Page 41 of Seducing a Sagittarius
“I’m glad you did. I don’t want us to stop fucking with each other. I like you a whole lot. I’m trying to see where this goes with us, so I’m hoping you’ll stick around for a while.”
“What about your employees?”
“You’re a big overthinker. I notice that about you.”
“I can’t help it. I know my attitude, and as soon as one of your colleagues or employees say something out of line to me, I’m going to pop off on their asses.”
He chuckled. “Let’s nip this shit in the bud now then.” He tapped my thigh as I stood. He stood and took my hand, leading me out of his office.
“Ave—”
“Shhh.” We walked over to Liz’s desk as she looked up from the computer. “Call a staff meeting. Tell them to meet me in my conference room pronto. They got five minutes, or they’re fired.”
“Will do, sir.”
“And you make sure you come as well.”
“Okay.” He pulled me down the hall to the conference room and made me sit at the head of the table. My heart was beating moderately high as I sat confused about what he was about to do.
“Avery, what are you about to do?”
“Everything’s fine, love. Do you trust me?”
“I think so.”
He looked down into my eyes. “Nah, I need you to confidently say it.”
“I trust you, Avery.”
“Good. Then let your man handle shit.” He pecked my lips just as everyone began filing inside the huge conference room. It took about two minutes for the eighteen plus employees tofill the room. Avery looked around the room at everyone, then began to speak.
“I hope this is everyone because I’m not going to repeat myself again. If it’s not everyone, then make sure y’all spread the word, because like I said, I’m only saying this once.”
“What’s going on?” Emani asked, finally walking inside the room.
“I know what happened at the anniversary party was out of order and out of line. It was family business and should have never happened at that time. In spite of that, I want you all to know that Layne and I are together. No, I’m not removing the policy of no fraternizing in the workplace, but y’all can do whatever y’all want outside of here.
“In here, you come to work and not play. That doesn’t apply to me, though, because, well, I’m the boss.”
“And me! The hell?” Emani blurted. I laughed.
“Anyhoo. If I even hear y’all whispering about what we have going on, you may as well start packing up and getting the fuck on. I already fired one person; don’t make that be your fate.”
“We got you, boss man,” Marvin said.
“Yeah, we’re here for it! You’re so much nicer, . . . no offense,” Jennifer jested. I laughed at her.
“Hey, if she can get him to give us a raise, you have my vote, Ms. Layne!” Phil followed up.
“I think I can arrange that,” I said, looking up at Avery.
He smirked. “Don’t give these people false hope, baby girl. A’ight, that’s all. Y’all are dismissed.” Everyone began dispersing except for Emani and Jennifer. Jen walked over to me as I stood and hugged her.
“I’m happy for you guys, really. My friend deserves happiness, so I hope you give it to her.”
“She’s going to have that and much more.”
“Welp! Get ready to get spoiled, Ms. Layne. His generosity knows no bounds when it comes to the ones he cares about,” Emani offered to tell me.
