Show me what you’ve got, wizard boy! P.S. Good luck on your presentation today! I packed an extra invisibility cloak in your bag just in case, but I doubt you’ll even need it! Kill it!
Travis
Now who’s sporting the pom-poms? ??
Viola
I mean…don’t fuck it up, muggle.
A knock on the door directs my attention up to Blake who is standing in my doorway. He’s been pretty edgy since my return, and I have a feeling he liked my absence.
“It’s time.” He nods his head to the hallway. “Everyone’s meeting in the conference room in five.”
“Right behind you,” I say, grabbing a file folder with my notes and paperwork and double-checking that I have everything.
Standing up, I look around at the once-promising office that has now turned cold. My heart is no longer here, and the thought of starting my own firm becomes more appealing each day. I used to live and breathe this job, but ever since Viola, she’s been the one to breathe life back into me.
I fucking rock my presentation, and once the meeting is over, Blake walks back to my office and asks me to go to a lunch meeting with him. I’m hesitant, considering our history, but he sold me on the company picking up the tab, so why not?
Alyssa watches us both intently as we make our way out. She’s barely said more than a sentence to me, so I know something’s up. I just can’t quite put my finger on it.
I text Viola before heading out.
Travis
You’ll be happy to know I kicked ass and am now heading out for a work lunch meeting. I expect a celebration tonight...in the form of your naked body on top of mine while you yell how much harder you want it.
I slide into the company car with Blake. He takes the driver’s side, and I sit in the passenger seat. He buckles up, and I check my phone once again for her response, but so far nothing. I know she’s swamped right now, so I shrug it off. Talking with her always makes my days go by faster.
“I bet you’re glad to finally be back. I hear bed rest can suck for a king.” Blake’s attempt at small talk is laughable, but I go along with it anyway.
“Yeah, it did. Good thing my roommate’s little sister was around to help me some.” The words flow out before I can stop them.
“Violet, right?”
“Viola,” I correct. “She lives on campus nearby, so she wasn’t too far if I needed anything.”
“How convenient.” I notice his condescending tone and pinch my lips to force back a smug smile. It wasveryfucking convenient, but of course, I won’t say that to him. The less he knows about my personal life, the better.
Once the awkward lunch from hell is over, and Blake not-so-subtly threatens my position at the firm, I make a little detour before heading home. Since it’s Wednesday, Viola will be over tonight, and I’m going to have to use all the willpower I don’t have to keep my eyes and hands off her.
Knowing that Viola leaves for Boston in just a month, I want to give her a going away gift that will ensure she comes back to me. I know that’s selfish on my part, but I’ve been waiting ten years for the girl of my dreams, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure I don’t lose her again.
I’ve been thinking about it the past couple of weeks, and I found just the right one for her.
After picking up the gift, I arrive back home, fortunately before Drew, so he doesn’t question me.
Viola
I’m heading over soon. Is the coast clear?
I read Viola’s text and immediately send one back. I can’t wait to see her.
Travis
Yes. Get your ass over here. I have a surprise.
Viola