His Childhood Friend

Chapter 19 His Childhood Friend

X&J EMPIRE, NEW YORK.

Xander chuckled at something Nina said on the other end. “You sound like you have it all planned out.”

She made a gurgle sound on the other end. “I am just nervous.”

He reached for the pen in front of him and started twirling it. “Come on. You are not new to this. Don’t let yourself get worked up for nothing. It will all work out, trust me. So, what are your plans for the weekend?”

“Why? You need me to do something?”

“Err, I am not sure yet….” He drawled as the door opened, letting in an excited Dawn. “You know what? Let me call you back.” He said.

“Sure,” Nina replied, ending the call.

“Hey boo boo!” Dawn screamed as she rushed towards Xander.

“Oh My Dawn!” Xander dropped the phone, stood up from where he sat, and pulled her into a hug. Dawn is his childhood friend and COO of X&J Empire. She had gone on a two-month leave and was returning from her vacation. He didn’t think he would miss seeing her around.

“When did you retur