Trial of Marriage 2

Part 14

Angelique was in her office getting it set up. It was the first day on the job and she was filled with excitement. Bryn was in love with all the creations everyone had designed and it was time to get meetings set up with the prospective clients for their input. She was working on folders when Chad walked into her office like he owned the place. 

“Can I help you?” she asked, annoyed with his presence. 

“I just hung up with Bryn, she said something about bathroom design she wanted me to look at of yours.” 

“Why?” 

He leaned against the door. “Excuse me, are you in a foul mood today?” 

“Can you just answer the question please?” 

"I'm working on a bedroom, bathroom combo, Bryn thought the design you did the client might like. She wants me to copy it for my meeting." 

"Okay, I'll make you a copy." 

"What, you don't trust me with you work of art?" 

She displayed a fake smile. "No I don't." Angelique thought he found what she said amusing because he chuckled and walked out. Arrogant pig, she thought. 

A few minutes later Jason walked in sitting in the chair in front of her desk. His company she enjoyed and pushed her work aside to momentarily chat. "Are you getting settled in okay Jas?" 

"Oh yeah, Bryn did a fab job finding this building. I just came to check in on you." 

"Still getting organized as you can see." 

"I'm loving your curly hairdo, I wish I could do hair like that A. I would have a field day with you." 

She laughed. "Oh I bet you would." Her office phone rang, it was Trey. She covered the mouth piece. "Can we talk later, my husband?" 

"No problem, I'll close the door for you."  

When the door closed behind him she returned the phone to her ear. "Hi Trey and what do I owe this phone call?"  

Since his last drinking incident he'd been on the straight and narrow so he was back in her good graces again. The reasoning behind his drinking he'd told her was work, but whatever the problem was it seemed to be taken care of because he was acting like his old self again.  

"Today's the big day, I'm calling to see how your morning is starting off?" 

"Really good. I have a huge phone meeting with my client this afternoon." 

"Are you nervous?" 

"Yes, bigtime, but Cassie is going to sit in on it with me so that makes me feel better." 

"When's Bryn coming back into town?" 

She sat back in her leather chair. "Not until next week, why?" 

"Just thought we could get together." 

"Yeah, that sounds nice Trey. The next phone call I have with her I'll extend the invite." 

"Great babe. There's also more news I have to share." 

"You know I love when you share things, do tell baby." 

"All of those tedious hours I've been putting in has gained me a big shin dig." 

She chuckled. "Trey, what in the world are you talking about?" 

The National Association of Lawyers have named me the most distinguished lawyer with winning cases. Long story short, that's more promotion for the office and we are still number one in terms of profit." 

"Oh my gosh Trey, that's wonderful, congratulation's baby. We're need to celebrate." 

"That's the next reason I'm calling." 

"Oh?" 

"The office is throwing a big shin dig in my honor at Peter's Auditorium. Mark your calendar for August 30th, 8 p.m." 

She wrote it down. "Four weeks, wow they didn't waste any time getting it scheduled." 

"Hey we might be lawyers but we like to party too." 

There was a knock on the door and Cassie stuck her head in. Angelique raised her finger signaling for her to hold on a second. 

"Oh baby, I'm so happy for you. Let's finish this conversation later, I have Cassie waiting on me." 

"Sure, no problem, see you later." 

"Yes you will, I love you." 

"Ditto beautiful, bye." Angelique hung up. 

"I'm sorry Cassie." 

"It's fine. Bryn seems to think the Johnson's are going to pick one of the designs you drew up. I already have the timeframe for the project that want down and I wanted to go over some things with you. Can you come back and meet with me?" 

"Sure, just let me forward my calls." 

The meeting with Cassie was something new to add to her knowledge bank. In one day she felt she had been handed a treasure chest. She was in awe of her new job and although she was good at what she did, she was going to be better. Angelique couldn't be thankful enough for Bryn having so much faith in her. All day there were phones calls and meetings among each other trying to figure out  the best ways to do things so that the office could run efficient. All in all, it had been one heck of a energized day. She was the last to leave and her cell rung just as she was about to turn off her light. 

"Hello." 

"Hey Sweetheart it's me." 

"Hi Aunty, do you need me to stop and pick something up for you before I pick up T.J?" 

"No, actually I'm calling to help you." 

"What do I need help with?" 

"Seems your husband is looking to do a little bit of celebrating." 

She laughed. "Oh my goodness. Okay so what's the deal?" 

"You have to work tomorrow, so you can't be out late. He's going to be with me tomorrow anyway, I don't mind keeping him overnight. Go meet up with your husband and get you some." 

"Aunt Angel!" 

"Don't Aunt Angel me, you're a young hot blooded woman who needs taken care of. So go see your husband and let him take care of you." 

"I thought the night was supposed to be about us celebrating for him." 

"Him, you doesn't really make a difference, the woman always end up the big winner anyways." 

"Okay, me talking with my Aunt about my love life is awkward," she said laughing. "Please stop." 

"I'm just saying, but if you don't want to hear it that's fine with me. I tell you one thing, I've been getting a lot of pleasing done, that's for sure." 

"Eww, uh uh, I don't want to hear that and where is my child." 

"He's sitting right here on the porch with me eating a popsicle." 

"Um, you don't plan on having any visitors tonight do you?" 

"If you're asking if I'm getting any, then the answer would be no. Ben isn't gracing me with his company tonight. I told him I had another man to keep me company tonight, haha." 

Angelique shook her head. "Aunty, something is seriously wrong with you. Kiss my baby for me and if you need me for anything don't hesitate to call me." 

"Oh please girl, you act like I can't take care of this child. I'm older, not senile. Go do your thing and we going sit here and do ours, isn't that right baby. Tell your silly mommy 'we got this'." 

"Yeah, well, if you need me, call and stop trying to turn my baby against me." 

"Tonight he's my baby, so no." 

She laughed. "Goodbye Aunty." 

"Talk to you later, bye."