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 person if

trust your discretion, Now get

"Right. Thank you. Sir

scrolled to her message thread with Aaron on her phone, confirming she would definitely be

plane tickets, finishing the reports, and organizing her office. Kylan was particular about how

Oscar. He had just returned with Rylan in tow, and she smiled at her boss brightly. It was the

I'll are

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

Be ready to go, so I don't have to wait for

him another smile. "Absolutely, sir. Have

the door of the car and headed back into the building to finish his own work for

"I know it's none of my business, Kate, but I hope you know what you're doing with a man like that," he said as he pulled out into

Oscar. "It's just for the

I can't handle" She

don't want to see

couldn't help 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

"Thank you,

Oscar smiled at her once more, the wrinkles near his eyes pulling

a little while later, and she bid him a nice weekend in farewell. She raced inside, excited to go out with Aaron, and more than ready to let

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it with some cream bullet flats and a red

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

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

buzzed enough to broach the topic

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