Mending Heart |18+|

Chapter 24

Rock Bottom

"Your breakdown is a breakthrough." – Andrea Benito

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"McKenzie!" As soon as I stepped off the elevator, Ethan's voice boomed. Well, that didn't take long at all, I thought. "My office – RIGHT NOW!"

Ignoring the curious stares of everybody in the hallways, I stalked into his office. "What?" I snapped, eager for him to get to the point already. I figured it was best if he got all the yelling out of the way first.

I probably shouldn't be poking the bear right now, but oh well.

Oh well, seemed to be my new motto as of lately.

Slamming the door shut, Ethan took a visibly deep breath. "Please tell me you did NOT tell a client to fuck off?"

"She had it coming," I mumbled, all of a sudden finding the chipping nail polish on my nails very fascinating.

"She had –" His voice flattered, eyes wide. "Are you out of your fucking mind?"

Okay so, he was angrier than I thought he was going to be.

"It is not my fault she was acting like a total bitch, telling us what to do!" I defended, still refusing to meet his gaze. Instead, I focused my attention on the certificates and awards hanging on the wall behind him.

"Did you hit your head this morning or something?" Ethan shouted, taking me by surprise. I've never seen him this angry before, at least not towards me. "Of course she can fucking tell you what to do! She's paying us to provide a service! She can tell you whatever the fuck she wants, and you're supposed to keep your mouth shut and smile!"

I snorted and cocked an eyebrow in his direction. Surprise flashed in his eyes before they hardened. "You crossed a line, McKenzie."

"Oh bite me!" I rolled my eyes, surprising even myself at the words coming out of my mouth. It's like I was asking to get fired. "Can I go now?"

For the past three weeks, I had woken up on the wrong side of the bed every single morning. I was moodier than usual, and today I just finally snapped – big time.

I was at a client site going over the books when their President came poking her head in and started telling me and the others what accounts to look at specifically, what tests to run, etc. I tried to keep my cool, I really did, but when she asked me why I was still looking through their client list when she specifically told me not to – well, I just snapped.

I told her to fuck off and mind her own business.

The look on her face was priceless, but within seconds she had pulled out her cellphone and was on the phone. I presumed she called Ethan, but I wasn't sure because I got my bag and left.

Which brings us to right now.

Ethan blinked – once, twice – before stepping closer so that he was towering over me, nostrils flared. "Are you out of your fucking mind? Can you not grasp the severity of the situation?"

"I can –" I flatly replied, holding his gaze. His expression was a mixture of anger and disappointment. "I just don't care."

And that was the truth – I didn't care. I know I should because my job was at stake, but I didn't. Maybe it was the fact that I knew I wouldn't have a hard time finding another job, or I was just totally losing my mind.

Although, if I had to pick between the two, my money's on the latter.

Ever since my little nightcap at Megan's wedding, I hadn't been myself. I couldn't even blame my actions on being drunk because I was only slightly tipsy. No – drunk came after I left Hayden in that bathroom.