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With the click of the tone, I hurried over to my desk and called Anthony and Mario’s office phones. Anthony had been back at work for the past couple of days, and it was nice to see that he was also in good spirits. By the way Tiffany passed out in my bed after taking yet another shower post her meeting up with Anthony the other night, I knew for sure they had made up. I didn’t know if it was just the sex that made him appear so much lighter; Anthony always had sex, but something about him seemed different. My guess was that it wasn’t just the sex, and it had to do with whatever they talked about. Maybe one day they’d share that with me but for now, it was nice to see him so… well, happy.
“What do your schedules look like for the rest of the day? Or during the week?” I asked.
“I’m pretty booked due to my absence for the past week or so. Why?” Anthony asked.
“Hey, man, I’ll help you catch up if you need me to,” Mario offered.
“Yeah, shit. We all have stuff to catch up on but hell, I’ll help you too,” I said.
At my offer to help, both of my friends said, “Huh?”
“What’s going on, man?” Anthony asked.
Not wanting to share it over the company’s phone, I told them to come to my office. I was the boss, and I could do that. It would save me a trip from having to go to them. And just because everything with Tiffany was out in the open, it didn’t mean there wasn’t still some fun in sneaking around.
Spotting Anthony and Mario through my glass window, walking side by side, I waved, gesturing for them to hurry up. Anthony’s brows sank when he opened the door, and Mario kept looking between Anthony and me.
“Is everything okay, man?” Mario asked.
“Close the door,” I whispered, cocking my head in its direction.
“What’s going on?” Anthony asked.
Smirking, I started, “So, Tiffany’s thinking about coming back to work at Crawford & Beam.”
“Okay, that’s great news,” Anthony said as Mario’s face lit up. Still, Anthony peered at me as if he were wondering if I’d ingested an edible or something. That was more something he would do though, not me.
“Yeah, so what’s with all the sneaking around, hush hush shit?” Mario asked.
“Well, it’s no question, she’s got the job. I mean, you guys are fine with that, right?” I asked.
“Are you kidding me? Shit, I miss our little rendezvous. Although, I’m guessing that after last time, that may be off limits,” Mario said.
“Well, not from my end and hopefully not from her end either. Otherwise, this idea will flop,” I said, smiling.
“Okay, dude, what are you saying?” Anthony asked.
“What I’m saying is that I’ve invited her to an interview, but I had something else in mind. Something we could surprise her with. I want us all to ‘interview her,’ of course only if she’s down for the type of interview I had in mind,” I said.
It clicked for Mario. He shifted in his seat and ran a hand across his beard. It also clicked for Anthony. He grinned and shook his head, running a hand through his hair before nodding.
“So, again, I ask you. What do your schedules…” I started but before I could finish my question, Mario and Anthony interrupted me.
“I’m sure with your help, I could push a few things around for this evening,” Anthony said.
“Yeah, me too. I think I have a couple of hours free,” Mario followed.
Chapter 44
Tiffany
Wearingapurple,long-sleeved,slim-fitting work dress with a V-shaped neckline, I held my chin up high stepping through the doors of Crawford & Beam in matching pumps. Some people found it hard to make eye contact with me, and some of the people who didn’t know what to do with their faces the last time I stepped in here, smiled at me as I made my way to the elevator. With my resume in the hard-cased file jacket between my fingers, I tapped my feet, essentially rolling my eyes at the elevator camera as I was taken to Jared’s floor. This was ridiculous. Stepping out of the elevator, I stomped my way across gray office carpeting.
“Ms. Levine, look at you. You look amazing, girl!” Melissa beamed at me, and I blushed a little, smiling at her and sweeping a hand over my updo. The last time I stepped in here, she couldn’t even bring herself to look at me, but I wouldn’t hold that against her. It wasn’t like she was family or my best friend. We had no ties to each other, so I wouldn’t take it personally.
“Thank you,” I said.
“It’s so good to see you.” Melissa smiled.
