Chapter 1
Alexandria POV
Alexandria Sinclair scowled as soon as she stepped off the plane. Clearly when she decided to move to a small town to avoid drama she didn't think it through. She took in her surroundings and laughed out loud, well it's too late now, she thought. She looked around and spotted a sign with the name Sinclair pristinely printed on it. She walked towards the man in the immaculate uniform and silently handed him her weekender bag and her backpack.
"You must be Thomas," she said. Alex almost burst out in laughter as she saw his eyes bug out in disbelief. "Ms. Alexandria Sinclair?" he asked as if double checking her identity. "In the flesh. I assume that you thought I was older, yes?" She asked with an amused tone. "Yes, uh, I apologize ma'am. Sorry, uh miss. It's just that I was told that you're the CEO of Sinclair Global, and as such I expected you to be older," Thomas sputtered with a sheepish smile. "Well, last I checked I was still CEO as I founded the company two years ago, don't worry about it though, it's a common mistake. Plus, I'm not wearing a suit and you know all CEOs wear suits," Alex said with a serious face. "Of course, Ms. Sinclair my apologies," Thomas said apologetically. Alex just couldn't help but start laughing all over again, "Thomas, if you're going to be working for me, we are really going to need to work on your sense of humor. My business is stressful enough, no need to make my everyday life a hassle as well," she commented with a friendly smile, "and for the love of God call me Alexandria or Ms. Alexandria if you need to be formal, but lose the Ms. Sinclair unless I'm in front of clients or Sinclair Global employees." He returned her smile, "Of course, Ms. Alexandria." Alex just shook her head good naturedly, "Ok, let's get the hell out of this tiny airport and head towards the real estate office. I need to get a house as soon as possible, and hopefully be able to move in two days."
Alex and Thomas walked towards the town car parked outside of the Lima Private Airport. As soon as the luggage was safely deposited in the trunk, and Alex was seated safely in the back, and they were off to meet with the real estate broker. Alex took a deep breath and stared out of the window to admire the scenery only to be met with the sight of vast green grass, and cows – lots and lots of cows. Small town indeed, hopefully they at least have a decent restaurant. Not twenty minutes later they parked outside of a medium sized office building proudly stating, Lima Real Estate. Alex chuckled to herself, well this is certainly different than Manhattan, but privacy requires sacrifice and God knows that I'm currently paying the price for it. Thomas opened the door for her and they headed towards the main entrance of the building. Alex headed straight for main desk, where a forty-something woman was working as a receptionist, and cleared her throat, "Hi, I have an appointment with Judy Fabray." Alex saw as the woman looked at her up and down, taking in her dark blue jeans, timberland boots, white crewneck, brown leather jacket, and age no doubt, when she plastered on a disdainful smile, "sweetie this is a real estate office, leave before I call security." Alex's easy smile turned into a scowl and then smirked, "I dare you to, and while you're at it tell your boss and Ms. Fabray that you just turned away Alexandria Sinclair without even bothering to ask for her name like the polite receptionist I'm sure you are." The woman started to gape like a fish, no doubt in disbelief about her identity and began apologizing, "My deepest apologies Ms. Sinclair, that won't be necessary. Please allow me to personally escort you to Ms. Fabray's office." Alex simply nodded but kept her smirk firmly in place despite being so annoyed. The receptionist escorted them towards the back to where the offices appeared to be. As they got closer to the intended office, Alex heard what appeared to be two women arguing.
Quinn POV
"Quinn I know this divorce has been hard on you, but please try and spend some time at home," Judy said with and exasperated tone. Quinn bristled with anger, "you want me to spend time at home? Ha! That's rich, how do you expect me to forgive you after you did nothing –, "a knock interrupted what was bound to be a long winded angry rant, while Quinn silently seethed and Judy sighed in relief.
"Come in," Judy said, while straightening her desk. A head popped in, "Pardon the interruption Ms. Fabray, but Alexandria Sinclair is here," she said with a slightly terrified tone. Judy's eyes widened, and mouthed a not so subtle behave to Quinn. Quinn sighed by nodded the okay to her mother, I might be angry at her, but I'm not an idiot. "Please show Ms. Sinclair in," Judy said after not so subtly brushing the imaginary lint out her signature suit. Jane, pushed the door open, and in walked one of the most beautiful creatures that Quinn had ever laid eyes on. With long jet-black hair, deep brown eyes, and a light smirk, this girl, no woman made for an attractive picture. Quinn was interrupted out of her musings by her mother's voice, "Ms. Sinclair, welcome to Lima Real Estate, my name is Judy Fabray and I'll be assisting you in the purchase of your new home." "Please, call me Alexandria, after all I think we'll be discussing a lot of business in the future. But before that, you must introduce me to this lovely woman standing next to me," Alexandria said while staring directly at Quinn, who blushed a pretty pink. "Of course, Alexandria this is my daughter Quinn, she is a junior and head cheerleader of McKinley High School," Judy said with a proud smile. "A junior you say, well then I must insist you join us for this meeting as we are going to be classmates come Monday," Alex said with a widening grin. Quinn nearly chocked on air, how is this woman or girl a junior in high school and be buying a house? As is reading her mind, Alexandria answered her question. "I am an emancipated minor, a very successful one at that according to Forbes, but that doesn't mean that I don't want the high school experience, although now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure I could actually teach the subjects better than the teachers themselves. Would you mind staying? Unless of course, you have a prior engagement?" Quinn, seemingly regaining voice, "yes, of course I don't mind. Welcome to Lima."