And I’ll never let anything come between us again.
CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE
My phone illuminates on my desk, vibrating in short bursts as three new messages come through.
Tilting it as discreetly as possible, I peek at who they’re from, smiling to myself as I read the previews.
Asshat Fiancé
Be at my office within the hour.
Please.
I love you.
It’s my first day at Avery Marx and we’re just wrapping up our last meeting for the afternoon. An expectant buzz hums through the air—four p.m. is near, and everyone is chatting about meeting up for drinks later and their other evening plans.
I was told to be here at nine and couldn’t believe it when Drue, the creative director and my new boss, told me our work day ends at four. She laughed and waved her hand, airily claiming it was no big deal.
But considering the toxicity I was previously employed at had me sometimes pulling twelve-hour days, it was a big deal.
“You did good today,” Drue praises as I’m slumped forward in the leather office chair, tucking my portfolio into my Louis Vuitton work bag.
“Thanks! Today was amazing. See you tomorrow?” The zipper slides smoothly, enclosing my belongings, and I pull the bag up to my shoulder.
“Another morning of meetings, then we’ll get to break away for a few hours of design. I’m going to Perks in the morning—do you want anything?”
Did my new boss seriously ask me for my coffee order?
“Um, yeah. That’d be great, thanks. Soy double-shot latte with two pumps of brown sugar syrup.”
She pulls out her phone and takes note of my drink, then grins as she tucks her clutch under arm. “Have a good night.”
Still dumbfounded at the complete one-eighty of work environments, I stare after her with my jaw slack.
From the table, my phone vibrates again.
Asshat Fiancé
I hope your first day of work was amazing, but I’m not sure I approve of the delay it’ll cause in your responses.
A grin pulls over my entire face, and I spend the elevator ride down texting Luciano.
It’s been five minutes.
Five minutes of me obsessively refreshing my messages.
Can you even do that on a phone?
Trust me, I figured out a way. I’ve missed you.
I miss you, too.
I’m on my way. Just need to get a cab.
Darrin’s out front. I’ve already arranged it.
How long has he been waiting?
