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Chapter 32: Nikki
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Withstanding the Odds Chapter 33: Bronson
The ice in my tumbler rattles as the takeoff begins. I catch a glance at Nicole who has the same fearful face as before when we first arrived in San Francisco."Are you sure you're going to be alright?" I ask placing the glass down on the small round table beside the chairs. Nicole has told not only me but Rand, Landen and Jim, who have also voiced their concerns with her this morning. We all told her our opinion; Landen even had the idea of giving her Dramamine. But like I knew she would, Nicole shut us all down with a single narrowed gaze."I'm fine. Now that I know what it feels like, I'm not as afraid." The plane jets around as we rise through the air and I look back over to see Nicole already squirming. Her eyes are shut and her breathing heavily. I unbuckle and make my way over to her chair, kneeling beside her and taking her body, pulling it into mine as far as her seatbelt will allow. "So stubborn." I mumble and it clears the air enough for her to giggle."Pot, meet kettle."
Withstanding the Odds Chapter 34: Nikki
My foot sways back and forth, anger and frustration apparent on my face, but I continue to try and push those feelings down. "So, you expect me to believe that succumbing to your company, leaves my employees covered?" Mr. Blodgehorn laughs, his assistant quiet as she continues starring into her laptop screen."Your employees will be covered Mr. Blodgehorn, it's no mockery. I'm simply trying to become more successful, and with a company such as yours, I know we can help each other out." Bronson's broad shoulders remain straight as he speaks to Mr. Blodgehorn with respect and resilience.The moment Bronson and I stepped off the plane in Seattle Washington, everything around us had changed. I would say it was due to the fact that we were going straight to the meeting he had scheduled and that means we needed to try and get as much work done as possible in the car, but I knew the truth.I was angry with his assumptions, and his pride forbid him from doing the one thing he was required
Withstanding the Odds Chapter 35: Nikki
Everyone turns to me as I stand there anxiously, watching as they look at me with concerning eyes."Nicole…" I look over from Bronson, giving him a simple nod as he narrows his eyes at me. I don't know what I'm doing, I'm thinking on my feet about things I know nothing about, but I need to do this, I need to show Bronson that I am worth him giving me this possibility.Even if it's all just a rouse."The Statue of George Washington is the first thing I noticed when coming to your office today sir. If I may, I wanted to ask you why you chose to set up your company in the middle of the University District, as opposed to the Financial District?"I'm waiting on Mr. Blodgehorn to scoff at my questions and continue to throw us out, to flat out ignore my interference and speak silently with his assistant. Instead, I'm surprised when he blows out a breath, sits and speaks."My son." He begins, clearing his throat. "My son passed away two years ago. He was a student at the local University.
Withstanding the Odds Chapter 36: Bronson
I'm hard.So hard it hurts.Never have I allowed someone else to get in front of my deal and take over, but when Nkki jumped up, shouting something arbitrary about some statue we happen to pass as we arrived here in Seattle, I knew she was up to something.Genius. The woman was a genius. His heart strings were pulled towards her as she spoke about his late son, and as much as I am a hard ass by nature, I would never think of going after them in that way. I wasn't exactly happy with the percentage of the first year, I would need to figure out how to keep this company alive, but every year after that? Yes, that was going to not only make me more successful, the company here would remain and so would the charity attached to it.Something I could respect."Thank you, Miss Myers." Roger boasts as he and his assistant whose name I have already forgotten, walk out the room.Nikki turns to me the moment the door closes and gives me a skeptical look. She's worried I'm upset, but I feel nothing
Withstanding the Odds Chapter 37: Bronson
A chuckle leaves me body and instead of speaking, I walk right out of the elevator behind her listening as she rambles on and on about getting the deal of a lifetime and how amazing she is without me. How I should bring her along to every one of my meetings. By the time we make it to the car, she's still speaking, only now it's to Rand and Landen as they drive us towards the diner reservations I had them make once the deal was set."So, I guess you should be giving me some kind of commission check then?" I turn towards her, enamored with her upbeat personality. I don't know much about Nikki's past, but her sarcastic spirit, her fun personality, drive her to be optimistic. Something others in her shoes, certainty wouldn't be."Well, I suppose the dinner I'm taking you to at Dior isn't much of a commission?""Dior?""It's an elite restaurant, only open two days a week for a few hours. People pay top dollar to simply get in. Although the waiting list is over a year long, I was able to get
Withstanding the Odds Chapter 38: Nikki
Why the hell am I so angry?My arms cross at my chest and I use the excuse of being cold, but I am anything but. Who the hell is Cassandra? And why is there a picture of her on his phone as a background? What is she ten?Green is clearly not my color."Nikki?" I turn and look over at Landen, who is staring over at me and lifting his chin up. Landen is the youngest of the men paid to watch over both Bronson and me. Where Rand and Jim are clearly somewhere in their late forties, Landen must be somewhere closer to my age. "Are you getting out of the car?"I turn and notice Bronson is not only no longer in his seat, but his massive frame is taking up my side of the car, holding the door open for me while other's honk out their aggression at us pulling over on the side of the road.Dinner. Right.I step out, flipping off the few people that have chose to voice their opinions and shut the door with a slam. Rand gives us one last pleading look, something that instantly vanishes when Bronson n
Withstanding the Odds Chapter 39: Bronson
"So, let me get this straight. You've never had ice cream?" Nikki shouts causing me to chuckle. She's got a nice warm smile and her cheeks are flushed. If I've learned anything from tonight, it's that Nicole drinking, is something to see."I've had ice cream.""Really? How often do you indulge in sugary substances?""It's not often." I shrug and laugh when I see her throwing her head back cackling at my statement.We've been here at the restaurant for hours. I've answered call after call from Rand and Jim, telling them that we are done and that we will be home soon, only each time it's time to leave, Nikki starts a new conversation causing us to stay out longer. It's nearing eleven o'clock and the manager of the restaurant has yet to come and kick us out.The diner was fantastic, some of the best I've ever had and when I devoured my plate, I looked up to see Nikki looking at me with a smug look. I had to give her credit, this place was not only amazing, I found an amazing opportunity i
Withstanding the Odds Chapter 40: Nikki
I glare at Landen as he chuckles but does as Bronson requested and places two small pain killers into the palm of my hand.Wine.Who the hell invited wine anyway?"I hoped you've learned your lesson Miss Myers, drinking needs to be within a controlled environment." Bronson smirks. He's been that way all morning and now that we are on the plane, his jokes and sense of humor have made an unfamiliar appearance.What the hell did I say to the man last night? And why is he acting so nice to me?"Humor doesn't suit you when I'm suffering through a hangover." I mutter, then take my pills, downing them with a gallon of water. This morning I was woken up by a very chirpy Bronson. he came into my room, pulling back the deep marron curtains, revealing the harshest sun I have ever seen. I tried throwing my pillow at him, but he only chuckled and shook his head, left, then came back into the room with breakfast. I don't know what was said last night, being drunk can have that affect, but I hope I d
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