Into the Light
Page 63
“I love you, Charlotte.”
“I love you, Lex. Now, please get to work because I need that coffee that's been torturing me all morning.”
He smiled, placing his laptop in his bag. He kissed me goodbye, promising to call me throughout the day. I poured myself a coffee and, with much delight, took a sip. In an instant reaction, I spat it back out.
“Oh by the way, it’s decaf. Sorry, no regular for you.”
“That witch! She got to you, didn’t she?”
“She got to everyone,” he laughed as he walked out and left the apartment.
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There was something comforting yet odd about sitting at my desk. This had been my home away from home, but today it felt slightly off. It was because I missed him, and it was only 8:45. Fuck, ten hours was a long time. I made my way to the boardroom for our weekly Monday meeting. I wasn’t surprised that Eric dragged me into the most random conversation with Emma, but I had to admit it made me laugh and took my mind off this separation anxiety I was feeling. After the meeting finished, I grabbed the number to book in the ultrasound from Nikki. Sitting back at my desk, I opened my emails, not surprised one bit that there was already one sitting in there from Lex.
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From: Lex Edwards
Subject: Breakfast Buffet
Sent: December 3rd, 2012 9:45 AM
To: Charlotte Mason
So, I’m sitting here listening to why we need to sell our shares in another division, but all I can think about is your morning breakfast feast this morning.
Lex Edwards
P.S. This is driving me crazy.
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From: Charlotte Mason
Subject: Long day ahead
Sent: December 3rd, 2012 10:10 AM
To: Lex Edwards
Hmm, by morning breakfast feast I'm assuming you're referring to my protein shot?
Yes it has crossed my mind, too… Okay maybe like a million times.
Charlotte Mason
P.S. Do you realize it's only 10 o’clock?????
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From: Lex Edwards
Subject: Separation anxiety
Sent: December 3rd, 2012 10:12 AM
To: Charlotte Mason