Business and Pleasure (Book 1)

Chapter 2- Kennedy

The next morning I woke after a long night of reading over the very thorough contract. This truly was a dream job, great benefits and amazing pay. For a first job this would be a great start to my career, there has to be a catch somewhere.

I had pondered over the contract until early this morning but there was nothing suspicious about it except for the fact that it was being offered to, well me.

I knew I was years behind on experience as the rest of them, yet they still wanted me. One of the most fascinating things they offered was a student loan payoff clause after a year of working and being in good standing with the company. Up to 50,000 dollars for partners and 25,000 dollars for lower-level workers.

I bet that is a big tax write off, I had thought. Definitely a way to keep people happy, I had wondered how the relationship with the workers and partners was. How much the CEOs Andy and Kyle interacted with everyone else, it wouldn't be my job to make sure office moral was up, but it's programed into me.

My phone buzzed bringing me back to the present. I reached over and looked to see who was calling, I had already called my brother Bryce and brought him up to speed. He was thrilled and encouraged me to take the job. His wife Molly was probably more thrilled than him and She didn't even like me.

She was just happy to have me out of their house. After Molly gave birth to a little boy, she has been adamant about me moving out and getting my life together. I adored my nephew and my brother, but Molly was a bitch and I am glad to be out of their house.

Bryce was only five years older than me so when my mom died, Bryce being the only family I had gained custody off me. Since I started college so young, he didn't have to do much when it came to raising me, but he tried his best, putting his life on hold to make sure I didn't want for anything.

Four years ago, he met Molly, and they got married two years ago. Molly never treated me right but never when Bryce was around. I tried to keep the peace and never told my brother of the crap Molly put me through, mostly with verbal bullying.

If nothing else I would take the job just to have someplace else to go.

Another ring brought my attention back to my phone. It was a unknown number but had a Charlotte area code so I answered.

"Hello,"

"Good morning, Kennedy, it's Parker. " the voice on the other line said. I sat up in bed feeling exposed. His voice made my stomach knot.

"Um Good Morning"

"I am coming by to pick you up, it's going to be a long day." He said with way more energy than I felt.

"You don't have to do that" I said hesitantly. I didn't really want him to see me first thing this morning.

"I know, but I'm already on my way, I'll be there in 20 minutes!" He said then disconnected. I stared at the phone in shock. Was he being sweet or controlling...or both.

I needed to get a move on, probably only having 15 or so minutes before he knocked on the door.

They put me in one of the nicest hotels I had ever been in. It was a luxury suite with a separate room and living area. I had a long soak in the whirpool tub that was in that bathroom the night before and wished I had time again this morning.

I climbed out of bed and quickly picked out a dress to wear. I had a total of 5 dresses. One for each day of the week and 2 pairs of heels. Black and Nude.

I pulled out the white long sleeve sweater dress with a high neck and a belted waist . It was the beginning of October but slightly chilly already. I paired it with my black straps heels.