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“Jesus Christ,” I said, as I sat on thebed.
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Ididn’t sleep wellat all that night. I tossed and turned, frustrated and angry. Who the fuck did he think he was? I cursed him, and Jerry, although I wasn’t sure it was entirely hisfault.
In the morning, I showered and grabbed my pad. I wrote out my resignation. I could type it up and then emailit.
I ordered breakfast from the room service menu and sent a text toJerry.
What time are weleaving?
Whenever you’re ready, I’m bored.Came hisreply.
I’m just eating then I’m happy toleave.
Okay, give meten.
I finished my breakfast, packed my overnight bag, and made my way to reception. I checked out and walked out of the hotel. It was a bright day, although chilly, and I pulled my wrap aroundme.
Jerry was standing by his car, Mackenzie beside him. They were talking and at first hadn’t noticed me. Jerry’s driver stepped forward to take my luggage and placed it in theboot.
“Here she is,” Jerry said with asmile.
“Good morning. Are we ready?” Iasked.
“Sure.” He turned to Mackenzie. “So, I’ll see you onMonday.”
Mackenzie nodded. I held out my hand to him. “Mr. Miller, it was a pleasure to meetyou.”
He took my hand, slowly closing his around it. “The pleasure was allmine.”
I pulled my hand away and climbed into the car. It was a minute or so before Jerry joinedme.
“Well?”
“Well,what?”
“What do you think ofhim?”
“I think he’ll do wonderful things for your company,Jerry.”
“By that, I take it you don’t likehim.”
“I don’t know him. He’s a character, forsure.”
“I think it’s that Italian American thing. He’s a bit gangster, isn’t he?” hechuckled.
“Maybe, anyway, what are you doing for the rest of the day?” Iasked.
“Chilling, want to chill withme?”
“I’ve got plans,sorry.”
I wanted to ask how Jerry had met him, but I wouldn’t allow my curiosity to build. I wanted to get home, put on some sloppy clothes, and watch shit TV, on myown.
“How much of the business does Mackenzie own?” Iasked.
“Sixty percent, that wasn’t the original deal. I hate to lose control, but it was that or nothing, and you know what? I kind of like the idea of letting go of the reins a little. It’s hard doing it allalone.”
