Limbo [h.s]

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Chapter 14 – Jack's POV

The work phone that's stationed on the top right hand side of my desk starts ringing, I glance at the time on my computer. 1.23pm, I still had seven minutes before my lunch break was supposed to start. I groan and pick up the phone to put it to my ear.

"Hello" I speak clearly knowing these phones have shitty built in microphones.

"Good afternoon Jack" I recognise the voice straight away, it's my assistant calling from the room just outside my office door, I seriously don't know why she doesn't just knock on the door.

I let out a sigh and continue on with the conversation "Hey Maggie, what's up?" I try to greet nicely.

"I'm so sorry to bother you, but I forgot to tell you someone named Bella Mayfield called the office late in the afternoon yesterday and asked if I could set up a meeting with you for a dinner tonight. I looked at your schedule and it said you were available, so I booked it in. I've been completely swamped with work all day I forgot to let you know. I'm so sorry if you're busy I can cancel and reschedule it's no big deal."

I hear the panic start to rise in her voice, so I cut her off before she starts rambling another apology out.

"Maggie, don't stress I'm free tonight" I give her a slight chuckle to let her know I wasn't angry at her then continue speaking "Bella Mayfield, I haven't heard of her before, why did she organise a meeting? And for dinner?" I ask curiously wondering if Maggie has that information.

"Oh yes, she's apparently knew to the business management field and heard good things on behalf of your name, she also mentioned something about a partnership and the fact that she has a tight schedule as she works a couple of other jobs as well, so evenings suited her best" she talks through the phone, a little calmness evident in her voice now.

"Ok no worries, are you able to send me an email with the location and time before 2 today, I have a few other things I need to do before I get out of here? I lean back in my chair letting my back mould into the leather cushion.

"Yes I will do that right away, if you have any other questions just let me know."

"Thank you Maggie, have a good weekend" I pull the phone away from my ear and place it back on its stand. I rest my elbows on the solid wooden desk in front of me palms either side of my cheeks as I groan from the back of my throat "Nothing better to do on a Friday night, work" I state sarcastically.

I pull out my phone to check any notifications, but sadly see none, I open my messages and type a quick one to Lu.

Hey babe, I know we didn't have plans for you to come over tonight but if you're not busy after I finish work do you wanna come over?