Walking down the bustling street, I couldn't believe how quickly things could go wrong.Just this morning I had been working in my office, and now here I was walking down the street feeling sorry for myself!After two years at the same job, they had let me go. Why, I couldn't answer. I had been doing well and actually thought I would be eligible for a promotion, instead they had let me go.I thought back to a few weeks ago when I had broken off my fling with the boss. Obviously, that was the reason behind my sudden termination!My blood boiled at the thought, but a part of me knew it was my own fault for getting involved with him.We had an on-and-off fling for the past year, and I had called it off when I found out he had lied to me about his divorce. He was still very much married, and I refused to knowingly be the "other woman".I walked into my favorite coffee shop and ordered a latte and a lunch bagel before taking a seat. I realized gloomily that I wouldn't be able to treat myse
I didn't have many friends growing up, and that hadn't changed much into adult life.My only real friend was Milly, a very loud woman I had met at a bar years ago. So I called her to help me get ready for the gala."You better take pictures. And snag me a hunk while you're there." She said while blowing her cigarette smoke out the window.I wrinkled my nose, "I'm going to try and find a job, not a man, Mills."She waved a hand, "Find me a rich husband and you won't need a job."I laughed at her, "I'll see you later. Make sure Toby stays inside."She nodded. I rushed downstairs to get my cab, nearly falling into the high heels I wore. It had been a while since I had worn heels so my poor ankles were in protest.As soon as I got into the cab and it began to move I realized this had been a bad idea. I was feeling queasy already.I stuck my head out the window hoping the wind in my face would stop me from throwing up all over the cab. I knew I wouldn't see Wyatt at the gala, but I still f
I was extremely excited to start my day, I had two interviews set up. I opened up my phone appointment app to go through the appointments I had lined up for the week. TODAY: Reagan Publishing House 9a.mFuture Incorporated 11a.mPrincess Pee Toy Empire 2p.m I sighed, although I was looking forward to the interviews, I was also a little worried. All three had been set up with guests from the gala, which meant they were all high-end.The first was for a PA position as the senior editor of the publishing house. The second was a secretarial position for a very well-known tech company. And the last was an incorporation that dealt with expensive toys. I also had more interviews set up for the following day, another two with two separate guests from the gala, both PA positions. And three had replied to my queries, a front desk receptionist for a family planning place, a call center agent, and last was an admin for a hot nightclub.I was feeling hopeful that I would find something, and fa
I heaved a sigh as yet another of my potential bosses called me to tell me that they would not be able to hire me.I just couldn't understand it. They had all been happy with me at the interviews. Why the sudden change now? It made no sense to me.I sighed, at least there was still the club, although I didn't want to work there, it was beginning to look like I had no other choice.The owner, Kevin, had asked me to come in tonight, which I found a little odd. The ad had stated I would be doing admin, so why would they want me to go in at night?Regardless of how I felt about it, I clearly didn't have any other choice left but to go in.I hurriedly got dressed before leaving to get there on time.And boy, was I surprised when I walked in.It was packed, which I had expected. What surprised me was the naked girls dancing on poles. And the naked girls walking around on stages. And the barely dressed waitresses.What the hell had I just walked into?Before I could turn around and make my g
×WYATT× Returning from my meeting, I sank down into my office chair, turning to stare out of the floor-to-ceiling windows that served as walls along one side of my office.I looked out over the city and found my mind wandering to Kenzie. I couldn't help but wonder why she hadn't come to see me about a job.I had made sure every potential job had turned her down.It was the only way to make sure she came to me.But it had been a week and still, there had been no sign of her.Did she hate me after what had happened years ago on her twenty-first birthday?I thought back to that night, the way her shirt and black dress had clung to every part of her body. The way her legs looked so long with those heels on her feet.But what stood out more was the feel of her soft skin against mine.I shook my head, Caleb was a fool for cheating on her. She was young and beautiful, she had a good heart. There was no reason to fuck it up.But, no, my son didn't fall very far from the tree it appeared, and
×WYATT× I was seated in the plush seat of the VIP room. My anger had me seething. How dare she do this? Why had she not come to me? I had offered her a job.The door opened and slammed shut as Kenzie stormed in."What the hell do you think you're doing?!" She snapped at me."Paying for a dance. That is your job now, isn't it?"Her eyes narrowed at me and I could see she was angry, she may have been quiet, but she had one hell of a temper when pushed."What are you doing here? Why did you pick me to come in here? To humiliate me?"I sighed, "I come in here often. What can I say, I wanted to test out the new goods." I was aware of the fact that I was being a jerk toward her. "You're doing this on purpose," She crossed her arms over her chest, I could see she was feeling awkward.I got to my feet and pushed her hands away, "What? Now you're shy? But you were just fine out there weren't you?!"She glared up at me, "Yes, I was because none of those people know me!""But I know all of you
×WYATT× I pulled the car to a stop in front of her apartment building and frowned.When she had given me her address a few moments after leaving the club, I immediately knew it was in a bad area. But I hadn't been expecting this."You live here?" I couldn't help but ask."Yes, Wyatt. Not all of us can live in expensive, fancy areas." She reached for the door, but I hit the central locking."This place doesn't look safe. Who is that?" I asked while looking in the direction of a man crouched over at the entrance.Kenzie shrugged like it was no big deal, "That's Paul, he's homeless.""He looks dangerous."She scoffed, "He isn't. Now, please unlock the door.""I'm walking you in," I got out of the car, ignoring her protests.Kenzie climbed from the car and glared at me before walking to the door."Hey, Paul, what are you doing? Why aren't you at the shelter?" Although moments before she had looked at me with anger, as she spoke to the elderly man at the door, her voice was soft and held c
×KENZIE× Wyatt had been shooting me looks throughout the day and I couldn't wait to get out of there."Why do you keep looking at me?" I asked suddenly.He got to his feet and walked over to me, there was something in the way that he looked at me that made me nervous."How do you know so much about the homeless shelters?"I blinked, that wasn't the question I had been expecting, "Um, because I've lived in them." I said it as if it should have been obvious."You've been homeless?" "Yes. Mr. Grimes, you know my past, it's no surprise that I've been in shelters after leaving Caleb."A mix of emotions crossed his face at my confession, "You've been homeless. Why didn't you come to me for help?"I couldn't believe what he was asking me, "If I'm done with the work for the day, I'll be leaving." I got to my feet, it was getting late and I had moved all of his appointments just as he had asked me to."Kenzie, I asked you a question.""Right. I should have come to my cheating ex-boyfriend's f