Contract Marriage with My CEO Boss

Chapter 87

Chapter 87

"You don't think it's a bit, I don't know, much" Katrina asked Aaron and Maine for the umpteenth time.

"No, Kate. You look beautiful. Hell, I'd probably date you, if I weren't with Maine." Jean shrugged from his spot on her bed, and she rolled her eyes at him.

Maine sighed heavily and stood, walking over to her and fluffing bits of her hair a few times. "I think what my tactless boyfriend is trying to say, is that you look perfect, Kate. Kylan's not going to know what to do with she." She giggled when she shot Jean a look that undoubtedly told him to not say anything about her choice of words.

She but her inner check, eyeing herself in the mirror outside her bathroom. She did look nice. The floor-length, cream-colored dress sat elegantly along her body, and the off-shoulder sleeves added a bit of flare, as did the shit that ran rather high up on her leg It accentuated her curves and the length of her legs, and she felt beautiful. But she was nervous. It had been a long week. A long week filled with so many emotions. She wanted to have a great time with Kylan, and she only hoped her mind would allow her the freedom to do that. It helped that Maine and Aaron were also going to the party, the pair of them dressed smartly in a black and navy suit and dress. They looked like picture perfect lady and gentleman, and it made her smile when her eyes caught sight of them in the mirror.

She readjusted her gold, globed earrings and Kylan's bracelet along her wrist. She sprayed another layer of hairspray across her curls and then topped her body with a fair bit of perfume

"Can you hand me my shawl, please?" She asked Aaron and Maine while she slipped on her cream ballet flats.

"Here you are, Miss. Aaron wrapped the white shawl in question around her shoulders and grinned down at her. "Really though, you look great. Kate. Have fun tonight. Forget about the stress of finding a new job, forget about Oscar for an evening, and forget about finding Kylan a new assistant. You need this. I know you do. Have hun. He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and leaned down to kiss the top of her head.

She wrinkled her nose in feigned disgust, but she hugged him to her. "Okay, okay. I'll have fun, I guess she groaned, but she was smiling now.

"That's our girl. We'll meet you there, okay?" Aaron let go of her and took Maine's hand near the door of her bedroom.

"Sounds good. Drive safe, boys." She waved them off and they left she with one last grin.

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The fireplace in the lobby of her building, was filled with roaring flames that danced beautifully against the stonework that housed them. She fiddled with her shawl as she waited for Kylan to pick her up, her heart racing with nerves she couldn't quell It felt different. All of it. Ever since Kylan started therapy. Ever since she helped him on Christmas Eve. Ever since he let her in.

It wasn't a bad different, by any means. But she wasn't certain how to act around him, half the time. She wanted tonight to be special. Meaningful. A step in the right direction. There was a pressure surrounding her relationship with Kylan that hadn't been there whilst the contract was in place,

"I'm staring at her back and 1 already know that she look wonderful, Kate" Kylan's low voice pulled her gaze away from the flickering flames inside the fireplace.

her eyes widening a fraction when she realized how he looked. He was wearing a black suit she didn't recognize, an equally black tie standing out in stark contrast against the pristine white of his button down. His hair was styled just so, and it looked so soft; her fingertips. ached to brush through it. He looked like a dream,

perfect, Kylan. She really do." She forced herself to walk toward him, burying

halfway, appraising her with a

took it graciously, all too glad for the grounding feeling it provided

way," she prompted, looking

her

Manhattan West?" she gawked up at the massive, all glass building she were pulling up to "He really didn't spare a dune on this one." She shook her head

Kylan agreed, stepping our of the SUV, and offering his keys to

She

as well.

deadpanned, offering

without hesitation, squeezing a few times. "Nothing. You're just a

to the lobby

his glare directed at the ground. "Enough of that shit," he mumbled, not sounding the

melting

she took in the strings of lights and halloons of all sizes that littered the floor as she walked inside. Lively music floated from a ballroom to her left,

of gold that came to life. Whoever Ryan hired as a party

e lighting was low and also gold, each table that adorned the left and right of the room were accompanied with a silky tablecloth, candles upon each one, along with conferri of black and

casual, of relaxed and sophisticated. It was cozy and warm,

the room.

them. Kylan noticed as well and she guarded him over to her friends. "This place is incredible." she gushed

equally impressive. Aaron told her, holding out a

the glass, knocking the liquid back and hummming in content. You're right," she

next to she looking openly uncomfortable. "How are you, boss! Are

ignored her. Kylan's grip tightened over her own, and she subconsciously rubbed circles into the back of

yourself, though. You already seem

"I've personally had a hell of a work, and I'd prefer not to bear witness to a dick measuring contest tonight." She looked from Kylan to Aaron a few times, and both men sighed in understanding. "Will you dance with