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 comes
discretion, Now get back to
"Right. Thank you. Sir
relief that she hadn't been aware she'd been holding in. She scrolled to her message thread with Aaron on her phone, confirming she would definitely be getting drinks
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
I'll are
Kylan, while he opened the back door of the
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
"Absolutely, sir. Have a nice Friday. She told him
door of the car and headed back into the building to finish his
rearview mirror. "I know it's none of my business, Kate, but I hope
just for
I can't handle"
know yourself better than I do. I just don't want to see
the 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
"Thank you,
more, the wrinkles near his
a little while later, and she bid him a nice weekend in farewell. She raced inside, excited to go out
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pairing it with some cream bullet flats and a red peacoat. It was beginning of October, and
that he was outside, 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
for a little while, and then she 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
was feeling properly buzzed
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