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
"Right. Thank you. Sir
scrolled to her message thread with Aaron on her phone, confirming she would definitely be getting drinks
the reports, and organizing her office. Kylan was particular
headed down to grab a ride home with Oscar. He had just returned with Rylan in
I'll are
she asked Kylan, while he opened the back door of the SUV for
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 and looking in
smile. "Absolutely, sir. Have a nice Friday. She told
but he closed the door of the car and headed back into the building to finish his
my business, Kate, but I hope you know what you're doing
just for the public.
It's nothing I can't handle" She did her best to
yourself better than I do. I just don't want to see
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
"Thank you,
do, Katrina" Oscar smiled at her once more, the wrinkles near his eyes
while later, and she bid him a nice weekend in farewell. She raced inside, excited to go out with Aaron, and more
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Clupter 9
a simple black dress, pairing it with some cream bullet flats and a red peacoat. It
know 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 at a booth near the back. She ordered a glass of wine, and Aaron ordered some kind of fruity concoction she had never heard
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 for five years and had recently imgaged, planning to be married late next
was feeling properly buzzed enough to broach the
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