You Will Be Alright by E. L. Todd

Author:E. L. Todd [Todd, E. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fallen Publishing
Published: 2015-03-29T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Sean

With Mike out of the office, I was left with a lot of extra work. Since Skye was under my wing, I had to teach her at the same time. I didn’t mind, but it forced me to stay at work a lot longer than usual.

I was a bit of a lazy worker. I was only at the office as long as I had to be—not a minute later. My wife was at home waiting for me with a hot dinner. So why the hell would I want to be here?

When five o’ clock came and went, I realized I was going to be here pretty late. I picked up the phone and called Scarlet.

“Hey, are you on your way?” she said as soon as I answered. She sounded like she was working in the kitchen.

“I’m sorry, baby. I have to work late tonight.”

“Oh.” She sounded a little disappointed. “That’s okay. I understand. Not having Mike around must be stressful.”

“I didn’t realize how much work he did around here until he was gone,” I said in a teasing way.

“Mike is a powerful asset. And you know that.”

“Yeah, you’re right,” I said with a sigh. I wish that asshole were there now. If he hadn’t been driving drunk and being an idiot I wouldn’t be telling my wife I wouldn’t make it home for dinner.

“How long will you be?”

I glanced at the clock. “Eight at the earliest.”

“Okay,” she said. “Let me know when you’re on your way home.”

“I will.”

“Love you.”

“Love you too, baby.” I hung up.

Skye walked inside my office as soon as I hung up. “Do you need anything else before I go?”

“No, have a good night.”

She cocked an eyebrow. “Why are you still here?”

“Got lots of stuff to do,” I said with a sigh. “That oaf of an uncle of yours is surely missed.”

“Can I help?”

I gave her a look of affection, loving her enthusiasm. “No, run along.”

“You shouldn’t have to stay late. I should.”

“If only that were the case,” I said. “But it’s a lot of work only I can handle—for the time being.”

“Okay. Have a good night.”

“Good night, pumpkin.”

She gave me an incredulous look. “What happened to Ms. Preston?”

I smirked. “Everyone is gone.”

“Well, good night, Dad.”

I chuckled. “Good night.”

She shut the door behind her and left.

I got back to work.

***

An hour later there was a knock on the door.

Who was it at this hour? I assumed I was the only person on the floor. “Come in.”

Scarlet walked inside with a big bag.

My eyes widened at the sight of her. “What are you doing here, baby?” I stood up and came around the desk.

“I didn’t want my husband to skip dinner.” She pulled the Tupperware out and set it on my desk with a plastic knife and fork. It was chicken and pasta with a side of veggies.

“That was nice of you.” I kissed her then rubbed my nose against hers.

“Get back to work. I don’t want to bother you.”

“You never bother me,” I said immediately.

“Do you mind if I read on the couch while you work?”

“Of course, not.

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