Total pages in book: 27
Estimated words: 25739 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 129(@200wpm)___ 103(@250wpm)___ 86(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 25739 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 129(@200wpm)___ 103(@250wpm)___ 86(@300wpm)
“Talk to your bosses here and then meet with me on Monday because there are a few things we have to fill out. It’s nothing much, but it’s different working for Mr. King than others.”
“I understand.” His team is a lot more hands-on. Everything has to be done seamlessly, which means he doesn’t have time to play games with employees. NDAs and things like that have to be signed on top of the standard employee contracts.
“Good. So, I’ll leave you to your day. Have a fabulous Christmas and New Year.” She leaves with an extra pep in her step, like a weight has been lifted off her shoulders. Unfortunately, it’s been dumped on mine. She enters the elevator, turning to smile at me once more before the door closes, and I can’t help but smile back in all politeness when all I want to do is frown.
Working alongside Wyatt King isn’t something I’m prepared to do. He’s an enigma. Handsome, smart, unsociable, gruff, almost scary, and yet, we’ve only crossed paths three times in the almost one year that I’ve worked here and each time it was at a distance. I saw him, but he never saw me. Each instance, I felt my heart race out of control. It’s no wonder he wins so many court cases. Many people probably can’t even speak properly in his presence.
Throughout the day, I get downcast looks from my team, who aren’t pleased about me leaving, but they know there’s nothing they can do about the promotion for me. Hell, it’s not like I applied to be moved upward.
“We’re going to miss your excellent skills down here, but King’s going to love you up there if he’s even capable of that emotion,” said Mr. Powell, the associate attorney. He’s been here the longest and has known the boss for as long.
“Well, he’ll be pleased—at best,” Jason chuckles. They all laugh at the boss’s expense. A part of me feels upset on his behalf even though I know he’s completely uptight and everything they’re saying is truthful.
Still, there’s something in my gut that twists when I think about Wyatt King, an ache that keeps me up at night—longing.
When the workday ends, several of us walk toward the train station together and then part ways as we wait for our different lines. I pull out my book from my bag and start reading to forget the stress.
As soon as I get home, I call my best friend, Petra who always makes time for my calls. “Hello, my bestie. Are you joining us soon?”
“Yes. Tomorrow.” I can’t wait to hang out with her and her loving husband. They’re a boatload of fun.
“We’ll have a driver pick you up.”
“Awesome. I could use it instead of taking the train. Today was rough.” My complaint doesn’t go unnoticed by my bestie.
“Oh no. What happened?”
“I didn’t have time to talk to you, but they’re moving me up to the big boss’s floor as the office assistant.”
“Are you serious? That’s huge.” I can hear the excitement in her voice, but she doesn’t know the details about the tyrant Mr. King.
“Yes, but the boss can be difficult.”
“Well, difficult can be fun.” She giggles, and then I hear Jack growling next to her. I can just picture her wagging her eyebrows while staring at her husband slash boss. “Take it easy, and I’ll see you tomorrow. We’re hanging out all this week, and we’re celebrating New Year’s Eve together. Don’t try to get out of it,” she scolds me.
I roll my eyes. “Yes, Mom.”
“How dare you,” she gasps and then giggles. My parents and I haven’t gotten along in years and they cut me off for being friends with Petra. When Petra married Jack, they tried to come back into my life, but I shunned them like they did us.
“Sorry, but I’ll still be there.”
“Good. I’m sure Jack will have some hot guys for you to meet.”
“The fuck I will.” Now, that makes me laugh.
“Just come on. I’m sure Julien will have friends for you to meet.” I roll my eyes because Jack continues to growl, and Petra laughs. She loves to rile him up because he’s going to go all caveman in the bedroom or whatever room he can get her alone in.
****
My holiday break flew by in a flash. We traveled, ate delicious food and hung out with friends, celebrating the holidays like we had never before. I enjoyed the holiday, but it was over and the coach had turned back into a pumpkin and my nose was back to the grindstone.
Although I would have to say that my Christmas present was the best I’d ever gotten and too lavish. A new car. I’d never owned a vehicle before and now I had one to get to and from work which was nice, but it wouldn’t be coming in until next week. For now I’ll be taking the train which is fine because I’m not sure I’m ready to drive through the snow. Still I was just happy to be with my favorite people.