All Chapters of Nothing But Temporary: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

How unlucky! Ivory Remington slumped down into her office chair. She had given five years of her life to this Company. Five whole years! Yet, she was right where she started, an assistant to a chief literary publisher and editor of Blaxx Publishing House. She wanted more than anything to have her chance at performing the same tasks. But, her primary job fell miles short from her dream requiring her to do uncredited work for which she would never receive recognition.Ivory dazed off, fixating her eyes on an inconsequential spot on her desk. Her colleague, who had been working here for two years as an assistant had been promoted. This, as a consequence, generated gossip about Ivory. Whispers that she was inadequate and incompetent turned into an office-wide joke. It struck her and as much as she wanted to ignore it all, it was no less than what she wondered on a daily basis."Not to worry, Sir, I shall have the first ten chapters reviewed and edited on your

Ivory opened one eye at a time, she blinked to clear the sleep from her eyes. She gazed around in confusion, she didn't remember coming to bed the night before. She shook it off, her memory wasn't what it used to be and she was exhausted last night.She pushed back the sheets and made her way to the kitchen, today she needed coffee."Morning." She gazed into the smiling eyes of Braylen. She wanted to be mad at him for making her wait up for him but the sight of him was enough to lighten her mood."I didn't hear you come in," she said, closing the distance between them."How could you? You were asleep on your desk when I came in." He pulled open a chair for her and she sat."Oh." she smiled in embarrassment as he placed a cup of coffee and breakfast in front of her."You have been busy." She grabbed hold of the coffee and took a sip praying her body would finally feel awake.Braylen didn't respond, instead, he took a seat next to her a

"Please understand, you cannot go in there.""Such nonsense! I am telling you he will want to see me."The ruckus was potent enough to be heard within the confines of Raiden's office. Ivory had been utterly distracted by the noise for a full five minutes. Although distracted suggested that she found the disturbance an irritation, in truth, her interest was piqued. Who on earth had the gall to disturb Raiden De Ville's office? She eyed Raiden covertly wondering how he remained so composed almost as if he wasn't aware of what was going on outside.Seconds later, the door swung open violently, Ivory immediately jerked her head towards the source of protest from the hinges. Felix had followed in tow, an anxious expression replacing his naturally carefree demeanor. Four-inch heels and legs for days were the first things Ivory saw. She slowing gazed at the woman, every inch of her perfectly sculpted and her face...Ivory's mouth went dry. How can peop

There had been a great deal of turmoil materializing in Ivory's brain these past days. She feared it had less to do with the absentee, Braylen, and more to do with a certain Devilish businessman. The words he'd spoken to her coupled with his shockingly compassionate mannerisms had her rearranging her neutral beliefs surrounding him. One thing was clear, her harsh views concerning Raiden De Ville had softened...considerably. Conversely, Ivory's fondness of Braylen was on a steady decline. She believed it had become easier to pass her days without the pleasure of his company and part of her could tell that their connection was waning.She was fully aware that her assumptions could be wrong but she was attempting to put weight to Zoey's advice which involved Ivory hoping for the best while preparing for the worst. Ivory hugged her pillow closer to her chest, her eyes no longer capable of receiving the television images.Who was she kidding?Ivory

What were the odds of it all being a dream? Ivory woke to the sound of her alarm, the night's events plaguing her very soul. She hadn't the heart to even respond to Braylen's text.  Worse she didn't know how she was going to face Raiden.  The only thought plaguing her mind was 'how was she going to face him?' She contemplated calling in sick, it was already Friday and that would give her two extra days to work up the courage to face him. This thought was quickly disregarded. She couldn't run from her problems, she knew that but how does one approach their employer after having kissed them? She felt utterly embarrassed, Raiden was probably finding her a great source of amusement. She placed her face in her palms and groaned. Better sooner than later, the faster they got the awkward meeting over with the sooner they can forget any of it ever happened.Ivory arrived at the office faster than she would have hoped, the little nerve she had dissipating with every step clo