Playing With Fire ( BECKFREEN G!P)

Part 25

"Freen," Jane rushed into my office without knocking. I wished she would learn to knock. What if I had a client with me? "It is next week you are going to Nam's wedding isn't it?"

"Yes," I asked looking at her confused. "Jane, you knew that because you and Alex are going to Germany the same week, remember?"

"Oh . . . I know that, it's just Mr Cooper wanted to arrange a meeting with you next week as a matter of urgency."

"Is he free this week? I can do Friday afternoon if that is any good."

"I'll check," Jane bounced back to her office.

Chen Publishing was slowly taking off. I already had a few main clients. Jane worked on the PA and marketing, while I took a more hands on approach with the authors. We had a few high selling titles to our name already. Having the Chen name launched us global. Alex had been amazing. His business mind was astounding as he explained growth margins and profit to me. Alex was everything a man should be, caring, strong minded in business. When I watched his at work in the board room it turned me on how he dominated his work force. Our bedroom antics were becoming more adventurous. Finally, I was happy only a year after our marriage.

"Baby," my mother hugged me as I walked into their apartment. "I have missed you. I never see you now you are working."

"Hello Mom," I smiled. Monty appeared to take my coat. "Thanks Monty. How are you?"

"Wonderful thank you, Mrs Chen," Monty smiled.

"Freen," my father called. "This is a nice surprise."

"Alex is working late, so thought I would stop by," I smiled as my father hugged me.

"Charlie, shall we tell Freen now." My mother beamed.

"Tell me what?" I asked as we walked into the living room. Monty brought in some fresh coffee. I missed Monty. Alex and I had decided we needed our own Monty.

"We are moving to London," my mother sang.

"London?" I choked out.

"I will be running the European market for Chankimha & Chen limited." My father replied proudly.

"It's so far away," I muttered. I knew I could get on a plane and see them all the time, but I really would be alone once they left.

"You have your own life now, Freen. Your mother and I have dreamed of a life in London for years. We couldn't be happier. Alex will be taking over all my duties in America."

"Is Monty going with you?" I sobbed. Monty was like my second father. God, he was more of a father than Charlie at times. Even now I would go and see her when I knew my parents were away.

"Of all the things to miss you pick Monty first, honestly Freen," my mother glared.

"Sorry, I will miss all of you."

"Monty is coming with us," my mother replied. "Why wouldn't she." I just nodded. Great, everyone I loved was leaving me. Thank God I had Alex.

"When is this happening?"

"Next month," my father replied. "We will always be here for you Freen, but you are spreading your wings so beautifully, I really don't think you need us anymore."

I hugged them tight, knowing they were right. I had my own life now and I was exceling at it.

oxoxoxoxo

"Call me when you get to the spa," Alex replied kissing me one last time before I was about to board the private jet.

"Freen, come on!" Nam called from the plane. "We have champagne to drink."