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

your discretion, Now get

"Right. Thank you. Sir

that she hadn't been aware she'd been holding in. She scrolled to her message thread with Aaron on her

remainder of her Friday flew by in a blur of buying plane tickets, finishing the reports, and organizing her office. Kylan was particular about how she kept her things, and she wasn't looking to

ride home with Oscar. He had just returned with Rylan in tow, and she smiled

I'll are

he opened the back

I don't have to wait for you. Rylan told her, holding onto the dear of the car and looking in at

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

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

her in the rearview mirror. "I know it's none of my business, Kate, but I hope you know what

"It's just

handle" She did her best

don't want to see your spirit

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 dad, the next opportunity she had ou, Oscar. I appreciate your concern, you know that," she said with

"Thank you,

the wrinkles near his

nice weekend in farewell. She raced inside, excited to go out

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Clupter 9

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

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

talked about work 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 the walls of their new condo. They had

in, and she was feeling properly buzzed enough to broach the topic of her

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