Years later...
Bailey's Point of View:
I glanced out the window, and smiled at the flowing snowflakes through my office's window. It was the day before the Christmas holidays...for most people.
Hosting technological research industry to discover new sources as well as new environmental ways for energy was not easy. Cody and I, along with some faithful co-workers, stay for the entire week, Christmas included. Not exactly a best time to spend the holidays, but it is necessary.
"Ms. Martin, your husband is waiting outside. Do you want him to come in?"
Angelina, my assistant and secretary, was waiting at the door, with an eager expression on her face.
"Yeah, sure." I said, barely looking up from my paperwork.
She closed my office door, and disappeared for a while, and then Cody stepped in.
"Do you...really need an assistant?"
"You're the one that hired her." I pointed out.
"Yeah, well it's a pain to ask every time to come in your office."
I sighed.
"So, what's the special occasion?"
Cody blinked. "What?"
"You don't show up every day with roses." I smiled as he placed it on my desk.
"Should I?" He grinned playfully.
"Maybe. But really, what is it?"
"Alright alright." He sat down on one of my office chairs and looked at me. "I got the Christmas week off for both of us."
At first, I thought I didn't hear it right.
"I got the Christmas week off for both of us." Cody repeated.
My jar dropped.
"No way."
"Yes, I did." Cody chuckled. "See, Jordan, the intern? He says he'll take over with his university group. Earns him experience, and he was practically begging me to let him."
"Don't you think it's a little..."
"Yes, I know. But Jordan had been working with us for 2 years, plus, he knows everything there is to know, and he'll contact me if he needs help.
"So...we're free for the two weeks."
I threw my arms around him.
"That is incredible!"
"I know. Just wait until Audra and Nadine find out."
I grinned, my hopes lifted up.
"Well first, let's meet this intern of yours."
"I would like to thank you again, Mr. Martin, for letting us use your dedicate research station as studies for the future. Technology is everything these days, and all of us," he gestured to the eager gatherers around him, "Are very excited for this project."
"Of course." Cody nodded. "You know, Jordan, you remind me a lot of what I used to be when I was your age."
"Really, sir that is such an honour. Really." Jordan glanced at me, and greeted me with an uptight handshake.
"You must be...Bailey Martin?" He asked.
"Yes. I guess Cody didn't mention me or..."
"No, madam. He mentioned you more than once during our meetings." Jordan's deep Indian accent was very sweet and friendly.
Cody blushed a bit.
"Thanks again, Mr. Martin!" Jordan shook Cody's hand once more, and led his friends inside.
"You know, I think Jordan just adores you." I teased.
"Well what's there not to adore? I'm kind, good-looking, intelligent, and a very good husband...right?"
I shrugged. "Well..." I said with uncertainty. "Do you want me to lie or say the truth?"
Cody gave me a look.
"Ha-ha, very funny Bailey."
I laughed.
It actually was kind of funny.
"Yes." I agreed.
"Good. I was getting a little worried there."
To be continued.
*Author's Note: A bit confused? Wait till the next two chapters!*
