My Not So Prince Charming

The Meeting

I walk to the meeting room and take my usual spot behind Mr. Kidd. But, why am I surprised, Jason isn't anywhere to be seen. Mr. Kidd gestures for me to bend down and I do.

"Where's Jason?" He whispers into my ear.

"Sorry, I have no idea. I though he would has come with you." I admit. Mr. Kidd sighs

"No point in waiting for the boy. The meeting begins." He announces and silence fills the room. "Now, the project is--" He stops when Jason runs in with, who would have guessed, the human recources lady. She pats her messy hair down and tries to play it off while Jason just jumps into a seat next to his father. "Off having fun?" Mr. Kidd asks sarcasticly. Jason smirks and shrugs while the human recources lady blushes and looks down. I roll my eyes.

"I think it be best to continue, Mr. Kidd." I say and he nods. I walk up to the white board and start the slide show "Everywhere in the world, energy is becoming scarce. In hopes of not only helping our country but our allies countries, Kidd Industries wishes to--" I'm cut of by a loud ringing. We all turn our attention to Jason. He pulls out his phone and holds a finger up

"Just one sec," He says, then turns his attention to the phone "Jess? Oh, yeah, I meant to call. No, no, I will. Tonight? Yeah, I'm free," We're all glaring at him "You know, I'll talk to you later." He promises before hanging up "Proceed." He says. I purse my lips and turn my attention to the white board

"As I was saying. The energy would not only fuel America," I start showing countries "But Africa, Austalia, China, Russia, all these places will--" I stop at the sound of ringing. I glare at Jason "Do you mind?" I growl. He holds his hands up in defense,

"Not mine, princess. It's coming from your purse." He says, pointing at it. I panic and quickly search the purse. I check the caller ID, my sister Hayley. Damn it, Haley.

"I'm sorry, it's my sister." I apologize "Mick, can you finish this?" I ask my coworker who helped me with the slide show and he nods, walking up to the board. I go to the corner of the room and answer "Hayley, I'm busy. What is it?" I snap.

"Chill, Em. I just wanted to tell you that Miranda is alseep and Wesley is taking a shower. After soccer practice, Miranda was so tired, she collapsed on the couch!" She laughs. I smile a little

"Thats good. Thanks for watching the kids. It really means a lot to me." I admit.

"No problem. What are sisters for? I'll see you soon, Em." She says before hanging up. I walk back to the meeting

"Thank you, Mick, for the presentation. If the board members would please step aside with Mr. Kidd, he'll tell you any more personal and discreet plans." I say and the board members shuffle out, following Mr. Kidd. I start putting files into Mr. Kidd's briefcase and Jason hovers over me. I slam my files down and turn to him "Can I help you?" I growl.

"Uh, yeah. Mind telling me why your sister called during a business meeting?" He asks.

"Why do you care? At least I didn't have some one night stand girl call me." I reply.

"Actually, it's not a one night stand. More like, pleasure every night." He says and I crunch my nose and close my eyes

"Gross." I reply and he chuckles. He smirks

"So, why did your sister call?" He asks.

"She was telling me about my kids." I reply bluntly. Jason seems surprised

"You? Have kids?" He asks.

"Yes, Mr. Kidd. Surprisingly I am not a virgin." I snap. He holds his hands up in defense

"I never said you were. Just surprised you had kids." He admits and he shoved his hands into his pockets "How old are they?" He asks.

"My son Wesley is 12. My daughter Miranda is 6." I answer. I put the final file away and start walking out. Of course he has to follow

"Aren't you like, 16?" He asks. My jaw drops in shock, is he for real?

"I happen to be 27." I snap.

"Whoa, who knew?" He joked and I rolled my eyes

"If that would be all, Mr. Kidd, I must be going." I say, storming away. I am not 16, not for the past 11 years. Ugh, just, ugh! Men. The disgrace of humanity at times.