She’s worked tirelessly. Every detail has been planned and then executed to perfection, despite any obstacles.
This morning I found her sitting in a corner telling herself some affirmations and stating how she was going to put all the good vibes out.
An hour later, we found out that there was an issue with one of the trucks that was bringing the animals in, and I watched her flip a switch and go into crisis-management mode.
I’ve never been more grateful for her innate attention to detail because she quickly made a few calls and the issue was solved.
“I don’t think anyone will forget this, Killian. Good idea.”
“It was Tessa’s,” I tell him.
“Oh! The girl you told me about, our publicist, right?”
Yeah, I didn’t tell him everything, and I don’t plan to. “Yes, she’s from Anchor Light.”
“Good, I’m glad that’s working out and we hired them for things like this. They’ve been working on some PR with me as well. We’re donating and doing some charity things. I didn’t want to bother you with it while you’ve had your hands full,” he explains and then looks down at the bull rider who is in the chute with one hand raised. “Is that…safe?”
“Probably not, but it’s also why I’m not in there.”
He laughs once. “Holy shit, they’re just going to open the door?”
“Yup.”
The bull rider nods a few times and then is released, his body swaying with the bucking bull as he works to get him off, but the rider holds on…until he doesn’t.
“Damn, well, that was entertaining.” Nathaniel says with a chuckle. “So, you’re good here? You look good.”
I’m only good because of the woman who came here to help. “I am.”
“Here I thought I was going to come down here and save the day.”
Of course he did. I roll my eyes and chuckle. “You’re the one who usually fucks things up.”
“This is true, but…”
Tessa comes over, a huge smile on her face. “Hey, Killian.” She looks to Nathaniel beside me, and her eyes widen in recognition. “Are you Nathaniel? I saw your photo in the office.”
I chuckle softly. “Tessa, meet my business partner and longtime friend, Nathaniel.”
He extends his hand. “Tessa, nice to meet you. I’ve heard all good things.”
She returns the gesture and dips her head a little. “Thank-you, but it’s been all Killian. I’m just here to help. I hate to interrupt…”
“No, no, please don’t let me hold you up. I’m going to watch this for a bit and then take off. I was in the area for a meeting and saw the ranch wasn’t too far, thought I’d pop in and see if I could help, but it seems he’s in good hands.”
Leave it to Nathaniel to lay it on thick. I sigh heavily. “Yeah, yeah. Find me before you take off.”
“Of course. Do you mind if I head into the house to change?”
“My house is your house,” I say.
He smiles again, bows slightly to Tessa. “A pleasure, Tessa.”
“It was all mine,” she says with her hand on her chest.
Nathaniel melts into the crowd, and I turn to her. “I had no idea he was coming.”
“It’s nice he did, right?”
