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stomach.
"Let me kiss him, I've missed him so much." The words are out without me even thinking what I'm saying. He releases my hands and pushes my head downwards. I nuzzle at his groin then reach for his zip. A sharp knock on the door nearly gives me a seizure. I spring to my feet so quickly I almost fall over. The door opens and in walks Bill.
"Sorry to spoil the party," says Bill, his disdainful look aimed firmly at me. My cheeks are on fire. Get me out of here.
Nick, on the other hand, is totally cool. "Yes, come in Bill. Holly was just leaving."
Thank you Nick, for reading my mind.
It appears that Bill has other ideas. Still looking at me, Bill continues, "No, Miss Martin, stay. This concerns you." Then he addresses both of us. "There's a glitch on the Henderson proposal. Nick, we're bringing it forward. It's all set up. I need you in New York pronto. If you go now you can be there this afternoon Eastern time."
"When do we leave?" I ask Bill, with all the composure I can muster. Holy crap! New York with Nick. Woo hoo, my bag's all packed! Thank your lucky stars Bill wasn't two minutes later.
I wonder why Bill is looking at me strangely. "You're not going," is his curt reply.
I don't know what the hell is going on here, but I'm not letting this slide. No-one walks over me that easily. "Why not? This is my gig, Bill. I've done all the work on the pitch and I'm the one with the background knowledge of the client. Nick needs me there, right Nick?"
I look at Nick, waiting for his confirmation. Nick turns to Bill, but he doesn't say anything. There's silence in the room, even though there's a rush of noise in my head. I fight hard to keep a lid on it. I can’t speak, I can't even think straight. Is Nick not going to stick up for me, after everything he said the other day? Come to think of it, he doesn’t seem surprised by this turn of events at all.
Bill continues, slightly softer now, trying to placate me. Maybe he can see I'm about to explode. "Holly, listen. No-one's denying your contribution. But I want Nick on this, solo. Take a few days off. You look like you need it. Please close the door after you."
I'm standing there, dumbfounded, wondering whether to argue or plead, when both men turn their backs on me, signalling the conversation is over. Alexa gives me a smug smile as I thunder back to my desk, ready for war with anyone in my path. I can hear the echo of Adam's famous last words, ringing in my ears.
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
I leave work in a daze, oblivious to Lou's worried questions about what's happened to get me in such a state. I probably look like a deranged mad woman. I haven't a clue what just happened or why. It's hard to decide which is worse - getting fired from the Henderson team (am I fired?) or Nick not defending me. I walk hastily away from the office, destination unknown, phone in hand. Surely he will call or text?
Finding myself on the Millenium Bridge, where I stood with Nick only a few days ago, I stare at the blank screen on my phone. I don't know how long I've been standing there, but I'm shivering, then I'm aware of someone beside me.
"Are you alright miss? You're not going to jump or anything, are you?" asks the elderly man, looking concerned. He reminds me of my dad, and tears prick my eyes.
"Oh no, of course not," I reply. "I just had some bad news, that's all."
"He's not worth it, dear." The gentleman touches my arm, and shuffles off.
I'm not going to jump, but I do need a plan. Where do I go from here? I don't mean for the rest of my life, just to get through today would be a start. Tara is away and I dread going home to the empty flat so I check my phone for what's on at the movies. It's a short walk to a warm cinema and A Night To Remember. Armed with popcorn, Pic N' Mix, and a large Diet Coke, I switch off my phone and sit in the dark, crying silently for the duration of the film.
Emerging from the cinema, the Autumn sunshine is too bright for my eyes, raw from all
"Let me kiss him, I've missed him so much." The words are out without me even thinking what I'm saying. He releases my hands and pushes my head downwards. I nuzzle at his groin then reach for his zip. A sharp knock on the door nearly gives me a seizure. I spring to my feet so quickly I almost fall over. The door opens and in walks Bill.
"Sorry to spoil the party," says Bill, his disdainful look aimed firmly at me. My cheeks are on fire. Get me out of here.
Nick, on the other hand, is totally cool. "Yes, come in Bill. Holly was just leaving."
Thank you Nick, for reading my mind.
It appears that Bill has other ideas. Still looking at me, Bill continues, "No, Miss Martin, stay. This concerns you." Then he addresses both of us. "There's a glitch on the Henderson proposal. Nick, we're bringing it forward. It's all set up. I need you in New York pronto. If you go now you can be there this afternoon Eastern time."
"When do we leave?" I ask Bill, with all the composure I can muster. Holy crap! New York with Nick. Woo hoo, my bag's all packed! Thank your lucky stars Bill wasn't two minutes later.
I wonder why Bill is looking at me strangely. "You're not going," is his curt reply.
I don't know what the hell is going on here, but I'm not letting this slide. No-one walks over me that easily. "Why not? This is my gig, Bill. I've done all the work on the pitch and I'm the one with the background knowledge of the client. Nick needs me there, right Nick?"
I look at Nick, waiting for his confirmation. Nick turns to Bill, but he doesn't say anything. There's silence in the room, even though there's a rush of noise in my head. I fight hard to keep a lid on it. I can’t speak, I can't even think straight. Is Nick not going to stick up for me, after everything he said the other day? Come to think of it, he doesn’t seem surprised by this turn of events at all.
Bill continues, slightly softer now, trying to placate me. Maybe he can see I'm about to explode. "Holly, listen. No-one's denying your contribution. But I want Nick on this, solo. Take a few days off. You look like you need it. Please close the door after you."
I'm standing there, dumbfounded, wondering whether to argue or plead, when both men turn their backs on me, signalling the conversation is over. Alexa gives me a smug smile as I thunder back to my desk, ready for war with anyone in my path. I can hear the echo of Adam's famous last words, ringing in my ears.
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
I leave work in a daze, oblivious to Lou's worried questions about what's happened to get me in such a state. I probably look like a deranged mad woman. I haven't a clue what just happened or why. It's hard to decide which is worse - getting fired from the Henderson team (am I fired?) or Nick not defending me. I walk hastily away from the office, destination unknown, phone in hand. Surely he will call or text?
Finding myself on the Millenium Bridge, where I stood with Nick only a few days ago, I stare at the blank screen on my phone. I don't know how long I've been standing there, but I'm shivering, then I'm aware of someone beside me.
"Are you alright miss? You're not going to jump or anything, are you?" asks the elderly man, looking concerned. He reminds me of my dad, and tears prick my eyes.
"Oh no, of course not," I reply. "I just had some bad news, that's all."
"He's not worth it, dear." The gentleman touches my arm, and shuffles off.
I'm not going to jump, but I do need a plan. Where do I go from here? I don't mean for the rest of my life, just to get through today would be a start. Tara is away and I dread going home to the empty flat so I check my phone for what's on at the movies. It's a short walk to a warm cinema and A Night To Remember. Armed with popcorn, Pic N' Mix, and a large Diet Coke, I switch off my phone and sit in the dark, crying silently for the duration of the film.
Emerging from the cinema, the Autumn sunshine is too bright for my eyes, raw from all
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