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She’d been very well organized. Everything was labeled accordingly, the suppliers as well as the various points of contact I might need. There was also a list of the next events. She'd only started prepping the next one, and that was exactly where I planned to begin.
I couldn't believe my luck. Even though the weather was gloomy, I felt more optimistic than I had in weeks. This wasn't a permanent job, and it made no use of my degree, but it was a start, and I took it as a great sign that things would turn around for me. I could finally put my history to rest and simply focus on the future. I could probably even apply for jobs in event planning after I finished this one. At least I would have something on my résumé that opened doors out of the scope of my computer science degree. And it was a better income than what I could do on my own for now.
My phone beeped as I started emailing the contact person for the next party, setting up a meeting. It was a message from Jake.
Jake: How is your first day?
Natalie: It's amazing.
Jake: How is my half brother treating you?
Natalie: He's great. He welcomed me personally. He seems like a really friendly guy. Quite your opposite, Jake.
Jake: Are you trying to make me jealous?
Oh hell no!That backfired quickly. I was just trying to tease him. It was such a pity that he didn't have a relationship with his half brothers.
He messaged again.
Jake: Natalie.
I shimmied in my seat. I could practically hear him call my name in that bossy tone when he wanted me to do exactly as he asked. Holy shit, this was not the place or time for those types of thoughts!
Natalie: You can always come and check for yourself.
I felt like a genius. The second I sent it, I realized I could make impromptu meetings between Jake and Maddox happen. Jake was a gentleman anyway, so if I asked him to pick me up, he'd probably do it. He and Maddox were too proud to talk to each another, but I had a hunch I could help them out with that.
With a chuckle I realized this was exactly what Jeannie meant when she told me, "You'll bring their spirited minds together." Hell, maybe it was even her own way of planting the idea in my subconscious. At any rate, it worked.
I was so happy right now that I thought nothing could drain my good mood.
I was wrong.
***
Midway through theday, I got an email on my personal account. From Vince.
Vince
Let’s meet. I need to talk to you. Just once.
My stomach lurched.Really? Today of all days, he chooses to email me?
Natalie
No, we don’t. Not at all. Stop trying to contact me.
Vince
I will if you agree to meet. Or at least answer the phone. I called you five times this weekend.
My stomach lurched. So, the missed calls were from him. He couldn’t possibly want to try to get back together again, could he? Why now?
I didn’t reply. Maybe he'd go away. He did once before. As far as I was concerned, there was no reason to see him again.
I immediately got back to work, losing myself in all the pending tasks.
***
