Chapter 9

Chapter 9

The following day at work, she was happy to see that Kylan's Litter was appropriately silent. She still needed su mention to Aaron that her relationship was all a roine, but he was nut of the office for most of the day. She was left to work in reports, as well as planning

Kylan's annual trip to Ireland, where he met with several of the overens eieritives of Ross Corgi

She never accompanied him on a trip this lavish, but the thought of the contract. He had specifically stated he wanted her to go withi trips. She thought about how to approach the situation. She decided her best bet, was in text him. He had done at the other night, so could too, rightr

"I'm about to purchase your plane ticket for Ireland in two months, Sie. Am I to accompany you this year, as per the contract coudine?" dhe teated

She sent the message and held her breath, waiting for a response. She nearly dropped her phone when it vibrareil a moment later,

"I think that would be appropriate

"Business class for you, correct! I'll buy my ticket for the coach

"Don't be a damn idiot. Buy your ticket to be next to mine, Katrina"

"If you're sure, Sir".

"Where is my usually self-assured assistant?"

"Sorry, Sir, I had one more question, though. Am I allowed to explain in Aaron that this "erlatiombap between us, jin't real! He's my best friend, and I'm terrible at lying."

"Can he keep his mouth shut! I have my doubts."

comes to that."

threaten a

discretion, Now get back

"Right. Thank you. Sir

to her message thread with Aaron

her office. Kylan was particular about how she kept her things, and she wasn't looking to make him mad, especially not with her new

grab a ride home with Oscar. He had just returned with Rylan in tow,

I'll are

you tomorrow?" she asked Kylan, while he opened the

nodded and she got in the car. "We'll pick you up at seven. Be ready to go, so I don't have to wait for you. Rylan told her, holding onto the dear of the car

Have a nice Friday. She

and headed back into the building to

her in the rearview mirror. "I know it's none of my business, Kate, but I hope you know what you're doing with a man like that," he

frowned at Oscar. "It's just

contract It's nothing I can't handle" She did her best

"You know yourself better than I do. I just don't want to see your spirit be dampened, that's all,"

during momenta. like this. She made a mental note to call

"Thank you,

at her once more, the wrinkles near his eyes pulling up

while later, and she bid him a nice weekend in farewell. She raced inside, excited to go out with Aaron, and more than ready to

-0-0-0-

Clupter 9

changed into a simple black dress, pairing it with some cream bullet flats and a red peacoat. It was beginning of October, and the evenings had started to

the front seat of his car She drove to her favorite haunt and Aaron parked the car. They walked arm-in-arm into the bar and sat down at a booth near the back. She ordered a glass of wine,

listened as Aaron told her about his latest relationship drama with Maine. It was nothing major, only a small argument about what color to paint the walls of their new condo. They had been together

wine in, and she was feeling properly buzzed enough to broach the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255