Xavier
I can't help but keep grinning when I think of just how adorable Riley is. She's staying over at my place, courtesy to our parents' clever plotting. Before I left, I made sure she had her breakfast with me and took her medication.
'Come back early today, okay?' I was just thinking of her. Here she is, texting me.
'Why would I do that?' I tease her.
'Pretty please? I just miss you already.'
'Okay. I won't be late. I miss you too.'
Riley's really my person, my soul mate. I was young and too foolish to let her go. Never doing that again.
We had a long talk after she got discharged, about everything. We have a lot to work on to make our relationship work. Nonetheless, I'm one lucky man to have her back. I promise I won't mess this up again.
I'm brought out of my trance when Kate makes her entry into my office.
"Good morning, boss."
Something's off about her, I just don't know what. "Are you okay, Kate."
"Yes, of course, I'm alright."
"Okay."
"So, I come bearing great news."
She hands me the file. My eyebrows furrow when I read it.
"I know what you're thinking, but this is such a great deal for us, boss."
"Ditching my fiancée as our brand ambassador for a mid-list model is your fantastic idea?!"
"Boss, we can't just sit on our hands waiting for your fiancée to come back on her feet. This new skincare brand needs to move forward."
"Get out." I'm trying so hard to keep my anger at bay.
"Xavier, come on. Don't let your feelings cloud your outstanding judgement. You and I both know that I'm right."
I scoff, not believing my ears. "You're dismissed, Kate."
Kate stomps out of my office.
She can't be serious!