Desires Die Hard

Chapter 21

Anya bit her lips and cursed the man inwardly. After a few moments, she realized how heavy her breasts felt. They hurt. She touched them gently. They were as hard as rocks.

The young woman let out a quiet whimper. She had to pump the milk out of her breasts right now. They were killing her.

The elevator arrived at the tenth floor within seconds.

Anya clutched the file to her chest and rushed back to the office. Jake was still in his office working on some designs. He didn’t notice her

return.

She wasn’t in a rush to tell him what had happened in Evan’s office. Anya hurried back to her desk and grabbed her tote bag. She had her pump and empty bags for the milk inside. She headed to the washroom, got two bags filled with breast milk, then headed back to the office and set the milk away in the fridge.

She grabbed some tissue paper and started dabbing at her blouse.

After letting those wet patches dry, she grabbed the file and made her way towards Jake’s office to tell him the harsh criticisms Evan had given.

lightly at his door thrice. “Come in!” Jake shouted in the room. Anya

did Mr. Welton say about the plans?” Jake

more details. The plans don’t seem practical,” Anya said as she placed the file on Jake’s desk. Then, she told him

to come up with another proposal and present the

seemed a little taken

been better.

Anya nodded.

appeared that what he had heard about Evan was true.

deal with. He didn’t let his thoughts show on his face though. Instead, he gave Anya a soft smile. There was a note of concern in his voice when he spoke next. “Thanks. I know what to

Honestly, Jake thought that was too much work. Anya was new at her job. She shouldn’t be made to go

with Anya. It was love at first sight.

selfishly kept his silence instead of telling Carol

Anya would be working late alone as well.

I’ll be

be leaving the office any time soon either. I can give you a ride home later,”

caring and gentlemanly boss. What a stark contrast with Evan.