Brutal Love

Chapter 17, Salty Wounds

 Hailey's POV

I dreaded going in to the job, don't get me wrong I love my job. But I hate about what this plan was going to come out. I was at my desk, when Andrew walks by,

“Hailey, please make me some coffee. Bring it to my office.” I nod with a small smile,

“Yes sir. i'll bring it to you in a few minutes.”  I take off to the staff room, where I hear a few ladies gossip about Courtney, Stacy who sees me speaks up,

“Hailey, are you alright about Courtney working here?” I finish fixing the coffee, before I say anything.

“It's no big deal. She's on another floor, I may not see her much.”  I give them a small smile, I head towards Andrew's office.  I knock on the door, hearing his deep voice answer.

“Come in, Hailey.”  I open the door, seeing  Andrew sitting on the couch. I set the cup on the coffee table, he pats the seat beside him. Quietly I sit down,

“Is everything alright, Andrew?” He looks down  for a moment, clearing his throat.

“I know the plan had to be activated. i'm checking in on you.” I nod, looking down. I focused on my rings,

“i'll do my best to play my role.” Andrew gives me a sad smile,

“There will be times, i'll send you to work with Matt at times in Miami, when you're not in school.”  I smile, knowing that Courtney is going to be smug.

“Thank you. I will stay low key and let Courtney hang herself, but I will not allow her to bully me.”

  Andrew stands up, extending his hand out to help me up. I head to my desk to start working, as i'm answering the phone I see Debra come into view with Courtney.  After the introductions were made, Debra says.

“May I see if Andrew is available? “ I nod, as Debra turns away, Courtney says.

“What about the CEO, Matt?” I wanted to laugh, but I kept a stoic expression.

I knew this was coming….

“Matt is in Miami working.” I chime in cheerfully, Courtney furrows her brow at me.

“i'm surprise that you are cheerful today.” I arch my brow at her,

“Why wouldn't I be?”

 Courtney was about to retort, but Andrew comes out of his office to greet and meet Courtney. After they shake hands, he invited her into his office. Debra turns to me,

“Send her back to the HR dept. when he's done talking to her.” I nod with a smile, I text Matt.

Hailey: Andrew is speaking with Courtney.

Max: I knew he was going to. Wants to feel her out. To see where her head is at.

Hailey: I see. Keep me in the loop. I love you husband.

Max: I love you too, wife.

Andrew's POV

I wanted to take a few minutes to see where Courtney's head  was at.  I walk around my desk. Motioning for her to sit in one of the chairs opposite of the desk.  Courtney slaughters up to the chair, sitting down .

“How do you feel about working here?” Courtney smiles shyly, playing with her hair.

“i've always desire to work here. I wish I could work on this floor.” I had to chuckle,

“Where do you want to work?” Courtney smiles,

“Could I switch with Hailey?” I was expecting those words, I sit back with a smirk on my face,