Sydney

I arrived home fatigued, tired, and concerned. I dragged myself into the bedroom, stripped down to my underwear, and tossed them on the floor, unconcerned about where they landed. I poured a bubble into the large bathtub after turning on the water. The enticing aroma of bubbles drifted through the room. I stepped into the bathwater after putting my hair into and clipping it into a sloppy bun. I wanted to unwind, but Mike's confession, his secret, and his financial woes all flashed through my mind in rapid succession. I rested by closing my eyes and leaning back. I lay there for a long time, not knowing how long and not caring, because it was the first time all day that I felt relaxed.

"Wow." I turned to face him when I heard his voice.

"Hello," I replied quietly, smiling as I saw Aiden.

"Wow." He said again, his hands in his pockets, leaning against the doorframe. At his wide eyes, I softly laughed.

"You know, I've been in the tub before." I burst out laughing.

"I know, but coming home to this is..." he chuckled as he lifted his eyebrows and leered at me. He untied his tie and yanked it off with one hand. He then went towards me, crouched beside the tub. He ran his palm over my brow gently.

He inquired, "Headache?"

"No." I let out a sigh. "It was just a long day, and I needed to unwind."

"Thank God," He sighed and pressed his brow against mine. He then gently kissed my lips and ran his tongue over them. "Can I join you?" he said quietly.

"Of course," I leant up close and gave him a gentle kiss. "However, you'll have a girly smell." I laughed and threw bubbles at him.

"I can live with it." He laughed, rose up, and began unbuttoning and removing his shirt.

"You know you could do this to music for me." I laughed.

He cocked an eyebrow at me before kicking off his shoes, removing his belt, and reaching for his zipper. He took his pants and briefs off, pulled his socks off, and climbed into the tub behind me, pulling me back into him.

"Mmm, you're in a good mood." He mumbled into my hair and encircled my waist with his arms.

I leant back on his shoulder and whispered, "You feel amazing too." He delicately tickled my tummy as he brushed his hands across it. With small kisses, he leant forwards and began nibbling at my neck. Then he gently sucked my earlobe into his mouth and rubbed it with his tongue. I wriggled a little against him and felt him harden against me.

"What did you do all day?" He whispered from somewhere near my neck.

"Hmmm, are we going to talk about our day? Now?" I turned my head and met his lips with mine and kissed him softly.

"So eager," he said against my mouth, "did you miss me?"

"I did miss you......a lot," I gasped softly as I slid my tongue into his mouth. I raised one hand to his face and kissed him more deeply, opening my mouth wider and stroking his tongue with mine. One hand brushed against my legs as it moved down my tummy. I drew my lips away from his slightly.

"Will you do something for me?" I whispered against his lips.

"Of course I will." He licked my lower lip with his tongue. "What do you want me to do?" He asked huskily.

I moved his hand down, softly easing his fingers within, as I opened my legs and put them over his. His other hand reached up and grasped my breast, softly sliding his fingers over my hardening nipple.

"Make love to me?" I whispered, my lips touching his briefly as I spoke.

"You don't even have to ask, baby." He moaned and pressed his tongue against my lips as he kissed me hard on the lips.

I sighed and melted against him, kissing him back and tangling our tongues together. I moaned into his mouth as I felt his fingers glide inside my lower lips. With his other hand, he softly pinched my nipple while running two fingers on my lower lips. He kissed my neck and licked down my shoulder after removing his mouth from mine.
I sighed as I let my head fall back against his shoulder and felt his fingers brush against mine.

"Please." I murmured into his ear as I turned my head. My back was arched. He continued ministering with his finger while yanking at my breasts with his mouth as his eyes darkened.

"Aiden," I screamed, my hips thrusting upward.

"I know baby." He whispered in my ear. "Let go for me." He urged me on, murmuring into my ear. He stroked more fervently, feeling me clamp down around his fingers.

"Come on baby. Cum for me." He groaned.

"Oh God," I panted. My body stiffened as I cried out. I whimpered like a kitten as I came, holding his hands to mine. I collapsed back against him, quivering all over. Rolling my head, I kissed his neck, licking it with my tongue. I smiled against his neck.
He turned his head and kissed me on the mouth, sliding both hands up and cupping both breasts in his hands and groaned.

"I am not yet done," he grinned.
I drew away from his mouth and rolled over to lie on top of him. I gave him a friendly grin and ran my fingertips over his lips. I softly kissed him on the lips with my hands on either side of his face.

"Now it's your turn," I said softly against his lips. I sprang to my feet and straddled his thighs.

"Let me do that." He whispered and wrapped his hand around my neck and kissed me, sucking my lower lip into his mouth. I moaned as he slipped within; I was sticky and hot from my orgasm, and I was able to easily take him all in at once. I leant my head on his neck, gasping into his mouth, my hands on his neck. I ascended and slid back down, listening to his moan as he almost went out. I whimpered as I rode him, I grinned at his mouth and repeated the movement over and over.

He rubbed his hands over my breasts, repeatedly licking and kissing my lips.
I knew I was getting near to my climax once more. He kissed me on the lips, his tongue entwined with mine and stroking it into my mouth in time with his strokes.

"I'm not going to last, baby." He spoke in hushed tones against my lips.

"Neither do I." I cried out against his mouth and stroked harder, up and down over him, squeezing him tightly. I moaned as I wrapped my arms around him. I shouted out as I climaxed around him, grabbing the tub's side.

"Thank God." He groaned and pushed his hips upward, higher in the air. As he clutched the tub's sides and pushed himself up, water sprayed everywhere, hitting the floor. When he finished, he gasped into my lips. I encircled him with my arms and clung to him.
He leant against the tub, cradling me in his arms and moaning into my ear. My head rested on his shoulder. He rubbed my back and we lay there for a few seconds, relaxing and enjoying each other's company.

"That was fun." I giggled.

"Lucky we didn't flood the place." He laughed. He kissed me gently on the ear and hugged me tightly.

Later on, as we lay in bed, he said.

"Sorry for ignoring you for the last several days." He gently touched my face with his knuckles.

"I understand, you were busy managing the sabotage. How are things now?"

"Pretty much under control, we'll find those accountable soon, hopefully." He replied, and lay back tucking one arm under his head.

I put my head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. It felt nice.

"I wanted to ask you something," he said softly.

I held up my head, looking up at him.

" Did you know Emily Parker? She worked in Human Resources, a fairly new employee.."

I raked my brain, I couldn't recall anyone called Emily.

"Emily.....I don't remember anyone called Emily. I rarely interact with anyone from the HR.."

He observed me for a few seconds.

"Are you sure? You didn't go for a coffee with anyone called Emily Parker?"

It then struck me, the blonde girl who was crying in the restroom.

"Oh yes! I remember now, Emily. I met her in the ladies' restroom. She was crying and seemed very upset. So, I asked her for a coffee, you know, to cheer her up. What happened?"

He looked a bit relieved and sat up. "What did she say? Why was she upset?"

"We didn't talk about anything personal, just general work-related stuff. It looked like she had some boy troubles so she was upset. But why are we talking about her? What happened?"

He looked down for a moment as if weighing his answer.

"She has been missing....since that day. She hasn't reported to work. Her friends and family have no clue about her whereabouts." he said with a serious expression.

I gasped, "oh no!" I was speechless, I didn't know how to respond. " I hope she didn't do.....something.....drastic."

"I didn't want to upset you, Syd," Aiden wrapped me in his arms. "But if you recall anything, if she mentioned something which might give us a clue. Please let me know."

I nodded, though I couldn't recall anything specific about it. I just hoped she was fine.