messages now?" Sophia nodded and listened to Andrea drone on about pointless meetings and appointments. When she came to an end Sophia asked if that was all. "Yes ma'am." "Ok, and who's this ma'am person, I told you to call me Sophia." "Yes Sophia," Andrea said turning slightly red. She turned and left the office. Sophia took a bite out the croissant and stared out the window again. Nobody remembered that today was her 25th birthday. But why would anyone. Everyone she loved died a long time ago. She was alone in this world. Her eyes were beginning to water when she pulled herself together. Sophia Delarosa, self made billionaire and sole owner of the Delarosa Empire she built herself. She had a business to run, not cry over forgotten birthdays. She set her mind frame to CEO and started the day. She signed contracts, sat through meetings and pushed through deals in French, Italian, and German and of course English. Sophia was ruthless when it came to her business. It was something she could definitely call her own. She left university with a bachelors degree in physics and a masters degree in aeronautical engineering not to mention thousands of dollars in debt. After she got her degree she worked three jobs and lived in a shoebox sized apartment. That was one thing that nobody could deny about her. She was hard working. She saved every penny she made even skipped meals and only ate when she felt she would pass out. Eventually her debts were paid off, but she still kept her three jobs. She remained in that apartment because it was cheap and still saved every penny she had until the day she developed a programme which revolutionised the way aeroplanes flew. She took a huge risk with a humungous loan and all her savings and produced this programme on her own. Luck was on her side and she signed contracts with the biggest makers of aeroplanes in the world. That was just the beginning. A few months later the Delarosa name was known worldwide. But as shitty as her life was then, it wasn't as shitty as this one. Of course she was grateful for everything, she thanked God every morning for what she has, but her life is empty now. The money brought her a comfortable living, a good home and a swarm of fake leeches who are only nice to her because she's wealthy. Not to mention the leering men, wanting to become 'Mr. Delarosa.' Though she didn't think it Sophia is a beautiful woman. Her hip length soft chocolate brown hair frames a heart shaped face with a creamy complexion. She has almond shaped blue green eyes and full bee-stung raspberry coloured lips. You would never guess her father was Latino. Standing at 5ft11 she could pass off as a model. She has a slender figure with gentle curves hidden beneath her business suit. Countless number of males had tried to have their way with her but she never gave in, sometimes she thought it was a bit pathetic, the 25 year old virgin, but she always had a problem trusting people hence why she has no business partners, no friends and definitely no lovers. "Sophia your car is here." "Thank you Andrea I'll be seeing you at the benefit ball wont I?" Andrea looked down and mumbled something about not having an invitation. "Now we can't have that, get your coat, your coming with me." "But I don't have anything to wear." "You look about the same size as me; you can wear something of mine." "Oh Sophia I couldn't possibly..." she put her hand up and cut her off. "I'm the boss and I said you're coming with me," she said with mock sternness. Andrea couldn't help smiling and both women were out of the office and on their way to Sophia's Beverly Hills home. Andrea was in awe of her beautiful home and looked around with wide eyes, this made Sophia smile and she led her towards her bedroom. "Wow, this is the same size as my apartment," Sophia laughed and opened the doors to the adjoining closet. "Pick something and make it quick, I need to do your hair and makeup." Andrea just stared and was unable to make a decision so Sophia did it for her. She chose a peach prom style knee length dress which would compliment her California girl tan. She chose a prom style dress on purpose so she wouldn't look older than she is. Luckily they were the same shoe size and she gave her a pair of strappy gold sandals. "This stuff is beautiful, thank you again." "Your quite welcome, no come on let me do your hair and makeup." Keeping the youthful look in mind, Sophia used a curling iron to put some loose curls through her blonde hair and only light makeup to accentuate her features. She was pleased with the end result; she looked very pretty in the girl next door kind of way. Andrea was overly thankful when she saw the way she looked. "I don't understand why you're doing this for me." "I like you Andrea, I hired you because you're smart but also genuine, and I don't know I can just see something in you, plus you're not always kissing my ass." "Thank you I think," she laughed at that and went to get herself ready. She emerged from the bathroom in a silk figure hugging, emerald green gown. It was off the shoulder exposing a gentle amount of her cleavage. She had her hair down in waves and wore diamond chandelier earrings. Her eye makeup was smoky giving her an overall sexy look. "Come on, lets get this show on the road," she said to Andrea. "Wow, you look stunning." "Thank you, so do you, now let's go." The women got into the limousine which would take them there, Sophia despised these things but it was all part of the image she was supposed to portray, when Gregg her driver pulled up to the venue she thanked him and asked about his wife. She may be a private person but she was always nice to people. She knew all the names of the people that worked directly for her and their spouses and children. Of course they were all happy to work for Sophia. Her company was one of the highest paying out there. Every year when the company went over the annual budget wages would come up but she would never budge. Sophia and Andrea stepped out of the car and walked into the ballroom. The Delarosa foundation was something dear to her heart. It specifically targets families with a low income and provides homes, health insurance, food and other things. Sophia is very hands on with this. She has helped build many homes herself and provides food directly to the families herself. As much as she loved the foundation, she loathed the benefit ball but she couldn't deny that it brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars in one night. Though it's a ball she never dances. The night went on and she played hostess wonderfully, thanking people for their donations. At one point she came into contact with the group of ladies she can't stand. She playfully calls them the Beverly Hills sluts in her head. They sleep with anyone and everyone to climb the social ladder and get in to parties for example, Sophia's ball. "Hi Sophia," sneered the chief slut. She was clad in a strapless pink micro-mini dress with her breasts heaving out and cocktail in hand. "Hello Sandy, I'm glad you could make it." "I wouldn't have missed it for the world, though I did think it would be a bit more lively than this." the junior sluts all giggled. "I'm sorry to hear you feel that way." "Hmm well what is that hideous dress you're wearing makes your hips look huge and green really isn't your colour unless you were going for the green giant look," Sophia looked down hurt. She didn't feel like the ruthless CEO now. "Oh shut up you dirty skank, piss of and go suck some 80 year old dick" spat an enraged Andrea in true 18 year old fashion. "What did you just say," Sandy was shocked, no one ever spoke to her like that. "You heard me, get out or I'll kick your butt," Andrea stepped forward and looked Sandy right in the eyes. Sandy stepped back and walked off with the junior sluts following in their equally skanky dresses. Sophia burst out laughing so hard she had tears in her eyes. "Oh my god, thank you I don't know why I let them get to me." "I don't either; you're a beautiful woman Sophia you have to understand that." She just nodded and went on with the party. Andrea danced with a few people while Sophia politely turned down offer after offer. She watched people dancing intimately and she longed to be touched and held by a man like that but not with any of these men, she just wanted a big pair of hands to feel safe in. It was close to midnight and her feet were starting to hurt, she went to sit down in a dark corner were no one could bother her. There were a group of guys standing just a metre away from her who seemed too tipsy to notice her sitting there. "Hey did you see Sophia Delarosa, she is one hot babe." "Yeah I wouldn't mind banging that chick hard." "I heard she's frigid, no man ever gets into those panties." Sophia couldn't believe what she was hearing, frigid? Is that what people think of her? "Maybe she's a lesbian." "Yeah well me and my dick can change that." "I wonder what her pussy tastes like." "Probably like all other rich bitches; dry." They all laughed in unison, but Sophia was on the verge of tears, she was ready to go home; she needed to get out of there and out of this world. She found Andrea, said her goodbyes and left. By the time she was in the car she was balling her eyes out while Andrea was trying to comfort. "Sophia tell me what's wrong." "I just need to get out of here, Gregg could you hurry up." "Yes ma'am." An idea came into Sophia's head and she knew it was now or never. "Andrea I need your help but first I need to sort something out." Andrea just nodded. Sophia took out her cell phone and called Mike Rivers, the best corporate lawyer in the country and for the obscene amounts of money she was paying him, he would be available at any hour of the day. She spoke with him briefly and was happy to hear it was possible. "Gregg I need you to take me to Mike's house." "Sophia what is going on, can you just tell me." Andrea pleaded "You'll find out soon." Sophia said with a smile. She was excited. They pulled up to Mike's house 20 minutes later. The ladies walked in to his home office and found the fat balding man in a robe. "Thank you Mike, you are a real star." "That's why the ladies love me now I need you to sign here, here and here." he said pointing to a piece of paper. Sophia read the agreement with a trained eye and signed on the dotted lines. "Andrea I need you to sign here." "Why." she said with a puzzled look. "I'm leaving town for a short time, I need to get away and this agreement states that no further dealings can be made without my explicit consent over the phone and email, basically my company will still be running but there will be no new ventures, I need someone to look over my assets like my house, that's where you come in. You will look after my home and watch over the office, I'll leave you an allowance; you can wear all my clothes, use my stuff and eat all my food. Oh and your salary has just tripled, all you have to do is sign." "Sophia, why are you leaving?" "I just need to clear my head for some time, please do this for me." "Ok" she said quietly. They drove back to Sophia's home in silence. When they got there she grabbed a small luggage bag packed her most comfortable clothes, all her essentials and a few bundles of cash from her safe. She always had her cards if she needed anymore. She hugged Andrea goodbye, got in her Cadillac Escalade -- one of her four cars -- and drove off. She drove for hours and when she passed the California -- Nevada state border she felt a heavy weight lifted off her shoulders and let out a heavy sigh. She kept driving not knowing where she would end up. A few more hours passed and she pulled up in a motel and slept for a few hours. She left at 1pm and drove for a few more hours with the windows down and the radio blaring. For once in a long time she felt happy. She left behind the Delarosa name. Sophia began to feel hungry when she passed the Nevada -- Idaho border, when she reached the exit to the city of Boise, she was ravenous. She drove into the city and found it was busy but no way like L.A. she pulled up into a diner, she used to work in a diner and the familiar smell when she walked in made her smile. She went and sat at the bar on an empty stool. The waitress came over to take her order. She was in her mid forties with short red hair; she had on a buttercup yellow button down dress and a white apron. "What can I get you?" "Um can I get a cheeseburger with fries and a chocolate shake." "Sure thing, hey I've never seen you around here before, are you new in town?" Sophia thought about that and decided she was. "Yeah I guess I am, hey do you have a newspaper, I'm looking for a place to live." The waitress handed her a paper and went to deal with another customer. She flicked thorough the paper until she saw an ad for a two bedroom studio apartment. The rent seemed fair, so she called up the landlord and arranged a viewing this afternoon. The waitress returned with her food. "I'm Jenny by the way." "Sophie, Sophie Rose." she put out her hand to shake Jenny's. She had no idea where that came from but apparently that's her new name, it's close enough to the real thing, she thought. "Well you are a pretty little thing, are you here on your own" "Yes it's just me." "Do you have a job?" Sophia had not thought about that, she doesn't need a job but she needs something to occupy her time. "No, not yet, but I'm looking for one" "I'm looking for a new waitress if you're interested" "Wow, Jenny I would love that, I have plenty of experience, I worked in a diner back in California." "Well you can start Monday at 8am, be on time and the pay is 6.50 an hour and you can keep what you make in tips." She hadn't been paid on an hourly rate in a long time. This idea of hers is turning out to be rather interesting. She ate her food and made her way to the apartment viewing. The landlord, Jack was an elderly man who seemed very nice. The apartment was one of two in a converted warehouse. She was surprised to find it was very spacious but it wasn't furnished. It suited her needs and was close to the diner. Jack was shocked that she was willing to pay the deposit and one month rent upfront. He handed her the keys and left her to make herself at home. Sophia contemplated her current situation. She would be living in an empty apartment and she was a waitress. Oh and her name is apparently Sophie Rose. As weird as it was she loved every minute of it. She settled in with her one bag of clothes. She would have to go shopping soon. Sophia realised she had nothing to do right now so she decided to go introduce herself to the neighbour. With a change of clothes into a white cotton summer dress and a brush through her hair, she went and knocked on the door opposite hers. Footsteps approached the door and a man opened the door. He took her by surprise because he was so damn good looking. His hair was dark and tousled as if he was running his hands through it; she suddenly felt the urge to run her hands through it herself. His eyes were a sparkling grey. Dressed in a wife beater and jeans, his muscular chest and arms were made apparent. She wanted to press herself against him and trace those muscles with her fingertips. The lips topped it of for her, they looked so soft, so kissable...she shook her head, "what the hell is wrong with me" she thought, she never felt such desire to jump on a man and rip his clothes off. This was pure raw lust. The man stared back as if he could see through her clothes down to her naked flesh. She was praying that she wasn't blushing. "Um, hi I'm Sophie Rose, I just moved in across the hall." He folded his arms across his chest and his eyes landed on her breasts. He looked up at her face and smiled a breathtaking smile. "I'm Nic Santino, nice to meet you neighbour," he shook her hand and Sophia felt a sudden spark shoot up her arm and leave a tingling in her crotch. He held on to her hand and winked at her forcing her stomach to do somersaults. She had to get away from there. "You too Nic, um I have to get going but I'll see you around," she withdrew her hand from his and stepped back. "I'll be looking forward to it," he said with a huge grin on his face. She turned and walked towards her apartment, when she reached the door she looked over her shoulder, Nic was perched against the door frame watching her, looking like an Adonis. She felt the tingling again and rushed into her apartment. She closed the door and leaned against it thinking of those grey eyes. ..... Nic closed the door and let out a deep breath. He could not believe the vision that was standing at his door just a few minutes ago. She looked like an angel in that white dress that revealed her long toned legs that seemed to lead to -- he could only assume -- heaven. She had a beautiful face, her eyes had a look of innocence but those lips were just too sexy. He felt like biting down on her bottom lip and kissing down her neck, sucking on her flesh and leaving his mark. He'd been with a lot of women but none were as beautiful as this angel. He remembered those breasts, she was probably a 32D, her nipples were hard and poking through the dress, he liked to think it was because of his stare. Nic felt himself going hard in his jeans. Well this was going to prove interesting, he was finding it hard not to knock on Sophie's door and ravishing her on the floor. A soft knock on the door pulled him from his inappropriate thoughts. He adjusted his jeans and opened the door. His angel stood there looking beautiful. "I was wondering if you knew any furniture stores." "Yeah, there's plenty downtown, what are you looking for in particular?" "Everything actually, I have no furniture," she stated matter-of-factly "What do you mean you have no furniture, what are you going to do tonight?" Nic was hoping he could help her with sleeping arrangements, though he had no actual sleeping in mind. "I don't know, I was thinking I could buy it all now, or at least a bed," "The stores close at 5, you have 5 minutes," "Damn, well could you at least tell me where I can find a grocery store?" "Sure, are you from out of town?" "Yeah I'm from Los Angeles." She kept her eyes down while she was speaking to him and he felt the urge to lift her chin up. He put his hands in his pockets to refrain from touching her. "California girl, where's your tan?" "I don't get out much" "Why not?" Her head snapped up and her jaw tightened. He could tell he hit a nerve from the flash of anger in her beautiful eyes and it was turning him on like mad. She's just so damn sexy. "Look can you just tell me where the store is?" Her voice was slightly raspy, he found himself wondering what her voice will sound like after hot sweaty sex. Nic and Sophia Ch. 01 "Hey, I was just wondering why a beautiful woman like you doesn't get out much, I meant no harm." She was blushing and he was surprised to find the sight created a stirring in his pants. She looked down again at her feet. "I'm sorry for bothering you," she turned around walked towards her apartment. He couldn't just let her go; he grabbed her arm and felt that familiar bolt of electricity. "I'm sorry if I offended you, come on I'll take you to the store." She looked at him with her eyebrows pulled together thinking about it, he still hadn't removed his arm and she made no move to remove it herself. "Ok let me go get my purse," he watched the gentle sway of her hips as she walked inside, she was very graceful. He had never seen a woman like this one. There was something about her. He put on some shoes, grabbed his helmet and locked up. She was standing outside her front door waiting for him. "What's the helmet for?" she looked worried "You" he stated "No way, I'm not getting on a bike," she crossed her arms over her chest blocking his view of her breasts. "Don't worry, I wont let anything happen to you." "I'm not getting on it, come on we're taking my car." She walked off without letting him respond. He just followed slightly disappointed that he wouldn't get the chance to have her pressed against his back and her arms around his waist. They walked out the front door and he was surprised to see her getting into a shiny black Cadillac Escalade. He got in the front seat and she started the car, and turned down the radio. "So, where to?" "This is a nice car." "Thanks." He showed her the way to the nearest grocery store and followed her while she shopped for food. He wanted to know more about her. "So what do you do?" "I'm a waitress/" He was shocked to hear that seeing as she drove an expensive car and a Rolex around her wrist; he was assuming it was real. "Where do you work?" "At Jenny's diner, I start tomorrow, what about you?" "I work as a cook in the elementary school." "Do you like what you do?" He rubbed his chin and didn't know what to say and decided to go with the truth. "Not really, it's not very exciting, I really want to work in a proper 5 star restaurant as the head chef, but I never went to a fancy cookery school so no one will even consider a nobody like me." "You're not a nobody." "In the cookery world I am." what was he saying, he didn't want her to feel sorry for him but she made him want to tell her everything. "Well I don't know anything about the cookery world, but in my world you are not a nobody." She flashed him a big smile and Nic felt his knees go weak. He felt like throwing Sophie over his shoulder, and keeping her forever. "Thank you Sophia." "What did you call me?" "It's the Italian in me coming out, you don't mind do you? "No I like it," he obviously said something right because she kept smiling at him. They got to the checkout with a trolley packed with food mainly chocolate, he was glad to see she had a healthy appetite unlike other girls he knew. "So Sophia, tell me about yourself." "What do you want to know?" "What are you doing here in Boise?" "That's a bit difficult, I don't really know myself, I just felt it was time for a change and I just somehow ended up in Boise, I'm lucky to have found a job and an apartment as soon as I got here." "Well I'm glad you ended up in Boise, do you mind if I ask what you need a change from." "Like I said before, it's difficult." They packed up the groceries and took it back to the car. The drive home was in silence but it was a comfortable silence. He didn't keep his eyes off her but he did notice her glance at him. When they got back he helped her take her bags in. her apartment was completely empty, except for a small luggage bag. "Sophia didn't you bring anything with you?" "I brought everything I needed and I'll buy everything else." "How will you buy everything with a waitress's salary?" "I have savings." "Well your not sleeping here tonight, come on I have a spare room you can use," he really wanted to spend a bit more time with her, getting to know her better, maybe even every inch of that body. "Oh no, I couldn't impose on you like that, you already helped me with the groceries." "You won't be imposing at all, now come on I'll make you dinner and you can judge my cookery skills yourself." "its okay, I'll check into a motel for the night, or I can sleep on the floor." he was starting to feel a bit protective, she cant sleep on the floor, she's an angel and angels do not sleep on the floor. "Don't be ridiculous, you don't even have any sheets or a comforter, now come on, I'm not taking no for an answer." "Well if you're sure it won't be any trouble." "I'm sure." She followed Nic across the hall and into his appointment. He was glad he was such a clean freak. "You have a nice place," "Thank you, make yourself comfortable and I'll get dinner ready, do you want some wine?" "No thanks, I don't drink." She went and sat down on the big couch and put her legs up. Her dress rode up and he could see her thighs. He had to get out of there before he went insane. Nic walked to the kitchen area and began working. Here he was in his element. He was stirring some crayfish sauce when she sat down at the breakfast bar. "Do you mind if I watch/" "Not at all." "Where did you learn to cook?" "I'm Italian; we all learn to cook from our mama's" "Does she live in Boise Too?" "Yep, she lives in a house not too far from here with my dad and my little brother." "It must be nice to have your family close." "Yeah it's great, what about your family?" "My parents are dead and I don't have any brothers or sisters." she looked down and he could sense this was not something she wanted to talk about. "I'm sorry to hear that." Nic wanted to change the subject; he wanted to see that smile again. "How old are you Sophia?" "25" "What a coincidence, so am I" the corners of her mouth lifted into a small smile, he thought he'd push his luck now. "So do you have a boyfriend?" "No, no boyfriends, do you have a girlfriend?" he had girls definitely, but none he would call girlfriend. "Nope," the corners of her mouth lifted a bit higher. "Dinners ready, lets eat." "Great, I'm starving." Nic made crayfish linguini, and a cheesecake for dessert. Over dinner they talked and she told him that she'd been living alone since she was 16 and about the apartments she's lived in, but she wasn't really willing to give up anymore information. When they finished she did the dishes while he dried. Nic could see himself getting used to this. "you know that was one of the nicest meals I've had and trust me I've been to some fancy places but none as good as that" "Stop it your making me blush" he covered his face with the towel, and she punched him in the arm. "Ow, that hurt" he said rubbing his arm. "It did not, don't be a baby" she walked passed him with a devilish grin on her face towards the couch. "Oh you are so gonna pay for that". He pushed her down to the couch and tickled her, making her shriek with laughter, he was enjoying watching her squirm and he didn't realise how he ended up on top of her. He stopped tickling her and looked into her eyes. She was staring back intensely and he felt the sexual tension thick in the air. She bit down hard on her bottom lip and he couldn't take it anymore. He swooped down and took those sexy lips with his own. He felt her freeze for a second and then relax. He gently nipped on her bottom lip and she gasped. He took his chance and thrust his tongue in her mouth gently exploring. She put her hand through his hair while his were on her waist slowly making their way up to her breasts. The kiss became more desperate and she tasted wonderful. His hands brushed her protruding nipples through her dress. She suddenly stopped and pushed at his chest, he pulled back and was worried he did something wrong. "The door," she said breathlessly He heard a loud knocking on his door and was cursing whoever interrupted this moment for him. Nic got off her and Sophia sat up straightening her dress and hair. He went and opened the door and he felt like killing himself there and then. He had forgotten about Shelly. "Baby" she squealed as she threw her arms around him and kissed him hard on the lips. Nic just froze and pushed her off of him. "Baby, what's wrong?" she looked past him and spotted Sophia standing behind him. He turned and saw her shoes on and her handbag under her arm. "Who's she?" Shelly spat, giving Sophia a dirty look. "Don't worry hun, I'm the neighbour, Nic borrowed my car and I just came to get the keys back" she said with a fake smile plastered on her face. Her lips were slightly swollen from the rough kiss. She walked straight passed Nic without looking at him and out the door. "Sophia wait" he followed her out the door and she began running. He saw her get in her car and drive off disappearing from view. ............ Sophia returned to her apartment after two hours of mindlessly driving around. She didn't want to go to a motel tonight, all she wanted was to curl up into a ball and disappear. She felt humiliated. She was starting to think that there was a sign plastered on her forehead saying 'please feel free to treat me like shit'. She sat in the middle of the living area and pulled her knees up, resting her chin on them. There was one thing she knew for sure. Nic Santino is the scum of the earth. But that kiss. That mind blowing kiss would be hard to forget. She wanted to kiss him the entire evening and feel his hands all over her body. Just thinking about it was making her wet. Her body was so responsive to his touch. When she was under him, her nipples got so hard she felt like they would fall off plus she couldn't ignore the hard length pressing into her stomach. She loved the fact that he was actually a really nice guy. He was sweet and caring and he didn't even know that she was one of the wealthiest women in the world. And boy could he cook. That just added to his sex appeal and she was even thinking of getting him a job in one of her restaurants. Shit, she forgot there was a Rosa's right here in Boise. She had never visited this branch before. The staff would never recognise her though. That's the good thing about being secretive, or more like boring. The press lose interest and leave you alone. It really was a shame though; she had never been so attracted to a guy in her life. Work always got in the way. But this guy lied to her. He said he didn't have a girlfriend but Shelly certainly looked like a girlfriend. She reminded her of Sandy. Blonde hair, blue eyes and an extreme lack of clothing. That was obviously his type. He was probably using her to get himself ready for Shelly; they're probably right across the hall having sex right now. The thought made her angry. He took advantage of her helplessness and Sophia Delarosa never let anyone take advantage of her. She wouldn't be the successful woman she is today if she did. She let the walls she built around her since her fathers death come down temporarily but now they were up again and she bumped up security. Nic Santino has another thing coming if he thinks Sophia will give him another thought.