Players Gotta Play by Ali Parker

Author:Ali Parker [Parker, Ali]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Star Key Press
Published: 2024-08-28T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 38

MARLOW

Istayed in my office, unwilling to poke my head up. I wasn’t sure if I was really fired or not. But if I was going to get canned, I was going to get as much done for Joshua’s campaign as I could. I knew he would want to continue working with me. The other guys were stuffy old dicks according to him. Joshua had fuck-you money. He wouldn’t care about breaking the contract. And there was nothing stopping me from accepting his business.

But they might claim the work product rule. I tapped my fingers on my desk, debating what I should do. Maybe I should accept the firing. I could walk away and start fresh with Joshua. I had plenty of ideas. Kyla walked in, closing the door behind her. She silently handed me a candy bar, an energy drink, and a box of tissues.

“Thank you.” I smiled.

“What happened?” she asked.

I took a deep breath, trying to collect my thoughts. “I don’t know. It’s all a mess right now. But I think it might be for the best,” I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.

“What’s for the best?” she asked. “What happened in there? Why are you crying? Who do I need to pepper spray?”

I grabbed a tissue, wiping away the fresh tears that threatened to fall. “He fired me.”

Her mouth dropped open. “You’re fired!”

“I was. Now, I’m not.”

“What?” she gasped, shaking her head as she sat down. “What do you mean you were and now you aren’t?”

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my emotions before continuing. I opened the can and took a drink, feeling the sugary drink running over my tongue. It was exactly what I needed. This was why I couldn’t imagine living without Kyla. She knew me better than I knew myself.

“I mean, one minute I thought I was being let go, but then it seemed like maybe there was a chance to salvage things. It’s all so confusing.” I paused, staring at the candy bar in my hands as if it held all the answers. I slowly tore it open and took a bite of the rich chocolate. It was the perfect blend of sweetness and saltiness. The rich chocolate melted on my tongue, leaving behind a hint of caramel. It was a comforting and indulgent treat, instantly calming me. I knew I shouldn’t eat away my stress, but sometimes, a ridiculous dose of sugar was just what the doctor ordered.

“So, you’re not fired?” she asked.

“No. Not yet.”

“Who fired you?”

“Spencer,” I answered.

She frowned. “But he hired you. He doesn’t think you’re doing a good job?”

“I don’t know what’s going on with him.” I sighed. “Don’t say anything, but he says he’s quitting.”

Once again, her mouth dropped open. “Are you serious? Because of you? Are the others that pissed about you being hired?”

“Kyla, I honestly have no idea what’s going on,” I said. “I don’t know if this is because of us or if he’s just freaking out.”

Kyla leaned forward, her brow furrowed in concern.

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