All Chapters of Second Chance: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Something just isn’t sitting right with me about the files “disappearing.” I was the last one to make sure the files were checked. We were not taking any chances with something missing from the information. This project needed to start on time. We had contractors lined up to break ground as soon as the permits came through. Who would want to see this project halted - there weren’t any competing design firms or architects for the project. It’s not making any sense. Holden said it would be better for all of us to go home early. Calling today stressful would be an understatement. I need a strong drink and a soak in the hot tub. Amelia had headed home before I did so I am sure she will be waiting for me when I get home. I really don’t want any company tonight. I don’t know how we are going to recover from having to cancel the meeting with the zoning commissioner. It is still nagging at the back of my mind as to what happened to those files. Months of work shot to hell in the matter of h

When I sank down in the hot tub I didn’t realize how tense my muscles were. The stress I had been under was something I was used to ever since I had been in college. Finishing my program a year early took a lot of hard work and a lot of caffeine. Today was more stressful than all of those years combined. I know this is supposed to be relaxation time, but I am having a tough time getting it off of my mind. I just feel responsible for what happened. “Hey. Mayson, where did you go on me? You were here relaxing along with me and then you space out.” Holden was right, I had disappeared for a minute. “Sorry, Holden. I was thinking about… “. He stopped me before I could finish the sentence. One of the rules tonight was that I was supposed to put the project away for a couple of days. “I told you tonight is for relaxation and for us to have alone time.” Holden pulled me into his arms and softly kissed me. Those lips against mine made me forget everything but the two of us. I decided to

I must still be dreaming because I am not in bed alone like any other morning. I turn over and Holden is lying next to me. If this is a dream I have no desire to wake no from it. Last night I was finally able to give myself completely to him. I am a little sore but it’s a feel good sore. I don’t think we stopped making love until at least two in the morning. Holden is snoring, loudly. But that doesn’t matter to me. All I know is life right now, is perfect. Since Holden fixed dinner for me last night. I am going to sneak down to the kitchen and make breakfast. I am sure he is pretty hungry after all of the mind blowing, multiple orgasm sex we had last night. The soreness that I feel is so worth it. I am glad I waited to lose my virginity with him. It was his to begin with. Eight years ago when we were going to leave town and get married, it would have happened then. I wonder if we would have our careers like we do now. Would we have a couple of children by now. Things happened the wa

How could this day start off so good and go to hell in just a matter of minutes? Seeing Holden and Mayson walking in together holding hands, makes my blood boil. She should be out of the door on her ass for the mess up with the files. Why can’t Holden see that it is all her fault? She has cost this company a lot of money. I hope I don’t have to get down on my knees with Councilman Jordan again to get Mayson thrown off the project. I am tired of having to give him blow jobs to get what I want. The thought of it makes me sick, but I will have to make that sacrifice if my plan is going to work. There isn’t much work for me to do today, so I am getting bored. I guess I will go and find Seth. I can mess around with him until lunch time. When I walk into Seth’s office, he isn’t there. Where could he be? There are only so many places he could be. I didn’t see him leave, so he is in the building somewhere. I pass by Holden’s office and he has his back to the door working on the computer. I

Seth comes into my office and he looks like he is worn out and it’s almost noon. “Holden, can we take an early and long lunch. I need to get out of the office before I completely lose my shit. I need to talk bud, it’s getting a little too tense around here.” I wasn’t sure what exactly was going on. I know Mayson was working on the data this morning. “Okay, man, let me finish up here real quick. Go get us a booth in the back of Fred’s. Order our normal club sandwiches and fries. We can take as long as you need. I will be there in about fifteen minutes. I need to talk to you too.” Seth walked out and I finished up what I was doing. He was never this tense, so I needed to know what was going on. Before I left I went to sneak a kiss from Mayson. She looked upset and that of course gets me worried. “Baby, what’s wrong? I can tell my your face you are a little upset.” Just then I see tears forming in her eyes. I hurts my heart to see her upset or cry. I need to do what I can to make it