Young & Reckless

Chapter 11 -Jennette

Chapter 11- Jennette

I stared at my screen, thinking back from the night Samuel stayed with us. I overheard bits and pieces. He wasn't that quiet. He kept saying he'll get it done and said Talia's name. Talia's door opened before I could hear anything else. I couldn't sleep the rest of the night, Samuel's conversation was still in my head. Did Talia know?' At least I made it to work on time. I didn't see Talia before I left. The new Black Panther series came in today to be shipped in comic stores for fans to clamor and complain. The graphic team was going to reveal the new cover. I pouted my lips, leaning against my desk staring at my screen. Talia's not here yet. Probably in her department already. We didn't get a follow up from those cops. Have they seen others from the party? We couldn't be the only suspects. I was still in shock that people were hurt. I didn't remember much from that night, but I know me and Talia stayed out of that. I'll make sure of it.

"I wanna go back to bed," I heard Jeff whine in a tired voice. He leaned on my shoulder. The start of the week, I wanted the day to be over already.

"Me too," I agreed. He smelled like cinnamon, "did you have french toast today? You smell sweet."

"Waffles, with whipped cream," he answered.

"Sweet. You should get back to your desk before we both get in trouble."

"Shut up." He looked at me with a blank stare of his chocolate brown eyes. He broke and laughed, I joined him, pushing him by the shoulder. "Where's Joe?" He mentioned our manager. He typed something up on his computer with a frown.

"Coffee?" I shrugged. The door opened, speaking of his name, and he showed up. I was right, he was holding a Starbucks Styrofoam large cup. Probably a cappuccino, talking animatedly to a man in a trench-coat. Laughing at whatever joke he said to the man next to him. I've never seen him before. I cleared my throat and squared my shoulders. He sure was handsome. But I learned my lesson to not mix business with pleasure again from Nick. I hope he was doing ok after resigning. Jeff wheeled back to his desk, pretending to type on his computer. He must be the new hire. "Morning, Joe." I tittered to myself of the cliche phrase.

"Jennette, hey. Is Jeff here?" He cleared his throat.

"Right here, sir," Jeff announced, raising his hand behind his desk.

"This man right here, is hilarious." He boasted. "I want you to meet some of my staff, this is Jeff, this is Jennette. This is Alejandro Perez."

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Perez." Me and Jeff simultaneously said, I waved.

"Please, call me Alejandro." His voice was low and easygoing. It sent chills down my spine. I hid my jitter with a smile. He was taller than Joe, about two inches. Who was he? Was he the corporate guy that was going to be monitoring us for the whole week like Joe said? Because of some breaking and fraudulent activities, we're being watched like Big Brother. He kissed the back of my hand. He was certainly handsome, and had a jawline that could cut glass. I giggled, my cheeks were hot from my obvious blush.

His stare was hard, like I was the only one in the room. I swooned a little, straightening my posture. "Alejandro."

"Jennette." My name rolled off his tongue like butter. He met Jeff, handshaking him as well. Even lingered on the handshake.

"He's gonna shadow me for the rest of the week, you'll see him around the office," he told us. Alejandro followed Joe to his office, not taking his eyes off us until he shut the door behind him.

"Whoa, intense," Jeff whispered.

I sighed and nodded.

"But fine as hell."