×KENZIE×I sat on the jet feeling somewhat uncomfortable. I was scared of flying, I always had been.I wasn't sure what started the fear, but I was scared to fly for as long as I could remember.Wyatt was sitting opposite me, staring at me."What?" I asked."Why do you look so uncomfortable?""Probably because I am? I don't like flying. You know this."{PAST}I toyed with the hem of my white blouse."Baby, is that what you're wearing?" Caleb asked me.I looked down at my attire; a white button-up shirt and a pair of blue jeans teamed with high-heeled ankle boots."What's wrong with what I'm wearing?""We're supposed to fly out to Paris."I blinked at him in confusion, "Yeah? And? What's wrong with what I'm wearing?"Caleb sighed heavily, "Baby, we're going with a lot of influential people. Can you maybe wear something a little more fitting?""I told you I'm not going.""Caleb-" Wyatt paused as he walked in, "Am I interrupting?"I crossed my arms over my chest, "No. Caleb forgot that I
×KENZIE×"Wow." Was the only word I could utter as I looked around in awe.We arrived at the hotel and I was extremely overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of it.Downstairs, the foyer was completely golden and bronze.The room I stood in was a beautiful beige color with intricate gold detailing painted on the walls.There was a small living room area with two cozy but expensive-looking sofas, and to the right, there was a slightly raised area with a hot tub. There was a door leading off to what I presumed was the bedroom and bathroom."Lovely, isn't it?" Wyatt asked from behind me."I think I'm speechless."He walked past me and dropped down into a sofa, lifting his legs up to rest his feet on the white table which caused me to cringe slightly."I don't think I've ever seen anything quite as stunning as this.""You'll get used to it in this line of business."I doubted that very much. How could anyone ever get used to this?"Would you like a drink?" He asked me, snapping me from my though
×KENZIE×I walked out of the meeting room with an arm full of papers and files.The meeting had gone well and Wyatt now had a new business teaming with Grimes Enterprises."That went well, and much quicker than expected."I nodded, "Yeah," I shifted the papers from one arm to the other, "Can we get back to the room so I can put these down?""Yeah, sure. Lunch after?""I guess we can do lunch after." I walked over to the elevator and Wyatt pressed the button."Do you want me to take those?" He motioned to the papers with his head."No, I'm fine." The elevator doors opened and I stepped in."How are you finding the job?" He asked as he stepped into the elevator."It's fine," I shifted the papers again, "I'm enjoying it.""Even working with the tyrant?"I laughed, "Yes, even working with you. Although, some days you get a little much."The lift jumped and I yelped, dropping the papers, "What was that?""I don't know." He pushed at a few buttons and I noticed the elevator wasn't moving."
×KENZIE×"Axel? There's only one bed in here." I glanced around his hotel room."Well, yeah, we're a couple. Is that a problem?""I guess not?" I sighed and took a seat on the sofa, "I need to check with Wyatt to find out when we need to leave."Axel rolled his eyes, "Can you do nothing without his approval?""He's my boss and this is a work trip. I have to check with him.""You can fly back with me on a normal flight.""Axel, don't do this. You're going to make it difficult for me at work."He sighed and walked over to me, sitting down next to me, "Kenzie, he's your boss. You need to establish a line that shouldn't be crossed.""I know, but Wyatt is a very needy boss. If I piss him off I will end up losing my job and he will make sure that I never work again. He has that kind of power, you know this.""Look, I don't want to spend our time together arguing over Grimes," he leaned forward, kissing me, "I can think of other things that I would much rather be doing with you." his hand tr
×KENZIE×My phone had died while still in the park, I knew Axel was probably pissed off with me. But after what Wyatt had said to me, and my realization, I couldn't just leave Wyatt alone."Come on, Wyatt." I shoved him into his hotel room."You're coming in?"I hesitated, glancing down the hall toward the room Axel was in.When I turned back to Wyatt, he looked so hopeful, "Yeah, I'll come in." I couldn't find it in me to say no.I followed him in, shutting the door behind me."Can you get into bed? I'm tired, I really need to get to sleep.""You're leaving?"I sighed, "I'll get you into bed and then I'm leaving." Although his speech was better, he was still a bit shaky on his feet.I followed him into the bedroom and stood against the wall while he sat down on the edge of the bed.He struggled in an attempt to take his shoes off.I huffed and went over to him, helping him get his shoes off.He took his shirt off, breaking a few buttons."Okay, go to sleep. I need to get to sleep,
-KENZIE- I was staring out the jet's window, we were on our way back home and my mind was on Axel. I was feeling guilty for the way I handled things with him. "Kenz?" Wyatt's voice pulled me from my thoughts. "Yeah?" I turned to look at him. "What is it?" "Nothing," I sighed heavily, "I feel terrible about how I handled things with Axel. I should never have started anything with him." "Why? Because he's a shitty person?" "No, because..." I trailed off, not wanting to get into why I broke things off with Axel. Wyatt seemed to be studying me intently, but I couldn't figure out what he was thinking. "He's just too jealous, and I'm trying to concentrate on my career. I can't do that with him throwing a tantrum whenever you need me." Wyatt nodded, "That's good. Your career is important. Have you thought about going back to school? I'm sure you don't want to be a PA for the rest of your life." "I'll figure it out eventually. But for the time being, I'm happy to carry on with thin
-KENZIE-I was suffering from a migraine the entire day so when I was finally able to leave, I was ecstatic to get home and have a peaceful night in bed.Unfortunately, I was almost home when I realized I left my bag in the office, which meant my keys were there too.Groaning, I made my way back to Grimes Enterprises.I assumed that everyone had already left, so when I walked into Wyatt's office I as surprised to see him behind his desk. His jacket as off and the first few buttons of his shirt were undone. In front of him was a bottle of alcohol that was almost empty."Wyatt?"He looked up and I could tell by his eyes he was very drunk, "Kenz. Didn't you go home?""Yeah, I did. But I forgot my bag," I went over and picked it up, showing him.He nodded slowly, "Okay. Did you walk back," he turned, looking out the windows, "It's dark. Let one of my drivers take you home."I hesitated at the door, Walk out, Kenzie. Do not do this., I told myself.I sighed and shut the office door, walkin
-KENZIE-I chewed on the end of the pencil while zoning out in Wyatt's meeting. My mind was very scattered since Caleb dropped me off at home a few days prior. I looked up and caught Wyatt's eyes on me.He smiled slightly and I looked away. I knew I had been caught not paying attention.Thankfully the meeting was coming to an end."You look like you're about to die of boredom," Wyatt whispered."I am.""You realize you were supposed to be taking notes, right?""Sorry. I don't know what's going on with me. I can't concentrate on anything.""Why is that?"I shrugged, "I don't know. Wyatt, please watch your son. Selma seems like a nice person and I don't want her to end up hurt the way I did."He turned to me, "Why? What did he do?""Nothing. But he told me he misses me. And it was just a really awkward moment."Wyatt's jaw clenched, "I'll speak to him. He shouldn't put you in that sort of situation.""It's not that. I don't want Selma ending up in the same situation I ended up in.""I