Chapter 7

Gill was sitting in her kitchen getting a strong coffee after a few drinks with Julie when she heard a knock at her door. She turned to look at the clock which read 10pm and wondered to herself who could possibly be knocking at this time of night. She sat her coffee down and made her way through to answer the door.

"Kevin".

"Hi Gill. I'm sorry it's late but I need to talk to you. Can I can come in".

"Yeah sure". She said. Stepping aside to let him in.

They walked through to Gill's lounge and sat down on her couch. Gill watched Kevin for a few moments and could see he was pre-occupied.

"Is something wrong Kevin".

"Look Gill. I love you. I've never made a secret of that. I've been patient but I keep getting the feeling that you're pulling away from this. From me. If you don't want to continue with this relationship then I just wish you'd tell me straight".

Gill could see that she had upset and offended him and was now feeling extremely guilty.

"Kevin. I'm so sorry. It was never my intention to offend you. I was just scared".

"Were you really meeting Julie Dodson tonight".

"Yes. I needed her advice. If there's anyone who can make me see sense then it's Julie".

"I can just imagine what she said about me then".

"Actually. She told me to go for it. I've to stop caring about what other's will think. She said if you make me happy then that's all that matters".

"Wise woman. She doesn't seem as bad as I always thought she was". Kevin smirked.

"Julie's a good person. You two just got off on the wrong foot. We should have dinner together one night. Get to know the Julie Dodson outside of work".

"Does this mean we're officially a couple then".

"Yeah I guess it does". Gill smiled.

"Thank you Julie Dodson". Kevin said. Kissing Gill.

Gill walked into the office the next morning and was greeted with Rachel and Mitch fooling around. Suddenly realising that their Boss was present the jumped apart.

"Sorry Boss. We were just erm".

"Mitch don't even bother trying to come up with some sort of an excuse. You'll just dig yourself deeper".

Rachel looked scared by Gill's presence and Gill remembered their earlier conversation.

"Look you two. Before the other's arrive I just want to say that I'm happy for you both".

"You are". Rachel asked. Suprised.

"It's what I should have said yesterday instead of what I did say. I am in no posistion to tell you who you can and can't date".

"We know you were just trying to protect us Boss. Rachel and I see that".

"I'm glad Mitch and I really am happy for you both".

"Boss can I ask you something personal".

"What is it Rachel".

"Well I've been noticing certain things between you and Kev and I was just wondering if there was something going on between you".

"Were you now".

"Yeah you're right. Sorry it's none of my business".

"No it's okay. Kevin and I are seeing each other. I wasn't sure at first but now it's official".

"Way to go Kev". Mitch replied.

"Mitch". Rachel said. Slapping his arm.

"It's fine. We're all happy and that's what's important. Now we should get to work. I can hear the other's arriving".

"Thanks Boss and congrats to you too".

"Thank's Sherlock".

Kevin and Janet walked in chatting about Elsie's crush on Sammy when Janet noticed the biggest grin on Rachel's face.

"What's up with you. You look like the cat that's got the cream".

"Yeah Rach. Get some did ya". Kevin smirked.

"You're one to talk Kev".

"Eh. What are you on about".

"Like you don't know".

"Will someone tell me what the hell's going on". Janet asked.

"Godzilla and Kev are an item".

"Aww isn't that sweet". Janet said.

"Yeah yeah alright we are. I love her. There I said it and I don't care what anyone say's".

"It's great news Kevin really. Congratulations". Janet replied. Hugging him.

"Yeah good on ya Kev". Rachel said. Kissing his cheek.

"Thanks guy's. Better get to work or she'll have my head".

As they watched Kevin walk over to his desk. Janet and Rachel smiled at one another.

"Thanks for not telling Kevin I told you already". Janet said.

"No worries pal and I never let on with Gill that I already knew about her and Kevin".

"Gill doesn't even know that I know. I'll just wait for her to tell me. Eventually".

"Yeah will probably be sooner rather than later. I mean she's already told Mitch and me. You'll no doubt be next".

"She better. Come on let's get to work".

To Be Continued...