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“Hey! Yes, they did so I think everything is going really well. We need to start prepping for their summer event so I’m expecting to hear from Mrs. DeBourgh today to see what she wants me to do.”
“Wonderful! Well, let me know if you need anything.”
As her door shut behind him, Beth sighed and took another sip of her Venti coffee that she had definitely needed this morning. After a restless night, she woke up before her alarm and decided to go for a quick run. When she got back, Jane was still sleeping, so she left her a note and texted Char asking if she could check in on her later today. Arriving at the office an hour early, she organized her schedule for the day and then proceeded to email Mrs. DeBourgh, thanking her for attending the party and asking what her next steps would be for the summer diamond event.
Her phone buzzed with another text from her mom.Ugh.
“Have you heard from Jane? What’s going on?”
“No. She’s probably still sleeping. Let her rest.”
Beth switched that conversation to ‘Do Not Disturb,’ trying to keep her mind focused on the tasks at hand. She had hoped Jane would have called her by now but maybe she was really still sleeping. Either that or she was just trying to avoid rehashing such a painful situation with their mom again.
Refreshing her mail application downloaded a response from Mrs. DeBourgh.
Miss Bennet,
Yes, everything went according to plan. It was very astute of you to invite us.
The White Party is quickly approaching in two weeks. I will need you at our house in the Hamptons from this weekend through the date of the event to make sure everything goes smoothly. Since you seem to enjoy planning events, you can also work with our coordinator to finalize all the details.
I will expect you to be here by Saturday so I can give you a walk-through of the venue. There is a guest house on the property that you will use during the duration of your stay. I’ll have my assistant send along directions to the house.
Mrs. DeBourgh
Typical.Always assuming and demanding, but that was pretty consistent with high profile clients. She just wanted this event to be over and done with so that she could go back to working remotely with someone who was obviously so close to Darcy. The thought of his name sent a sharp pain shooting through her chest.Focus.
Mrs. DeBourgh,
I will be there Saturday. I will likely bring an assistant or two with me but they can stay with me in the guest house. Please let me know if you need anything before then.
Beth Bennet
As soon as she sent the email, she called Char.
“Hello?”
“Hey, have you talked to Jane?”
“Yeah, I’m actually at your apartment now; I had the morning off. We are hanging out. I might have woken her up though.”
“Oh good. How is she?”
“Ok. She’s making us some tea.” Beth breathed a sigh of relief that Jane was at least up and about doing her semi-normal routine, even though she hadn’t gone to work.
“Are you busy this weekend?”
“Well, I mean not really—” Char started to respond before she was cut off.
“Ok, good. You and Jane are coming with me to the Hamptons. I have to go to prep for the DeBourgh event, so Mrs. DeBourgh said that I’ll be staying in a guest house on their estate. I told her I was bringing assistants so pack your bags; we all could use a weekend away.”
“Oooo, the Hamptons! Fancy. Ok, I’ll tell Jane.”
“We can leave Friday morning, but don’t tell her that; just tell her to pack. I’m going to call my dad and tell him that Jane won’t be in on Friday; don’t make her worry about it.”
“Ok, will do.”“Jane! Beth is taking us to the Hamptons this weekend, so get excited!”Beth yanked the phone away from her ear as Char yelled into the kitchen to her sister.
“Ouch! Haha, ok thanks! I’ll talk to you later. Thanks for checking on her.” Beth hung up, actually looking forward to a weekend with her sister and her friend - something they hadn’t done in a long time.
