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Chapter 31 - Business Trip.

Monday.

Couldn't it be a little flexible for me. Just to make it clear there isn't anything good about Mondays, happy Mondays should be stopped. Having to think of going to work is frightening, would I get fired, would Kourtney spare my Job. So many more questions where popping in and out.

Anyways i got my best friend Isa, who had been telling me more about the good stuffs around.

"Angie, did you know my left boobs grow bigger than my rights" she insinuate. Her hands had gone touching her breast and majoring them.

I laugh slightly as I nodded a no. We where in her favourite museum, she likes different categories of things, she had promised me we would have fun before heading to school.

It's kind of the opposite cause I just look at statues as they stare back. Raising my gaze to Isabella.

She was definitely not going to leave her boobs before clarifying if it was equal or not. One thing I like about her, she doesn't care who stares but she needs to know I do. All eyes where directly on us but inventually pass.

"James!" I exclaimed.

She stopped whatever she was doing and raised her gaze to me in shock. Her hands had gone sideways as her body where completely focused on me then she uttered

"Is he really here?" She gazed around for some while and brought her gape back to me.

I clenched my jaw while smiling and said. "Yeah, imaginary" I slightly said.

She rolled her eyes "Very funny." She said.

Sarcasm.

***

"Thank me later cause this part-skim cheese are delicious" She said. After walking around the museum, taking pictures for a while she decided for us to have breakfast at her favorite restaurant.

It was few minutes away from the museum. I didn't understand her attitude today but she seemed happy. Probably it all has to do with James.

Shrugging it off I could see how she puts much food in her mouth, she didn't eat carefully but I always wondered how her mouth could contain such amount of food.

"They serve the best food here" she mumbled and her food where splitting out a little.

I nodded.

"Holy shit" she whispered.

What now.

Her jaw was been dropped as she stared at someone at my back.

"Isa?" I questioned before turning slightly backwards. It was a guy that was totally not familiar.

"Isn't he cute." She said.

I spinned back and forth to who she called cute. I bit my lips unbelievably. I could have known this is Isabella anyone is cute in her eyes.

"Nope" I said.

"Anyways, Reid just came back from a business trip and he is excited about meeting you" she said and reached my dress as she pokes me.

I haven't thought about that.

I nodded with a nervous smile.

"You don't seem excited?" She said while passing me some cheese.

"I don't know Isa" I genuinely said. Deep down I don't know whats wrong, maybe am anxious I wouldn't like him, I mean I like him already because he likes my mom but something is kind of off.

Raising my gaze to Isa I figured for the first time she was quiet, I waited for her to say something but nothing came out. "The cheese is nice" I said in the most awkward way. I preferred her speaking.

"Angie I know you have a little bit of doubts about Reid, I assure you his totally nice." She finally uttered. My eyebrows fell down a bit. "Not just nice but he is loving"

"Okay?" I said. Making sure she knows I might be cool with it. Am cool with it.

"Boring stuffs shouldn't be heard in our conversation" she chuckled.

I laughed.

"What's up with you" I said. She have been excited I just wanted to know.

"Nothing, am just excited my best friend found her self a super hot boyfriend" she replied..

My face expression turned surprised.

"Which one?"

"You know the auburn I told you about last summer when I went to Florida, of course is you Angie." She smiled.

I didn't know I had a boyfriend.

I didn't want to hear her talks but I was curious to know what she was talking about.

When I was about uttering a word she cut me off. "Alex was a total gentleman when he carried you out from the party" she said. I was about speaking but she added. "I mean I didn't know he was that charming till then, did you know Charlotte had added something in your drink. It's shocking how she turned out to be just like my sister. All bitches." I still wanted to say something before she added. "Anyway the topic is about Alex. He came as a savior just to help you out, you didn't tell me you both where more than friends" she said smiling but still giving me a questioning look.

My mouth moved to speak but she said. "I doubted him because I thought he was an asshole and for some other reason but he turned out perfect."

I didn't know what she was talking about but it adds up. I just remembered what I had done to Alex.

You tried seducing him.

Don't rub it. But still, what ever Isa is saying totally makes sense. What doesn't still add up is  presicely the fact that I took the apple juice from Hunter not Charlotte.

I didn't bother answering her as I receive a phone call. Kourtney!

I answered immediately.

"Hello" I said and stood up from the chair I was seated, Isa had kept a curious face.

"Angela, if it would be convenient for you. I need you in the office" Kourtney said.

I nodded.

It turned out to be stupid cause she wouldn't see that, I immediately said. "I would be there" with my recent statement she caught the call.

How my heart was racing. I looked from Isa to my phone, remembering I have classes today.

"Work?" She asked.

I nodded.

"I could join, I promise you wouldn't know am there."

***

"Hi, hello, nice notepad, hey!" And she greets every single soul that comes across her.

I would facepalm my self now. What was I thinking. Anyway I like the freedom she had, I haven't talked to much people around here but Isa is doing that right now.

How does she get so much energy.

"Angie, I love this place" she whispered.

Yeah obviously.

"Could I use your cell phone?" Isa asked. I nodded and gave it to her.

If only she knew, there was no way I would keep this job. I believe Kourtney already chosed Carson. It's really complicated at times. Blade insults me and Alex back me up, which am totally still thankful for but he didn't know that would cause me my job.

I received a little bit of stares as I walked in, thinking maybe it could be straight at Isa cause of her jovial attitude but no all the stares where on me.

What now!

Reaching the 4th floor, she told me she would be waiting around so I could go work. I nodded.

Walking away from her i caught a glimpse of someone really familiar. Now that Someone just saw me.

His walking towards me now.

I gulped.

"Angela?" He asked.

Am meant to be surprised not him. "Kayden?" I laugh slightly.

He just still stare at me in confusion. "Alex isn't here" he states.

My gaze weren't on him at first but I brought it up to him. Okay he needs to know this. "I work here, Kayden" I clarified.

He stared in that same confusion before uttering. "Your serious?" He said. He used his paw in pointing towards me.

"Yeah" I said, still smiling.

"Anyway, congratulations in working here" he said and gestured for a hand shake. I gave and still smiled. He took his first steps to walk out.

Still standing in the halls,I reasoned. "Kayden!" I called for him. He turned. "Why did you say Alex wasn't here?" I asked.

Of course he wasn't meant to be here.

He came closer to me and kept a glare, not towards me but because I called the name Alex.

"He is kind of-"

"Angela! When did you arrive!" I shifted my gaze to the very familiar voice.

Kourtney.

"A minute ago!" I clarified. She was a little far from me so I had to raise my voice.

How I hate doing that.

She looked from Kayden to me and said. "You would not stand there forever, come" she gestured.

I stared at Kayden for a while before following Kourtney.

***

Carson was already there sitting and glaring unusually on me. My hands had gone side ways cause I was really uncomfortable in this chair.

Kourtney just stare at both Carson and I.

"Carson, it was brave of you as you handled the lady earlier. I sent your salaries today, you could check your emails." Kourtney said.

Carson must had done something for Kourtney to embrace her work. I thought maybe when I get this job and receive a salary at the end I would be happy but it turned out to be ghastly than I thought.

I don't feel excited, presicely because Kourtney haven't brought out the topic about the Dinner and that was scaring me.

"Carson, how is your mother?" Kourtney asked. She had been holding a pen when she went searching for something in her computer.

Carson on the other hand, is staring and contemplating on what to say. "She is having surgery in two weeks" Carson said.

I raised my brows.

Was her mom really sick?

"Oh, that's bad. Well I hope everything turn out okay." Kourtney said

Carson nodded.

My mouths didn't bother opening.

"Both Carson and Angela, I believe you where both told how I choose my personal assistant from either of you" Kourtney said. Gesturing for us to answer. I nodded same goes to Carson.

"Well is tuff, I have seen your hand works and you two are good. Nevertheless I would have to choose. The Easton's brought a business proposal for us." She paused.

Her stopping made me realize, she was waiting for our reaction on the subject. Carson smiled awkwardly while I just kept a straight face waiting for her next words.

"Angela, we both know what happened on that night." Kourtney said.

"I-" I tried explaining.

"This business trip isn't an option for you" she clarified.

"Is a trip?" Carson asked.

Kourtney now turned her gaze to Carson. "Yes, why not. Is quite obvious your mother isn't doing well. You wouldn't be able to join so Angela and I would head there in a week"

What!

"Where?" I asked

"France. Mr Blade Easton is having his idea revealed and he wants my employees to be there. Moreover I think he wants either of you to be a representative for this company. The business holds in Paris." She state.

To be sincere, am lost. We are going to France. No I can't. Was this the business deal he offered to Kourtney, did she take it? Blade doesn't like me is obvious he would choose Carson.

"I am totally fine, I - mean....  Going to France wouldn't stop my mom from getting the surgery." Carson said. I just stared at her. "I...mean I would love to be on this trip, I love my job and I wouldn't trade that."

I don't know what she is up to but I know if my mom was ill I wouldn't leave her sight for a trip.

"You would love to join the trip?" Kourtney asked.

Carson nodded.

"Amazing!"

I have school!

***

After my shift have been over, Isa had told me she would be waiting but I doubt it.

There where a lot of clients today, doing all the paperwork is really hard than I thought. Walking out from the office.

Kourtney was a pretty lady but she didn't hear my part of the story, mostly she didn't hear my opinion about the trip. I am used to people not hearing my from me but is really sad and I think I am getting used to it instead of working it out.

Still in the building, i could see Kayden. His still around.

Now he saw me again.

"Angela? Still here?" he said

My face expression was kept confused. "I thought i said i worked here" I said with the slightest smile.

He shrugged.

"Okay...Not that I care but the asshol- sorry Alex is kind of missing, have you seen him?" He said.

Missing?

My gaze was left to be shocked. I saw him last at his house. It was surprising he left before I could say thank you but it's also embarrassing what I did. "I need his signature for some documents. Do you have any idea where he could be.?"

Why would I know.

"Just to be clear I don't care" he clarified.

I chuckled, so much hate in him. I thought for a while before saying "I...don't know" I said with the simplest smile.

"I thought you two-"

"We aren't"

"Okay.."

"If you have any idea where he could be, I need to know." He said and I nodded while smiling then he walked out.

Coming to think of it, where could he be.

Why do you care?

I don't.

I just needed to thank him, is no big deal. Moreover if Kate and Isa where right about it, he helped me and I wouldn't be more selfish not to thank him.

Why are you explaining?

"Angie! I found you. This place is huge! I was in the bar earlier"

Oh Isa!

I almost forgot.

Wait! The bar....I think I might know where Alex is.

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