Catch by Bladon Deborah

Author:Bladon, Deborah [Bladon, Deborah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Deborah Bladon
Published: 2020-10-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 29

Maren

The last few days have consisted of handling dozens of calls from the media and sponsors regarding Raymond Fischer’s knee injury. With treatment and rehabilitation, the twenty-three-year-old will be back on the ice in a few months.

I recited that same line to everyone who called inquiring about him. Even though his team held a press conference the day after his surgery, people still wanted Keats to give them the inside scoop.

There wasn’t anything to tell them beyond what was already in the press.

Keats is due to arrive back in Manhattan tomorrow.

He left Philadelphia as soon as Raymond’s dad arrived. Keats called me to ask me to book him a flight to Orlando. A scout had a tip on a basketball player, so Keats decided to make a detour to meet with him.

Every call and text we’ve exchanged during the past six days have been business related. It makes sense since I’m his assistant.

“Maren.”

My head darts up when I hear my name. I’m surprised to see Fletcher Newman standing in front of my desk.

I push to stand. “Hey, Fletcher. How are you?”

I try to hide my shock. When I was going through the break room to see what I could find to serve the Newmans last week, Everett told me that unless they liked bitter coffee or old tea, they’d be unsatisfied.

He went on to say that Keats keeps the bare minimum of essentials on hand for the staff because clients never come to the office. That’s why I went to a bodega nearby to stock up for the Newmans’ visit. I’ve kept it stocked for the staff since.

“I’m good.” He bounces in his sneakers. “Is Keats around?”

I glance toward his darkened office. “He’s out of town. Is there anything I can do to help you?”

A spot of red appears on each of his cheeks. “It’s kind of a guy thing.”

I smile. “I guess I’m not equipped to help.”

That draws a laugh from him. “I want to do something extra special for my folks. So, I think I’ll rent a tux for the party, but it’s in a couple of days. I thought Keats might know someone who could suit me up last minute.”

I slide open the bottom drawer of my desk and grab my purse and phone. Then, I open the top drawer and reach for the company credit card Everett gave me when I signed my employment contract. I’ve only used it for the break room supplies. “I know a place. They’ll have exactly what you need.”

He glances down at the card in my hand. “That’s not for the rental, is it? I have room on my credit card, I think.”

Keats would want me to handle this. If he were here, his credit card would be in his hand too.

“I don’t want you to worry about that.” I point to the elevator. “All you need to think about is looking your best for the big night.”

Fletcher sprints to the elevator to press the call button.

I follow as fast as my three-inch heels will allow me to.

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