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325 Chicken Soup for the Soul (Winona)

I've called Jayden three times now. Nothing. He's not answering, and it's 3 a.m. over there. What the hell Is he doing? My mind's racing, and it's not helping that I've got this news about Henry.

We'd hoped he'd be cleared to travel in four weeks from when Jayden left. Which means I could have been going in two weeks. But his doctor is concerned as he's been so unsettled.

He wants to make sure he investigates every possible reason for that before letting him out of his sight. I get it, and I'm so glad he's being thorough and not just blaming me for bad mothering, but it adds another possible 4 weeks onto when I can leave for Europe. Anne offered to be with them tonight and Beth said she could stay until after the kids were all asleep, so I've taken Lisa up on an offer for a girl's night out and Lisa also got Cass to come along.

But not being able to reach Jayden is messing with my vibe, especially after the Sofia call early this

morning.

"Maybe he's just passed out from all the business crap? Lisa suggests, swirling her wine glass around." Sounds like he's under the pump.

I nod, wanting it to be just that. "Yeah, maybe. But still... three calls?"

Cass scoffs and leans back in her chair. "Men. Always MIA when you need them. Am I right?"

"Preach it, sista." Lisa says and gives her a high-five. "I dated Lance again last week and now he can't answer a call."

him?" I say, but I wonder if Lisa can ever be done with

hall pass week and I push the thought away again. Lance is a single man, Lisa won't be upset that he kinda hit on me, and I kinda responded. But still, I haven't told her yet. "What can I say? I'm a glutton

Gabriel and I have done

just as entitled as me to have crap happen that makes her pissed. She doesn't need my judgment tonight. Doesn't mean it's all a failure. Crap happens in every relationship. I can't even pretend to know better

caused him as much trauma in ways but he's here and we

Cass, just

being with one person is getting a little old for me. I'm not up

in the mood to talk shit because that is what we do best. Especially when it comes to our current relationships, or

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like a champion."

mood. "That's our girl. Perfect. Tonight should go well. I'll get the tequila

me. I'm struggling with this wine. Make mine a mocktail, I need a clear head for

feeling okay?" She waves over the drinks waiter and

and I need to not be hungover. This might delay me leaving for Europe by four weeks. That's what I

is a bit much of an assumption." But maybe

When did you

me so I could meet Sofia, the public relations expert or

Lisa sounds skeptical. "How did

fruity mocktail while the other two lick, sip,

to do that at that hour?" Cass says after a cough from the

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