Taming The Playboy

, who also owns the business where I work, called on me. To be honest, I'm a litt

nt "Come in," I push the door open and enter the slick, modern workplace. Jude A

" I said, trying to k

a seat," he replied, his ton

ng reports, projections, and all that jazz. As soon as we're done, I get ready to leave the s

ned around slowly.

've been working really well. So, we're promoting you. You

ldn't help but smile. "Thank you, M

out a contract. "Here's the paperwork. You'l

as added at all because the raise is so small."What's the point of a promotion if it doesn't come with a significant raise?" I said secret

u're welcome, June. We beli

he contract. "Of course. I'll

ne more thing, we've noticed you take public trans

ts..." The words clung to my throat as my voice faltered.His face softens a little as he nods. "I see. Well, that's okay. The o

prepared to leave his office, feeling a mix of emotions; gratit

need to face our fears to move forward. Don't let th

odded, forcing another smile. "I'

handle. At least it's something, though. All I need to do is keep going, one step at a time.I finished the last of the paperwork and looked at the time. At last, it's time to e

ound myself. It must have been raining earlier because there's a huge mud

f her feet by the sulky billionaire. Even if it's a foolish imagination, sometimes it's preferable to reality.I imagine a shining knight offering to take me away to a bright life when he pulls up in a gorgeous car

pocket, snapping me back to the real world. It's a te

, but Chloe's parties are always a blast. Plus, it's be

be there," I text back, a sm

past, splashing through the puddle and dr

cond skin, and I feel the cold se

rning. Of course, it had to be him. He rolls down his window, a smug gr

dripping with a mix of arrogance and something else. "Look who

mud drip down my face. "Wha

soaked clothes. "I just can't help myse

crossing my arms over my

ed on me. "Maybe. But I bet you think

boils. "Go

s enjoying every second of t

ing with every step. I finally manage to hai

Real life really knows ho