Summer Fling by J. Nichole

Author:J. Nichole [Nichole, J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B071ZLXMCT
Publisher: Not The Last Page
Published: 2017-05-28T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“Where have you been, chick?” Timmy leans against my cube and says, “We only have two more weeks of this wonderful internship left and you’ve been missing in action.”

The past six weeks have been a whirlwind. The work itself has been fulfilling, and I believe I may get an offer. Not sure I'd want to return to Jacksonville. I'm still not sure where I want to be after graduation.

Being unattached has been fascinating; the drama with the guys, not as much. I still hide from Isaiah when I see him around the office. Dante has been blowing my phone up since my night at his house. The one time I did answer he explained to me how the drama began. With his celebrity status growing, he gained a few haters in the city. They wanted to expose him, and nothing better to do that with than an underage sex scandal. I just happened to be caught up in the whirlwind. It didn't take long for me to vow to stay away from anyone in the spotlight.

“Laila? Out of mind too?”

“Sorry. I can’t believe we only have two weeks left in this internship.” Timmy’s face turns up and he flips his hair that has grown longer in the front since the start of the internship. “What’s that look for?”

"I may miss you when this is over. Maybe I'll have to visit you at L.U." He stretches over the cubicle wall and looks up and down the hallway. "Back to my question. Where have you been? After you left Isaiah looking like a sick puppy I can only assume you've been hanging with someone else."

"I hung out with Dante a few times. Then I went back home and hung out with an old friend." Seems strange to call Josh a friend. Our night in the hotel doesn't describe a typical friendship. Friends with benefits would be more appropriate. Although Josh would push for something more committed.

“Wish I could have a steady flow of men.” He pouts his lips and crosses his arms. “I wish I could have a man in general. A flow would be generous.”

"Any plans for getting work done today? Or are you done with your next assignment?"

Timmy rolls his eyes at me and says, “I know when I’m not wanted. See you at lunch.”

I laugh as Timmy walks away. Our next assignment isn’t our last but we’ve heard from a few employees that this is the assignment that will determine whether or not we get an offer to return. The assignment is an inspirational based on our volunteer event from the Hubbard House. We did a toiletry drive to collect items for their emergency shelter.

The magazine won't publish all articles and the selected article will get the author high praise with the editor. We haven't been a competitive bunch throughout the internship and Timmy doesn't seem to be phased by the implications of not doing well. I, on the other hand, would love to rock the shit out of this article and have it published in What’s Happening Jacksonville.

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