“That’s why I wanted to meet withyou.”
“Oh.”
“My class is starting soon,” Nina says. “I’ll leave you two to talk.” She heads to the equipment area, while Serena and I gather our things and head to the exit.
She pulls out her phone. “Sorry, your brother and I are leaving for our trip, and I’m just making sure everything is taken care of.” We take a seat on a bench outside the gym. “What’s going on?”
I play with a strand of hair. “I want to get a job, but I have no experience at all. I was wondering if you could help. Maybe you need some extra help at your office?” I close my eyes, waiting for her to laugh at me, but there’s nothing. I open them, and she’s just staring at me, smiling.
“Well, I don’t have anything at the moment, but I can check if the foundation needs any help. Do you have any experience?”
“Not unless you want someone who knows how to throw a good party?” I joke, but it doesn’t land the punch. I know that coming to Serena is the best option. Not only is she a successful businesswoman, being the Vice President of Kayde Investments, but she also helped start a nonprofit organization with Nina. If anyone can help, it will be her.
“Vee, I doubt that’s the extent of your skills. Don’t sell yourself short. I’m leaving tomorrow, so let’s go back inside and talk to Nina about you helping. She runs more of the operations.”
“You don’t have to do that, Serena.”
“Oh, I know.” She grabs my hand and leads me back inside. We make our way to Nina, who is setting up for her next class. After making a quick call, I’m added as a volunteer, starting next week. Elated, I give both women a hug. Nina has to tend to her class, so Serena and I head out. Gus, Serena’s driver, insists on taking me home, and considering my legs still feel like jelly, I take his offer.
Veronica
Chapter 7
Gus has been withour family for a very long time. You could say he’s seen us grow up, but out of all of us, he’s Ian’s shadow. I thank him and enter my apartment building; the new bellman, Will, opens the door for me. He’s a cutie. Fuck, I really need to get laid if I’m checking out the bellman.
I’m so tired; not only am I not a morning person, but I’m not an intense-workout person. I aimlessly walk into the elevator, and as it closes, I hear someone shout, but I don’t pay attention. A hand appears, holding the door open. When I look up, I seehim. What the hell is he doing here? Without a shit to give, he just walks into the elevator and stands next to me.
He doesn’t even look at me. “Hello, Chaos”
“Hello, Fuckface,” I say to Cam. “What are you doing here?”
He turns and looks down at me. I’m not short, but he is taller than me, I’d say about six one. Still, he looksdownat me. I see a hint of amusement in those gray eyes. “I live here.”
“What the hell! Since when? I’ve been here for weeks, and I’ve never seen you.”
The elevator is moving up, not stopping until it gets to my floor. I walk out, and he follows. “So now you’re following me?” I ask, annoyed, but all he does is smile. That perfect, punchable face. He doesn’t even speak; he just walks behind me. I grab my knife, ready to defend myself, when I hear a door open. I turn and find him entering the apartment across from mine.
I gasp. “No.”
“What?” His tone is nonchalant. “You didn’t expect me to own the building and not have my own place in said building, did you?”
“Actually, that’s exactly what I thought.”
“Oh, are you keeping tabs on me?”
I know he’s antagonizing me. “You know what, I don’t care.” I walk to my apartment, and before entering, I hear him.
“See you later, neighbor.”
I close the door and lean against it. Just my luck. Why am I surrounded by infuriating men who make it their life’s mission to make my life difficult?
Just then, my phone vibrates.
Limp Dick: Drink a protein shake.
Veronica: Oh, look at you caring about my well-being.
Limp Dick: Well, I need my job.
