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PLAYING PRETEND THE PERFECT LIFE
Callista Aubrey Everett lived the perfect life. She owned an upscale apartment right in the business center of the city, where she also happened to work. Her job was something that she was passionate about and not just something she did to pay the bills. Callie also wasn’t terrible-looking - with her dark, blonde hair and blue eyes, she easily stood out, especially when she wasn’t dressed in pantsuits. Yes, she had the life. Unfortunately, at the moment, that involved listening to someone droning on and on about a business proposal in a meeting that should’ve ended half an hour ago. She didn’t understand how people thought that longer meetings meant better results - she could’ve been doing something more productive with her time. “In the interest of time,” Callie cut in when the presenter asked if anyone had questions. All heads snapped towards her. “Why don’t we include the rest of the presentation in Friday’s ‘Week in Review’? Then everyone can read up on it, and we can discuss
PLAYING PRETEND GRANDMA's HOUSE
After a quick goodbye, Callie made her way to the parking lot. Before she knew it, she was on the road and headed to her grandmother’s house - the default venue for all parties. Her hands were clutching the wheels a little too tightly as she weaved her way through downtown traffic. The neighborhood wasn’t that far from her office, considering that most of her grandmother’s neighbors owned the businesses in the area where Callie worked. Their homes were lined up perfectly on either side of the street, huge sprawling mansions that couldn’t possibly be occupied even if all their children and grandchildren lived with them. You could barely see the houses because of the towering gates and the long driveway that led up to the actual front door. Most of the properties had security at the front gates or dogs guarding the grounds. Even though Callie had grown up there, she often felt like an intruder when the guard inspected her identification at the gates. She was always relieved when they
PLAYING PRETEND CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS
The party was in full swing by the time Callie arrived. Music was blasting so loudly from the rooftop bar that she’d heard it in the streets. Shaking her head in amusement, Callie entered the building and made her way to the elevators. She was deposited on the forty-sixth floor, where the party was. The cool evening breeze blew a bit stronger in the open area, and she was thankful for it. It seemed that the throng of dancing bodies created a hot and heavy mass. Opting to avoid the crowds, Callie headed for the bar beside the pool. It seemed relatively empty compared to the larger bar that was next to the DJ booth. Callie even found herself an empty stool where she could comfortably perch until her best friend found her. “I’ll have an Iced Tea, please,” Callie spoke up, smiling at the bartender. The tattooed employee who was manning the bar looked up sharply when he heard her order. “Do you mean a Long Island?” he tried to clarify. “No, I meant a regular one,” Callie replied, her
PLAYING PRETEND DRUNK BUT SAVED
Callie didn’t notice the time passing. Before she knew it, she was escorting Aiko into her car and instructing Benjamin, their driver, to take her straight home. Benjamin had been their chauffeur ever since Aiko was a teenager, so Callie trusted him. Once Aiko was safely on the way home, it was time to make sure the other guests also had a safe way of getting home or a spot where they could sober up before traveling. Callie also took care of any bills that were left unpaid and made sure to tip everyone that worked at the party. She was on her way to tip the bartender that had made her Ice tea when she noticed a lone figure still sitting at the bar. “James?” she called in surprise. She was further surprised when the man that turned to her appeared deeply inebriated, nearly falling off the stool. Callie had to rush over and hold her hands up just to make sure he didn’t slump forward, but thankfully, James was able to grab onto the bar. Up close, his beautiful blue eyes were red-rimm
PLAYING PRETEND HEART-TO-HEARTS AND PIZZA
“I’ve had it broken more times than I can count,” Callie admitted. It was the first time she’d said it out loud, though she often thought about it. “Was it a guy?” James continued to interrogate. Again, Callie gave a humorless smile. The question was so innocent, it sounded like it came from a child. “Sometimes the worst heartbreaks don’t have anything to do with romance, buddy,” Callie muttered. But James didn’t seem to follow her meaning, so she gave a more straight response. “But yes, there have been some guys.” “But you got over them,” he pointed out. It wasn’t a question. And Callie understood why he’d come to such an assumption. She’d gotten very good at pretending that she had everything put together, so most people assumed she was fine. “Some took longer than others,” Callie revealed, trying not to dwell on those past heartbreaks. “But once you realize they weren’t the right ones, it’s a lot easier.” Callie was relieved when the pizza arrived. The smell alone distracted J
PLAYING PRETEND NOT THE PROPOSAL YOU WERE EXPECTING
Callie arrived at work some minutes late dressed in a corporate black dress that fitted her perfectly. She was still feeling dizzy and lazy but had to hurry to her office.“Good morning, Ms. Everett,” Ruth greeted cheerfully as she approached. At least one of them seemed to have gotten a complete eight hours of sleep. “I have your coffee and your calendar ready for you.”Callie took the large coffee cup that Ruth handed to her with gratitude. She made a mental note to give Ruth a bigger bonus for Christmas as her assistant also handed her the iPad. “Thank you, Ruth. I’ll see you in my office in 30 minutes, and we can go over everything together, okay?” Callie is just beginning her day when she sees the news -- Xander has been replaced by his brother as the heir to their family company, Hudson Corporation. There is another article that he got dumped by his girlfriend, heiress Veronica Sutton, because he is irresponsible and no longer the heir to the company. When Callie asks Ruth abou
PLAYING PRETEND The Fine Print
Callie gave up all her reflections about Xander and strolled into her apartment, she hastened to the bedroom to strip herself nude for the shower. She spent some soothing time in the shower and kept on wiping her face and reminiscing on all that happened at Hudson corporation, the manner Xander looked at her with a cooled stare and acted surprised over her proposal.I have enough problems of my own and office work to attain, damn it. Why should I be concerned about someone’s feelings and actions toward me?Callie got out of the shower and walked up to her closet to dress up. Just then she remembered her office work. She sighed, closing the door of her home office, she got to her table and pulled out her system. Despite how worried she was, she need to workCallie was still working in her home office when Dorothea notified her that she had a guest. She is surprised to find Xander in her living room. Dorothea asks if she should add another plate for dinner, and Callie agrees. When s
PLAYING PRETEND Deal with the Devil
Alaric Kinthe arrived at the firm with a 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS looking classy and smart. He walked straight to the company conference hall and waited patiently for the meeting to start. He was someone who didn't joke with time. He prefers to be 10-20 mins earlier than to give excuses for lateness. Callie was notified of Alaric Kinthe's presence and she quickly stepped out of her office to the conference room, she was impressed he arrived 10 mins earlier. Ruth was walking behind her with some files and an iPad. Callie welcomed the English investors and they complimented each other's looks with the remaining time left before the meetings commenced. Ruth was busy with the iPad, but she managed to greet and continue.Callie gave a presentation that lasted only twenty minutes, the meeting was solely for 45 min and she was operating with time. Alaric Kin was very impressed by her speech and the way she presented it, time was his thing and he loves it when people function with time, he has
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