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Kendall
Giving Caleb a cold shoulder for the next few days wouldn’t be a hardship if he didn’t sulk like a child.
I have a feeling that no one would believe me if I told them that. The boss they fear and respect so much just threw a temper tantrum and broke his fifth phone in these past two weeks.
“I’m getting you an android if you insist on breaking every phone I give you,” I scowl as I scribble something furiously on the notepad in my hand.
Caleb glowers at me. “Get me the same model.”
I wish I could tell him to go fuck off.
“You have an interview at two, today,” I tell him, placing a new phone on his desk. “Try not to break this one before the day ends. Also, Miss Hill wants to meet you regarding an expense report.”
Lana Hill has actively avoided me since the encounter in the office and I can’t say I’m too upset about it. I don’t know why the woman dislikes me so passionately but her presence triggers something inside of me, something I’ve tried to overcome for years.
“Who’s the interviewer?” Caleb asks, as he picks up the softball and bounces it against the wall.
I check my notes. “A Miss Starling. She’s from Voyd magazine. She’ll also be covering an article about you through the Ball, so, please make a good impression.”
Caleb frowns at me. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
I tuck my tongue in my cheek, saying carefully, “Well, the last person they sent to interview on Monday, you made them burst into tears. I don’t know what you said but try not to say that again.”
Caleb tosses the ball away and folds his arms over his chest.
“I have to take a long lunch break today. I won’t be back ‘til three,” I inform him and watch him closely.
“Why?”
I consider telling him that I have to buy a dress for the Ball he’s forcing me to attend but instead I arch a brow. “Considering I’ve been working overtime with you for the past two weeks, I think I can take a single long lunch without having to give you itinerary of my plans.”
“Ouch. Do you have a date?” Caleb persists.
I open my mouth and suddenly, to my utmost horror, I find myself saying, “Yes, I do. His name is Erin. And he’s very smart.”
“That’s a girl’s name.” Caleb starts that damn tapping again, his face in a thunderous scowl.
“Don’t be a snob,” I tell him, lightly. “Erin’s very handsome.”
Caleb clenches his jaw, studying my face with an unnerving intensity. “You’re very forthcoming about this date of yours, Miss West. Maybe I should meet him.”
“Why?” I snort. “Do you want to date him instead?”
He narrows his eyes.
I’m satisfied with getting the last word in. “I’ll see you at three.” I walk out and picking up my purse, I make my way downstairs to meet Elise who’s going with me. However, as I enter the lobby and move towards the reception, the woman standing with her back to me turns to look and I stiffen on seeing Lana Hill.
No surprise that she looks less than happy to see me.
Elise, on the other hand, looks at the two of us in forced cheer. “Come on. The shop’s walking distance from here.”
Well, shit.
“What about this one?” I lift up a pale blue dress with some glitter on it.
Elise checks the price tag and sighs. “It’s okay to get something that’s not under a hundred dollars, Kendall. Remember, whatever you wear is important. You’re representing Caleb in a way.”
I swallow heavily. “I’m going as his PA. I don’t have to be dressed like I’m rich.”
