Since The Day

Chapter 5

When Luke dropped me off it was already 1:30. "Thank you for lunch Luke even though you didn't have to pay for it," I thanked them as he shifted the car into park.

"It wasn't a problem. I hope you enjoyed it... And thank you for helping me out with my business," he replied with his flawless smile glowing.

"Well, I'm going to go and start working on a SWOT analysis... Which you have no clue what that is," I trailed off. Luke chuckled. "Okay... Have fun at your meeting or whatever you have  in a little bit."

"What," Luke asked confused, "Oh... Yeah. I will. Thanks... Have a great time with the rest of your first full day."

I nodded and slid out of his truck, going straight inside and to my office. When I walked in Tyler was sitting at his desk staring at the computer screen. I sat down at my desk and opened my laptop as well.

"How was lunch," he asked as he looked up at me with a curious look playing on his face.

"Okay I guess. He wouldn't let me pay for myself... He wouldn't even let me pay for the two of us on the company card," I told him disappointed.

"What a gentleman. Did he like your ideas though? That's all that matters," Tyler mentioned as he leaned down and grabbed something from one of the drawers in his desk.

"Well yeah. The only thing he didn't really like was the idea of more merchandise... He made a point how it could just be higher quality," I informed Tyler and went to google.

I typed in "Kenny Chesney Merchandise" because it was the only popular country singer that came to mind. As I looked at all of them I decided on what companies could be good and was still able to figure out how to get them at a lower price.

Then I opened a google doc and made a little chart. Row 1 was internal and Row 2 was external. Column A was helpful Column B was Harmful.

For internal strengths I wrote down what Was already being done well. As I started filling out the weaknesses someone cleared their throat in front of my desk. I looked up and my eyes went wide. Luke was standing there holding my brief case.

"Oh my god! I know was I forgetting something," I mumbled, "Can you just set it down on the side of my desk?" I motioned to my left side.

"I sure can," Luke replied smoothly as he set it down at then looked at me with an eyebrow raised. "Are you working on the SWOT analysis thing?"

I nodded and motioned for him to come look. "I did a few of those when I was in college... But not many and I haven't done one in years. They've probably changed quite a bit," Luke mumbled as he came around my desk to see what I was typing.

I began typing in the weaknesses in which Luke has right now with merchandise. Luke's breath was brushing the back of my neck. I froze and only moved my eyes to look up at Tyler who was stifling a laugh while sitting at his desk.

After a few seconds Luke said, "Everything alright, Carrie?" His voice was practically in my ear. Oh lord.

I slowly shook my head and replied, "Yeah... Just thinking if there are any other weaknesses."

"Oh okay, well it looks like you're doing some great work," he encouraged with his precious smile.

"Thank you..." I looked at the clock on my computer- 3:00. "How was your meeting," I asked as he walked around to the other side of my desk.

"Oh... It was cancelled. When I actually got home I saw the briefcase and came right on back here so you'd have it," Luke informed as he stuffed his hands into his tight jeans.

"Hey Carrie, I'm gonna go grab some water from the break room, you want anything," Tyler asked quickly as he stood up.

I shook my head as he walked out of the office area, leaving Luke and I alone. Damn you Tyler.

I looked back over at Luke who had a sudden nervous look playoff on his scruffy face. "So uh... Carrie... Do... Do you like hockey at all?"

"Yeah," I responded as I raised an eyebrow in question of why he was asking me. "Why?"

"Well... I uh got two tickets for the Nashville Predators game tonight... They're playing the San Jose Sharks tonight," Luke stumbled upon his words as he stood in front of my desk awkwardly.

"Uh sure... Yeah I'll go. I like hockey and I won't be able to afford my own tickets so why not," I replied and shrugged my shoulders.

"Okay... Sweet... Where should I pick you up," he asked as he raised his eyebrows in question.

"I don't know... I'm currently staying at the Omni. We could probably just walk if you find a place to park," I offered with a sigh as I closed my laptop and crossed my arms, leaning back in my chair and looking up at him.

Luke nodded and switched his weight to the other foot. "Okay... I'll meet you at 6:15. What room number are you in," he asked as he looked down at me with his beautiful brown eyes.

I thought for a few seconds before mumbling, "room 517. I guess I'll see you tonight?"

Luke nodded with his beautiful smile on his face again, "You sure will Darlin' and dress warm, it gets pretty cold at Bridgestone."

"Thanks for the warning, I'll see you tonight," I thanked shooting him a smile.

Luke nodded smiling wide as he turned around and began walking out of the office area, "You sure will. It'll be a complete blast!"

I sighed once he was gone and leaned forward, putting my elbows on the desk and stuffing my hands in my face.

"You okay there Carrie," Tyler asked coming into our office. He was standing in front of my desk, just like Luke was a minute ago.

"I think I just agreed to a date with Luke Bryan," I told him only peaking out through my fingers.

"Don't be so down in the dumps about it Carrie. He's one of the most wanted bachelors in the country world," Tyler replied as he walked over to his desk and sat down.

"But there's one problem with the whole situation," I started as I took my hands off my face to look at Tyler completely.

"And what's that Ms. Boyd? It ain't like you got a boyfriend," he told me with some sass and a chuckle.

"I met him like 5 months ago. I guess I made an impact because he keeps asking me if I'm the same Carrie. And I keep saying no because I'm too afraid of what will happen if I admit it," I admitted and let out a long huff.

"You, Carrie, are a dumbass. Excuse the language. You really should probably just tell him. And you could have everything you've ever wanted," Tyler advised.

"That's what I'm scared of Tyler, I don't know what I want. And to be honest, I'm really intimidated by Luke and his popularity. I don't like attention," I confessed with a long sigh.

** Thanks y'all! Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Been working hard on it between Bowling, a hockey game, photo editing and catching up on sleep. :)