First Love Second Chance by Kira Blakely

Author:Kira Blakely [Blakely, Kira]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: AG Media, LLC
Published: 2017-10-07T03:00:00+00:00

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“Mr. Archibald will see you now,” Henry’s secretary, Lisa, announces.

I get up from the couch where I have been nervously fidgeting with the tassel of the throw pillow for the past half hour.

I’ve been nervous since last night, actually, hardly able to sleep and eat. I’m even more nervous now as I head inside Henry’s office, doing my best to keep my hands from shaking and my teeth from chattering.

But there’s nothing I can do to keep my heart from pounding.

I take a deep breath, bracing myself for the lecture.

I know there’s going to be one, probably the same one Nancy and Mattie gave me. But this is the most important of all.

After this lecture, I’m going to find out my fate.

“G-good afternoon, Mr. Archibald,” I greet him as I step in the room.

“Ah, Samantha.” He looks up from his phone and smiles.

He’s smiling?

“Please sit.” He gestures to one of the empty chairs in front of his desk. “I must say that was quite a party yesterday, wasn’t it? The food was great. The women were fabulous. The wine was divine.”

I feel confused. Isn’t he going to get mad at me?

“As usual, the Talbots know how to throw a party. And I believe you had fun, too, didn’t you?”

I hold my breath. Here comes the lecture.

“Honestly, Samantha, I’m surprised.”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to—”

“And impressed.”

Impressed?

“I didn’t know you’d made such strong connections while covering these parties. I must say it’s clever. I told you to use this job as a stepping stone and you definitely have.”

My eyebrows crease. “I don’t understand.”

“Don’t worry. Your secret’s safe with me.” He pushes a sheet of paper toward me. “Anyway, you won’t be working for Prima Vida anymore.”

My heart sinks. “I’m not?”

I knew it. He’s going to fire me.

“In two weeks, you’ll be working for Seeker.”

“Seeker?”

I can’t believe it. Seeker is the company’s adventure magazine, focusing on quiet getaways, secret destinations, natural retreats and wildlife encounters.

In short, it’s the magazine I’ve been wanting to take pictures for, the reason why I joined the company.

It’s my dream job.

“You’re assigning me to Seeker?”

It’s too good to be true.

“Yes.” Henry nods. “I believe your first assignment is somewhere in Cambodia.”

“Cambodia?”

Now, my heart is racing for a different reason.

But then my mind catches up.

Wait. Why am I suddenly being assigned to the Seeker?

“Did someone resign?” I ask curiously.

“No. We created this opening just for you.”

Just for me.

“Don’t you want it?”

I do. Oh, God, I do, but there’s something holding me back.

The knowledge that this couldn’t have happened just because of me.

“Does this have something to do with what happened yesterday?”

“In a way,” Henry answers. “Truthfully, Allen Rockford wanted me to fire you on his daughter’s request and I was going to, but then I received another phone call.”

Another phone call.

“Let’s just say your connections paid off.”

I frown.

In all my months covering parties, there’s only one connection I’ve made.

Nathan.

“So, I guess I should congratulate you.” Henry offers his hand. “And clear your desk. You won’t be needing a desk anymore.

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