Before heading to the office, I decided to check in on the departments in the hotel to see how things were running, it's not what I would normally do, but given it is the first Sunday that I have been here in a while, it's probably good to check in with the managers and make sure everyone is happy.
I made my way through to Reception "Good Morning Amy, how is everything looking this morning". I questioned the woman standing behind the reception desk, Amy was in her mid-forties and she could talk, once she started it was hard to stop her, she was here when I took over the company, she knew the town like the back of her hand, so with her talking ability and knowledge she could lead any out of towner, to what they were looking for, she was always warm and friendly.
"Good Morning Miss Hastings, how are you this morning, you are looking as lovely as ever. The Hotel was fully booked last night so it has been a busy morning with check outs, Housekeeping have been provided with the checkout list for cleaning and we can start getting the welcome packs together for clients that will be arriving this afternoon. All in all it has been your typical Sunday morning". She was about to continue but as I said if she continued she would not stop.
"That is great to hear Amy, keep up the great work" I said as I started to walk away, I would usually ask her about the kids but I was not really in the talking mood this morning.
I walked through housekeeping, receiving polite greeting from the staff but everyone was working so hard I didn't want to disturb them. I than made my way into the kitchens "Good Morning Antonio, wow it smells Amazing in here" I complimented while taking in a deep breath through my nose to capture the delicious smell.
"Ah, Good morning Miss Hastings, could I possibly tempt you in some lunch today, the special is our slow cooked lamb with a balsamic glaze" he replied, he was always perky and upbeat, he was another staff member that has been with me since the beginning, he always had stories to tell me about my grandfather, from what I have taken from them, they were best friends, although Antonio appears to be everyone's best friend, he has the respect of everyone working in the hotel and keeps the kitchen staff calm and organised.
"Thank you Antonio, Damian was bringing me lunch today, however if he does show up with the special, let me thank you in advance and let you know as always how delicious lunch was" I said with a wink knowing that my best friends first destination today after leaving the penthouse will be the kitchens.
Antonio let out a boisterous laugh "Ah than I will make sure to add the extra glaze on your lamb like always Mam. "Thank you Antonio, you always know how to please a girl" I laughed along with him.
After waving goodbye to the kitchen staff, I made my way to my office, I put the card in the door to unlock and pushed it open. Knowing that Damian was going to be down soon, I pushed the door fully opened so it would stay open and not lock again. I do have a button under my desk to release the lock, but I am the only one in the office today, so privacy won't be an issue.
I placed my handbag on the table and started to dig through it for my lip gloss, my lips were feeling quite dry today, I had to remove my purse, keys and phone before I was able to get to the lip gloss, as I was applying it on my lips, my eyes drifted to my keys, one key in particular, it was the key to Hunter's house, after leaving so suddenly yesterday I had forgotten to give it back to him.
How was I going to give it back now without seeing him, I am not ready to see him again, I actually don't know if I will ever be ready to see him again. My eyes drifted to my phone and a thought popped into my head. I unlocked the phone and searched contacts until I came to Melanie's name and clicked on a new message.
'Hey Mel, do you think you could come to the office today before you pick Rosie up, I need to ask you a huge favour'
Within a few seconds I saw the little reply bubble knowing she is typing back
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RomanceEliana realises that the love of her life has only just been having fun with her. Will Hunter realise that's he loves her before it is too late.
