Going Up!

Chapter Eight

The next morning I woke up feeling better than I had in a while. Stretching out in my bed, I reached for my phone and saw I had woke up with 16 minutes to spare before my alarm was going to start its evil yelling. I turned off the feature and padded into the kitchen for coffee.

Roses light was still off, but her bedroom door was open, I popped my head in, and she was still asleep in her bed. Deciding against being an asshole, I pulled her bedroom door shut before rummaging around the kitchen.

After making my coffee, I sat at on our loveseat and pulled out my phone. I had an email from Caroline Patterson, so I swiped it open.

Rey,

I want to audition for the film called 'Tiny Things'. It looks right up my alley. Please get with the directors and set up a reading for me. I don't LOVE the script for the other, but it's not too far from my range if 'Tiny Things' doesn't pan out. Thank you so much for the hard work you've been a breath of fresh air so far! I look forward to our continued partnership!

Sincerely,

Caroline

I smiled and forward the email to Ben before responding to Caroline and letting her know I would get with the team on it to get her audition set up.

*Star Wars The..*

"Hello, Ben." I answered the phone, my voice still tinged with morning grogginess.

He was panting, and there was lots of background noise with sounds of popping. "Good morning, gorgeous. You're up early." He let out a long breath.

"You ok? You sound... busy?" I laughed into the phone.

"I'm just finishing up boxing at the gym." I could hear the water turn on in the background. He continued, "I just wanted to call and tell you I'm very proud of you. Caroline is usually a problem case, but she seems to really have clicked with you. Congratulations."

I smiled. "Don't congratulate me yet, I still have to get her to auditions and hope she gets the role."

"True, but your job is to get her there, her job is to do the rest. If she isn't cut for it, that's on her. Anyway, I'm gonna hop in the shower before I get ready to head into the office. I'll see you in there, ok?" He left the question hanging.

"Ughhhhh, how dare you call and flash images of you in the shower at me like that!" I giggled into the phone. His rich laughter followed my comments. "Bye, Ben. I'll see you later." I said before hanging up.

Deciding I was feeling slightly daring today, I went back into my bedroom and pulled out my favorite lingerie set. Slipping into the black lace up two-piece set, I checked myself in the stand up mirror in the corner. Hot damn. I looked good. I reached for the black garter belt matched the set and pulled it around my waist, slipping stocking up legs and securing them with the lace clips.

I opted for a basic, black dress to cover the ensemble. It was cut low but was professional enough that no one would question it in a business atmosphere. The lingerie wasn't for now anyways, it was for this evening. Reaching into my closet, I scooped the dress out of the back of my closet that still hung in its designer bag.

God, Ben was gonna flip when he saw me in this. Shit, I hope he remembers his tux. I made a mental note to text him.

Heading out the door I stopped and scribbled a note that said, "Tonight's the night! See you at 7!" Before pinning it to the corkboard and shutting the door behind me. I grabbed my cell and shot him a text.

Me:
7:25 A.M.
Hey, you have your tux for Rose's charity dinner tonight, right??

Ben:
7:27 A.M.
Yup. It's hanging in your office closet. I noticed you don't have a dress in there, though. Are you bringing it with you today? Do I get to help you put it on? Even better, will I get to help you take it off later?