Talk about a blow to the ego.
Anyway, I didn’t have to work tomorrow on either job, which I was thankful for. I texted him back to say okay and closed my eyes. This was the first time I didn’t dream about Mason. This time I dreamed about my grandparents; my grandfather especially. I was telling him about Mason, and he just smiled at me the way he used to and nodded his head approvingly. Or maybe it was just my sub-conscious wanting it to be so.
When I finally crawled out of the bed, I saw AB making himself some coffee. He smiled.
“Hey, I have confined your best friend to the bed today. She’s been throwing up this morning, and I want her to get as much rest as she can.”
“Aww. Morning sickness, huh? Well, it comes with the territory.”
He nodded. “I have another stupid thing to go to in the early evening, but I’ll call her, and I’ll be back tonight.”
I smiled at him. “I have her. You know, I’ll definitely keep an eye on her… And congrats.”
He had the most brilliant smile I had ever seen on his handsome face.
“Thanks, Max. I’ll see you later. Call me if you need me.”
When Kat finally got up, I made her breakfast, and I kept an eye on her as she lay on the couch. She was drifting in and out of sleep, telling me that her head still hurt. I asked if she wanted me to call her doctor. I knew she could take Tylenol for her headache, but it really wasn’t working.
I told her, “If you’re not feeling well by tonight, let’s go see the doctor.”
She smiled. “Okay.”
Chapter 22
Mason
My weekend was hectic, but I think I’ve done a lot. I had one fundraiser that I went to Sunday night, and I have another one tonight. This morning Roland and I met with Feds on what we had on the South American cartel. I knew they had a file on the family—or at least someone did—but I knew they didn’t know some of the cartel were in the states.
When I finally made it home, Diane was in my bedroom. She was no doubt pulling out something for me to wear. I pulled off my t-shirt and pulled my shorts off.
I mumbled, “I’m getting some sleep. I’ll be ready when it’s time to go.”
I didn’t wait for a reply. I just closed my eyes, and sleep came quick. When I finally woke, she was touching me. I looked at her warily.
“I’ll be ready in a few.”
I got up and noticed she was already dressed. It was a little after seven, and the dinner we were going to started at eight. We would be fashionably late, but I didn’t care. I hated going to these things. But Marcus was subjected to this while I was saving the world, so I figured it was the least could do.
I kissed Diane on the cheek, as I helped her out of my car.
“You look beautiful tonight.”
I was very preoccupied as I got ready, and I didn’t pay any attention. She wore a black long gown that went down to the ground, just revealing her high heels. Her hair was swept up, and she had some curls hanging on the side of her face.
We walked in and found the place crawling with money. I hated this scene, but Diane thrived off it. She started working the room instantly and introducing me to some lifelong buddies of her dad. When she saw my dad and Rick, she looked over at me.
“You’re father and Rick are here?”
I looked in the direction she was staring, and I nodded.
“So it seems.”
She looked at me. “Did you know they were coming?”
“No, but I would have hoped they’d be here. They need the business if they’re going to be a reputable company again.”
“What do you mean?”
I looked at her. “I sold my father’s company back to him. He is now back in the saddle again, and so is Rick. You have no idea how good it feels to be finally rid of them.”
“I can’t believe you gave him his business again. I mean, what the heck were you thinking?”
I stared at her for a minute. She really looked pissed at me.
“What business is it of yours what I do with my company?”
She realized I was getting angry, and she backed off. But I already noted her behavior, which I didn’t like.
“I’m just in shock, that’s all. I never would have believed you would ever give him that kind of power.”
I shrugged, giving her a blank stare when on the inside I was very suspicious.
“I felt it was time, and so did Marcus. This way my father and whoever can make their decisions as they see fit. I won’t have to deal with them and vice versa. It’s a win-win situation all around.”
I left her standing there while I talked to my clients. I knew her father and my father were up to something. I could smell it. Seeing how pissed Diane was confirmed I made the right decision.