Your Big Break by Johanna Edwards

Author:Johanna Edwards
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Penguin Group US
Published: 2010-02-28T22:00:00+00:00

17

This Hurts Me AS Much AS It Hurts You

“What’s this I hear about you turning away potential clients?” Craig demands, catching me as I come into the office the next morning.

I feign ignorance. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Does the name Gretchen Monaghan ring any bells?”

I don’t say anything for a minute. Then I mumble, “I had a consultation with her a few weeks ago.”

“That’s what I thought.” Craig narrows his eyes. “You want to explain yourself here, Dani? Because I got a call from Ms. Monaghan early this morning. She wanted to know if our client load had eased up any, if we had enough ‘free manpower’ to take her case.”

“What did you tell her?” I ask, staring down at my shoes.

“I told her you’d be more than happy to take her case.”

I squeeze me eyes shut. “I can’t do it, Craig.”

“Why not?” he demands. “Is the boyfriend a rageaholic ex-con?”

“No, he’s my father.”

Craig bursts out laughing. “Good one, Dani. Don’t play.”

“I’m not playing. Gretchen wants to hire us to break up with my father.”

He looks utterly perplexed. “I thought your parents were married.”

“Craig, my father’s having an affair!” I burst out. Is he really this slow to catch on?

“Morning!” Amanda comes sauntering in. Halfway to her desk, she turns and asks, “What’s wrong with you guys?”

We must look pretty ridiculous. Craig’s standing there, mouth agape, and I’m teetering, my lower lip quivering. “Dani’s just told me a really funny story,” Craig covers. His face is so red, it blots out his freckles.

“I love funny stories!” Amanda prances over to us.

“It’s kind of personal,” I explain.

“I don’t mind.”

I can’t tell if she’s too dumb to take a hint or just plain nosy. “I’d rather not talk about it.”

“Talking about it might be the best medicine.”

Craig recovers from his momentary stupor. “The time for talking’s done. Back to work, peeps. Chop, chop!” he says, making a beeline for his office.

I head to my own office. I’ve just plopped down at my desk when an IM pops up on my computer screen.

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