Club Endless Fantasy (Haremworld)

“Yes—I guess so.” I sighed and put the phone to my ear.

I made plans with with Joaquin for a date. He asked if we could go out Wednesday night since it was a slow night at the bar and his waitress could handle everything without him. Harmony’s flight was leaving early Wednesday morning, so the timing was perfect. Technically, the date was going to be business, so I could get away with seeing him during working hours. I just had to make sure I kept the date professional, and let him know that my bosses were interested in his property. It was supposed to start with lunch, so that seemed like the best time to bring it up. After I hung up with Joaquin, I finished shopping with Harmony and we headed back to my apartment.

Wednesday morning

“I don’t want to say goodbye.” I stood at the entrance of the airport holding Luke in my arms. “It’ll be ages before I get to see the two of you again.”

“Maybe you’ll have a chance to actually visit us now that you have a new job.” Harmony grinned and reached for Luke.

“I’ll probably be busier than ever.” I shook my head and sighed.

“It’s okay. I don’t mind flying. It’ll be even easier once Luke has his own seat.” She lowered him into the baby carrier as she spoke.

“I’m really going to have to wait that long?” I stomped my foot and whined. “What about the holidays? Are you going to Bakersfield for Thanksgiving or Christmas?”

“It’s hard, you know?” Harmony stood and lifted Luke’s baby carrier. “My parents believe I’m just married to Connor, so of course he could come with me, but I also want to spend the holidays with Nate and Devlin.”

“Well, Nate is from Bakersfield, so he could come.” I bit down on my lip in contemplation. “Maybe Devlin could stay with him?”

“Maybe.” She smiled and nodded. “We’re still talking about it.”

“Okay, well, let me know what you decide.” I leaned in to give her a hug. “Have a safe flight and text me when you land.”

I waved goodbye and my heart hurt when the two of them disappeared into the airport. I was fairly close with my parents, but Harmony felt like a part of my family. I hated that we were so far apart. She had a life that she truly treasured and I was all alone in a big city. It didn’t look like that was going to change. Angelina set me up with someone that I wasn’t even supposed to become intimate with, and he was going to be my client. That was going to make things more than just a little bit complicated. The date had to happen regardless, though, so I headed to the office in one of my newly purchased dresses that could double as suitable date attire—at least for a date that was going to turn into a business luncheon as soon as I sat down at the table.

“Wow, I love the new threads.” Jessica looked me over as soon as I stepped into the office.

“Thanks.” I nodded and smiled. “I figured I would have to dress up a little bit now that I’m going to meet with customers.”

“Absolutely! Actually, you can head to the fourth floor now if you want. We had your things moved up to your new office last night.” Jessica motioned towards the elevator.

Office—oh shit, I get an office!

I walked back into the elevator and hit the button that would take me to the fourth floor. There was a nervousness in my stomach, similar to the one that was present on my very first day at Viking Developments. I knew a few of the people that worked in the purchasing department. I worked for some of them when I was still scouting real estate and writing reports for them all day. It was going to be strange working with them as an equal, but I was confident in my ability to do a good job. I just had one huge mountain to get over first—Joaquin. I had to convince him to sell his pub. My research told me that it was a family establishment and Joaquin took it over after his father passed. I hoped it wouldn’t be sentimental.

“Welcome to the purchasing department.” The manager, a portly man named Mark Smith, walked over to greet me.

“It’s a pleasure to be here, Mr. Smith.” I extended my hand and smiled.

“Call me Mark. You know the bosses hate last names around here.” He chuckled and shook my hand. “You must work quick. You haven’t even moved in and you have a client waiting in your office. It looks like you’re going to get this account closed in no time! Don’t worry though, we have plenty of assignments waiting on you.”

“A client?” I raised my eyebrows in surprise and turned towards my office.

Angelina? What the fuck.

“You’re doing very well for yourself, Gina.” Angelina smiled warmly when I stepped into my new office.

“Why are you here?” I quickly closed my door. “You can’t just show up at my job like this!”

“As far as they’re concerned, I’m a client that has come to talk about property.” Angelina sat down in one of my chairs and looked up at me. “So, how are things with Joaquin? Have you been on a date with him yet?”

“I’m surprised you don’t already know the answer to that since you seem to know everything.” I grumbled and shook my head as I walked to my desk. “I already told you—I don’t want to be a part of this game.”

“Oh, but you already are.” Angelina chuckled and nodded. “Whether you want to be or not.”

“I’m going on a date with Joaquin, but it isn’t because I’m looking for love. It just so happens that he’s now a client.” I shrugged and tilted my head. “I guess your algorithm is wrong this time.”

“I don’t think so.” Angelina shook her head back and forth quickly. “Joaquin is all part of the plan—as are the others.”