Chapter 42 Karma POV

**“Beauty and desire to possess have driven men mad for centuries.”― Hannah Rothschild**

I had to nip that conversation about last night in the bud. There is no way in hell we are talking about last night. Just thinking about it is making me wet. No lie, last night I felt like I was with L. But there is no way Lance can be L because L is strict on his contracts.

And being that Lance started that event that did or did not happen last night, he couldn't be L. Just thinking about L, I grabbed my L phone, and it was off. Fuck, I might have missed a good night text from L.

L: How is the anal training going?
Me: It's going. I am on the next size. But I might not wear them tonight.
L: Why not?
Me: Because I have an event to go to tonight.
L: Are you working tonight?
Me: Nope, I do not work tonight. I am just going to have some fun.
L: Have fun but not too much fun.
Me: You mean not too much fun that I breach our contract?
L: As long as you know.
Me: I would not do that L.
L: I know...
Me: How is everything with you?
L: Work....work...and more work.
Me: Same here
L: I got to go ttyl.

Yeah, Lance could not be L. I doubt that L would text me something like this if he had been with me last night. I got up and took a shower, then got dressed to go to the gym. I am wearing the leggings I had on last night and a sports bra. When I left the room, Lance had his face is focused on his computer screen. He must have heard me close the door and looked up at me.

“Where are you off to?”, he asked, looking at me with his lustful eyes.

“I am going to go to the gym”, I said with a shrug.

“Karma, you do know your body is fine the way it is”, he said.

“I am aware. I am going to lift some weights. I can't just sit here all day”, I said with a smile.

“So, are you going to go out and walk around the office like that?", he asked, and I looked at myself to see what was wrong with what I had on.

“What is wrong with my outfit?”, I asked.

“It is a bit distracting”, he said with a smile.

“It is normal workout gear”, I said with a shrug.

“Yes, distracting workout gear. Take the back stairs”, he said, and I looked at him confused.

Lance got up and walked towards me and showed me a door I had never seen before. I looked at him and noticed he was wearing basketball shorts and socks, no shoes, no sneakers, just socks. He walked behind me and I can tell his hard dick was on my ass, as he grabbed my waist.

“These steps lead to every level in the building. It is an emergency escape just in case. Use it as you wish”, he said in my ear.

“Are you Batman or something? Like you go a secret stairway”, I said, laughing.

“No, I have more money than Bruce Wayne. And I'm sexier than him”, he said with a smirk.

“Where is Jake?”, I asked, looking for him.

“I sent him to my house to get the liquor for tonight's party”, he said.

I made my way to the gym. There is one other person in here. I have never seen him before. When I walked in, he smiled at me and introduced himself. He says his name is Dan and he works in finance. Dan and I work out together.

He told me he works out every day before he goes home. We exchange numbers. I might have a workout partner, yay. Dan and I worked out. We took turns spotting each other. Then Lance walked in and he looked pissed.

“Hello Mr. Logi”, Dan said as I continued to spot him.

“Dan”, he said with a nod, then looked at me.

“Dan is my new workout partner”, I said excitedly, and Dan smiled at me. Lance looks like he wants to choke him.

“Are you here to work out with us, Mr. Logi?”, Dan asked.

“No, I just came to check up on Karma”, Lance said, and I could feel the tension coming off of him.

“Do you need me for something?', I asked.

“Yes, I do. I need to talk to you about something important”, he said, looking at Dan.

“Okay, I will be right up in”, I said and continued my squats.

As I finished my quats I thought about Lance and how he seemed off. I am not sure if it is because I am working out with Dan or what. Whatever it is, he cannot be mad. He has no claim on me. But I do wish he had. I have a goal and the contract with L will make sure my goal is met.

I am not going to lose focus over a big dick and a smile. No fuck that shit, after my goal is complete and my contract with L ends, maybe I will pursue Lance. But right now, I have to keep my eyes on the prize.

“Thanks for the workout, Dan”, I said to him and he smiled.

“You are most welcome. Come here to work out every Thursday and Friday if you are interested”, he said, and I am so interested.

“I could use a workout partner. Thursdays after work are good, but Fridays are not”, I said, smiling.

“How about lunchtime on Fridays?”, he asked.

“That sounds good,” I said.

I gave him my number so we could meet up at our scheduled times. After that, Dan and I go to the restaurant to refuel our bodies. There are many people in here at this time of day. Some of them might not be employees. Vincent came and took our order, then came back with our drinks.

“So, Karm, you and Mr. Logi still coming tonight?”, Vincent asked, and Dan glanced at me.

“Yes, he since Jake to get the booze he promised you”, I said then he left.

“So, you and Mr. Logi?”, Dan asked

“Gosh, no I do not shit where I eat”, I said with a laugh.

“That's good to hear”, Dan says.

“And even if I did shit. I get Lance is not interested in someone like me”, I said.

“Then he is either gay or blind”, Dan said with a smile.

“Dare to place a bet on which one?”, I asked, laughing.

Dan and I ate and chatted a little. He has been working here for about ten years. He is twenty-eight, unmarried, no kids, and no girlfriend, he seems like a good guy. After we were done, he went his way and I went back upstairs.