Page 345 of Savage Bosses

I put down the files and sighed. Our grandmother recently got the news that she had Huntington’s Disease. We all had been tested, but we didn’t have the gene. The doctors did inform us that Abuela only had a few months to live, but I didn’t believe that. I knew through the strength of prayer, she would beat this.

“Abuela did have one request,” Chandra said.

“What’s that?”

“If Porsha could come to the party. She knows she’s in town and would like to see her.”

I tilted my head, wondering why she would want to see her. I knew the two had a close relationship while we were dating. She was devastated to learn that we broke up, but life goes on, right?

“Porsha never left town; she was just avoiding me.”

“And she was good at if you ask me,” Jasper said.

“No one did,” I replied.

“Can you both be serious right now? It would mean a lot to Abuela if Porsha does come, possibly with you escorting her to the event,” Chandra pleaded.

“Seriously? It’s one thing to invite Porsha, which is fine since it’s Abuela’s party; but to go as each other’s date is out of the question.”

“Why? Because you don’t want to or you’re scared to?”

“I really don’t have time to talk about this now, so can you two see your way out, please?”

“Not until you answer the question.”

“He’s not going to, so let’s just go,” Jasper said.

“I’ll talk to you both, later, I promise.”

“Okay, we’ll leave you alone,” Chandra said.

“And I’ll make sure to tell Porsha about the party.”

She smiled before walking out with Jasper. I watched the door close and sighed. I didn’t know if Porsha would agree to it, but it would be worth a shot. I had to prepare for the meeting as I grabbed my notes and headed to the conference room. Let’s get this part of the day over with.

As the meeting started, we did talk to the author during a video call, as Porsha pulled through and provided a pitch for the publicity tour for the book. I was truly impressed and even the promotional team was as well. She may have a future in promotions if she got tired of being an editor.

Once it was over, everyone was clearing out of the room as I asked Porsha to stay behind. She looked a bit hesitant, as I put some files into my knapsack.

“What did you think of your first meeting at Oxford?” Porscha asked.

“It was sort of yours too.”

“I know, but this is a change of pace from your tech meetings.”

“It is, but they’re all the same. You have your employees and the client who you’re trying to satisfy.”

“That’s true. But what did you think of it?”

“I was truly impressed by your pitch. How long did it take you to do that?”

“A few hours. You said you needed it, so I came through.”

“You did it because I threatened your job.”

“That too, but I was able to come up with a concept that will not only benefit the author but the company as well.”

“You truly did. Thank you.”

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