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."
a
trust your discretion, Now get back to
"Right. Thank you. Sir
been holding in. She scrolled to her message thread
a blur of buying plane tickets, finishing the reports, and organizing her office. Kylan was particular about how she kept her things, and she wasn't looking to make
headed down to grab a ride home with Oscar. He had just returned with Rylan in tow,
I'll are
Kylan, while he
Be ready to go, so I don't have to wait for you. Rylan told her, holding onto
him another smile. "Absolutely, sir. Have a nice Friday. She told him
looked at her strangely, but he closed the door of the car and headed
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
at Oscar. "It's just for
nothing I can't handle" She did
do. I just don't
feeling of warmth that filled her chest at his work. 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 that,"
"Thank you,
once more, the wrinkles near his eyes pulling
weekend in farewell. She raced inside, excited to go out with
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Clupter 9
into a simple black dress, pairing it with some cream bullet flats and a red peacoat. It was beginning of October, and the evenings
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 favorite haunt and Aaron parked the car. They walked arm-in-arm into the bar and sat down
nothing major, only a small argument about what color to paint the
in, and she was feeling properly buzzed enough to broach the topic of her
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