Honey

Good bloody question.

It's 6am Thursday morning, I start my new job today. Why am I awake at 6 when work doesn't start till 9? Good bloody question, I've been asking myself the same.

Alexandra is still fast asleep, thank god. I feel like 6am is a little early for Mumma unicorn and tea parties. I've been pacing my bedroom for a good 45 minutes trying to decide from the small amount of clothes I have with me. 

I finally decided- after much deliberation of course, that I would wear a black, pencil skirt and a deep red dress shirt. I headed downstairs, may as well start breakfast and when I say start breakfast I mean 2 pieces of toast slathered in butter and a cup of coffee. 

It's now 7.05, I hear Lex bounding down the hall humming and giggling. 

"Mumma unicorn!" she squeals and sticks her arms up waiting to be picked up. 

I pick her up and twirl her around the kitchen smothering her in kisses and secret unicorn whispers, I can't tell you what exactly they are because I don't even know. 

"Breakfast?" she nods excitedly, this child gets excited over the crust of bread. I place a slice of toast with jam in front of her and I watch her lick the jam off and then eat the toast. Weird kid.

I help her finish up and help her get dressed for the day, I make a mental note to look into pre-schools in the area. Mum doesn't mind watching her but Lex could do with interaction with kids her age, not dogs or giants.

I sit her in the lounge, occupied by the tv and I make my way to the bathroom and get ready. Showered, dressed, minimal make up and my dark hair left naturally wavy. I double check myself just for good measure and slip into my heels. 

"Are you ready for Grandma's?" I call out, I don't get a response, not a surprise. I walk to the lounge to find my daughter with her face pressed up against the loungeroom window watching the giant and his dog on their way back from a walk.

"Bu-Bud-Buddy!" She finally squeals. 

"We can see him another time baby, we've got to get going. Mummy starts her new job today!" She turns around wide eyed and gasps. 

"Can we see him later?" I sigh, "Yes, I'll ask Buddy's owner ok? Now lets go!"

"Yay!" She wonders up to the front door and waits for me to unlock the door. I unlock the door and let her out to the porch, I quickly grab my stuff and head out. 

Lex waves to John and Buddy, John smiles and wave back. He catches me coming out and sends me a wink, I quickly put my head down to hide the blush that's caught me. 

I get Lex in the car and head to my parents. When we arrived I took Lex in said a quick hello to both mum and dad and headed off to my first day. 

It hit about 1 in the afternoon, so far so good. Everyone is super friendly, I met Claire, the older lady who interviewed me, Ben a foreman and a few other construction guys. I was currently eating lunch at my desk, my phone vibrates against the wooden desk. 

John: You looked great this morning, hope your first day is going well. x

Aw, that's nice of him-wait. I never told him I got the job..

Me: Thank you, How'd you know I got the job?

John: I know everything ;) x

I laugh.

Me: I see, well I hope your having a good day. TTYL :)

I set my phone down and finish my lunch. As I get up to throw my rubbish out I run into a firm body.

"Oh I'm so sorry I didn't-" No...

"Cara, what a nice surprise!" Nick smirks. What the hell? He works here? The look of shock on my face must be apparent as he chuckles and nods his head.

"I'm sorry I couldn't interview you the other day but I had a feeling you'd get the job." He's my boss? good lord.

"Y-you're my boss? that's how John knew..." I trailed off, whispering the last part as realisation hits me like a ton of bricks. 

He rounds the desk and leaves over watching me place myself back into my chair. He folds his arms over my desk and leans his chin on his forearm. God, He's just as gorgeous as his brother. 

"Yes, John shared with me your little run in with each other the other day and told me about your job interview here. What are the odds huh?" He smiles, a dimple in his cheek pops out and I almost melt. Almost. Until I realise I cant hop from one giant to another.

"Oh yeah, well that makes sense, you guys live together and all." I chuckle feeling stupid for not realising that sooner. 

"That it does Ms. Sinclair." Oooh shivers. There's something about these two brutes that gets me all giddy and fuzzy. I'm still on the fence as to how I feel about that. 

"Well, I better let you get back to work.. Oh before I forget.. There is drinks and a small meal at the pub in town for everybody here, Claire's Birthday.. I'd really  like it if you could be there... you know? Get to know everyone a bit better..?"

Friday, Friday Fri- John. John's dinner Friday. 

"I... I'd love to but I already have plans.. I'm sorry.." Dammit. 

"Dinner plans? You should bring your date! See you Friday Cara." He winks and walks off. I stare at his retreating back- a very nice back I must admit. 

I shake the thoughts out of my head, Do I mention this to John? I mean do I ask "Oh hey by the way, your brother asked me to attend a birthday dinner, told me to bring you, we should go" I cant ask him that, what if he's already made reservations? I doubt in this town you'd need reservations but still. 

"Cara? Hey how's your first day going?" Ben asked twiddling with the cards on my desk. He's an older guy, attractive but probably a little old for me.

"Oh hey Ben, yeah it's going well so far!" I smile, everyone here is so nice. It's a nice change from my last place.

"That's good.. good.. uh.. I was just wondering whether you'd be joining us Friday?" 

"I already have plans but maybe later on?" I smile, I really don't want to cancel plans, maybe I could let John know and he could speak to his brother about it. 

"Oh okay! well hope to see you there." He smiles and walks off to Nick's office. I turn back to my desk and finish up my work for the day. 

As I was leaving, Nick stopped me right at the front door.

"Can I walk you out?"

"Yeah sure, I'm parked out back anyway." I point to the back of the parking lot and Nick offers me his arm, I hesitantly take.

We make it to my car after Nick telling me I shouldn't park so far away because it's not safe at night. I scoff, I'm capable of looking out for myself but I guess it's nice to know someone care's about my safety here.

"Well thank you for walking me to my car Nick, although unnecessary- I appreciate it." I smile whilst throwing my stuff in the back seat. I shut the door and find myself standing a little close to Nick.

"Can I give you my number? Just in case there's a work emergency and I'm not in the office, you know?" He smiles cheekily. Ah, John and Nick are both very smooth. Surely I couldn't have both? I mean that's not right.. right?

"Yeah sure, for work purposes." I smirk. I'm not stupid, I know what he's doing. I hand over my phone and let him punch in his number. 

"All done, Drive safe Cara." He doesn't move away, he waits for me to look up. I stare doe eyed and wring my fingers over my bag strap. These guys make me feel so flustered.

I swallow the lump in my throat, "You too Nick, say hi to your brother for me." I smile innocently. I slip out of his reach and jump in the car. 

I hear a growl and then a deep chuckle. I got him. 

"Goodnight Cara." He yells before walking to his own car. 

It's too soon to be feeling the way I do...