“Ok, but if you need anything just yell out, I’m only happy to help.” She put down her bag and waddled out back. Poor thing, the last month of pregnancy was extremely uncomfortable, the aches and pains and the feeling of pressure on your uterus was not pleasant at all, then there was the back pain and tiredness, she was doing so well but she really should be resting.
I looked back at the computer screen and to the evidence of my new promotion. I couldn’t agree to that much money, it really wasn’t deserving of the job description and he had to be playing a game with me. The elevator doors opened and he stepped out in his jaw dropping work out gear. Be strong Alexis; don’t let his toned legs, biceps and arse distract you.
“Good morning Ms Summers.”
That’s it, he not only said ‘Ms’ but he’s ‘smirking’ at me too, right here goes.
“Mr Clark,” Oh he looked Hot “I don’t know what game you are playing with me, but $500,000.00, really? That’s absurd. I can’t possibly accept that.” He came over and sat on my desk. Does he really need to do that?
“Is it not enough Alexis? I’m sorry, just tell me what you want and I’ll pay it, I don’t want anyone else for my P.A, so whatever you want it’s yours.”
He almost looked worried, he was serious! Shit, I’ve come across as demanding and ungrateful.
“Bryce, it’s enough, it’s more than enough, it’s far too much, my job description doesn’t warrant $500,000.00. I’m sorry, I should’ve just been professional and up front with you in the first place.” I grabbed a piece of paper and scribbled down $85,000.00, folded it and placed it in his hand.
“Here this is more than enough.” I smiled apologetically at him.
He opened the piece of paper and shot up from the desk.
“Absolutely not!” He was offended, I think?
“It stands at $500,000.00 and if you think you are not doing enough to ‘warrant’ the figure, then I will have to give you more to do.” He even did the little quote actions with his fingers as he said warrant, how cute.
“Starting with tonight, I’ll need you to stay back and attend a meeting with me, I am renovating some of the rooms in City Promenade to be more ‘family friendly’ and seeing as you are a mum, your input would be perfect.”
I felt terrible for offending him, I just wanted to run my hand through his luscious blonde hair and tell him ‘it’s fine I’ll do whatever you say’, how does he turn me from being so angry and infuriated with him to wanting to nurture him like a child? Before I could say anything to him Lucinda appeared at the door way to the conference room, she was standing awkwardly and looked very distressed.
“Um, I think my waters just broke?” Bryce was up like a shot and by her side in no time.
“Right we’ll take the chopper, where is your hospital bag?” He looked panicked but still remained calm.
“It’s in my room, oh crap that hurts.” She was squeezing Bryce’s hand. I looked at my watch.
“Tell me when the contraction stops Lucy, we need to time them, just breathe Hun, nice deep breaths it will ease shortly.” Her body language told me the contraction was easing as she started to relax.
“Ok, that was just over 30 seconds, tell me when the next one begins.” Bryce walked her over to one of the sofas in the waiting area.
“I’ll go and get your bag and prepare the chopper, Alexis stay with her and clear my schedule.”
“Bryce, its fine, go and have a quick shower, I’ll ring the birthing suite and speak to a midwife. Lucy what hospital are you booked in at?” I placed my hand on Lucy’s back.
“The Royal Women’s, arrghh.” Her body tensed up again, I looked down at my watch, 6 minutes, she breathed as I rubbed her back. I kept an eye on the duration; it was just over 30 seconds long again.
“Ok you’ve got time Bryce, go. I’ll let the hospital know you are flying there.” He nodded and took off.
“Lucy, do you want me to call Nic for you?”
“No, I’ll do it, my phone is in my bag.” I got up and fetched it for her.
“You’re doing good Lucy, your contractions are just over 30 seconds long and 6 minutes apart so you’re doing really well.” I handed her the phone and went back to my desk. I dialled the Royal Women’s and spoke to a midwife.
“Her contractions are approximately 5-6 mins apart and between 30 and 40 seconds long, her waters broke about 20 minutes ago.” The midwife’s name was Stacey and she was lovely
“Lucinda’s brother is Bryce Clark, he will be flying her in by helicopter.” Stacey hesitated.