You Were My Color

Chapter 1

Kaitlyn's POV
Another day in the pouring rain. It didn't rain to often but when it did, it carried on for awhile. I guess it's like my life. Sad and depressing. As a 28 year old woman, I was supposed to be strong and independent. But after Xavier died and the tragic age of 20, I had been alone and distant.

My family all lived in Canada. I decided to move away to get a fresh start. I hadn't talked to them since I moved. I wanted to spare them the burden of having a color-blind child. But we were all born color -blind so I wasn't that different from most people my age. Hell, some people are color-blind their entire life. They just don't desire love.

I continued walking down the wet pavement as I was nearing my house. I have barely been getting by with how much money I make. You'd think I'd have money saved up since I live alone but no. Assistants for arrogant assholes don't make that much.

I unlocked my door and stepped inside. My dog, Raun, ran up to me with the enthusiasm of a puppy, which she definitely was not. My amazing purebred husky was 3 years old. This dog was the light of my life. The only thing pushing me through the day was her.

I told Ruan to go lay down after I gave her some love. As I walked over to my desk, I opened my computer and started on my 7 reports I had to get done. It took all of 45 minutes before I gave up and started watching Netflix. My favorite show still hadn't released the next season but I rewatched it anyway.

After a few hours flew by I decided to go to call it a night. I got into my bed and called Ruan over to lay down. I settled in and drifted to sleep.
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*Dream*
"I love you so much"
"You are my everything" Xavier said lovingly.
I curled up against his strong chest and played with his hair.
"Don't ever leave me" I said with a small voice crack.
"It's only for a week, you'll survive"
I stared into his deep brown eyes. He planted a kiss on my forehead and squeezed me tight.
"I will call you every morning and night to keep you happy" Xavier said sincerely.
"Goodnight" I slurred as I closed my eyes.
"Goodnight luv"
(Later)
*CRASH*
"NO! XAVIER PLEASE WAKE UP! NO, YOU CANT LEAVE ME LIKE THIS. XAVIER!" I screamed as my heart sank.
"I.... love y-..... you" Xavier stuttered with blood slowly dripping out of his mouth. The light slowly faded out of his dark chestnut eyes.
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I shot straight up in bed and looked at my phone. 5:47 a.m. I fell back against my pillow. With a deep sigh I decided to get up and get ready.

I slumped into my desk chair and started my third report. My asshole of a boss, Oscar, said to have these done by the end of the week, so I had some time.

I looked at my phone after I finished the fourth report and realized it was already 7:00. I put on a white button up shirt with a black blazer and a black knee-length pencil skirt. To top it off I put on some black flats. A lot of black I know. Welcome to the black parade. That's basically all I wear.

I grabbed my umbrella, just in case, and pet Ruan goodbye. I locked the door and went to work. As soon as I arrived I walked to the elevator. As I got off on my floor I saw Oscar had a look on his face like he was about murder someone.

"Kaitlyn. My office. Now."

I silently obeyed and walked over to his office. He had beat me there and was looking out his window muttering to himself.

"Goddamn newbie....... doesn't even know how to....... gah!"

"Mr. Corbett, you asked to see me" I said in a monotone voice.

"Ah, Ms. Lue. I need you to do something" he continued, "I hired a new employee and I need you to train him. He is your new assistant. His name is Derek Smith. Keep him out of my hair"

I nodded and walked out of his office heading towards the front desk to ask where he was. The receptionist told me his new office was across from mine. How convenient.

Derek was patiently waiting outside of my office, though he seemed anxious his blue shirt gave him a sharp look. Wait blue shirt. I looked back over to him and his shirt was just another shade of gray. He flashed a toothy smile and introduced himself.

"Hello, my name's Derek"

"Kaitlyn, it's nice to meet you" I said with a slight smile.

"I'm, uh, your new-"

"Assistant" I cut him off.

"Yes well, I'm here for whatever you need" he had the prettiest eyes. Though I couldn't see color, I saw his eyes were a light color. Blue, maybe.

"Please, come in and have a seat"

He sat down and I handed him a sheet. All it had was a few basic questions. Things like name,birthday, etc but something on that survey gave me a stab of pain. "Siblings?" And he answered," I have a sister named Jessica, and a.... deceased brother named Xavier"

My head clouded with his voice 'You are my everything'...'Goodnight luv'... . Derek gave me a concerned look.

"Is everything alright?"

Derek wouldn't remember me. Hell, he didn't meet me when I was with Xavier. He was at college. When I met him today I thought Smith was a common last name and thought nothing of it.

"I'm fi-fine"

I could tell Derek wasn't sold on my answer.

"Do you need a moment" he said with sympathy.

I nodded.

After about 10 minutes, I decided to compose myself and ask Derek to come back in. I walked out of my office to his, but he wasn't there. I started walking down the hallway when I heard...

"Ms. Lue!"

I turn to see my boss followed by none other than Derek.

"Yes sir"

"I told you to keep this new guy out of my hair" he whispered into my ear.

"I know, I'm sorry sir" I said softly.

Mr. Corbett kept walking towards the break room. Derek then came up to me. He had this sort of apologetic look on his face.

"I'm sorry... I tried to ask him if you could go on break"

"It's fine, thank you though"

I invited him back to my office and continued the survey.