A Broken Masterpiece

@ juniperlily
Cecily looked up as having been observed in her work the radio on low. Cecily's eyes widened and she looked down at her computer her cheeks burning and yet she frowned. "Mr. West." she said surprise still in her voice and looked back up at him. "Please come in." she said and stood pressing pause on her radio and the save button before she stepped out from her desk and clasped her hands behind her back. She was wearing blue formfitting dress pants and a white blouse with a beige dress coat over the top her flats where simple but well taken care of. She looked down as he approached. She felt the need to apologize simply because he was here but she refused to allow herself. He had been out of line questioning her about her first day. If he wanted her to not have long days in the future he simply had to tell her so. Cecily looked up at him. He was taller than she remembered or maybe it was the heels or that he had been sitting at his desk most of her interview. "How can I help you Mr. West?" She said and was suddenly flooded with he worry she had been pushing away all day that she would loose her job already because of her attitude, if you could call it that. Cecily looked over towards the window in her office finding it hard to keep looking at him but when he spoke she looked back at him out of respect like she would any other boss.

Alexander took a step towards the office, his expression slightly perplexed. Raising his eyebrows slightly, he pulled his phone out waving it in front of himself. "I got your message." he said clearly, narrowing his eyes slightly and furrowing his sculpted brows reading her reaction. It was exhilarating living in her uncomfort, from the way she looked down and avoided his glance whenever possible to the awkward shifting and clasping of her hands. Again, there was something about Camilia O'Conner. "How can you help me?" he said, clearly amused. "Well, to be fair you did tell me to contact you tomorrow during your shift to sooth my concerns." he said, reverting her words back to her. "Let me be clear." he said, eyeing her seriously. He noticed her dark smoky eye, finding it oddly prominent from her quiet personality. And then his eyes drifted to her lips, slightly parted. Hmm. His tongue would fit nicely through her pretty lips. Taking another step closer to her desk, his eyes drifting over the new supplied devices and the camera laid out on her desk, before he looked up at her. He was close enough to get a whiff of her scent, as sweet he imagined it would be. Looking up, his intimidating gaze locked directly onto hers with only vindication. "My concern is for your health, and only your health, Ms. Conner. I was not accusing you of indecency as I got the notion that you were offended. That wasn't my intention." he said, his expression never giving away any feelings or thoughts that may be pondering in him. "You will most certainly be reimbursed for your 5 hours, we don't do 'volunteer' hours in my company. And I will ensure you get overtime rates for them." he said, resting one hand casually on the edge of her desk as his curious eyes observed every inch of her and her office.

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Cecily bit her lip and looked down. She didn't know what she was going to say so she let him continue without interrupting because it hadn't been a question she didn't need to say anything. When he moved her earlier question she looked up at him and tilted her head slightly licking over her lips. Her eyes widened as he made her words from her email sound more sensual than she had meant then and she inhaled quickly her lips parting. He stepped closer her full attention on him and then tremble started. She breathed harder as she looked up at him. It had to be the flats. He hadn't seemed to tower over her last time they met. He was close enough now his clean and citric smell seemed to engulf her. His eyes pierced her pinning her in her spot leaving her eyes vulnerable and yet she still seemed guarded. He was concerned for one little intern's health. She relaxed as his gaze shifted away from her face. She took that opportunity to study him and tilted her head. "I appreciate your concern Mr. West but I assure you I take care of myself. I don't make a habit of long days. I just..." she trailed off a smile creeping at her lips. "Since you are here you might as well see." she said and looked up into his eyes again then with a flush she turned and slipped into her chair opening the program she had been working on. She was nearly half way done now but it would only look like it was a half put together gallery. "I have been working with this program for a while just to get ideas out and into a workable format." she said and scooted over turning the laptop towards him. "Okay so just use the arrow keys to move and the mouse to turn around." she said and looked up at him blushing now. She was nervous about what the big boss would think of the work she had been working on. He had no idea what she was showing him and she hoped he had the moment to spare. When he leaned into he computer it showed the front of the building as if you where standing there. She had put in the displays herself since it was still being worked on. The first piece of art was a strong piece compelling enough to bring someone in but not to stand there staring at it. It wasn't so well known that people would only come for that piece but it caught the attention of any onlooker. To it's side a supporting piece that seemed to pair as if they could have been a set all along and where just waiting for each other. Cecily watched his face as he looked at the three dimensional model of his gallery and the placements of the art that Cecily was concreting. Cecily looked down at his hands as they worked over her computer and crinkled her eyebrows together at the odd sensation of being envious of a computer mouse and keyboard. She bit her lip and shook the feeling away looking back at his face but the knot in her belly did not go away only tightening. There was something in the way he concentrated that when she was able to observe him from the other side that made her feel weak in the knees. If she could catch that on canvas she would quit her school work and her job and sell as many copies as their where straight women in the world. Cecily grinned and looked at the computer to see him looking at the statue under a sheet and she blushed giggling softly. "Oh we are still looking for the piece so I just set a place holder there." she said and bit her lip looking at him. "So what do you think so far? I was going to sit with Lucy and go over it once it was done switch around pieces as she saw fit and then we could really get a feel for the collection before deciding on a statue." she said and bit her lip. She was more nervous about her work than she was about him in her presence. To her art was her mistress and she adored her.

Alexander was not surprised of her reaction due to his presence. It was actually a pretty ordinary thing for women to get weak in their knees whenever he got close, and it didn't take long for him to notice her very slight tremble. To add the cherry on top, he felt his groin ache as she licked her lips again. Why did she have to do that in front of him? Fighting a flinch, he as usual did not give any indication of his internal thoughts and feelings. The stubborn macho inside of him instantly came out as she stated she took care of herself. "Taking care of yourself includes getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night, Ms. O'Conner, and I have seen your class schedule. That was not possible with the hours you were logging." Alexander tapped his fingers on her desk. "Good. Please don't make a habit of excessively long days. If allowance is an issue, you can let the financial department know and we can give you a generous raise." he said. Though generous, always donating money to hundreds of foundations and sponsoring thousands of times, Alexander was especially picky about health. He always needed to make sure exercise was included in his daily routine, as well as 3 full meals at correct intervals with no waste of food and dressing appropriately for weather. Curiously, he watched as she started up a program and a 3 dimensional replica of the art gallery popped up on the computer. Surprised at the progress considering she had started literally a day ago, Alexander took the mouse as she offered and played with it impressed. "Ms. O'Conner, I've got to say I'm impressed." He said, without taking his concentration off the screen as he usually did when he spoke business with employees and clients. As he scrolled over to the empty spot of the art gallery replica, where he had permitted to Lucy to purchase a statue, a quiet giggle interrupted his train of thought. Turning towards the source of the sound, Alexander noticed a warm pink invading her cheeks as she shyly laughed and then bit on her lip in a nervous like manner but looked up at him. Oh man, it didn't help the throb in his pants when she looked up at him biting her plump bottom lip. He wasn't sure if he had ever laid eyes on more irresistible lips, he was envious of anyone who got to feel them. Just watching her bite it made him hungry for sex. As he played around the program a bit more, she asked what he thought. "I'm very very astonished." he said sincerely as he leaned back from the screen and turned it back towards the proper way setting the mouse back as well. "Well done, Ms. O'Conner. I'm sure Lucy will be just as impressed as I am. I don't think I've ever made a better decision than cancelling all the other intern interviews." He said playfully, another side of him that was rarely shown and seen. It was strange seeing such a cool collected man of power say anything of humour even if it didn't come with a smile and only a satirical gleam in the eyes.

"Mr. West I appreciate your concern but it is not your money I need." she said but then went silent as he looked over her work. She beamed as he said he was impressed. She was so excited to be working in this gallery. She was glad that he was seeing her work already. It had been easy because she had been working with this program to give her the edge in her classes. She blushed as he praised her. "Mr. West, Cecily is fine. Really you calling ms. O'Conner is making me feel old." she said smiling softly. It probably wasn't to often that Alexander West was astonished at the work of an employee. The glint in his eyes told her that he was playing around as he said he made the best decision canceling the other interviewees. She blushed and looked down nodding softly. "Yes well I am glad that you picked me for this spot. I heard you had reservations about a student working in your new gallery." she said and looked up at him. "I didn't want to give you a reason to regret it." she said and closed her laptop. She bit her lip looking up at him her eyes trying to figure him out as he stood there looking like heaven decided to grace him with it's unearthly beauty. She smiled softly and then looked down. She knew how many women wanted him and how many men respected and envied him but she was not going to be part of that crowd. He was her boss and she would respect him but that was it. She was an intern after all and he was a big CEO in a company she could never hope to duplicate. "Thank you Mr. West that is quite a complicate seeing how you have made some very important decisions." she said her lips lifting at the corners as she looked at their shoes. His shinned so hard she could see his reflection and hers where cloth and not the newest model for sure. "Is there anything else I can help you with Mr. West?" she asked and and looked up at him finding his eyes piercing her again. She swallowed and felt it go to her gut. Some bodily reactions to him where understandable but she was still going to be responsible. She had to convince herself to not instantly look away from his gaze but after so long she had to look down. She pressed her fingers out onto her thighs a piece of her hair falling from behind her shoulder where she had left it down. She reached up slowly tucking it back behind her ear before pushing her hair to one side exposing her bare neck. Cecily wondered what it was about this man that had everyone so obsessed. Beautiful people didn't make everyone like this, some but there was something about Alexander West that changed people and she so wanted to find out. She looked up knowing her curiosity was getting he better of her because she never would find out. She didn't belong in his world with all those stunning blondes. Cecily was a normal girl and he was a man surrounded by the extraordinary. Cecily looked over at the window and then over her little but simply designed apartment with it's little nicknacks, books and a succulent on the shelf. She had left a wall open for a piece of art she was working on at home for her office space right across from her desk. She would always be simple like this room and he would always be the view from the 45th floor.

"Oh?" He said, realizing Lucy must've told her about his hesitation on a intern. "It is unlike me to hire interns into my company, as the work is usually quite complicated for an intern. However, this art gallery was a personal project and Lucy is a busy woman herself, so an intern seemed plausible." he explained openly. Alexander took a step back now as he slipped his left hand into the pocket of his dress pants and glanced around. There were books, and a succulent. But no photos of a boyfriend. Why did it matter? Why was he prowling? Alexander knew it was for reasons involving his personal life, but wouldn't admit it to himself. She was basically begging to be a submissive to him, from the innocent biting to the "Mr. Wests" to the passive way she couldn't hold his gaze and looked away. She was so sweet, and he wasn't sure why it was her in particular. Thousands of people called him Mr. West, and thousands of woman fell to his feet. There was some something about her, and the itch to finding why was getting worse. He needed to leave her office before he tied her on the spot. "No, that will be all, Cecilia." he said, purposely using her full name rather than what she suggested he call her. It seemed too informal, the last thing he needed to be at this very moment. Innocently, she adjusted her hair pulling it to the side exposing her neck. It was pale and flawless, and it was strenuous fighting the urge to not run his tongue over every inch of her beautiful body. He could have her in her office, close the door, and ask her to be quiet as he rammed into her, and he was sure she would be compliant to him. Everyone was compliant to him. But he knew it would be impossible, as she was already a part of his business side, and thus would never see his personal side. It was just Alexander was used to getting what he wanted, where he wanted, so his self absorbed ego would have to live another day. Maybe he would call one of his submissives again today, Krystal perhaps. It's been a while since he fucked her, and he was sure she was dripping wet waiting for him all this time. He never allowed his submissives to see anyone while under a contract with him, for both health and sanitary reasons as well as dominant reasons. He always had to be in control. "I'll show my way out. Have a good afternoon, Camilia." he said, her name falling off his tongue so sexy like music as he exited briskly similar to a trance like dream. It was a short visit, and it was almost like it didn't happen. As he left, he nodded his head respectfully at Lucy as they made eye contact and he could tell Lucy was confused and eager in his presence at the art gallery, especially to see the intern he didn't even want. Unlocking his fancy luxurious car, a different one than yesterday, it opened with a quick short chime and as he got in and headed back towards his beautiful skyscraper building with West Industries plastered in massive bold letters at the top, only one thing lingered that he knew would need to be forgotten. Camilia O'Conner.

Cecily nodded as he explained his reasoning and she figured that was something he didn't find himself doing often either. She smiled watching him while he observed her office. She was still in the process of finding things to put in there but she was feeling comfortable for sure. Cecily smiled as he told her to have a good afternoon. She nodded. "You as well Mr. West." she said and watched him leave her office. She looked at the door for a while then ran a hand through her hair and sat back with a sigh. She looked over at her computer and decided to see if she could do some research on a statue for a while before going back to her project. As she worked she still felt like Alexander was still in her office hovering over her shoulder. It was an odd feeling to have but it just had to be the twisting he had left in her gut. She hadn't felt this way before. She bit her bottom lip then let it fall running her thumb over it absently. She sighed and shook her head. She was being ridiculous. She took a drink of water from her water bottle and then pulled her hair up into a pony tail from the band in her personal drawer. She made herself focus on her work and was pulled into it not to much longer later not stoping until Lucy knocked on her door. Cecily looked up and smiled. "Lucy." she said smiling. Lucy chuckled. "You're clueless when you are working it's kind of cute." she said and shook her head walking in. "It's 6 Cecily time to stop for dinner." she said and Cecily blushed her stomach growling and she nodded. "Right." she said and looked over at the apple that she half ate as a snack. "Okay let me just save." she said and then saved and signed out for the day. She was mostly a part time employee cause of her classes but she was getting a lot done anyways. "How is it going?" Lucy asked as they walked out towards their cars. Cecily smiled. "Really well. I am almost done with a possible layout for the gallery and I have started some research on statues. I think we're going to need a really strong and bold piece to pull it all together." she said and smiled at her. Lucy nodded. "I have been speaking my contacts and they are sending me a few possibilities. I will forward them to you and see what you think too. You're sharp Cecily I can tell." she said and smiled making Cecily grin. They got outside and Lucy finally asked. "So what did Mr. West come to see you about this afternoon?" she asked. Cecily smiled and bit her bottom lip. "I was so excited on Monday I lost track of time once you left and logged 13 hours. He just wanted to be sure I would be more responsible in the future." she shrugged thinking hat was the best she could say without revealing to much. Mr. West was a difficult subject to talk about with others because everyone wanted a piece of him anything they could get their hands on. Even Lucy wanted a slice of him. Lucy nodded. "He is a very detailed man." she said and Cecily nodded. "Yes indeed." she said and smiled. "Well Lucy thank you for waking me from my trance." she said and chuckled. Lucy nodded and they hugged goodbye. Lucy had become Cecily's mentor quickly and she was so excited to be be working with her. Once she got in her car and pulled out she watched Lucy eye her car suspiciously. Cecily chuckled waving as she drove home. Once she got home she changed and ate something before heading into her art room and working not he piece for her office.

It was obvious Lucy was surprised by Mr. West's random visit to the art gallery. She hadn't expected him to arrive with zero notice, and even more surprised as he only offered her a hello and went straight to Cecily's office. The intern he didn't even initially want. Chuckling lightly, she could already tell she liked Cecily. Lucy took zero shit from her employees when they had zero work ethic or wasn't dedicated to their job. She was not the least bit afraid to fire someone. "Yes, of course. We don't need Mr. West visiting the art gallery again, do we?" She joked, hugging Cecily back. It was nice to bond with someone younger, as Lucy never did have kids of her own and only lived through a divorce or two. "I will see you tomorrow." She said with a short wave, as she watched Cecily drive away.

Jordan hopped out of her room as she heard the door open and Cecily come in quietly. Finishing her assigment, she saved her work and closed her laptop as she stretched and left the confinement of her room. She was so sick of studying and doing schoolwork trapped in their micro apartment. Knocking on her door, she gently opened it and smiled at Cecily. "Hey, doll." She said running her fingers through her perfectly highlighted blonde tresses. "I finallyyyyyy finished my Ethics assignment." She said with a dramatic roll of her eyes. "How was work?" She said, before adding another comment. "Oh. my. god. I should probably mention I've been doing some research on this Mr. West..." She said with a sly smirk. "I gotta say, Cecily, how did you not faint on the spot? However, he does seem strange." She said, as she hopped onto Cecily's bed and made herself at home.

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Cecily looked up at the knock on the door and smiled seeing Jordan pop into the room. "Hey." she said smiling at the tone of her friend's voice. "Work was really amazing. I'm getting closer to finding a piece for the exhibit." she said and looked back at her painting. She stuck her brush in her mouth as she listened to Jordan talk about Alexander West. Cecily chuckled and looked up at her with the "please me?" look. Cecily shrugged and cleaned out her brush getting another color. "Strange how?" she asked thinking of the million different ways Alexander West was strange and mysterious. Cecily looked over as Jordan rolled onto her bed and she chuckled. She had made Jordan pose for her art on more than one occasion. She was a beautiful woman and the way she carelessly displayed herself caused Cecily to want to make a statement piece. She grinned shaking her head and leaned back in her art chair smudging some paint on her cheek as she brushed some of her hair back. She was nearly done with her piece but it would probably have to wait because she had classes again tomorrow. Cecily smiled at Jordan. "Have you heard from my brother?" she asked knowing they where the best of friends but Cecily was thinking that Jordan had a secret thing for her brother.