O'Connor's Girl

Our Past: Our Future

Bradley looked at his watch. They should have been back by now. Veronica Nick watch him look at his watch for the third time in thirty seconds.

"If I'm boring you, Bradley, I can leave."

"I have my attention on the time for other reasons Veronica. Father is expecting me home for dinner. If those two don't get here soon we'll be late."

"So you're dismissing me?" Her ire was growing.

Bradley sighed, "No. I like the proposal. I will go over it with my father and we'll get back to Nick & Associates. Although a marriage-merger is out of the question, everything else will see your business interests well-protected."

"Maybe you should get off your moral high horse and sleep with her. Then you'll see she's just like the rest of us who've had the privilege of being in your bed."

"Her?"

"Your PA. Ever since you befriended that Forrester child you've kept your dick in your pants. I know she's not using her father's last name but I know it's her." 

Bradley looked that the beautiful woman in front of him. The jealousy and rage on her face took away the beauty of her milky complexion that contrasted wonderfully with her raven dark hair while setting off her sapphire blue eyes. Her navy blue suit was cut to flatter her small waist and narrow hips. She, for any other intents and purposes, looked great. He had told her that when she walked into his office.

"Actually, Veronica, my wife is the reason I haven't been interested in other women. I will not deny that Tina is close to my heart and there's very little I would not do for her. Charles will see you out and let you know when our next meeting will be."

When his words had sunk in he stood up and walked her out of his office. Charles, Tina's PA led her to the elevator.

Bradley took his phone out of pocket and pressed 2 on speed dial.

"Hello," her voice was breathy like she'd been running.

"Christine, I'm coming home. If you're not packed we are leaving with whatever you're wearing." He warned in a near growl. "Let me talk to Yang."

"Ollie, we're in trouble, he's mad."

"Mr. O'Connor, top o' the day te ya sir." 

Bradley could hear his best friend's smirk through the phone. He took a deep breath. "What the hell is taking you guys so long?!"

He heard Olivers steps as they hit the tiles outside her bedroom door. "I decided to help her pack. Trust me, you'll thank me when you see her. Are you on your way yet?"

"You have my car keys and the office is on the way to Dad's." Bradley bit out.

"Oh, right. She's almost done. At least all the traffic is heading out of town now." Oliver sheepishly replied.

"Let me talk to her."

Oliver tossed the phone to Tina who pointed at her suitcase then held her hand out. Oliver put the car keys in her hand and lifted her suitcase off the floor and towards the car. She fished out her Bluetooth hands free from her bag and continued the conversation with her childhood crush.

Ten minutes later, a green looking Oliver announced they were waiting at his spot in the underground parking. Bradley who was already in the lobby took the elevator down. He took one look at Oliver's face and asked Tina for his keys.

Pouting she handed them over and sat in the back. Oliver asked to lie down in the back and she sat in the front passenger seat. Bradley absently took her hand in his after he changed gears.