Just the mention of that asshole’s name has me wanting to drive to Kemper’s and kick his ass. But, hopefully, Penny won’t be working there much longer, anyway.
“Thanks for coming by, I appreciate it.”
“We’d do anything for you, Aiden,” Penny says, hugging my brother.
“I’d do the same for you two.”
Let’s hope that’s true when the time comes to tell our family that we’re in a relationship.
“We’ll plan something soon,” he assures Penny and we leave Aiden’s house.
As soon as we get into the car Penny huffs in frustration.
“She looked terrible.”
“Remember how brave you said she was yesterday? She’ll get through this, especially with Aiden at her side.”
“You’re right,” she agrees, grabbing my hand and kissing my knuckles before placing it on my lap.
I drive her to work, kissing her in the car goodbye and just enjoy the normalcy and domesticity of how our day started and how I hope it ends.
Penny has beena mess over Jessa over the last few days, but Aiden assures her that she’s doing better and that she can come over soon.
She’s even more fidgety knowing we’re meeting with Krystal this morning.
“The blue or the black?” she says, holding up two dresses.
“The blue,” I reply.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, go get dressed, baby. It will be great. You have nothing to worry about.”
“I haven’t had an interview in years. What if I say something stupid or embarrass you?”
“One, you could never embarrass me, second, I say stupid shit all the time. Krystal will be used to it.”
“Not helpful,” she huffs, getting dressed and displaying her back to me. “Can you zip me up?”
I kiss her shoulder blades and zip up the dress, and she lets her pretty blonde hair fall down her back.
“Hey, you have no reason to be nervous.”
“I guess I didn’t realize how bad I wanted it, especially with Aiden and Jessa out of the office. It makes working there unbearable.”
“You’ll do great, you’re a perfect fit,” I tell her, placing a quick kiss on her lips. “Let’s get going.”
I drive to my office, Penny tapping her leg the whole drive. I lead her to the conference room, where Krystal is waiting.
“Meet me in my office later. You got this.”
She takes a deep breath, entering the glass office and shaking Krystal’s hand, while I head over to my office and get myselforganized for the day. Time ticks by, and I take it as a good sign that Penny is still speaking to her.
I like that I was able to help with this; it’s even better knowing she would be perfect for the job.
Nearly an hour later, a grinning Penny comes into my office, shutting the door behind her.
“She’s amazing,” she says dreamily.
