How to Have Your Boss's Secret Baby - London Casey Page 0,39
possible legal issues that could pop up. It meant finding shitty assets that I could try to get rid of, or at the very least, have an explanation for.
Maya wasn’t in her office.
I spotted the cleaning crew and gave a wave.
“This office here,” I said. “Make sure it’s extra clean. Okay? She’s been out sick a couple days. Want to make sure nothing is lingering when she comes back.”
The gentleman nodded to me.
Honestly, I had no idea what the hell I just said or if it made any sense.
I went back to my office and helped myself to a glass of whiskey.
There was a temptation to check on Maya.
Shoot her a text, just to be nice.
But I couldn’t send the wrong signals to her.
In fact, I should have just fired her after that night together.
Keeping her around was a big mistake.
Right now, there wasn’t a thing I could do.
I had to hold on until this deal went through.
Then I could be done with it all.
For years I wanted to be the boss. I finally got there. And now I was looking for my ticket out.
The guys would laugh at me and say typical Cole.
I had a way of wanting something, working to get it, and then getting bored with it really quick.
Whether it was a career, business, or women, that was just my style.
Soon enough, someone else would catch my attention and Maya would fade away for good.
It wasn’t like I was going to be near her forever.
The next morning, I saw Maya at her desk.
I opened the door and put my tie to my mouth.
“Is it safe to breathe in here?” I asked.
She looked at me and looked ready to cry. “Really?”
“I’m being serious,” I said. “Are you okay today?”
“Just perfect,” she said. “Did you miss me?”
I moved my hand and fixed my tie. “Not so much. Didn’t even know you were gone.”
“Cole, we need to talk about something,” she said.
“I’m sure we do,” I said. “Look at that pile on your desk. I need you to get through all of that as soon as possible. There’s been a lot happening in the last two days. We don’t take days off here, Maya.”
“Next time I’ll just throw up all over the desk and floor?”
“Whatever it takes,” I said. “Now is not the time to fuck things up.”
“Thanks,” she said. “I guess I’ll get to work.”
“That’s the spirit,” I said. “Oh, by the way, I need a coffee. And I wouldn’t mind one of those bagel with egg sandwiches from that corner spot. I’ll send you money. Get something to eat too. You look a little pale and tired. Perk up.”
I exited her office and by the time I got to my office, the phone was ringing.
“Miss me so soon?” I asked Maya as I answered her call.
“You have a call again, Cole,” she said.
“From?”
“Mr. Clitlick.”
“What was that?” I asked.
“You heard me,” she said. “It’s your brother. Can you just tell him who I am?”
“You’re moody today.”
“Sending the call to you.”
Maya transferred Cody to me.
“Brother,” Cody said.
“Clitlick?” I asked.
He laughed. “Good one, huh?”
“Are you drunk?”
“No. Too early to drink.”
“You’re high.”
“Who isn’t?” Cody asked. “You are too. In your skyscraper office.”
“Cody, I thought you were doing better.”
“I am. I hurt my ankle. I have to take pills now.”
“You hurt your ankle? How bad?”
“Bad enough to get pills,” he said with the click of his tongue.
“Did you pay your debts off?” I asked.
“Oh, yeah. They were thrilled. I appreciate the cash, Cole. I’ll get it back to you.”
“No. You don’t have to do that.”
“I do. I have a thing coming up…”
“A thing?”
“Look, you might not like it, but I’m decent at gambling.”
“Cody. Stop.”
“Fuck, Cole, just listen to me. I’m in this thing where I can win some serious cash.”
“And if you don’t win, then what? Am I going to have to pay someone off?”
“Wow. Thanks for the confidence. As always. I’m just the fuck up, right?”
“Cody, I need you to hear me right now. I’m going to tell you something I shouldn’t. Okay?”
“Yeah, sure.”
“I’ve got something big working here. I can’t have anything mess it up. This is serious stuff here.”
“Oh, you don’t want your fuck up of a brother to end up in the news?”
“I didn’t say that.”
“You meant it that way.”
“What do you want me to say. Tell you what… let me send you some money. Fly out to Oregon or Washington. Go hide out in the woods, in a cabin, and just chill out. Stop worrying about so much,