Heartbreak Hotel • jb( EDITING)

May 12, 1999

I sat up in my desk, not able to focus on my work. 

Justin was on a business trip in Atlanta, his home town. He said he would be done this evening and be here to work around seven.

He asked me to stay around till he gets back so I could sign some of the papers that were sent to him from Mr.Black. The papers are contracts to state that Mr.Black could make changes if he wanted to for the better of the business.

The same contracts were given to us to sign before, but these new ones state his company rules as well. 

I couldn't believe that the thought of missing him popped up in my head.

My mind buzzed as all I could lately think of was my business partner. He wasn't anything special why couldn't I just let it go?

He was attractive but I've seen better. Maybe not getting laid in a while made my body want to go against all control and fuck the closest body next to it. 

Recently it's beens Justin's body.

I rubbed my eyes as I start to read some papers over. I knew I had a date with my so what friends tomorrow. We were going out to dinner to celebrate  Jenna's engagement to her fiance, Owen.

Who of course now owns his family business.

A rich snob plus a rich plastic barbie? Jenna and Owen are great for each other.

I sometimes question myself why I'm still their friend.

Oh, they're family friends so I can't get rid of them. Sucks for me.

I toss the papers on the side as I walk out the office to see people waiting and sitting around the lobby.

I walk around the front desk to see Karen taking late check-ins. I smile towards the costumers as I walk past them.

The night shift clerk came in walking in a fast pace as she makes her way to the front desk to take over.

It was nearing six and we had many late check-ins. It was a pretty busy day I conclude.

I walk around the building making my way to the elevators.I should check on each floor to see if everything is going well.  I wait as the numbers on top start to count down, coming to "Lobby".

I felt a soft surface rub against my shoulder. An arm reached to press the button that would soon open the doors.

I turned around, to my surprise it was Justin.

"I already pressed the button idiot." I say as I took in his fit.

"I know." He smiled down at me.

"I escaped the meeting early, and got on the earliest flight back here." He said.

"Okay, do you have the papers for me to sign, I can do it now." I say.

Ding

"I'm going up, you can sign them there."  He says as he walks into the elevator.

"Okay. " I say.

As we enter the living area I walk to the kitchen counter waiting for him to take out the papers.

"Here." He tosses the papers on the wooden counter.

I start to look and read over the papers. I look up to see the room empty. I sigh as I start signing the first paper to the packet contract.