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No such luck for this girl today.
Another deep breath has me pushing my car door open. The warm summer air mixes with the coolness inside my car. Late June is beginning to blaze with heat. A visit to the beach sounds perfect right now.
I turn and grab my bag before shutting the car door with my hip. I don't look back at the shiny black truck as I walk towards the building.A blast of icy air hits my face when I enter the building. I shiver slightly, still chilly from my car. Hmm, the warm sun heating my skin during lunch... I’llhave to eat outside today.
"Morning, Emma!" Faye's voice singsongs, her face shining up at me.
"Hey, Faye. How are you? Any messages?"
She shakes her head, a smile playing on her lips. "Nope, notrouble... yet." Faye chuckles, her eyes flashing.
"Hmmm, the day is young my friend, the day is young. You know where to find me. Can you buzz me when James arrives?"
"Sure thing, Emma!" The shrill sound of the phone fills the room and I head to my office. Once inside, I drop my bag, and plop down at my desk, looking over my schedule for the day.
Its jam packed. Welcome to Monday morning.
Firing up my laptop, I prep for my first client, looking over his chart and refreshing myself with his latest notes.
Working for myself in a private practice gives me a freedom I love. Being here the past three years was the best career choice I've made so far and I don't regret a thing. Yet.
I open my inbox and my eyes scan the latest emails, freezing when I see one from my sister. Emma! Call Me! Reads the headline and I dread opening it. My hands grow clammy, my leg bouncing. The familiar butterflies I've carried with me for years now begin their wild storm.
Why are my mother andsister so fuckingtoxic? Can't they act nice for once?
Closing my laptop, I stand in haste, some of my papers scattering. Maybea cup of tea will help. I make my way to the break room. I come to a sudden stop in front of reception, my ears assailed by a deep, husky voice.
Who is that??
Peeking around the corner, I jolt at the sight of Faye talking toone hell of amanin a suit. He's over six feet tall, with dark brown hair that is clean cut and neat on the sides, with a bit of wavy length on the top. His suit is all business, even down to his shiny black shoes.
A zap of electricity courses through my body, as I stare at the mysterious man from behind. I feel my body flushing from head to toe.
I move, pressing my back against the wall, my hand pressed against my chest. Holy shit, get it together,Em. You're acting like you've never seen amanin a suit before. But damn, does he wear it well, as if the designer tailored it to perfectly fit his body.
Out of the corner of my eye, I see my co-worker Angela leaving the break room, the steam from her coffeerising. Pushing off the wall, I smooth down my dress; a crap attempt at pulling myself together. Thankfully, she only smiles and waves, disappearing into her office.
The coast being clear, I sneak another look around the corner, my jaw dropping as I catch him as he looks around. Faye looksstarstruck. I know how you feel, girl.
I practically smack my head against the wall as I pull back in. Leaning back, I close my eyes.Hisperfect face flashes in my mind... thehard, chiseledjaw, the hint of dark stubble, his tan skin with dark brown hair.
I open my eyes, and I push myself off the wall. I've been gawking like a fool for the past five minutes.
All right,Em, just sneak by without anyone noticing...
"Emma!" Faye calls out and I freeze. Shit, so much for going unnoticed.
I turn to find both of them looking at me, and I plaster on the fakest smile I can manage.
"Come meet our new therapist, Dr. Knox Rothwell."
New therapist? Uh oh. I'm in trouble.
~K~
First dayof a new job was always exciting but also filled with anxiety. You never knew what type of people you were going to encounter. I steer my F150 with one hand and stare at my tie in the rear-view mirror, making sure it's straight.
I pull into the building's parking lot of my new job, just before eight thirty. I'm early. Didn't need to be in before nine but wanted to scope out the area and feel a bit relaxed before heading into my new office.
