The Lesson by Bella D'Amato

Author:Bella D'Amato
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, true love, lost love, contemporary romance, first love, adult romance, redemption and forgiveness, rekindling the flame

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Bianca shook her head, trying to dispel the bad memories. She stared at the drop down menu of messages on her Facebook page. She could read the first few words of Mason’s message.

Bianca, I’ve hesitated to contact you after the way we left things, but I…

Bianca’s finger hovered over her mouse as she debated clicking on the message so she could read the rest of it.

What could he possibly have to say? She wondered.

He probably wants to apologize, the little voice inside her answered.

It’s too late for apologies.

Perhaps, the voice replied. But you know how much you’d love to hear one, how much you’d love to see him groveling at your feet.

He would never grovel.

Maybe, but there’s nothing wrong with fantasizing, is there?

No, nothing wrong with fantasizing, Bianca realized as she diminished her Facebook page.

Besides, whispered the voice. You know you’d love to talk to him. See him. You’ve always missed him.

Shut up!

“Miss Russo,” a voice interrupted her reverie and she jumped, letting out a small, involuntary cry.

Martin Trayne hurried across the office, laughing slightly. “Did I scare you?”

“A little,” she gasped, leaning back in her chair and looking up at her boss. “I’m sorry, I guess I was lost in thought.”

Why can’t you be attracted to a man like that? The little voice inside her asked. He’s intelligent, kind, and attractive. Not to mention single!

Bianca studied him for a moment. He had light brown hair, neatly trimmed, brown eyes and a pleasant face. He wasn’t tall, but he still stood a few inches taller than Bianca even when she wore heels. His trim frame looked good in casual shirts and jeans as well as the suits he wore to the office.

You’re right. I wish I was attracted to him. Or any man. But I’m not.

He frowned a little. “Is everything alright? It isn’t like you to get so distracted.”

She nodded. “Everything is fine, I apologize.” She pointed to her monitor. “I’m almost finished with your speech. I’ll have your cards ready for you in about twenty minutes.”

“No need to apologize,” he smiled, sitting on the edge of her desk. “You’re the best assistant I’ve ever had. Which reminds me, I wanted to talk to you about your future with the company.”

She sat back again and looked up at him. “Oh?”

He nodded. “As you know, one of the reasons for this convention is to address the changes we’ve had to make to medical policies since the new laws came into play. We’ve realized we need to create a new department to deal with new policy holders with preexisting conditions. We need people to negotiate with doctors, pharmaceuticals, et cetera. The trick is making sure people have adequate coverage and still turn a profit.” He shook his head. “Our stockholders have been screaming at us for months. He gave her a wry smile. “Anyway, I’ve been offered the illustrious position of heading this brand new, money pit of a department.”

Bianca laughed. “Well, if anyone can make it work, I’m sure you can.

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