Not A Cinderella

57

April

"Fuck I thought you were going to rip through him. Wait why did I need to be in there?" "Ask Brenton and no I stayed as calm as I could" tommy grinned "you wanted to fire" "oh I did but I thought about what to say first" "aww look at you growing up so fast" "piss off tommy" he chuckled.
"Brit" "boss woman" I smirked "playful today aren't you?" "Me? No never" I chuckled "those drinks.." "I'm all ears" tommy cracked up laughing "tonight?" "Where?" "The estate" "definitely I will be there" "and you too tommy" "I will be there" "glad to hear it I will let one of the men know" they nodded.

Brenton.

The way she called my name I honestly thought he had crossed the line, I was ready to fire but finding out matt and I are talking, I thought sure why the hell not.
Sitting down as tommy and April left matt spoke.
"I need to apologise what I did was out of line. I guess the worst scenarios were running through my head because I didn't sit back and evaluate the situation. I not only made you out to be some asshole, I hurt April. I should never have done what I did and I understand why she was fuming. You have wanted her from day one, never disrespected her and always speak highly of her. I had all this built up frustration and wasnt thinking straight. I know it's no excuse but there's nothing I can do but say I'm sorry and I am sorry. She is family and you are her partner now not that I knew at the time but she is right it's her personal life. My worry was she hadn't been coming in like normal and when she came in, she didn't really speak much just spent her time in the office. I found it strange but everything she said before made perfect sense. But now I have two questions to ask you" "they are?" "Do you accept my apology and what can I do to make up for ruining your date?" I grinned shaking my head "forgiven and don't worry about it. When she came back she was fine and back to her happy self thanks to Oakley" "you sure? I believe it was your first date" "it was but what's a day without a little excitement in my fire cracker" matt chuckled "okay so we good?" "Yeah we are good. Nice to see you look out for her though" "always" I grinned and we both stood up.
Exiting the office tommy looked at me "I have a question" looking at April she had a cheeky smirk on her face then at tommy "what Is it?" "Why did I have to be in there?" I shook my head not being able to hold back my grin "so this firecracker of mine didn't kill this one" pointing at matt they all chuckled "why me though?" "Brit adds fuel to the fire because those girls have no filter and well you proved to me the night at the pub that you can calm her within seconds" "hear that Brit" Brit chuckled "true fact". "wait wait wait, I'm sure you could calm her" "I can but not if I get angry as well" "okay fair point" everyone laughed. Seeing Lucas come in April grabbed some folders making me internally grin as she pretended to be busy "Brenton are you hungry?" "More thirsty" "a coffee sounds good" "me too" "me three" I chuckled "let's go get these slack asses a coffee" "alright" "hey we are slaving away here" "doing what exactly?" "Duh making it look like we are working so we get paid" April cracked up laughing "let's go".

"Avoiding someone I see" "yep" "you can't forever you know" "for now. Tommy and Brit are coming over tonight" "only those two?" "Yes" "why?" "Because they are family" "I meant why only them?" "Because it will be good to spend time with those two and you" "and Matt?" "Would you like him to come?" "I thought maybe you would have him there too" April nodded "then I will invite him and beau" "I'm not saying you have to" "I know" "why and beau?" "Because it's fair" "fair enough".
"Hey April and brenton" "hey can I get two lattes with two sugars, one with one and a cappuccino with two please" "oder for you Brenton, tommy and Brit coming right up" I chuckled "how did she know that?" "She's has been making them for years".

"Here April" "thank you" "you are welcome".
Heading back to the office when we walked in Brit and Tommy grinned "thanks boss and bossett nah that doesn't suit...Oh suit. And richy rich" I laughed "that's fine Blondie" she raised her eyes brows at me with a small grin then shrugged "he fits in well".
"Matt we are having drinks at the estate over dinner if you and beau want to join" "I will. I will let beau know too" April nodded "okay" "april are you ready?" "Yes I am I will see you guys later" "bye guys".

"Where are we going now?" "I thought maybe we could go see mom before heading back home" April grinned "love to".

"Brenton and April come in" "hey mom" "hi Evelyn" "what brings you two here?" "It has been a while" "way too long you are lucky you caught me today I have been flat out at the market place and took a day off" "that's great, I'm happy to hear it's working well for you" "all thanks to you April. I haven't seen you in months. Brenton told me you were in Los Angeles" "yes I was but happy to be home" "mom I brought April here so we could tell you we are together" "sit" April and I both chuckled.
"Since when?" "A few days ago" "and I'm only finding out now?" April let a small laugh slip "we are glad you are happy for us" "of course I am. It's about time you got a hold of her" I grinned "and never letting her go. She is stuck with me now. We actually have some more news" "baby and a wedding" "whoa there mom" mom and April both laughed "I'm only messing around but I wouldn't be disappointed. What is the news?" "Well I am living with April now.." "a step in the right direction" "and you think I have no filter" I smirked "you don't that's why I knew you two would get along. April asked me to move in with her and we are also going into business together with the resort" "good hold those reins April" I laughed as April smirked "I thought it was only fitting as we are together and living together. He is business minded and a big child still lives within him" "hey" April shrugged "true fact" "like you can talk" "hey I am not denying it" "perfect couple. Now you two, did you hear about the ball" "yes and nope" mom grinned "it might be a good opportunity to show the world that the number one bachelor is now off the market" "we both want to stay out of the lime light" "I understand that but if you go and speak to the press, it might be a good thing and also April it might help the resort as well as show those women they do not need to act like Barbies to get what they want" "mom those women won't change you know that. They are money hungry" "hmm maybe so but it might show the men that having a woman isn't all about them looking pretty and cooking and cleaning for them which in turn will stop them from giving away their money to Barbies" looking at April I knew her mind was ticking over. She doesn't like the spot light I know that but what could she be thinking about. "April?" "Evelyn how much pull do you have with the balls?" I was curious as to why she would ask that "if they know Brenton will be there, quite a lot" "I will go.." "April I thought.." "if it's a masquerade" "why a masquerade?" "So they still don't know my face" I smirked "you are willing to go to the ball, why?" "Your mom is right. We can change the men's minds, well maybe and it would be nice to shove it up Meredith Coleman's butt" mom and I laughed "on the condition that it's a masquerade of course" "I will speak with the organisers" I grinned "you know what this means right?" "What is that?" "I get to see you dressed up again" "Byron better be there" I laughed "Byron?" "Yes he was the barman on the night it would be nice to say hi" "I'm sure that's all there is to it" "it is" reading her face she showed no signs of mischief but I know what she is like "oh you are going to cause trouble"