Counterfeit - 5SOS 2/3

Chapter 4 *A.R*

-Alyce-

New IM - River Williams

-Morning Alyce. Meeting at The Phene for the 14:30pm meeting with Alik. You should come along. See You there.

I couldn't help but contain my excitement at meeting the American Ambassador, he was a good friend of River’s and consequently I had heard many stories about of him. In fact they both went to Oxford University, the same as me. 

Since I already knew that this meeting was casual, River had told me he was wearing jeans and cashmere; there was no way I was going in business dress per-say but of course I wanted to look nice. 

Standing in my towel I went through my wardrobe. I picked out a Silk blazer with detailed flowers and vines and a black playsuit. I paired this with some Valentino studded heels. I looked good. L.P was out the door even earlier than me today; she had an interview with HBO about a possible internship under the leadership of Carolyn Strauss. Apparently she was a big shot producer for one of their huge tv shows. 

I locked up my penthouse and proceeded to my car. Just as I got into the car, my phone started ringing. I put it onto the hands free. 

“Hey you” He said, chuckling at the same time. 

His voice was so comforting. I had honestly missed it majorly. I couldn't wait to be held by him again, his arms were safe. 

“Hey babe, just heading to a meeting so can’t talk for long. What’s up” I replied as I pulled out of the road. 

The Phene was in Chelsea, so it wasn't a long drive but knowing the London traffic it could take me a good 30 minutes. Thankfully I had left early. 

“Thought i’d call you. I miss you so much” 

I thought back to him, all the feelings and the at once, hurt that I suffered at his hands I really missed him too. There were so many things we didn’t talk about or get to do before I came to London. But I know in the future we will get to do them, it’s not a case of if, but when. 

“Aw sweetie. I miss you too, like so much. Was thinking so much about our conversation last night. God I miss your voice and cuddles!” I blushed.

He chuckled, he probably knew I was blushing. But it was true, every word. 

“What you doing today?

“I have a meeting with River and the American Ambassador, Alik. So hopefully it all goes well” I said.

Just as I was pulling into the road of The Phene I said goodbye, and he sleepily replied. I hope he was going to have a good night sleep. He said he hadn’t slept much, bless him. So much of me wanted to be sleeping in his arms. 

I parked my car on the side of the road behind River’s Aston Martin and the Jaguar that I believe belonged to Alik. Getting out of the car I noticed River waiting in the doorway of The Phene to greet me. 

He welcomed me warmly and introduced me to Alik Campbell. He seemed really nice from the offset. We were taken upstairs into the private room where Alik made a point of telling us that he had this room built purely for meetings. He said he hated being in the Embassy all day. 

Like River, he was fairly young to be in the position he was in. He was two years older than River, but they had attended Oxford at the same time because Alik had taken a two year gap year and travelled around the globe. He was looking very dapper, in a black sweater and dark wash jeans. On his feet he wore tan brogues. He was literally Burberry.

During the meeting, they spoke about Foreign relations between the Embassay’s and how to reduce the over due visa’s that often occured. It was really interesting to watch them brain storm ideas and talk about the past year. They then went on to talk about that Oxford days, especially how when they were on the rowing team they beat Cambridge in the famous boat race.