×KENZIE×I texted Axel to let him know that I wasn't able to go away for the weekend because Wyatt needed me for work.I was curled up on the sofa with my cat and a bowl of buttery popcorn in my lap watching a TV show.As soon as I sent the text, my phone began to ring, but I didn't answer.I was feeling upset about the way Wyatt was treating me, and I simply didn't feel up to talking to Axel about it.There was a sudden knock at the door and I groaned in frustration but went over to open it."Paul? What are you doing here?"Paul grinned, "Well, you looked a bit down when you left the office, so I thought I'd come over and see how you are. I brought take-out."I stepped aside to let him in, "Thank you, that's very kind of you, but you didn't need to do that."He placed the bags on the counter and turned to me, "You were always there for me, I just want to repay the favor. So, are you okay?"I sighed, "I guess. Wyatt is just driving me crazy. I wanted to go away with someone this weeke
×KENZIE×I was moody as hell.Axel and I weren't on the best of terms for the past week due to Wyatt's meddling ways.Axel wanted to join me as my date to the charity event but Wyatt made sure to forbid it.Now, thanks to Wyatt, I was bored and my feet hurt from the heels on my feet.At least I had a glass of booze in my hand."Smile. At least pretend to be happy that you're here." Wyatt hissed in my ear.I grimaced, "Is that better?"He rolled his eyes, "Kenzie, come on. Look around you," he waved his arm about, "You're here with all of these rich jet setters. And for once, we all have the same goal, to make the world a better place.""I know, but we both know that I am not needed here. You could have brought anyone along with you, there is no need for you to have your assistant here.""You're right, you're not here because I need you here. You are because I want you here."I was speechless at his sudden and blunt honesty.I looked away, feeling shy again. Wyatt seemed to have a way
×KENZIE× With my hair still wet from my shower I rushed to open my front door, someone was knocking on it very loudly.I swung the door open to find Wyatt, he wore a tight black T-shirt and a pair of blue jeans. It was strange seeing him in something other than a suit."Wyatt, what are you doing here?""I need you to join me on a business trip.""What? Where?"He walked into my apartment, "We're flying to London.""When?""Today. You have about two hours to pack."My eyes widened, "What? That's such short notice. I need to get a pet sitter to watch my cat."He turned to stare at Toby who was curled in a ball on the sofa, "We can drop him off at my place, the employees will look after him."I sighed, "Have they ever looked after cats? I can't leave him with just anyone."Wyatt frowned, "Kenzie, with the amount I pay them, they'll look after a tiger if I tell them to. Get ready."I begrudgingly went into my bedroom to begin packing.A few moments passed before Wyatt walked in and sat do
×KENZIE×I sat on the jet feeling somewhat uncomfortable. I was scared of flying, I always had been.I wasn't sure what started the fear, but I was scared to fly for as long as I could remember.Wyatt was sitting opposite me, staring at me."What?" I asked."Why do you look so uncomfortable?""Probably because I am? I don't like flying. You know this."{PAST}I toyed with the hem of my white blouse."Baby, is that what you're wearing?" Caleb asked me.I looked down at my attire; a white button-up shirt and a pair of blue jeans teamed with high-heeled ankle boots."What's wrong with what I'm wearing?""We're supposed to fly out to Paris."I blinked at him in confusion, "Yeah? And? What's wrong with what I'm wearing?"Caleb sighed heavily, "Baby, we're going with a lot of influential people. Can you maybe wear something a little more fitting?""I told you I'm not going.""Caleb-" Wyatt paused as he walked in, "Am I interrupting?"I crossed my arms over my chest, "No. Caleb forgot that I
×KENZIE×"Wow." Was the only word I could utter as I looked around in awe.We arrived at the hotel and I was extremely overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of it.Downstairs, the foyer was completely golden and bronze.The room I stood in was a beautiful beige color with intricate gold detailing painted on the walls.There was a small living room area with two cozy but expensive-looking sofas, and to the right, there was a slightly raised area with a hot tub. There was a door leading off to what I presumed was the bedroom and bathroom."Lovely, isn't it?" Wyatt asked from behind me."I think I'm speechless."He walked past me and dropped down into a sofa, lifting his legs up to rest his feet on the white table which caused me to cringe slightly."I don't think I've ever seen anything quite as stunning as this.""You'll get used to it in this line of business."I doubted that very much. How could anyone ever get used to this?"Would you like a drink?" He asked me, snapping me from my though
×KENZIE×I walked out of the meeting room with an arm full of papers and files.The meeting had gone well and Wyatt now had a new business teaming with Grimes Enterprises."That went well, and much quicker than expected."I nodded, "Yeah," I shifted the papers from one arm to the other, "Can we get back to the room so I can put these down?""Yeah, sure. Lunch after?""I guess we can do lunch after." I walked over to the elevator and Wyatt pressed the button."Do you want me to take those?" He motioned to the papers with his head."No, I'm fine." The elevator doors opened and I stepped in."How are you finding the job?" He asked as he stepped into the elevator."It's fine," I shifted the papers again, "I'm enjoying it.""Even working with the tyrant?"I laughed, "Yes, even working with you. Although, some days you get a little much."The lift jumped and I yelped, dropping the papers, "What was that?""I don't know." He pushed at a few buttons and I noticed the elevator wasn't moving."
×KENZIE×"Axel? There's only one bed in here." I glanced around his hotel room."Well, yeah, we're a couple. Is that a problem?""I guess not?" I sighed and took a seat on the sofa, "I need to check with Wyatt to find out when we need to leave."Axel rolled his eyes, "Can you do nothing without his approval?""He's my boss and this is a work trip. I have to check with him.""You can fly back with me on a normal flight.""Axel, don't do this. You're going to make it difficult for me at work."He sighed and walked over to me, sitting down next to me, "Kenzie, he's your boss. You need to establish a line that shouldn't be crossed.""I know, but Wyatt is a very needy boss. If I piss him off I will end up losing my job and he will make sure that I never work again. He has that kind of power, you know this.""Look, I don't want to spend our time together arguing over Grimes," he leaned forward, kissing me, "I can think of other things that I would much rather be doing with you." his hand tr
×KENZIE×My phone had died while still in the park, I knew Axel was probably pissed off with me. But after what Wyatt had said to me, and my realization, I couldn't just leave Wyatt alone."Come on, Wyatt." I shoved him into his hotel room."You're coming in?"I hesitated, glancing down the hall toward the room Axel was in.When I turned back to Wyatt, he looked so hopeful, "Yeah, I'll come in." I couldn't find it in me to say no.I followed him in, shutting the door behind me."Can you get into bed? I'm tired, I really need to get to sleep.""You're leaving?"I sighed, "I'll get you into bed and then I'm leaving." Although his speech was better, he was still a bit shaky on his feet.I followed him into the bedroom and stood against the wall while he sat down on the edge of the bed.He struggled in an attempt to take his shoes off.I huffed and went over to him, helping him get his shoes off.He took his shirt off, breaking a few buttons."Okay, go to sleep. I need to get to sleep,