Episode 273: This Time

"Should I have knocked?" Taro joked, strolling into the office, arms crossed over a green argyle sweater.

Bas reluctantly put down the paper. Her scent drifted away. Ivory soap and roses, gone. The same way Avalon told him to think of her before she hung up on him. "What’s up Taro?"

"Two things, I haven’t gotten Ava’s reviews yet, I thought it would be smarter to go to you than Kylie-"

"I edited it myself. Not that it needed any editing. She’s great at... everything. She’s not too fond of me telling her so though."

"Are you aware you’ve slept with every woman who works here?"

"Not the janitor’s daughter." Sebastian smirked trying to perk himself up but failing to erase the finality ringing in his ear. "You’re Ava’s editor from now on, okay? This hiring her isn't working like I planned, but hey, maybe she’s found her calling, you’re supposed to be happy for people you love right?"

"So you’re finally outright admitting it. Huh, well that’s the other thing this piece Kylie’s doing on Xavier Rafi- Look I know you forced her on him to put something unflattering out there but she’s buzzing in and out of the office. I’m worried it’s real bad Bas, if Ava winds up hating him, I think it could be even worse for the guy who published it."

"You, my friend, don’t have enough female experience to know Kylie’s probably gonna make the guy look like Prince Charming to get back at me." Sebastian frowned. "Just another plan backfiring on me that’s all."

Episode 274: Better Than I Deserve