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."

to threaten a person if it

your discretion, Now

"Right. Thank you. Sir

sigh of relief that she hadn't been aware she'd been holding in. She scrolled to her message thread with Aaron

Kylan was particular about how she kept her things, and she wasn't looking to make him mad,

back together, she headed down to grab a ride home with Oscar. He had just returned with Rylan

I'll are

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

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

smile. "Absolutely, sir. Have a

of the car and headed back into the building to finish his

of my business, Kate, but I hope you know what you're doing

Oscar. "It's just for the public.

handle" She did her best to defend

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

Oscar often reminded her of her father, but especially during momenta. like this. She made a mental note to call her dad, the next opportunity she had ou, Oscar. I appreciate your concern, you know

"Thank you,

once more, the wrinkles near his eyes pulling up as

weekend in farewell. She raced inside, excited to

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dress, pairing it with some cream bullet flats and a red peacoat. It was beginning of October, and the evenings

down to him. She wrapped her arms around her best friend, smiling and hugging him tightly. He hugged her back, and she climbed into the front seat of his car She drove to her

nothing major, only a small argument about what color to paint the walls of their new condo. They had been together for five years

in, and she was feeling properly buzzed enough to broach the topic of her situation

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