Kat POV
'Do you remember that time we went to Kidmore Creek?' He asked, I smiled at the memory
'We stole that golf buggy'
'And went base jumping'
'And you dislocated your shoulder showing off'
'Hey! I was trying to impress a girl' I blushed. He was trying to impress me. Just to let you know...it worked.
'Yeah well, she thought you were an idiot' I looked out the window
'Do you still think I am?'
'I don't know' I answered honestly
'Well I hope that I can make up to you' He placed his hand on my thigh sending shivers across my body. My mind became clouded by happy memories.
Soon we arrived at the restaurant, Jamie helped me out of the car, he lead me into the restaurant and held my chair whilst I sat down. Once we ordered our meal. We sat in silence. For some reason it seemed comfortable.
'So…' He began, then stopped
'So?' I raised my eyebrow
'So, when are you going to attack me with questions? You seem to calm Katie. Spill.' I took a sip of my water.
'Why leave?'
'Do you trust me?'
'Jamie please, enough games.' He held up his hands defensively
'I'm not playing Katie. Do. You. Trust. Me?'
'Yes' I muttered
'Good' He said before signalling to the gentleman who had just entered the restaurant. He nodded and approached
'Jamie, what's going on?'
'Trust me Katie' He then stood up to greet the man 'Good Evening Charles ' He shook his hands.
'It's good to see you Samuel' The man said. I took a sharp intake of breath. Jamie was working a mission on our date...not date...um...catch up...thing...yeah…'And you are?'
'Alison' I said offering my hand
'It's lovely to meet you, Samuel has spoken highly of you' He sat opposite me, Jamie sat next to me and placed a hand on my thigh. The shiver it caused me earlier, made me feel disgusted now.
'Now, down to business' He said, he cleared his throat before leaning in 'He's causing trouble Samuel. He needs to be dealt with immediately, our company is losing shares drastically. Any new angle?'
'I've come across one new angle…' Jamie began
'Well?' Charles said. Jamie looked down
'I'm sorry but who are we talking about?' I asked, feeling more of an idiot. Charles let out a little chuckle.
'My family own a tech company, we haven't been successful recently, considering our rivals are florishing.'
'Who's your rival?' I asked
'Hale Industries' My heart stopped. I needed to get out of here. I casually reached for my drink, and spilt it slightly.
'I'm so clumsy sometimes! If you excuse me, I need to use the restroom' I got up and started to walk towards the bathroom, I felt a hand grab me. Jamie.
'Katie, I'm sorry. My partner was ill and I couldn't miss this deal.'
'Jamie, you lied to me again! You've involved me in this operation without me agreeing!' Then a thought occurred to me. 'Am I the new angle you were talking about?' I couldn't hide the pain in my voice. Shock crossed his face.
'Katie…'
'Save it' I moved out of his grasp. And walked away.
'Katie please. You need to come back. I need this deal. Please?'
'You haven't changed one bit. You're still an idiot' I said as I walked into the bathroom. Once I locked the door I looked at my reflection in the mirror. Looking back at me was a minuscule resemblance of the girl that Jamie left all those years ago. The broken girl who wanted to leave the family business was staring back at me. And all I felt was anger. I dialed Gabby's number, she picked up immediately.
Hey sweetie! How's it going?
Gab, he hasn't changed one bit
What did he do? I'll kill him!
He's working. She took a sharp intake of breath
Are you involved?
Without me knowing. Is Hale there?
No. Do you want me to get him?
No. I need you to keep a secret.
What is it?
It involves Hale industries.
Kat, this is bad
I know. What should I do?
Finish the date.
Gab…
Hear me out! If you come home early, the others will no something is wrong. If you finish the date, you can find out more about what this person wants. I paused for a moment.
I hate it when you're right
I know! Have fun sweetie! She hung up. I looked at my reflection once more before emerging out of the bathroom and resuming my place at the table. Jamie returned his hand on my thigh. I smiled at them both.
'So where were we?'
