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Three minutes later, as I walk into my office, Dennis sidles up to me, wearing a look of apprehension. “Sir, Mr. Landry is on line four. He wants to talk to you about the Nexus deal and he doesn’t sound pleased.”
Sighing, I hang my coat suit on the rack and sit behind my desk. Andre is the divisional project manager and he’s never pleased by anything. Matter of fact, I have a feeling he secretly resents my guts, as well as everyone else’s. He’s efficient to the core, but a proper misanthrope if I’ve ever known one.
“I’ll take it later. Oh, and, Dennis?”
“Yes, sir?”
“Find me a nearby florist listing and send it to me.”
Perplexed, he does a double take. “Sir?”
“Just do it.”
“Alright.”
A moment later, I’m on the phone with a written number Dennis handed to me.
On the first ring, a woman’s voice says briskly, “Hello. Welcome to Azealia’s Bloom, how can we help you?”
“Yes, I’d like to make an order. Do you do deliveries?”
“Yes, sir. Single or bouquet?”
“Uh, I’d like a bouquet, please.”
“Alright, sir. Any specific flower in mind?”
“Uh,” I lean back in my seat, unsure of what to say. Damn, what does Noelle like? Roses are the most cliché choice to pick, hardly worth an apology. What does she smell like? What does her fragrance remind me of again? “Tulips. I’d like tulips.”
I send her the details of the billing address and hang up. I lean back in my seat, a pleasant smile on my face.
Time to set the wheels in motion.
Chapter Nineteen
Noelle
Irunoutofthe elevator without a second thought. This is amazing news.
“She’s awake? Oh, um, can I come see her? Right now? Yes, yes, definitely! I’ll be there soon. Thank you so much. Yes, of course, bye.”
Oh, my God, Abbie’s awake.
As I get to my desk, I hesitate.
What should I do?
A huge lump of emotion is stuck in my throat.
Picking up my phone, I call Maverick. Now that I’ve calmed down a bit, I feel bad that I just left him there without an explanation. He was there to help me with Abbie, so I should tell him she is allowed to get visits now.
When he answers, I just dive right in. “I’m sorry I just ran out of the elevator and left you standing there. That was the doctor calling.”
“Good news?”
“Abbie’s awake.” I’m almost giddy right now.
“That’s terrific. What are you waiting for? You need to go. Can I give you a ride?”
