new queen of hyperion - a borderlands story

[20.] Boyfriend

After all of the phone calls were made and plans had been arranged, Aspyn called for Rhys and Megan to meet in her office.

Jack was trying to make amends with Timothy, who was slowly opening up to him. As time went on, Aspyn continued to sit at her desk working on speeches and such. 

She jumped ever so slightly when the door opened. Rhys made his way towards her desk, he was already blushing before she even spoke. Jack watched from across the room, still very unsure if he wanted Aspyn around her but truthfully he didn't really have a say anyway. 

"Hey, Aspyn." 

"Hey—how did everything go?" 

"You want me to be honest?" He sighed, "It's overwhelming." 

"Tell me about it." She groaned. 

Running a company wasn't easy, especially if that company basically ran the universes economy. Hyperion was essentially one of the major 'big dog' factions, so Aspyn had a lot to uphold. 

Rhys on the other hand had to build a dead company from almost the ground up, he had every right to be stressed about it. 

"I know you're going to do fine, Rhys." She smiled, "You're insanely intelligent." 

He chuckled, "You're too sweet." 

Rhys extended his arm across her desk, laying his hand out for her to hold it. He was surprised that she accepted, placing her hand in his. The cool metal sent shivers down her spine, causing a red tint to cover her cheeks. 

"Well, what's going on here?" Megan asked, chuckling at the two, "You two are my new favorite couple." 

"Couple?" Rhys choked out.

"We haven't really put a label on it yet," She said, hiding her face from Rhys and Megan. She had a small urge of confidence that made her look back up at him, "But what if we did?" 

Megan gasped, "Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!" Ended with a squeal.

"Wha-" He didn't really know how to respond at first. He just kinda looked at her, then realized, "Aspyn, will-"

"Yes." She cut him off. 

"You don't know what I was going to ask."

"Yes, I'll be your girlfriend." She smiled, causing Rhys to do the same. 

Megan had just watched in anticipation, "Oh my gosh!"

Rhys was still smiling ear to ear—It's weird how in the beginning she essentially brushed him off and honestly hated his guts. 

This moment was cut off by Jack and Timothy. 

"What's going on?" Timothy asked. 

"Aspyn and Rhys-"

"-are discussing business things." Aspyn cut Megan off quickly, not wanting her father to freak out.

Timothy only nods, knowing that was a lie. Jack was too dense to pick up on it though. 

"I'm bored." Jack groaned, "Can we do anything else?" 

"We're going to have a meeting." 

"That's even worse." 

"No," Aspyn swatted at him, "Sit. Grab a chair." She motioned for Rhys to move beside her, which he did. Megan smiled at them again, causing them to blush. 

Jack pulled his chair beside Aspyn, leaning over to whisper, "Get this show on the road." 

"What's this about anyways?" Tim asked. 

"We need to figure some things out for both Hyperion and Atlas." 

"Like what?" 

"Atlas is essentially dead. Everything is overran, it just needs a new branding."

"What she said." Rhys added, "Another issue is in order to manufactor weapons, a new facility will need to be built which is where Hyperion comes in. In the beginning, Atlas will use Hyperion facilities to make guns and Hyperion employees will help make them. Aspyn and I will need to work on a percentage that Hyperion gets in return."

"No." Jack said, "We will work on a percentage. Aspyn will be too leniant because it's you." 

"Aspyn? How do you feel about that?" Megan asked. 

"I am fine with that, but I have the final say since it is my company." 

Jack nods, agreeing with what was decided. 

"What are everyones roles?" Megan raised a brow.

"I'm glad you asked," She smiled. "Megan I want you to work for Atlas with Rhys, possibly Rhys's assistant?" 

"I'd enjoy that!" She smiled. 

"That's not all, I'm making you an ambassador of Hyperion. Anything that Atlas wants in regards to working with Hyperion is up to you to make a decision and work with me on that." 

"Oh, thank you so much Aspyn!"

"You deserve it." She smiled, "Timothy, you're getting a new job." 

"What is that?" 

"My assistant!" 

He choked, "What?" 

"You've taught me everything! It's just right that you're my assistant!"

"Are you sure?" 

"Yes!" 

Timothy was happy with this, but Jack was confused. 

"What about me?" 

"You." She turned, "You're my dad so you're getting the best job." 

"What's that?" 

"Janitor." 

"No." 

"I'm only half kidding." She laughed, "You're going to be President of Hyperion. Second highest-rank in the company. You're going to basically do everything I either don't want to do or things I don't know how to do. You're also going to help me learn what I'm doing." 

Jack seemed thoroughly pleased with that. 

"Also, one last thing." She smiled, "Everyone listen closely—Rhys has a new job too." 

Megan gasped, knowing where this was going. Timothy had a clue too. 

"Rhys has been promoted to my boyfriend."