The Art of Secrets

Chapter Eight

You know those moments when you are too far into something that it is far too late to turn back and regret? Thats how I felt when I ran away from my old life and started my new one. -NN 

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"How is he? Is he out of the hospital or no?" I asked. 

"He's doing great, tonight is his last night in the hospital and then he can leave tomorrow morning. The Doctor told him to take some time off work so he can fully recover." Ames responded. 

"That's great! He'll be heald just in time for the big Company Party I'm hosting. You are still coming correct?"

"Me, yes. Curt.. I don't know. " She sounded disapionted. 

"I'm sure he will be fine, afterall he is a big boy, He will heal nicely. Besides I need both of you there, I'll need the moral support to stand all those snoty rich pieces of shi-" but before i could finish Ames cut me off. 

"hahaha ok, we'll be there, till then I have to go, Curt needs something. Bye, love you, be safe and make smart chioces. "  

"Love you too, I'll try, and tell that big tedy bear of yours to stop whining so much. " the last thing i heard was her laugh before I hung up.  

I had called Ames for some codes to get a disscount off some catering places for the Company party that is less then a week, I got the liquor covered, the decorations covered , and my slide show presentation covered as well, I have this whole speach as to why the componies coming  should sponsor us too, which is the whole point to this whole shabang. So practically this whole thing is ready I just need to hire some security to help maniatan everything under control, which I will cover tonight, the more I thought about it the more nervous I got. I just hopee nothing goes wrong. 

I had sent the invatations this morning, but I was in my office emailng them just as backup. As I was doing so Valencia walked in.

"Have you ever heard of knocking?" I asked already annoyed by her presence. 

"Have you ever heard of a fashion sense?" She rebuttled. 

"Well of course, It's just mine doesnt consists of sticking my boobs and ass out." I sent my last email and looked up at her. "What do you need?" 

"At least I have both, and what I need is for you to stay the hell away from Kyle." She looked angry. 

I smirked "Oh yeah? And why is that? Do you like him?" I said in a mocking tone. 

"Yes I like him, and you could tell I do, so stop being a bitch again and leave him alone, the only reason you are still working here is Because Miss Dame is your cousin, otherwise you would be long gone." she glared at me. 

I laughed, "You are very right about my job here I'll give you that, but you see.. there is a little problem with your request, he already confessed he likes me, and even asked me on a date tomorrow night, but I promis you can have him after tommorw night if it doesn't work out, I sure hope you like sloppy seconds." I smirked. checkmate. 

"You listen here you disgusting little bitc-" Before she could finish Olivia came in. 

"Oh, I'm sorry, I thought it was just you Let, I'll come by later." Olivia said, but before she could leave I spoke up. 

"It's fine Liv, Valencia was just leaving." I looked at Valencia with a smirk, "Isn't that right Val?" 

She looked baffled then just like that she composed herself, "Of course, We will finish this later Let." And she stormed out. 

"What was that all about?" Olivia asked. 

"Umm.. nothing she was just giving me boy advice,  Whats up?" I asked. 

Olivia looked skeptical but then dropped it, "I was wondering if everything is ready for the company party next week? " 

"Mhm.. All I need is the Security agency, which I plan on calling soon." 

"Oh wow, That's... That's great Lettum, I'm sorry I was so tough on you about this, it's just I was worried you would take this as a joke."  

"No problem, I know I am a slacker at times but it's time to step up my game." I smiled. 

"Alright then, if you have everything ready and don't need my help, I'll be on my way, I'll catch ya later." 

"Sounds good, I'll see you Liv." I watched as she walked out the door and closed it.  I sat Down and started thinking about the conversation I just had with Valencia and thought about the first time I met her, We used to be really good friends... Until We dated the same guy..