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As we ascend to our floor, a tinge of dread settles in my stomach over my impending meeting with Henry.
When we arrive at our floor, Henry hurries off to his office. Joy and I agree to meet later for lunch before heading to our respective workstations. I drop my things at my desk, flip on my computer, and then walk over to Henry’s office.
He’s sitting at his desk, staring at a file folder in front of him. I knock on the door, and he raises his head.
“Come in, Kris.”
I enter, closing the door behind me, and sit opposite him.
I watch as he works to find whatever words he’s searching for.
“I’m sorry.”
I’m confused. “For what?”
“For being a dick.”
“When?” There have been a few times over the past year, so I need him to be more specific.
“Last Christmas, when I took that job, the way I treated you at our meetings, when I assigned you and Joy to work on that project together — take your pick. Although, since things worked out with Joy, maybe you’ll give me a pass.”
“Well, when it comes to the cuffs, I guess you knew her better than I did.” And that sits like a stone in my gut.
“I did it to embarrass you.”
“I know.”
“I wanted her for myself. I thought I might have a chance if you weren't here.”
I would have felt extreme jealousy a year ago. But now, I have the girl. I had the girl all along. I have no reason to be jealous.
“And then when you turned down this job and left town, I figured I’d finally be able to make my move.”
I take a deep breath before responding. “It was wrong of you to try something like that, Henry. And it was especially unfair to Joy.”
Henry nods in agreement, still not meeting my gaze. He knows he made a mistake and is trying to make amends with me. “I took a risk putting you on that project together. But I thought the distance kept things in my favor.”
“You thought wrong.”
“I never had a chance. I know that now. And I feel like crap for ruining our friendship over it.”
He’s not wrong.
He hands me the folder he’s been staring at. “Maybe this will make up for my behavior. I am sorry, Kris. And I really hope you and Joy stay together for a long time.”
We’re going to stay together forever.
I open the folder and glance at the sheet of paper inside. I scan the words. My heart pounds as I read through the lines. I raise my head and lock eyes with his. “This is a job offer.”
“It is.”
“As a marketing manager.”
“That’s correct.”
“In New York.”
“Yes.”
