Just You And Spice

Business Trip

"Leo please rethink this" Tracy begs as I shove clothes into the open suitcase on the bed. I ignore her pleads abs continue packing so I'm ready for tomorrow. "This could ruin your whole career! A deal with them is like a deal with the devil! You personally knew the founder and you said it yourself he will take over your business" she rants. Tracy stops in front of me looking at me with wide pleading eyes. It's almost enough to break me but I can't.

I place a hand on her arm and offer a smile. "It will be fine" I mumble before turning away from her face. I don't want her to see the tears well in my eyes. I don't have a choice. If I didn't take it, he would ruin my career anyways but with this I can still have a job. Of course I won't be the boss anymore but I'll have a job.

Tracy stays silent before stomping to the door and walking out. I wince as the door slams and at how angry she is at me. If only she knew.

I finish packing my stuff and make sure to set it near the door so I don't forget anything. This is a week long trip. I don't understand why he wants to take me on this trip. We could make the deal in my office. Apparently we are going to Miami. I wonder if I can go to the beach to relax a bit while there. It would be amazing to be able to relax for a little bit.
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The next morning a man drives me to the airport then leads me out to the terminal where a jet sits. Or course we are taking the private jet...I don't remember a time when he didn't try and flaunt the money he has. I mean I could afford a jet but what's the point if I don't leave the state that much? In plus I like the save my money for important things.

While the guy walks away without a single work or glance I take the few steps to board the jet. No one is settled in yet so I take a set in the back sighing at the soft chair. I might sleep the whole time. It would be better than talking with the person I don't exactly respect. His ways of getting what he wants are inappropriate and unnecessary. There are plenty of other respectable and acceptable ways to expand.

It only takes a few minutes until another person boards. With a silent groan and the roll of my eyes I stand and put on a fake smile. "Morning Leo" Matt greets me. "Matt, what a wonderful jet you have" I say. His lips twitch upwards at the compliment. He takes the seat across from mine as I sit back down. Of course he is proud of the things he has bought...it's what makes him...him.

A woman walks up with a flirty smile mainly staring at Matt. "Mr.Oaken we will be taking flight soon. Anything I can get you?" She asks bending down to show off her boobs that almost fall out of the tight shirt she is wearing. I bite back a grimace at how she is acting. "Perhaps you should ask my guest first Bella. How incredibly rude of you to ignore him. I thought you had manners" Matt scolds.

The woman, Bella visibly pales at his words. Her eyes move to me as she straightens her stance. "Forgive me sir. I meant no disrespect" She rushes out glancing quickly at Matt. I shift uncomfortably in the plush seat unsure how to approach talking to her. I don't normally have to do this much. Most of the people that work for me know I'm not very good with conversation or anything involving long conversations. They make me slightly uncomfortable if that makes sense.

"Forgiven" I utter with a quick smile. Bella relaxes with a relieved look on her face. She turns back to Matt but he only waves her away. She does just that leaving us alone again.

"Matt if I may ask, why the business trip? We could've made this deal at my office" I explain. It's weird and it's uncomfortable as well. Not to mention I'm going to be giving away my entire company. The thing I spent most of my years working on. I didn't want to make the deal but he didn't give me much of a choice.

"When was the last time you went on a vacation Leo? And I mean truly? Leaving to get away from work to spend time on yourself" Matt asked leaning closer to rest his elbows on his knees. The way he is looking at me makes me want to run away. "Never" I answer honestly.