Harbor in the Tempest (The Desire Series Book 1) by Ariana Rose
Author:Ariana Rose [Rose, Ariana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-03-11T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter Nineteen
Elijah
Iâm in the mood for steak is our new code when weâre around other people. Sheâs even dared to use it at the end of a meeting when weâre all filing out of the conference room. The first time she did it, I choked. I think Anna picked up on it. Itâs becoming apparent weâre not as skilled at hiding our connection as we once were.
Dylanâs always been able to read me. Iâm still not certain if Iâm that transparent, sheâs that intuitive, or both. I do notice everything about her. What Iâm noticing lately is her spark is just a shade dull. As we wrap our final meeting for the Roark Foundation brand relaunch in a few weeks, I ask Dylan to stay behind.
She stands back toward the top of the room while I close the door. âWill you sit with me?â I ask.
âSure. Is something wrong?â
âIâm not sure. Thatâs what Iâd like to talk about. As your boss, youâre forgetting details Iâm not used to seeing you forget. Youâre about a half step behind where you usually are. As someone who cares about you, youâre not smiling as much. On the Dylan scale of one to ten, youâre at an eight when youâre usually consistently an eleven. Talk to me please.â
She sits down while wrapping her hands around her neck in a vain attempt to rid a bit of her evident anxiety. âRight after the Hamptons, the day after my marathon rehearsal, I found out my unicorn dance companyâs director is going to attend the showcase at the end of the month.â
âHoly shit. Thatâs great, right?â Dylan doesnât respond instantly, so I prompt her again. âRight?â
âNo. I mean yes, it is. Except yesterday I had to let one of my best male dancers go because the school found a banned substance in his things. Heâs on probation. I canât have that near me, and neither can the school. His understudy has like a week to get up to speed and my alternate has to take his place.
âIâve been doing so many extra practices before class, during my lunch breaks, and some nights after I leave you, instead of going home. My piece could fall apart, and I could lose a real shot at an audition. This is everything, Eli, everything.â
âHey. Hey. Donât panic.â
âI donât panic. I just marginally lose my shit.â I donât mean to, but I burst out laughing. âIâm glad youâre finding humor in this, Eli.â
âIâm sorry. Truly. First of all, you should have said something before. Second, let me help you.â
âWhat are you going to do? Put on some tights and learn the choreography?â
âAs much as I know youâd secretly love it, no. As your boss, I can alter your schedule so you can dedicate more time to your preparation and sleep. As someone who cares for you, Iâll make sure you have the space to care for yourself and be there for whatever support you need. I want this for you too, you know.
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