The Sweet Encounter (Completed)

Chapter Five - Let's Eat

"Stace. Follow me into my office."

Stace rose up quickly from her desk and grabbed a pen and notepad. Her face worried because Trey had never needed her quite abruptly before. He was always calm and collect even when she knew he was faced with dilemma.

He briskly walked into his office, and she followed close behind him.

"Please close the door, Stace."

"Yes, sir."

As the door shut, Trey sat at the edge of his desk and gave a stern look at Stace. He took in a deep breath, and didn't know how she would feel about helping him in this personal situation.

"I need a favor, Stace."

"Anything, Boss, but you're scaring me. As long as it's not illegal, you know I'm up for it."

He let out a chuckle from the back of his throat.

"I assure you I will never place you in that scenario."

She smiled back knowing full well it was only a joke, but she appreciated his response.

He didn't know where to start with his question, but he stopped fighting his thought and decided to just ask away. "Stace, how familiar are you with . . . fashion?"

She didn't know where he was going with this question, "Well, it's not my passion but I'm familiar with what is and what isn't in season? But what are you looking for specifically?" She raised her eyebrow wondering what was going on in her boss's head.

He turned around and looked at his desk. He found the business journal and handed it to Stace.

"I need an evening gown delivered to her by tomorrow. Noon. She's going to be my date for the charity event tomorrow.

Stace saw Brie's photo on the cover and her face lit up.

"Mr. Bryson! She's beautiful."

Stace knew he was never steady with one woman, but this would be the first that he would ever bring to the charity event.

Trey saw her expression beaming with delight. "Don't get too excited, Stace. She won't have me." His frown was unintentional, and she was surprised by his change in demeanor.

"Why?" She blurted out before she should have. It wasn't her business to know, but she always saw women fall at his feet.

"It's alright."

He was right. The challenge was appealing to him, and he wanted every opportunity to win her over.

"Anyway, Stace. Let this be your priority."

She was even more shocked that he was going to allow her to abandon all duties. She was one to never argue. Besides, this was going to be a unique project. Who didn't love shopping at their boss's expense.

"Mr. Bryson, anything particular you had in mind?"

He thought for a moment. He didn't know anything when it came to women's fashion. He barely recognize what women wore to these events.

"Something that will catch attention from our investors. She's coming to this event to . . . expand her network. Surprise me, Stace."

Sure, Stace thought. She knew full well he wanted her there for himself, but she kept silent.

"Sure thing, Boss. I'm on it." She stepped out of his office and winked at him. This was going to be an easy task.

As she stepped out, Trey didn't understand why Stace was beaming a smile from ear to ear.