I stepped out of the elevator and into Reed and Reed. My Louis Vuitton heels clicked across the tile floor as I took in my surroundings. I waved to the people I knew and noticed, not for the first time, that I didn't seem to know that many people around here anymore. When I was a kid I was able to name just about every person who worked in the office on any given day, but now I could only name maybe 20 people. Lauren had definitely changed things and I wasn't so sure it was for the better.
I climbed the few steps to where my office was and peeked in through his window. He was there working at his desk staring at the computer screen with an adorably puzzled look on his face. Wait, adorable? No. Where did that come from? I shook my head and went into my office.
"Well, hello to you too." I heard from the hall, that voice I knew, that person I could name with extreme ease.
"Sorry, Leo," I poked my head out the door and waved, "Hi."
He simply rolled his eyes, and strolled into my office, "So, what was so important that you elected to ignore my awesome presence?"
I laughed, "Nothing important, I'm just tired I guess." He looked at me, analyzing what I was saying and seeing if it added up. I could tell from the expression on his face and the silence that he didn't believe me, but he decided not to press it any further.
"Well, here's your next case," he dropped the file on my desk. "They're going to be here in an hour, so I suggest you get cracking."
I nodded, pushing the heels off my feet and pulling my legs up under me. I grabbed the file and began to read.

I was nearly done, when he burst into the room. "Good Morning, Katie!"
"Go away, Ben. I'm busy." I shook the file at him for emphasis.
"I can see that, but as of right now that doesn't matter." I had put the file in front of my face as if to block him out, and he just pushed it down, forcing me to look at him.
I glared at him for a moment before saying, "Fine, what do you want." I was helpless against those brown, puppy dog eyes. Whoa, again? What is my brain doing?
"I just need you to be my wife for a minute."
His what? My head shot up for by now I had returned to reading the file. "Wait, um, what? No, I will not be your wife!"
"No, Katie-"
"Kate."
"Fine, Kate. You'd just pretend to be my wife for a few minutes while I talk to someone." I raised an eyebrow, "Who is this someone?"
"No one of consequence." At that point he was avoiding eye contact and taking a serious interest in his recently polished shoes.
"Fine." He looked up startled. "But, you owe me," I stood slipping my shoes back on, "Big time." With that I swept past him into the hall.
"Are you coming, Darling?" I called over my shoulder.
He looped my arm through his, a sour look on his face.
I rubbed his arm, "Oh, remember we're married after all." I stood higher to whisper in his ear, "Where is she?" By then I'd figured out this was for an ex of some sort.
He leaned down to whisper, "He, and he's coming into view right now so giggle like I just said something dirty."
I giggled and tried my best to blush, playfully slapping his arm.
"Ben!" the animated voice of a man was heard and my eyes searched the room for the source. When I saw him the first thing she noticed was the absolutely gorgeous girl hanging off his arm. She was a honey blonde with hair that was long and silky smooth, cascading around her shoulders, tanned enough that her hair and sea green or maybe sparkling blue eyes were extremely complimented, and incredibly fit with legs a mile long. Lastly, the dress she was wearing hugged and boosted in all the right places. Now, I had to somehow one-up that.

I turned slightly so the front of me couldn't be seen and made it look like I was telling Ben something, which I was. "My mediation will be here in about 10 minutes and I have to finish the file." As I whispered to him I unbuttoned another button on my top and adjusted my chest to look more appealing, then I spun around beaming.

He nodded at me before looking at the man. They were around the same age, friends, but competitive ones... obviously. The man had a very expensive pin-striped navy suit on and high polished leather shoes. He was fairly attractive and smiled at Ben pulling him into a short hug.

"Ben! It's good to see ya." He turned to look at me, "Hi, Steven Hill." I reached out to shake his hand, "Kate Reed."

After letting go of the shake I leaned into Ben and asked the girl her name. "Victoria Lee soon to be Hill." She smiled proudly and her eyes shined. She was most definitely a woman in love, as was her fiancé from the looks he was giving her.

"So, Reed," began Steven," As in Reed and Reed?"

"Yes, my father used to be the head of it. I simply couldn't change my name when I married after he passed. It means too much to me, you understand of course." They both nodded sympathetically.

"I'm sorry for your loss, but congrats on getting hitched!" We both smiled, "Thanks." Ben had finally gained speech and I could leave.

"Well, I'm sorry, but I have to go my clients will be arriving shortly." I smiled apologetically, Victoria pouted, "Aw, I was hoping you could have lunch with us, it'd be nice to have a girl around, you know?"

"Oh, well maybe Ben could give you a tour around the office and I should be done in about half an hour or so." I winked at her; she smiled that radiant smile and clapped her hands.

"It's settled then, see you in a few," said Steven.

I nodded and turned hesitant before I placed a quick peck to Ben's lips, "Bye, Honey." We stared at each other for a second before I went quickly to my office to finish reading the file. On my way I passed a very confused looking Leo, but had to ignore him for the moment. I had a mediation and a lunch to prepare for.

The mediation was going smoothly, it was just a routine divorce, until..."You know what, John?" called Marie (the ((ex))-wife).

"No, Marie, enlighten me to yet another of my never-ending list of flaws," John replied scathingly. They didn't really hate each other, I could see that. They were both just hurting from an argument, they missed each other terribly. I only gave them a couple of months before they realize things were better together than apart for them. I went off into my thoughts wondering if I'd ever find someone I couldn't live without. Apparently, they'd kept on fighting, but I was only dragged from my thoughts when I looked up to find the couple kissing rather heatedly. So, amends had been made, and my job was done. I signaled to their lawyers to go into the hall, they followed eagerly.

"Am I the only one who can say that was pretty obviously going to happen sooner or later?" I asked. They chuckled and nodded along.

"Anyways," I continued, "I think, no, I hope, they won't be getting a divorce any more. I have a lunch to get to if you boys could clear them out soon that'd be great."

I smiled and gave them the thumbs-up. They returned it with very disappointed and awkward looks, it'd be uncomfortable to say the least to go in there and break them up now.

I turned back around and ran into my office to grab my coat. On my way out I yelled to Leo, "Bye, Leo! Do you want me to pick you up a lunch?"

I heard a faint, "I'd love you that much more," in response and laughed to myself.

I saw Ben, Steven, and Victoria waiting by the doors and hurried to catch up to them. When I reached them I placed a chaste kiss on Ben's lips, not so hesitant this time. I smiled realizing that I could get used to this. Kissing Ben whenever I wanted to, he was quite addictive. My mind wandered to the electrifying kiss we'd shared in the very spot we stood in. It seemed like he was thinking of the same thing, because when I stole a look at him he was looking back and almost blushing. And right then I decided not to fight it anymore; I was indeed hopelessly in love with Ben Grogan.