×KENZIE×I was walking out of Grimes Enterprises with my phone in hand, I had missed a bunch of calls from one of the homeless shelters, and I could only assume Paul had been trying to get ahold of me for something.I was about to call them back when I heard my name being called.I looked up and smiled as Axel walked over to me, "Hey, how are you?""I'm fine. Wyatt is a complete slave driver though.""Do you want to join me for dinner? You still owe me a date."Normally I would have said no, but he was right, he had bid the highest so technically I did still owe him."Sure. I just need to call the homeless shelter back."His brows furrowed with concern, "The homeless shelter?""Yeah, I think it's a friend of mine. He lives at these shelters.""I'll wait."I dialed the number hoping they would answer at this time, it was already seven.To my surprise, the call was answered."Hi, this is Kenzie Middleton. I've missed a few calls from you.""Miss Middleton, I'm so sorry to worry you. Pau
KENZIEI had been seeing a lot of Axel recently and he was taking me out again tonight.We had agreed on going to a local club. He said he missed music and was tired of the businessman lifestyle.I purchased a new dress for the occasion, something completely opposite from what I would usually wear.I wore a very short black dress teamed with high heels.When I met him at the entrance I was surprised when he pulled me against him, his lips meeting mine as we kissed.It was the first time he had kissed me, and he tasted like alcohol."Sorry. You look amazing."We made our way into the club with its loud music and many gyrating bodies.We got some drinks to start off the night, and my heart nearly stopped when I looked across the bar and found a familiar pair of blue eyes staring at me.It was Wyatt. He had a redhead on his arm who couldn't have been older than twenty-one, maybe twenty-two.He held my gaze before I turned away wondering what the hell he was doing here.This didn't look l
KENZIEMy head hurt when I opened my eyes.But not because of the alcohol I drank the previous night. Because I couldn't forget the feel of Wyatt's hands on my body, or the feel of his tongue entwined with mine.I couldn't forget his taste.I sighed heavily and looked over at the clock. It was late, but being a Saturday, I was off and didn't need to go in to work.Or so I thought.As soon as I switched my phone on I was bombarded with numerous amounts of missed calls, some were from Axel, but most were from Wyatt.I decided to call him back."Where the hell are you?" He barked."Jeez, good morning to you too. Why are you screaming?""Did you forget to keep your phone on? Or were you too busy fucking around to care?!""Wyatt, it's Saturday. We don't work on weekends." I attempted to keep my voice neutral, refusing to let him get to me."You work when I tell you to. Get your ass over to my place, now!" "Why?" My question was met with silence and when I pulled the phone away from my ea
×KENZIE×Monday morning swung around and I sat in Wyatt's office taking calls and filing in his diary with appointments.Today was a very busy day for him, so I barely saw him which I was thankful for.I still felt embarrassed by what happened between us at the club.Of course, it didn't even come close to what happened between us on the night of my twenty-first birthday party, but that was yet another memory I would have preferred to forget.I was just walking out of the office for my lunch date with Axel when Wyatt passed me looking annoyed.A part of me wanted to ask him what was wrong, but I thought better of it. We had a strictly professional relationship now, I had to keep it that way."Kenzie, where are you going?" He called out from the door of his office.I paused letting out an annoyed sigh before turning to glare at him, "I am taking my break, Mr. Grimes."He nodded, an amused look playing on his face, "With that country boy who's out here trying to be a businessman?" There
×KENZIE×I texted Axel to let him know that I wasn't able to go away for the weekend because Wyatt needed me for work.I was curled up on the sofa with my cat and a bowl of buttery popcorn in my lap watching a TV show.As soon as I sent the text, my phone began to ring, but I didn't answer.I was feeling upset about the way Wyatt was treating me, and I simply didn't feel up to talking to Axel about it.There was a sudden knock at the door and I groaned in frustration but went over to open it."Paul? What are you doing here?"Paul grinned, "Well, you looked a bit down when you left the office, so I thought I'd come over and see how you are. I brought take-out."I stepped aside to let him in, "Thank you, that's very kind of you, but you didn't need to do that."He placed the bags on the counter and turned to me, "You were always there for me, I just want to repay the favor. So, are you okay?"I sighed, "I guess. Wyatt is just driving me crazy. I wanted to go away with someone this weeke
×KENZIE×I was moody as hell.Axel and I weren't on the best of terms for the past week due to Wyatt's meddling ways.Axel wanted to join me as my date to the charity event but Wyatt made sure to forbid it.Now, thanks to Wyatt, I was bored and my feet hurt from the heels on my feet.At least I had a glass of booze in my hand."Smile. At least pretend to be happy that you're here." Wyatt hissed in my ear.I grimaced, "Is that better?"He rolled his eyes, "Kenzie, come on. Look around you," he waved his arm about, "You're here with all of these rich jet setters. And for once, we all have the same goal, to make the world a better place.""I know, but we both know that I am not needed here. You could have brought anyone along with you, there is no need for you to have your assistant here.""You're right, you're not here because I need you here. You are because I want you here."I was speechless at his sudden and blunt honesty.I looked away, feeling shy again. Wyatt seemed to have a way
×KENZIE× With my hair still wet from my shower I rushed to open my front door, someone was knocking on it very loudly.I swung the door open to find Wyatt, he wore a tight black T-shirt and a pair of blue jeans. It was strange seeing him in something other than a suit."Wyatt, what are you doing here?""I need you to join me on a business trip.""What? Where?"He walked into my apartment, "We're flying to London.""When?""Today. You have about two hours to pack."My eyes widened, "What? That's such short notice. I need to get a pet sitter to watch my cat."He turned to stare at Toby who was curled in a ball on the sofa, "We can drop him off at my place, the employees will look after him."I sighed, "Have they ever looked after cats? I can't leave him with just anyone."Wyatt frowned, "Kenzie, with the amount I pay them, they'll look after a tiger if I tell them to. Get ready."I begrudgingly went into my bedroom to begin packing.A few moments passed before Wyatt walked in and sat do
×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