𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝟏 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐔𝐓𝐘
A U R E L I A :
" I applied here to get away from my family and to pursue my career. Not fall in love with my boss. "
R A I N E R :
" You signed a contract, Gold. That means you're mine and there's no escapi...
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" road trip. "
THERE WAS ONE thing added to our schedule this week that I had forgotten to mention to Rainer.
"A beach outing?" He exclaims, throwing the piece of paper with our arrangements and plans on his desk. I flinch at the sound and his expression softens which tells me he apologizes.
"All of the departments and secretaries agreed that it would be a great way to further increase our motivation and promote cooperation. Team building! You have to go, you're the one everyone's expecting."
He sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose as he closes his eyes and sits down on his chair. "Aurelia, I— I don't even have my stuff ready."
I scoff, "We planned this weeks ago and I already have both of our suitcases packed. We just need you!" I lean in closer to him, nearly bending over the table as I do so.
"C'mon, everyone's waiting on you." I pout, my eyes glisten in the light and Rainer's bound to break and give in when I give him this look.
And as expected, he sighs, shutting his Macbook. "Fine. I'll go, but I have no promises on engaging with other employees."
Good enough.
"We leave tomorrow!" I smile, picking up the paper and holding it in my arms along with the pile of files I'm already holding. I see a small smile tug on Rainer's lips as I turn on my heel, walking towards the door happily.
He may be an anti-social, nonchalant asshole but it's the thought that counts and the fact that he's willing to try for me that matters.
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Sofia is screaming her heart out to Lover by Taylor Swift.
Thankfully, our car is used as the storage one, containing all of the belongings of the employees going on the outing.
With the trunk and backseat full of suitcases and bags, there's only four of us occupying the front and middle seats.
Rainer is driving, I'm in the passenger seat.
Sofia is in the back left and then there's Salem.
I'm not quite sure how she managed to make it on the trip, considering the fact that she isn't an employee nor does she plan on being one, but she's here now.
Salem immediately joins Sofia in the screaming and I look over to Rainer, who's shaking his head and tightly gripping on the steering wheel as he increases the speed. I shoot him a look and he slows down, calming Sofia in the backseat.
