AN: I don't own LWD
I'm so sorry for the extremely long and awful wait time. Thanks for all the interest and reading! You are all amazing!
Chapter 9
The building was huge and elegant, there were elevators that lead the two to the fourth floor where the Publishers were. In the office, there was a busy looking receptionist who ushered them into the waiting room. Even the waiting room was nice; plush couches, coffee tables, and art hanging on the walls. "This place is so nice!" Emily whispered as the two took a seat in the waiting room. "I know right." Casey agreed, looking around the place.
After waiting a few minutes a women with bright blonde hair, a beautiful face, and a gray suite and skirt came clicking out to the waiting room. "Hello, you must be Casey Venturi and Emily Davis aka A Different Side: The Bookstore. It is so nice to meet you too. I'm Lacy Norm, Head Publisher and Business Consultant at Hot Reads Publishing.' Lacy introduced, reaching her hand out, shaking both of their hands, 'Shall we get started?" She asked, and both ladies nodded.
She turned sharply on her heel, Casey and Emily following quickly behind. Casey and Emily were blown away by how nice the office was, lots of conference rooms, offices, and more. "Right now we have fifty authors under contracts here, and we are always welcoming and meeting new authors. We really care about the public, and our authors and aren't just in this business for money. We want the stories that these authors write to be spread and shared throughout the world. Your store is a special one, we have definitely seen that. We would really like to do business with you. So what do you say?"
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Derek was scouting some players on their hockey profiles when he heard a ping come from his email.
From: Casey
Subject: Meeting
Just got out of the meeting and it went FANTASTIC! They want to create a deal with us, and I'm so excited! I almost jumped them when they offered the deal. I can't wait to tell you the details tonight. Maybe we can have a special celebration ;) ? Love, Casey
Smiling, Derek shot her a quick congratulations text and then returned to his work. Soon after returning to his work, there was a knock at the door. "Come in." He called out distractedly. Mike, another coworker, was at the door, and he peeked in, "Boss wants to see you." He informed. Slowly Derek got up and headed down to Mr. Ryer's office down the hall.
He knocked at the door and quickly heard Mr. Ryer call him in. "You wanted to see me?" Derek stated questioningly. "Ahh Yes, please sit." Mr. Ryer asked, to which Derek obeyed. "So I have a special situation going on. I know you just got promoted as a traveling scout and that you aren't scheduled for a while, but I need your help. Wren has come down with a bad flu and can't travel out to the States to visit this great player, so if you are available tomorrow, I'd like you to go and check the player out." He proposed to Derek. "Wow, that's an honor sir. Thank you, I'd love to do it, I am free this weekend so I would be more than happy to do it." Derek replied sincerely. Mr. Ryer nodded, "Great, thank you, it is much appreciated. That is all." He said, dismissing Derek.
After that, Derek decided to head out for the day, first stopping off at the book store to surprise a certain wife of his.
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"That will be $8.50." Casey informed the client as I bagged her purchases. She handed me over the crisp bills and change, to which I exchanged with her and gave her the plastic bag. "Thank you, and come again." She said sincerely.
Casey then walked to go finish stacking some books, when she heard the door bell ring. She looked up and saw Derek easily strolling in. Casey's face automatically stretched into a smile, her heart thumping whenever she saw him. "What are you doing here?" Casey asked happily, walking over to him. Derek faked hurt, "You don't want to see your husband?" He joked. Casey rolled her eyes, "I always want to see you jerk." She replied, Derek pulling her in and kissing her on the lips.
"I'm here because I have a proposal for you. But first you have to promise you won't say anything until I'm done. Even if you think the idea is crazy." Derek said. Casey was a little concerned, "Okay I promise." Casey replied. "Well a guy at work got the flu and can't scout this potential player from the states, so Mr. Ryer asked me to fill in, and I was wondering if you would accompany me on a mini vacation. It would only be a day and a half." Derek proposed hopefully. Casey sighed regretfully, "Der, you know I'd love to but this place just opened, I can't just leave it." Casey said seriously. "Casey you should go. It's only a day and half. I think the girls and I can manage until you get back." Emily offered with a smile. Casey was going to object when Derek interrupted, "Thank you Emily, that's really nice of you. We appreciate it." Derek thanked her. Casey looked annoyed at being spoken for, but Emily just smiled, "It's no problem, and don't worry Casey everything will be fine. In fact start now and take tonight off so you can pack and get everything ready.
Normally Casey would stay but she was feeling tired so she agreed and headed out with Derek. As Derek walked Casey to her car she asked, "Where exactly are we going?" Derek opened her car door and as she slid in he replied, "Boston."
Casey smiled, a new adventure that was to come.
Another Filler chapter, I know and I'm sorry, but these two were just set ups for the story to get detailed and I wanted to get something up. Stay tuned for updates, and as always thanks for reading, you rock!