Total pages in book: 69
Estimated words: 65039 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 325(@200wpm)___ 260(@250wpm)___ 217(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 65039 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 325(@200wpm)___ 260(@250wpm)___ 217(@300wpm)
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She'll know your a whole history in ten seconds flat.
What a depressing thought.
I'd been feeling a little giddy then, I'd gone from facing imminent termination to landing the boss a lucrative contract, something I still didn't quite understand but knew it was all good.
Though I did think grumpy old man was bat shit crazy.
Colton came into the room sucking up all the oxygen and I'd sent up a silent prayer of thanks that I'd get to bask in his glow for yet another day.
Then came the phone call.
Obviously it was his mother, she sounded nice enough if a little nosy, I could so see the truth in his words.
She talks a mile a minute and trips from one topic to the next before you can catch your breath.
I settled back into work for the last couple hours until it was knockoff time.
Jared was all excited when he came to take me home.
I barely heard or understood a word he said since I was too busy being bummed that Colton was nowhere in sight.
"So you're going to go right?"
"Huh, go where?"
"The Lyon's barbecue, didn't you hear a word I said?"
"No, not really."
"Colton's parents, every year they have a Memorial Day barbecue slash picnic, you have to come, everyone's going to be there, even your dad drops by sometimes if he's not working."
"I don't know, I mean no one invited me... plus that's only like five days away I didn't bring anything suitable to wear to something like that."
I looked down at the butt ugly suit and nurse Ratchet shoes I was now wearing.
"Come on Kat,it'll be fun and I'll be there, nothing will go wrong."
"I don't know Jared..."
"At least think about it okay."
"Sure, I'll think about it but no promises."
"No problem, let's get on the road I have a hot date lined up for tonight."
"You're such a dog Jared, who is she this time?"
"New chick, you know the chicks dig me, sexy beast."
"Yeah okay, whatever floats your boat, at least you got the beast part right."
"Whatever smart ass."
He put me in a playful headlock just as Colton turned the corner.
"See ya later boss."
Jared called out as we walked pass.
Didn't he notice that look on Colton's face, talk about shooting daggers with your eyes, it's a wonder I wasn't an ember, and why the hell was he looking at me like I betrayed him, I hope bat shit guy hadn't changed his mind about the deal. Shit.
That night I called my mom for our nightly chat, my mom is my sounding board whenever my mind becomes overcrowded.
"So how's the new job sweetie, you like it?"
"It's fine mom, pretty easy, but guess what, so this guy calls today and he's as rude as you want to be, he just rubbed me the wrong way you know, so I kinda let him have it..."
"Wait a minute, you did what?"
"I put him in his place, next thing I know he's showing up there."
"He didn't hurt you did he baby?" I hated the panic in her voice.
"No mom let me tell you, so anyway, turns out he's this uber rich old coot with the manners of a wildebeest, but guess what, he gave the boss a contract to supply him with bikes for all his ventures and apparently there are a ton of them.
Like he works with Hollywood and racing circuits here and in Europe among other things.
He said he liked my style and that's why he finally decided to give Colton the contract."
"Colton, ooh....... first name basis already, is this Colton handsome?"
"Mom... that's what he wants to be called."
I won't be telling you about the sir conversation.
"Are you having fun baby?"
"I'm fine mom, promise."
"You'd tell me if something was bothering you right?"
"Yes mom, besides dad's here, everything's fine, I like my new job, Jared's there which makes it easier.
My truck's almost ready so I should have a little more freedom soon, right now I'm pretty much stuck in the house but that's cool, not much to do around here anyway... wait a minute mom, someone's on the other line."
I put her on hold and clicked over.
The number didn't look familiar but it was local.
"Hello?"
"Hello, is this Katarina?"
"Uh, yes?"
Why did this voice sound familiar and not at the same time?
"This is Elena Lyon, we spoke earlier today."
"Oh hi."
Why the heck was Colton's mother calling me, please lady don't ask me any leading questions, please please please.
"I bet you're wondering why I'm calling when we've never even met.
I got your number from Jared, he's such a good boy, anyway I'm calling to invite you personally to our annual barbecue picnic on Monday, I know it's short notice but I didn't know about you until today so you can't refuse.
I won't take no for an answer, besides there's nothing else to do in this town on that day, everyone comes to my little get-togethers, you'll have a great time, great food, nice company what more can you ask, besides it'll be a great opportunity to meet the wives of the guys you work with, it'll be wonderful.