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."

know how to threaten a

your discretion, Now

"Right. Thank you. Sir

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

put back together, she headed down to grab a ride home with Oscar. He had just returned with Rylan in tow, and she smiled at

I'll are

Kylan, while he opened the back door of the SUV

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

him another smile. "Absolutely, sir. Have a nice Friday.

strangely, but he closed the door of the car and headed back into the building

mirror. "I know it's none of my business, Kate, but I hope

Oscar. "It's just for the public. We have

handle" She did her best to defend

than I do. I just don't want

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

"Thank you,

her once more, the wrinkles near his eyes pulling up as he

bid him a nice weekend in

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Clupter 9

with some cream bullet flats and a red peacoat. It was beginning

and she happily made her way to the elevator and then 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 favorite haunt and Aaron parked the car. They walked arm-in-arm into the bar and sat down at a booth

with Maine. It was nothing major, only a small argument about what color to paint the walls of

and she was feeling properly buzzed enough to

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