Love At First Glance (Love at Firsts #1)(2)
“It’s going to be a long day,” I muttered to myself.
I barely had time to turn on my computer and log in when my boss called me into his office. I just can’t catch a break this morning! It’s not unusual, but we have a meeting at ten and we had already discussed the details for it on Friday. I’ve been the assistant to one of the best publicists in Colorado for the past four years, and while I love my job, it's not my dream job. My dream job is to work for a magazine. I don't mind which one, just getting the chance to get my words and opinions read by people would mean the world to me, but until the opportunity presents itself, I'll stay here as an assistant. I don't mind working here, it's just not rewarding.
“Mr. Winston, you wanted to see me?” I asked as I poked my head round his door. He motioned for me to come in and sit down as he finished a phone call. He hung up quickly and looked at me nervously.
“Miss Lee.”
“Is everything okay, Mr. Winston?” I looked at him confused by his behavior.
“Ah. This isn’t easy for me to do.” He sighed.
“What isn’t easy? What are you talking about?”
“You’ve been with us for the past four years now, and whilst it’s been an absolute pleasure to have you with us, the economy isn’t what it used to be. We’ve had to make some cuts and, unfortunately, your position is no longer available,” he said sadly, crushing me with every single word.
“You’re firing me?” I screeched.
“I’m sorry, Miss Lee, it wasn’t an easy decision.”
“Not an easy decision, my ass! We both know you’re going to hire someone straight out of college so it’s cheaper for you,” I said, seething at his decision.
“Now, there’s no need to get this upset.” The f*cking cheek of it!
“No need? You’ve gotta be f*cking kidding me! You’re firing me, and on a Monday to top it all off, for someone you’ll pay half my salary. This is how I’m thanked after I helped you finalize the car campaign on Friday! You’re not the one who needs this ridiculously underpaid job to pay the bills.”
“Miss Lee, calm down. I have a recommendation letter for you and a magazine that is interested in hiring you. You’re a hard worker and whilst I know it’s unfair to you, we really had to make cutbacks. I’m sorry you were one of them, you’ll be greatly missed.”
“This is f*cking bullshit.” I sighed. Feeling defeated, I took the recommendation letter and the letter of dismissal. I know I should’ve thanked him for his recommendation and the lead at a magazine, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it.
After leaving his office I walked into mine, well my now old office, and started to pack my things. It didn’t take too long and all too soon I was leaving the office for the last time. I successfully managed to avoid everyone, unable to deal with the looks of pity, and headed home with my box.
Strike three for this Monday morning. At least I’ll be able to go back to bed and sleep the day away. Bad things come in three, right?
Or so I thought…
As I set my box on the kitchen counter I could hear noises coming from the bedroom. At first, I thought it was Bernard tearing something apart but, as far as I know, cats do not giggle. I tiptoed to the bedroom and opened the door to see Adam sitting on our bed with Cassidy, my so-called friend, in between his legs with her face in his crotch.
“Babe?” Adam yelled, clearly surprised to see me, as Cassidy continued to suck him off.
“Oh this is just f*cking perfect! As if today wasn’t shit enough already! I can’t believe you two could do this to me,” I yelled at the both of them with Bernard hissing at them in apparent agreement.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean for it to happen.” Adam tried to rationalize as he covered himself up with the sheets.
“Oh right! So she just ended up falling face first onto your dick while you were naked in our bed, when she’s supposed to be at work and you’re supposed to be in Florida until tonight?” I looked at the both of them in disbelief, daring them to come up with an excuse for their actions.
“Look, you weren’t supposed to find out, it’s not like you’ve been really into sex since you gained weight,” Adam explained and I completely lost it.
“How dare you?!” I screeched and hauled whatever I could get my hands on at his face. Cassidy, the thundercunt, giggled next to him, clearly enjoying my ego taking a huge f*cking hit. “You two disgust me. I’ll be back tomorrow to get my stuff and I’ll know if something is missing. Don’t be here when I come over. I don’t want to see either of you ever again.” I picked up Bernard and as I was leaving the room, I turned around, looking at them both one last time as I spoke.
“I wish you two get what you both deserve,” I spat and left the room. I grabbed my bag, my keys and hurried down the stairs to the parking garage. I set Bernard on the seat next to me and drove out of the garage like a bat out of hell.
CHAPTER 1
I drive around Denver for hours; well, I spend most of the time stuck in traffic, before ending up at Spencer’s house. He’s been my best friend for over twenty years and I know he’s always hated Adam, hopefully he’ll let me stay.
I pick up Bernard and climb out of the car. I walk up to Spencer’s front door and knock. God I hope he’s working from home today.