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 person if it comes

discretion, Now get

"Right. Thank you. Sir

in. She scrolled to her message thread with

reports, and organizing her office. Kylan was particular about how she kept her things, and she wasn't looking

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

I'll are

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

up at seven. Be ready to go, so I don't have to wait for you. Rylan told her, holding onto

another smile. "Absolutely, sir. Have a

at her strangely, but he closed the door of the car and headed back into the building to finish

hope you know what you're doing with a

Oscar. "It's just for the

I can't handle" She did her best

I just don't want to see your spirit

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

"Thank you,

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

later, and she bid him a nice weekend in farewell. She raced inside,

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Clupter 9

into a simple black dress, pairing it with some cream bullet flats and a red peacoat. It

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

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 the walls of their new condo. They had been together for five years and had

in, and she was feeling properly buzzed enough

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