The way you should be loved

Chapter Twenty Seven

It was now August. We have hit a heatwave here in Boston, Massachusetts. It's been so hot the last couple of weeks. I was sat in the kitchen eating some breakfast while Jon my fiance was leaving for work early.

"How come you are going in early? We normally go in together".

He comes over and places a kiss on my lips. " I'm sorry but got an early meeting to go to".

"OK see you later then".

" I will come and see you before you start after my meeting". Then he was gone.

I was given a new assignment to work in marketing as the new guy needed a PA. Another new step in my life what with being engaged to my boyfriend of 8 months. Yeah, I know what you are thinking that was quick or that he was just the rebound guy. But I love Jon. Yeah, I loved Jordan too but he broke it off to travel. He left me to travel the world. Jon picked up the broken pieces and put me back together. I was emotionally wrecked. I also know what you are thinking they are brothers. One leaves and you go for the other one just like that. It wasn't like that at all. He picked up the pieces and made me whole again. Our friendship blossomed into a romance.

There I was at my desk waiting for the new guy to start. I was powering up my computer ready to start work when the guy walked in. Boy was he scruffy with a full beard and longish messy dark brown hair. I didn't recognise him until those eyes looked up at me. Those familiar brown eyes. Shit, he's back. He smiled at me and looks down at my left hand which had my engagement ring on it. Then he looked sad.

"Oh hi, Jordan" as Jon walked in. He passed Jordan to come and see me. Jon kisses me on lips. "Morning Beth. Enjoy your first day as a PA. You will be great".

"I will" I catch Jordan staring at me. I feel those eyes burning onto me. There was hurt in his eyes then anger than sadness. Jordan looks away. He stormed past us into his office and slammed the door. Jon took no notice and carried on as normal. How did Jon knew he was back and was working here? Why didn't he tell me?. Come to think of it why didn't my dad tell me? "Jon did you know he was back and that he was my boss".

But Jon didn't say anything. Why did no one tell me he was back?  I was worried. Did Jordan really think that once he was back we would carry on like he never left? He broke it off in case we found someone while apart during the year he went travelling that's what he said then. I guess I did but he didn't. And he is hurt because of it. How was I supposed to know? He broke me when he broke it up? He broke us up during sex, now that hurt. I stare at his door. I guess I wasn't going to get a hello from him then.

" I guess I better go back to work," says Jon breaking me out of my trance. "Don't worry about him. He will have to get over it. Jordan has always been stubborn and spoilt. Always had it his way even when he was a kid".

Finally, my computer was booted up but with my boss slamming his door and not appearing again. What am I suppose to do with my day? What work can I do? What needs to be done? I can't sit here doing anything. So I open up solitaire. I have to do something. What I wanted to do was write an email to him and my dad asking why I'm here and what am I supposed to accomplish when I have had no word from behind that door. Just cos THAT person is sulking. For the next hour, all I have done is play Solitaire.

That was until my father came into our area. You see Jordan had a corner office and my desk was outside in the corner. I had a view of not a lot because there were several offices here. I wonder what the guys in marketing are thinking about the new guy as he had jumped through many ladders to be here. Jordan has only left college like me but I did the internship program last year while he travelled. How in the hell did he work in the office in Sydney. Or was that part of the plan to come here at this position. Not only is he the boss of me but he is the boss of those marketing guys downstairs. A twenty-two-year-old. He must be good. My father looks at me.

" How's it going?".

"Could be better if the guy behind that door told me what to do?".

" Ah I see" then he goes to the door and knocks. Waits a few seconds then goes in like it was planned.

Jordan pov.
After I slammed the door I sat down at the desk in my new office. It wasn't what I expected. I hoped Beth was still single like me. But she is now engaged to my older brother. Since when did that happen. I guess I made that happen when I foolishly let her go the day I left. I wanted to scream, shout, cry and have a tantrum by throwing all contents of the desk on the floor. Instead, I just fall into the big leather chair and cover my face with my hands. I sit there like it for ages. Well until my phone goes.

"Hello".

" It's Maggie, Mr Mead's assistant calling. He wants a meeting with you in an hour".

"OK".

I look at the pile of contracts of the marketing employees that work at Mead & Knight Bytes Tech. I am supposed to whip them into shape. Me a twenty-two-year-old who took a year out to travel, I didn't even do the internship like most here. I am the youngest boss here.

I don't how long I have been there staring at the pile of papers. I hear a knock. I don't want to see anyone especially Bethan who somehow is my assistant. I totally forgot about Mr Mead and the meeting. Suddenly Mr Mead comes through the door.

" Before we start our meeting. Why is your assistant out there playing Solitaire?".

"I haven't got anything for her to do".

" Beth could help you with that pile of contracts".

I look at him and didn't say anything about I don't want her in here at the precise moment. She's his daughter, only daughter. "I haven't started to look through this lot yet".

" I know what's going on. You're a bright lad and that's why you are in this position. Don't let an old relationship get in the way of business. You have a very good business head even at such a young age". I look down like I have been told off. "I see you as a son. Don't blow this opportunity because of a petty thing. You have your whole life ahead of you".

" What part of this company?".

"Your dad and I think you are going to be a very great asset to lead this company".

" I don't want the responsibilities".

"You will be fine. You will be a great CEO when the time comes".

" Don't want it?" I say looking at the door this time.

"Sorry it's in your future," he says. "It wasn't much of a meeting more of a pep talk. One more thing before I leave. Please do something with your appearance it doesn't like very business-like".

"I only got back yesterday. I'm tired. Jetlagged still".

"Don't leave it for too long. It doesn't set the right example".

Yes, dad was what I wanted to say. But I just nodded and smiles back. I am so tired I don't know what time zone I am in.

" Just work through the employee contracts and see which ones in your opinion are worth it. There are a lot of them not pulling their weight and need new ideas and ways".

"OK".

" You will do a great job here," he says before he leaves.

I start on the pile. And that's how I spent the day sorting them into piles. I was hoping to stay late so I don't bump into Bethan. I hope her dad sent her home early. I miss her. She has always been mine. Now I can't even touch her as she's not mine now. That is my fault a year ago where I let her go...

A/n Jordan's appearance is like the photos he showed during one of the live streams last year of him and his son Dante. He has the same hairstyle but a little longer than Dante's plus with a beard from a year of travelling the world.