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Chapter 20
This last month has been busier than when I was busy with the gala, never ending meetings, tv interviews, filings, conferences etc.
I've literally been arriving home at nine p.m if it's was a normal day but if not I'm lucky enough to even get an hour of sleep.I don't know what changed but something has changed.Jared and I have kept in touch and because of the guilt that I carry for some reason, I've been trying to help him get his job back.Which is what I'm doing right now instead of eating my lunch, I finish off the last of the recordings and head to my boss's office.The second I enter, smoke invades my lungs. I cough roughly and rush to the window to open it up and get a breath of fresh air.I set the files down and head to his desk, emptying out the third ashtray for this day I notice the already empty box of cigarettes in the bin.Did I forget to mention that he smokes like hell when he's stressed, two to three pRelated chapters
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"You have a question." My boss speaks up, I look up at him like a deer caught in headlights.For a few minutes we just looked at the ocean in silence then he called for someone to bring blankets and cushions and a speaker up here, then we just ate in silence but my mind has been running around like crazy."It's probably inappropriate." I brush it off taking some more fried chicken and rice into my mouth."You can ask me anything, and I'll be the judge of it." He states, taking a sip of his water.I take in a deep breath, "Why do you hate your father?" I ask upfront, he visibly tenses.Maybe I shouldn't have asked, "You don't have to answer the question." I add nervously but deep down I really want to know."You know I was eighteen when I took over the business, it wasn't supposed to be my duty but rather my older brother." He starts off.Jason Grey. I've only ever seen one picture of him and that was when it was said he was to take over until there was n
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He tantalizingly pulls the lip out from between my teeth and pulls it, he's so focused, like he's hypnotized.Here we go again.I cup his cheek and find a way to straddle him, making it hard to ignore the hardness between my thighs.Closing my eyes, I lean in to kiss him and just as our lips are about to touch, a drop of water falls between them.I snap out of it and look up at the sky, the stars are now concealed behind a dark cloud. Another drop falls on my forehead and soon a lot more follow, we both hurry up to our stuff and rush to the door.I fall into a fit of giggles looking at how wet Mr Grey is, he almost looks mad at the rain.Thankfully we aren't that wet, "What about the blankets?" I ask wringing the water out of my hair."Someone will take care of it, it's almost midnight. I should really get you home." He states, placing his surprisingly dry jacket around me.I'm slightly shivering from the cold but it's not like I predicted that I
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"Should we leave him like this?" I mumble referring to my boss laying in his king sized bed with black silk sheets.He still has his pants and dress shirt on, "The housekeeper would change him but she's asleep so I guess this will just suffice." Aaron shrugs, I nod then lean over Grey and place the sheets over his body.Apparently my boss, lives almost an hour away from where he works, I almost see why he made me drop him off at a hotel fifteen minutes away.That's a long drive home, even for him. I wouldn't say I was shocked when I saw a huge modern mansion in the middle of nowhere, a little scared? Yes, but shocked, no.The inside I just as big, I hardly doubt a lot of people live here but I know the housekeeper and Noelle are usually the only people here.I yawn and rub my eyes, "Maybe you should stay the night?" "Huh?" I mumble looking at the driver, she shakes his head."Mr Grey would insist that you stay the night, it's almost midnight and we have another hours' trip for you. H
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"Grandma!" The moment the car stops she jumps out of her seat and opens door then runs to her grandmother.We stopped at the mall and waited a few minutes before another black SUV appeared and the same woman from the GG came out.I step out and look at the two share a moment. Noelle is chattering animatedly with her grandmother, who smiles throughout it all.Unlike the last time I saw her, she's radiating. With no offence meant, she looks older than she's supposed to.At the Grey Gala, she was quiet, dull and paid no attention to anything. I assumdd it was because of her husband's scene, but with this little girl in her arms she's totallt different.Face is glowing and a full smile on her face, she approaches me. "Mrs Grey." I acknowledge.She frowns and eyes me up and down, I gulp when her familiar brown eyes glare at me. Now I know where he gets it from."Rosaleigh, Mr–""Xander's assistant, I know. Now if you'll excuse us." She walks around me and enters the car.My eyes widen sli
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"Whoa." Noelle and I laugh at Lucia's reaction to the 'Grey Manor' as she calls it.I can't blame her though, last time it was so dark I couldn't take the time to admire it and I was in a hurry to leave but now.I wonder if he done it himself.It's modern yet expensive but doesn't scream 'money!' when you see it. It's so many things in one but it lacks the homey feel, the touch of a woman."We're staying here for a week?!" Her excitement is honestly amusing."You should see the theatre room and game room." Noelle adds, if only she hadn't.Thank God it's Friday, if it had been a weekday, I know I'd struggle with her. Aaron appears from the top of the stairs and comes down."Jolene isn't here which explains why you are. I've put you're sister's bags in the room next to Noelle's. There are some instructions left in the kitchen, do's and don'ts and Noelle's allergy list." He lists, I nod."Thank you." He nods and leaves, when I turn back I see two puppy dog faces staring at me.Sighing, I
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Who knew how much work this guy has to go through every day? I can totally justify his grumpiness now.Juggling my duties as a personal assistant and being the 'boss', you can call that a sh*t storm.I got a taste of it during the weekend but today it just seems worse than ever, I look at the stack of work I have left on the right side of the desk.F*cking Mount. Everest.The intercom on the desk goes off, "Rosaleigh there's a Julio waiting for you at reception." I take a quick glance at my watch and internally curse."Let him up." I respond. Looking for my phone, I find it on the floor and switch it on.Three missed calls from Julio Bristow.Stumbling out of the chair, I put on my shoes and grab my handbag. I manage to quickly take a look at myself hoping like I don't look like I haven't aged twenty years.Only halfway there.The moment I reach the elevator, he's already waiting in the waiting area. He smiles when he sees me, "Hey, I wasn't sure if you'd remember. But if you're too b
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TrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrTrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrTrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrI groan and open my eyes slowly, I can feel all the crust breaking apart as I do so.Sitting up I take the phone and bring it to my ear, "Rosaleigh." I grumble, the line is silent."What's wrong?" My eyes widen at the voice on the other side, and widen even further at the concern it's laced in.I look down at my watch, it's quarter to three which means I just fell asleep."What makes you think something is wrong?" I ask, there is shuffling on the other side before he answers."You left with that Julio boy for an hour and now Nicholas claims that your mood has completely changed." He states.So they know each other.I stand up and make head for the connected bathroom, "How does that concern either of you? With all due respect." I ask, my eyes fall unto the mirror which reflect me right now."Damn." I whisper lowly to myself, my hair looks like it's been through some electromagnetic waves, mascara taints my cheeks with
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Ignoring him didn't end as well as I thought it would, matters are worse than I thought."You have to await trail." I whisper, his eyes go wide, glistening with unshed tears."Y-You can't let that happen Rosie." He stutters, I shake my head feeling the same tears come up."You are over eighteen Logan, you are considered an adult." I tell him, his mouth opens and closes, speechless.Guilt and fear swirls in his blue eyes, "What were you thinking?" I ask lowly, not having the power to raise my voice."Rosa–""Did you lie to me? Us? Dad?" I cut him off, he shakes his head, his locks moving along with it."I didn't, I'm not using anymore that's true. I've been attending the meetings yes. I was just caught at the wrong place, at the wrong time."I want to believe him, I do. But the lies I've come across over the years can make the devil seem like an angel."They are sending you to the state prison, where you'll be waiting fourteen days for trial. I'll see if I can get a lawyer for you." I
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