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Good lord, I couldn't believe that I was about to change the integrity of my life’s work with this man. “Well, you heard right,” I said. “The lodge would be happy to accommodate a Nike store and brand partnership.”
“Did you buy a yacht?” he asked like he was in on some secret.
“What?” I asked with a little irritation.
“Is that why you’re taking me up on my offer? You bought a boat?”
“Hardly,” I replied. “What use do I have for a yacht in Montana?”
“Fair point,” he replied. “So, I’ll have my people send you those informational packets and some paperwork to sign—and I will personally write you the big, fat, juicy check you’re so clearly in this for.”
And this was why no one wanted to do a deal with Mark.
“Thanks, man,” I said in my best impression of a charismatic businessman. “I really appreciate your patience while I thought this over.”
“No problem,” he said, laughing. “No problem.”
I could hear a girlish shriek in the background, then a soft moaning sound. He was so fucking predictable.
“Goodbye, Mark,” I said.
“Later,” he replied.
I hung up and shook my head. He was truly incorrigible. I can’t even imagine how it would look if I had Haley down here all the time, dressed like a porn star working as my “receptionist.”
Actually…
I headed out of the office and locked it. It had been a while since I stopped in at home during lunchtime and the kids wereoff school today. Could be a nice surprise all around if I made lunch.
I walked in the foyer and immediately noticed it was rather quiet. My kids were practically circus animals.
“Hello?” I asked. “Is anyone home?”
There was no response and when I walked into the kitchen, I saw that no lunch had been prepared either.
“Hello?” I asked again.
“Hey,” said Haley. “You’re home early.”
She looked gorgeous in a blue top and tight black jeans. Clearly, she was headed out somewhere.
“Where are you off to? And where are the kids?”
“I’m meeting Anna for lunch,” she said, putting in a pair of earrings. “And the kids’ grandma came to get them.”
“I see,” I said furrowing my brow and crossing my arms as I leaned against the doorway. “Well, I came home to make everyone lunch but clearly people have plans.”
Haley froze, seemingly unsure of how to respond.
“It’s fine,” I said, waving at her nonchalantly. “I’m fine. Go have fun.”
“You sure?” Haley said, walking over to me. “I could cancel.”
“No, you won’t,” I said, taking her beautiful face into my hands and kissing her forehead. “In fact, let me pay for lunch. Please?” I got out my wallet and handed her my black Amex.
She smiled and shook her head. “You know my boss pays me really well, right? I can afford to buy lunch on my own.”
“No, I hadn’t heard,” I said playfully.
