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Author's Note: I am giving you fair warning, this chapter is sad for SethSummer. Don't say I didn't warn you. However I am nearly finished Chapter 5 and I know that you guys will like it. Keep Reading and Review. I am so happy that people are liking this story.
Summer walked into the Newport Group offices with a large portfolio at her side. It had been several days since the incident with Seth and she had found it pretty difficult to sleep every night. Summer spoke to the secretary and found herself in the elevator within several minutes. She approached the double doors of Kirsten's office hesitantly, but before she could even knock the door was opened by Kirsten.
"Summer…." She saw that her hands were full, "Let me help you with this stuff."
"Thanks, so I must say that your office is beautiful."
"Julie Cooper's handiwork. My dad let her have hold of the whole building about two months ago. This is what I was left with, though I must say I do like it."
"She's not terrible….so I hope this isn't a bad time."
"No, of course not. Would you like some coffee? It looks like you had a rough night."
"Yes I would love a cup. I haven't been sleeping well….happens sometimes."
"I know what you mean. Seth has been at our house since the beginning of the week. I think that he and Georgia got in a fight on Friday night at a restaurant or something. This came from Sandy, so he wasn't much into the details."
Summer just nodded her head, knowing that the fight Seth had gotten into was with her, not Georgia.
"Summer…are you okay?" Summer shook her head.
"Sorry, just zoned out. Anyways, I have the designs for the pool house."
"Great, I can't wait to see them. I hope their not too many choices, because I'm pretty indecisive."
"No, just three different designs. You can actually take them and discuss with Sandy. I know he probably won't be very interested, but he might like to take a look at them."
"Au contraire, Sandy told he would like to see them. He said that pool house is going to be his oasis during the Newpsie parties."
"I think I will be joining him."
"Speaking of parties, are you coming to the luncheon that I am throwing. I think you could get some business if you spread the word amongst the ladies."
"When is it? It wouldn't hurt to get a feel for what the ladies want in design."
"It's on Friday, two days from now. There will be catered food and drinks, besides I am sure you could go hang out with Seth if it gets terribly boring."
"You're not making him attend, are you?"
"No, but I am starting to doubt that Seth is leaving our house any time soon. He hasn't left except to go to the office. Friday's he has off normally, perks of being the boss I guess."
"I will see you Friday then. Do you mind if I go take some paint and fabric samples to the pool house today? I'd really like to see how they look in the light and stuff."
"Of course not. How about I give you a key, since Seth is in the office today?"
"No, no you don't have to give me the key. I can just wait."
"Don't be silly Summer. I trust you and I know you don't have to steal anything in the house, since you can afford it all."
Kirsten handed her the key from a desk drawer and Summer hesitantly grabbed it.
"Thanks."
Summer gathered her things and walked back out of the Newport Group building. As she was driving to the Cohen house, her phone began to ring. She pressed a button and answered with speakerphone.
"Hello?"
"Hey Sum."
"Oh hey Coop. Thought you were starting to forget about me."
"No way. So how's Newport?"
"You want the good gossip, don't ya."
"A little gossip may help cure the shopping hangover."
"Uhh…don't brag about shopping. I haven't been in over a week."
"What? Summer what is going on with you."
"I'm up to my ass in work at Wang and I am doing a side job for Kirsten Cohen."
"What kinda side job exactly?" Marissa snickered as she said this.
"Ewww…please don't tell me you are talking about Seth Cohen. I am so over him."
"When were you ever on him? What have I been missing Sum."
"Nothing Coop, it doesn't mean what it sounded like. Alright back to the side job. I am redecorating their pool house."
"That sounds like fun."
"Just a lot work….speaking of which, I have to go."
"Alright, and Sum…"
"Yeah."
"Don't forget to inform when you fall for my neighbor next time."
"I…I…" Summer couldn't finish her sentence because all she heard was dial tone.
Summer entered the Cohen house and admired the pictures along the hall. She looked at how happy Seth and his family were. This feeling lasted only a few seconds because Summer heard the door open and the familiar voice comment on the it being unlocked. Afraid to face Seth, Summer quietly tiptoed into the closet, but left a crack so she could be in full view of the front door. Summer watched Seth as he put his bag on the ground and toss his jacket on the table closest to the door. He couldn't walk one step further when doorbell rang. She saw the familiar red hair as it stepped forward and kissed Seth.
Georgia threw her hands in the air as she yelled, "Surprise."
Seth didn't know how to react, "Yes, this is a surprise."
Georgia fiddled with the buttons of Seth's shirt, "I got two days off and I wanted to spend it with you."
"Well, that was real nice of you to think of me. Are you sure you don't want to spend it with your other boyfriend."
Georgia was confused by this comment, "Seth, what are you talking about? Are you mad at me?"
Seth realized how snippy he was being, "No, I am not mad at you. I've had a bad week, that's all."
"Oh, so do you want start making up for dinner the other night."
Without responding, Georgia nearly pounced on Seth. Summer could barely hold in her disgust as she watched them slowly disappear from her view as they made their way upstairs. After she knew the coast was clear, Summer stepped out of the closet. She briskly walked to the pool house, dropping off the samples. She thought about testing them against the walls, but instead she left them on the table, practically running out of the house.
Seth heard the front door slam as Georgia was undressing him. He lifted off of her and walked towards the window. He looked out and saw the familiar brunette running to her car. Seth noticed her wiping something away from her face, something he believed to be tears. Part of him wanted to run down to her, make sure she was okay, but the other part was being called by Georgia. He returned to the bed, as Summer drove away.
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