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Knight clears his throat and shakes his head at Rick before directing his comment at me. "In the initial days, you’ll have to work closely with the Captain."
I frown, bringing my complete attention back to the conversation at hand. "I understand. I’m not one to shirk from hard work, and since Rick is not the Captain"—thank god—"things should run smoothly and—"
"I accept the role," Rick interrupts.
"What?" I slingshot my head in his direction. "You’re saying that to get on my nerves."
"I’m doing it because Knight needs me."
I slap my hand on my hip. "Until a few seconds ago, you were positive the role wasn’t for you."
"That was then."
"So, what changed?"
"I realized Knight was right all along. I’m the man for the job."
"You are." Knight nods.
"I don’t want to work with you," I counter.
"Are you saying you’re not accepting the role?" Knight frowns.
"Umm…" I turn to him. "That’s not what I’m saying." I need this job. I ran out of L.A., breaking the lease on my place, and without any savings. Stupid move, but facing a personal crisis, followed by a professional crisis, meant it was time for a new start.
Oh, I don’t regret spending all my money on my designer outfits and shoes, but it means my cashflow is rather lean—closer to non-existent, if I'm being honest. And the Ice Kings’ salary is more than generous. To be frank, I don’t have an option. But if it means I’m going to be working closely with this asshole, well… Do I have a choice?
"Good, so you’re on board as the PR and Marketing Manager, and you"—he turns his gaze on Rick—"are the Captain." Knight’s face breaks into a smile. "About fucking time." He claps Rick on the shoulder. "I’ll leave you two to get acquainted and come up with a plan."
With a nod that encompasses both of us, he heads off.
"Shit." I curl my fingers around the strap of my bag.
"Fuck." Rick rakes his fingers through his hair.
"This is all your fault." I stab a finger at him. "Why couldn’t you have said no to the role?"
4
Giorgina’s To Do List
Wake up at 5 a.m. & meditate for fifteen minutes.
Go to the gym by 6 a.m. – half-hour workout.
Healthy breakfast – oats?
Get to the office by 8 a.m. & get through all emails by 9 a.m.
Arrange press-conference for the team.
Avoid douchebag Rick/Prick/Dick…whatever his name is. (His prick does look big!)
Catch up with new physical therapist for team.
Healthy lunch – salad, no dressing.
Arrange new PR pictures for Captain Monster Dickface. It’s his face that looks like a monster, not his dick. Not that I would know. Moving on…
