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KATE
WasDrew acting weird about the flowers? Or was my mind just reading into things?
He didn't seem quite his normal self at least. Could he possibly be jealous that someone had sent me flowers? The thought that he would care made my chest swell. Drew being jealous of something like that would kind of be a dream come true.
Though the anonymous flower guy probably wouldn't like it.
I checked the time on the wall. It was almost time for me to get Alexis her lunch.
I'd been avoiding Alexis all day, worried she might have already started reading my screenplay and hated it. But I couldn't avoid her any longer. So I gathered all my courage and messaged Alexis about what she wanted for lunch.
Then I cowered and waited, hoping Alexis wasn't about to respond with,I'd love a club sandwich from the bistro next door, and also, I read your screenplay and you should never write anything ever again.
Alexis didn’t respond right away, so I tried to find something else to occupy my mind and convince my pulse to go back down to normal. I was in the middle of a breathing exercise when Dion stopped by my desk, wearing a light blue button-up with a plaid blue tie. I worked hard to keep my dislike from showing on my face when I turned to him.
How could he sleep at night after having messed with Drew’s life so much? It was wrong on so many levels. Drew had been serious about finding his future wife on the show, and Dion and Gwen had sabotaged him because of their greed.
So much for my calming technique. My blood was boiling just barely under the surface now.
"How can I help you?" I asked.
Dion pushed his phone in his back pocket.He was probably texting Gwen about the dream house they were going to buy in the Bahamas.
"I just found out from Alexis that she wants Drew and Gwen to have a weekend getaway this week, but I don't have time to book Gwen's flight. Could you get that taken care of?"
"Sure." I grabbed a pen and pad to jot down the information. "What airport does she usually fly out of?"
"Detroit Metropolitan."
I scribbled the name down.
"Okay, sounds good." I clicked the lid of my pen. "Is there anything else?"
Dion pulled his phone out of his pocket and glanced at the screen. "That should be it. Just pick a flight that lands in LAX sometime that afternoon. I can pick her up any time after two."
"Will do."
And I'll make sure to get her a seat right by the restroom.
This trip was about revenge after all.
He turned and left just as my computer pinged with a message.
Alexis:I'd like my usual from Chick-fil-A. But first I need to talk to you in my office.
My throat constricted when I read the message. What did Alexis need to talk about?
Please let it be about work and not about the email.
I told Alexis I'd be there in a minute, finished purchasing Gwen's plane ticket, and took some more deep breaths.
"Please shut the door," Alexis said when I stepped into her office.
I shut it with sweaty hands and took the chair closest to the door in case I needed to make a swift exit. Alexis finished typing a few notes on her laptop before talking.
Just do it quickly,I thought, mentally preparing myself for the blow.
"I have a secret mission for you," Alexis said in a low voice. "I thought I'd have time to run over to this week's safe house before Friday, but my schedule is packed."
