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“I didn’t take the job for the tight asses in spandex, Dean,” I muttered.
“Well, I know that now! I can’t believe I didn’t see this sooner!”
“Didn’t see what sooner?”
“You banged the boss.” He sighed dramatically. “I am so jealous.”
“Don’t be.” I snorted in irritation. “Kline Brooks might be good in bed, but he’s even better at tearing your heart to shreds.”
“Oh, no he didn’t!” I literally heard his fingers give three quick snaps through the receiver. “What happened?”
“One day, when I don’t feel like throwing up and crying when I hear his name, I’ll give you all of the gory details. I just can’t talk about it right now.”
“Damn girl. I’m so sorry. It was that bad?”
“Times it by about a thousand and, yeah, it was that bad.”
“If I wasn’t wearing my new three-piece Gucci suit, I’d strut my ass right into his office and slug him.”
That had me laughing. “You’ve never ‘slugged’ anyone in your life.”
“That’s only because I’m a bottom, sweetheart. The men in my life prefer me well-groomed and well-manicured. Slugging would mess up my pretty hands.”
“Wait…you’re a bottom?”
“Well…not every time, but yeah, I prefer to be ridden.”
I grimaced. “Jesus. That’s too much information for nine a.m.”
“Pretty sure you asked, doll,” he said through a laugh. “I miss having my little diva around. Tell me we can meet up for drinks soon.”
“Definitely.”
“And if you’re curious and want to know what a certain someone—”
I cut him off before he rehashed that argument. “Nope. Not gonna happen. But I will make time for you. Call me this weekend and we’ll make some plans.”
“Okay, lover. We’ll chat later.”
After we hung up, I busied myself with the one hundred pages of Excel spreadsheets management had sent my way. I was finding out quickly the asshole who had run this position prior to me didn’t give a shit about tracking expenses. The franchise would be lucky if their marketing investments broke even by the end of the fiscal quarter. No wonder he got the boot and they offered me the job at the drop of a hat.
Three soft knocks at the door grabbed my attention.
“Come in,” I answered, glancing up from my computer.
A young man in his early twenties, and pretty much too adorable for words, hesitantly walked in. The Breakaway Courier logo was etched on his navy blue polo. His hands gripped a thick envelope.
“Georgia Cummings?” he asked, standing in front of my desk.
“That’s me.” I got up from my chair. “What can I help you with?”
“I’ve got an urgent delivery for you.” He pulled a small black tablet from his backpack. “Mind giving me a signature?”
“Uh, sure…” I responded, slightly confused. “But are you sure this is for me? I wasn’t expecting anything today.”
“Definitely for you. I had strict orders to make this my next stop.”
My brow rose. “Really?”
He nodded, holding the tablet out for my signature.
“Did they tell you who it’s from?” I asked, signing and taking the package from his hands.
He shook his head and shrugged. “No clue, but apparently, it’s really important.”
“Okay, well, thanks.”
I scanned the front of the manila envelope for a clue. Only my name and office address were written across the center, along with the words, Urgent. Open and read immediately.
“Have a nice day, Ms. Cummings.”
“Thanks. You too,” I mumbled.
My fingers slid beneath the lip of the envelope, breaking the seal. Still bewildered, I pulled out a thick stack of legal documents and skimmed the first page.
Business Purchase Agreement
This agreement is made on Monday, October 15th.
Between
1. Kline Matthew Brooks, Brooks Media, (the “Selling Party”) and
2. Georgia Rose Cummings, (the “Buying Party”)
This Business Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into on Monday, October 15th, by and between, Kline Matthew Brooks, having its principal office of business at Brooks Media, 15 Fifth Avenue New York, NY (“Seller”), on the one hand, and Georgia Rose Cummings (“Buyer”) on the other hand. Buyer and Seller are collectively referred to as (the “Parties”) and are sometimes referred individually as a (“Party”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of Brooks Media at 15 Fifth Avenue New York, NY, collectively, the (“Business”).
