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The next three weeks go by fast, and my contact with Kara has been insufferable, but I manage to trudge through. The number of times I want to talk to her dwindle with each passing day. Staying busy with work also helps, entertaining clients who join me for dinner meetings and the upcoming build or even the vendors as I negotiate continued partnerships. I still can’t shake her. I can’t even bring myself to give her a compliment on the finished job. She did better than I imagined.
Tonight’s opening will be an even harder test of my willpower since we will have lots of photos to take. The presence of all who worked on the project in one capacity or another is required. I let the team have the afternoon off so that we can get ready instead of our traditional ‘going out to eat and have drinks on the boss’ dime’ celebration.
I had my tux sent over to the hotel after final measurements. Since Marcus is doing a Mardi Gras themed party, I went with a purple tie and square combination with the classic black jacket and pants. While I dress for tonight’s event, a message comes across my phone from Marcus.
Marcus: Thank you for all your fabulous work. I love the place. The designer was an outstanding choice. Glad you chose her. I added a little extra to your bonus structure for her. See you here soon.
I figure he must be doing a walk-through and is assisting with the party setup. He hired a professional, but he wants this to be successful and make society papers near and far. I shoot back a quick ‘thank you’ and finish getting dressed. I’m putting on my tie, and it dawns on me that I selected this color because of her. I truly can’t shake anything about her. I can’t wait to get on the plane in the morning for Jamaica to distance myself from this spell she has cast over me. If it weren’t for the required attendance, I would’ve left yesterday. I returned my rental car, so I will be catching a ride using one of the car services. After I adjust my cufflinks and pull on my jacket, I go to what is now called Ambience Night Club.
