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Despite Henna’s insistence that I be on time, I fire off a quick text to Sam to let her know I might be a little late tonight, before stuffing the device into my wristlet and heading for the door.
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“Hey, you got a minute.” I look up to see John leaning against the doorframe of my office.
His button-down shirt is untucked, the top two buttons are open revealing the smallest sliver of tanned skin. He gives me an easy smile, his brown eyes locked on me as he steps further into my office before he closes the door.
“Yeah, what’s up?” I close my laptop, watching him slide into the chair on the opposite side of the desk from where I’m sitting.
“I wanted to see if you’d be able to join me at the upcoming video game convention in New York. There will be a lot of developers there and I could really use someone with your talents.” He swipes a hand through his messy dark blonde locks.
“My talents?” I cock my head to the side, a small smile playing on my lips.
“You know more about this company than some of the people who were here when I started it. Not to mention you have a way with people. Besides, I think it would be a good learning experience for you. Give you a chance to see how the other side of the business works. You’d have your own hotel room for the weekend and the company will cover all your travelling expenses.”
“When is it again? My friend, Sam is getting married the first weekend in May. That would be the only thing that may conflict.”
“It’s not until the end of June, so that won’t be a problem.”
“Would it be just me and you?” I ask, not sure why the thought makes me a little uncomfortable.
Don’t get me wrong, John is a good-looking guy who is very successful, and while he’s never given me a reason to feel uncomfortable around him, I’m not sure how I feel about a weekend in New York alone together. Not that I think anything would happen.
“Diego will be going as well.” He stretches out his legs and crosses his ankles. “So, what do you say? You’d really be helping me out.”
“Okay. Yeah, I should be able to make that work.”
“Perfect.” He clasps his hands together. “I’ll have Bev make all the arrangements and send you the itinerary once it’s confirmed.” He pushes to a stand.
“Hey, really quick,” I say to his back right as he turns. I wait until he’s facing me again before continuing, “Would it be okay if I head out about an hour early today? I’m supposed to be meeting thebride-to-beat six and I have a few things to take care of first.”
“Bachelorette party?” he guesses.
I nod, feeling mildly embarrassed by the way he smirks at me. It’s like he knows a ton of alcohol and male genitalia will likely be involved.
“Yeah, no problem. You could use a night out.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” I arch a brow at him.
“It means you work too much.” He grins.
“You’re my boss. You’re supposed to like that I work too much.”
“And I do. But I also know that everyone needs to let off a little steam from time to time. Have fun tonight.” He moves closer to the door.
“Thanks, John.”
“And if you find yourself in any trouble and need a ride or a bail out, you have my number,” he says before pulling open the door.
“Pretty sure it would be highly inappropriate to call my boss to bail me out of jail.”
“Wouldn’t be anything I haven’t done myself.” He winks, disappearing into the hallway moments later.
I laugh to myself, oddly enough not having a hard time envisioning John behind bars. Something tells me while he may work hard, he plays even harder.
Refocusing, I open my laptop and pull my email back up, needing to get some things taken care of before I leave.
