Chapter 13 β Surprise
I woke the next morning feeling like a new man. I breezed through the normal routine and embraced the day. I got to work early and felt extremely productive. My day was winding down and I was enjoying a positive feeling when the phone rang. I did not recognize the number, so I wondered whether or not to actually pick it.
"Hello," I answered cautiously.
"It's Mindy," she announced.
"Hey there," I responded. "Are you ok?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," she confirmed. "I am having trouble with Brad, but whatever. Anyway, I really called to tell you that it's Leslie's birthday. She is going to be working late tonight, so I thought you could just remember to call her and wish her a happy birthday."
"Thank you," I said. "I appreciate you letting me know that. I certainly will remember to call her."
"Great," Mindy exclaimed. "She really lights up when we talk about you. I think it's more than this game you all are playing."
"I'm sure it's not anything more than that at all," I lied. "But I will be sure and let her know that I know it's her birthday."
"Ok, thanks," Mindy responded. "Bye."
As she ended the call I was astonished. I was so used to being hung up on that I had no idea how to react to this. I began thinking about Leslie and all that had happened last night. She was in charge of this game and she sent Brooke and Vivian to fix me. She had shown me pieces of her soul and given me amazing orgasms. I wanted to surprise her with something nice.
When my workday was done I headed to the florist and got her a dozen orange roses. I also went to the bakery and got her a cake for one. I was proud of myself. I called the office and got the voicemail system. I hung up and dialed back on Emma's direct line.
"Emma Cartwright," she answered in her most professional voice.
"Emma, it's me," I informed her.
"Hey, you," she responded. "Feeling better today?"
"Much, thank," I admitted. "Is anyone else left in the office?"
"No, just Leslie and I," she acknowledged. "Why?"