Page 68 of Imperial: The Corvidae Family
The meeting went smoothly. They were happy with the setup, loved the execution plan, and signed off on all the final decisions. It reminded me why I loved this job but the real shock of the day came when my boss, Tae, knocked on my office door just as I was wrapping up.
I looked up, surprised because I hadn’t known she was here. “Hey! It’s been a while.”
She smiled, stepping inside. “I know. We’ve both been buried in projects but I wanted to check in.”
I motioned for her to sit, but she stayed standing, crossing her arms as she studied me and then, out of nowhere, she asked, “Do you still plan on starting your own event company?”
I froze.
That was unexpected.
Tae and I had talked about it before but it had been months ago and she hadn’t brought it up since. I blinked. “I thought you forgot about that.”
“I haven’t forgotten. I’ve been keeping track of your progress, actually.”
My brow lifted. “You have?”
“Of course,” she said with a confident smile. “It’s why I’ve been letting you take on some of the larger projects. You need the experience if you’re going to branch off on your own.”
I stared at her shocked but also feeling prideful that she noticed the work I was putting in.
“I…yes…I still want that.”
Tae nodded, like she had expected that answer. “Good.”
She fully entered my office and sat down in front of my desk. “I wanted to talk to you because I would like to help you get everything started.”
My jaw nearly hit the floor.
“Help me?” I repeated, still trying to process her words.
“There’s plenty of work for both of us to be successful and to be honest, Baylyn… I’m overwhelmed. I can barely keep up with the volume of clients we have now. Splitting the load with someone just as talented is the best option for both of us.”
I blinked rapidly, completely floored.
“I think it’s time you start working toward bringing your own vision to life. You’ve proven you’re ready.”
I just stared at her for a second, my mind racing because holy shit. I had spent so long telling myself I would do it someday. That eventually I would start my own business and now, Tae was telling me that not only was I ready, but she was willing to help me make it happen.
My heart raced with nerves and excitement.
“You don’t have to decide right this second. But I want you to start thinking about it. Vibe & Vision deserves to be more than just an idea.”
Hearing the name of my dream company out loud made it real in a way it hadn’t before. “I’ll think about it.”
She smiled. “Good. Because I have a feeling you’re about to do some amazing things.”
After she left my office, I sat there for a moment, completely overwhelmed but also I feeling accomplished because I deserved this. I worked for it. For the first time, I was truly ready. I sat at my desk, still trying to process everything Tae had just said. Starting my own company. Actually making Vibe & Vision a reality.
It wasn’t a dream anymore. This was a real possibility. I smiled but before I could dwell on it too long, there was a knock on my office door. A delivery guy from Munchies stood in my doorway, holding a takeout bag with a familiar logo.
Sushi House.
My brows pinched as I stood up. I hadn’t ordered anything.
The guy checked his phone. “Baylyn Andrews?”
“Uh, yeah, that’s me.”
