Pink Slips and Glass Slippers by Hansen J.P

Author:Hansen, J.P. [Hansen, J.P.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Career Bliss Publications
Published: 2012-09-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

“Shane, I feel like such a loser. I can’t believe I got fired and then pulled outta there by frickin’ security.”

“Brooke, I know you’re upset—and you have every right to be—but let’s focus on the bright side.”

“Okay, mister bright side, shine some light on this one.”

“Up until the last few days, you were miserable at Pharmical. With the severance, you can take your time and look for a job you really want to do.”

“Severance? I wouldn’t call it that—it’s more like rape.”

“What did they offer you?”

“Two weeks salary and outplacement.”

“Tell me you’re joking?”

“I’m serious as a heart attack. They gave me two frickin’ weeks.”

“You didn’t sign anything I hope?”

“They didn’t afford me the chance. Plus, it’s tough to write with your arms restrained behind your back by some flunky mall cop.”

Shane grinned, imagining tiny Brooke making Pharmical’s security officer sweat.

“This just doesn’t add up. There has to be more to the story.”

Brooke had been restless the night before and even a brisk run didn’t clear her mind. Her head pulsed from caffeine withdrawal, but she’d never go to Starbucks again—the thought of drinking the same liquid as Chase Allman repulsed her. Beyond her resentment, she felt a guilt that she couldn’t shake—or explain. She’d hidden her transgression from everyone except Melissa, yet, somehow she felt compelled to open up to Shane. She always felt comfortable with him and respected his wisdom.

Brooke drew a deep breath, “If I tell you something, will you promise not to tell a soul?”

“Of course, you don’t even have to ask.”

“Will you promise not to think poorly of me?”

“I’m your life coach. You need to share everything with me.”

“I do, but this is different.”

“Whatever’s bothering you, we can talk about it later, if you’d like…”

Brooke inhaled deeply, then said, “I slept with the CEO, then he shitcanned me.”

“What?” Shane’s voice hit two octaves.

“I said I had sex with the CEO, then I got fired.”

“That’s textbook sexual harassment. They can’t do that. Tell me what happened—everything.”

“It’s not like it sounds. It just happened.”

“Were you two at the office?”

“No, long story, but he was staying at the same hotel where Melissa was married. I think he had some charity event.”

“Go on.”

“We met in the elevator—just by chance.”

“Was he following you?”

Brooke giggled, “More like the other way around. He was already in the elevator, leaving his event, I was trying to just go to bed and poof, there he was. I actually fell into him on the elevator again. Our rooms were on the same floor.”

“Did you say again?”

“Longer story—not important.”

“Did he coerce you into his room against your will?”

“No, not like that.”

“What happened?”

“My key didn’t work and he offered to call down…the champagne and shots at the wedding…everything’s kind of a blur…”

“Did he kiss you?”

“More like the other way around. I mauled him. I’ve never been so attracted before in my life…I just…Lost my mind…I couldn’t control myself.”

“And, you slept with him?”

“Yes. I realize I made a huge mistake.”

“Stop it right there. First of all, what happened, happened.

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