Chapter 426
“What’s the other alternative?” I found myself asking before he could leave fully.
Taylor paused, but he didn’t turn around to look at me, he spoke with his back facing me.
“Take her out,” Taylor suggested with a shrug. “Go on a real date with her and figure out how you feel.”
Without another word, Taylor walked out of my office, leaving me staring at the empty space he once occupied. I ran my fingers through my hair and took a deep breath.
Go on a date with her?
Is that something I could actually do?
Would she even want to go on a date with me?
Before I could talk myself out of it, I pressed the intercom button for my
receptionist on the bottom floor.
“Veronica, I need some date ideas. I expect a full report by the end of the day,” I spoke into the intercom.
After a moment of crackling silence, she finally replied.
“Right away sir, but is there any particular reason why? Who are we planning this date for because that’s important? Both parties have to enjoy the outing in order for it to be successful,” she replied.
I sighed and I knew there was no getting out of this; I had to tell her a little bit more information.
“Judy Montague,” I said into the intercom. “Find out what she likes and plan out her perfect date. I want reservations and plans to be settled by the end of the day.”
“When would you like this date to be?” She asked.
“Friday.”
There was another pause.
“That’s tomorrow,” she reminded me. “That’s very short notice for a date.”
“I didn’t ask for your opinion; I gave you enough information. Do as you’re told,” I ordered.
“Yes, Alpha,” she replied softly.
I ended the intercom conversation and turned back to my computer, trying to refocus my attention on my task at hand, yet failing miserably.
By the end of the day, as the sun was setting, Veronica appeared in my office.
She looked tired but she had a smile on her face as she held up the reports, I asked her for.
“I found out a ton of information
from Judy’s social media account.
She really should lock her profile, so she doesn’t have to face any creeps Veronica stated
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thoughtfully, making my jaw tense. “But I found out what I needed. I know her favorite restaurant which happens to be in the Silver Crescent pack. I already made a reservation for 5. I also found out that she loves theme parks, based on her vacation photos. We don’t really have theme parks around here, but the fair is in town. So, I bought you both a ticket for the fair, which will take place after dinner. Tomorrow is Friday, so the fair is having a fireworks and light show display in the evening. There will also be music as well, which Judy seems to like based on her social media account.”
“The fair?” I murmured, unable to hide my disgust. Fairs were loud and dirty, not something I’d like to do on a first date. I’ve only been to one fair as a kid, and it was the worst experience. I threw up on the rollercoaster due to motion sickness; not to mention they were overly crowded.
“Yes, sir,” she replied simply with a shrug. “I know it’s not really your thing, but if we are planning this date for Miss Montague, then I suggest the fair She seems to like stuff like this. Plus, it could be romantic, and you might have a good time.
ら
“I never told you I was going on the date with her,” I snapped as I snatched the
reports off my desk.
“I apologize, Sir. I assumed-”
“You may leave now,” I say dismissively, waving her away. “I have things to do.”
I stood, waiting for her to leave first. Once she was out of sight, I packed up my things and quickly hurried out of the office.
Judy was still in the Villa when I arrived. It was only 8 pm and I knew her session with Matt wouldn’t take much longer.
I paced outside the parlor doors, waiting for her to emerge, not wanting to sound desperate or in any way pathetic.
I heard their talking dying down and Matt’s typical yawn, indicating that he was exhausted. After a moment, Matt emerged from the parlor and frowned up at me.
“Oh, hi, Dad. I was just going to bed,” he told me, heaping another large yawn. I rubbed his head.
“Get some rest, buddy. I’ll see you in the morning,” I assured him.
He nodded, a pleased smile on his face as he headed towards the stairs. Judy was frowning at me as she leaned against the doorway, staring at me. “Everything okay?” She asked. “You seem on edge.,” she pointed out.
I nodded, suddenly feeling nervous but I quickly brushed the feeling away; I had
to think of this as a business offer and not like I was asking someone on a date. “Tomorrow night, be ready at 5 pm. I’m picking you up. We are going on a date.” I didn’t stick around for her answer, I turned and stormed away.