ME:
So you decided to blindside me?
I take a deep breath as more dots appear and disappear. I’ve half finished my Mai Tai by the time his reply finally lands.
CALEB:
I’m really sorry, Kat.
CALEB:
Believe me when I say, April, Pen, and Leah have shown me the error of my ways.
I choke on my Mai Tai.
I just bet they have!
Knowing my best friend and sister-in-laws, he’s been raked over the coals and back, and as a minimum, been read the riot act.
CALEB:
In my defence, meeting him away from the office seemed like a good idea.
CALEB:
At the time.
CALEB:
He needed answers.
CALEB:
You’ve always approached things head on. With Jax you don’t. I didn’t want you to derail yourself or this project, just because I forced you to work with him.
His words surprise me,insightful for Caleb.
When it comes to Jaxson, I do have a mental block. I just never dreamed Caleb would take it this far. Gatecrash my trip.
ME:
I’d sent him answers. Fifty plus pages. You were out of line.
CALEB:
Oh shit. How was I to know?
CALEB:
Just don’t kill him. Jax is a good guy.
ME:
I won’t kill him. You, on the other hand. All bets are off when I get back.
I smile as I hit send. Let him stew. Cal knows better than to mess with me.
CALEB:
