Page 10 of Never With You
“This is everything I have on the Cabo trip for Atomic Energy Drinks.” He drops the folders into my lap, a surprisingly heavy load. “Lyle said you were the point woman on this event now since Dave’s getting surgery and can no longer go.”
I can’t help my frown. “So I’ve heard.”
“Great.” Rodney steps back as if there are no takebacks on the Cabo workload. “Let me know if you have any questions.”
“You bet.” My daggered glare follows him as he walks away until I catch myself. Rodney isn’t who I’m mad at. It isn’t his fault I’m on Cabo now.
My computer dings with a new email.
Speak of the devil.
I move the folders off my lap and onto my desk before reading Nate’s reply.
TO:
FROM:
RE: Rucking
Carly,
Backpacks with rice? Really? I expected someone with your personality to get actual rucking vests. I guess this will have to work. I’ll let the owner’s husband know this is the best you can do.
Warm regards,
Nate Farnsworth
Sales Executive
Voyager Travel Events
My head flips to his office, shooting daggers in his direction. Nate nods at me through his office window with a closed-mouth smile that infuriates me even more. I bang aggressively against my keyboard, typing out my reply.
TO:
FROM:
RE: Rucking
Nate,
I doubt you could do any better, especially when your head is so far up the owner’s husband’s rear end. No wonder you never get any work done. I’m surprised you could even write your condescending response.
You’re the worst!
Screw you,
Carly Catterson
Travel Event Coordinator
Voyager Travel Events
I stare at the computer, my mouse hovering over the send button. I don’t care if Nate Farnsworth sees me at my worst. Unlike everyone else in my life, I’m not trying to impress him or make him like me. We’resopast that. Telling him off comes naturally, like straightening shoes in my closet. One click, and I’d feel so much better, but something else wins out. The people pleaser inside me has a strong pull. Plus, I’m not an immature child.
I try again with a more civil tone.
