After Class

Eight

'"Come on Cam." Jozie huffed and pushed the beautiful purse closer to me. "It's something that I wanted to give to you last time but Trent didn't want anyone to come up to your office."

I smiled and shook my head." No ma'am I can't accept that $1,700 purse.And you know good and well that I was gone for a board meeting."

"Fine, I'll just put it in your office one day and forget that it was there like with those Gucci heels."

I giggled. "You're so bad."

She smiled at me and looked down at her sketchings that were suppose to be "in" for this fall. She was amazing with her designs and was the only reason I had a closet full of clothes that were never last season. She designed skirts, heels everything else that she wanted to. She was my bestfriend for years and I couldn't help but adore her.

"Okay so I was thinking.." She sucked in her bottom lip and I raised an eyebrow at her. She never does that , only when shes nervous and that's never a good sign.

"Yes?" I looked down at her sketches and saw that she had one dress that was long with lace for the straps and beautiful detail at the waist that seemed to scream wedding."Ohmigod!"

She looked up over here bangs at me and smiled. "Yeesss..?"

"WHEN DID HE ASK YOU?!" I screamed.

"Last  week in Paris!" She gushed and her soulful blue eyes seemed to be far away." It was so romantic Cammy! There were roses, music and fireworks. I swear he had this planned for at least a month it was parfait!"

I wrapped my arms around her and gave her a tight squeeze." I'm so happy for you Joze!"

She laughed and pulled back to look me in the eye. " Tell me you'll be there! I need you to help me plan everything else with my wedding planner Sara. She's coming all the way from Milan and has the absolute best ratings I have ever seen. Josh and I are  really hoping you can be there for us."

I nodded and looked down at her dress with admiration. To think I was just a few months away from my own wedding and yet I couldn't keep the man. Who would have thought that I would have such a hard time with relationships and even with my own family. I was so focused on getting to the top that i bulldozed my way through without making sure my own fiance, friends or family was okay. I'm surprised not a single person has ever tried to take me out .

Jozie patted my back gently and softly spoke."Do you want to talk about it?" She offered her small therapeutic smile.

"Mom told you didn't she?" 

She nodded and looked me over as if i were gonna bolt at anytime.She was the only person in the world that has ever seen my at my worst and had actually offered everything she had to hold me steady. " Your mother had told me  what he had done to you. She also told me that you wont press charges either."

I looked down at my coffee and took a sip. "She is such a blabbermouth. "

"Cam." Jozie said softly. "He needs help. He can possibly do this to another woman and she won't be as lucky as you were."

I gave her a nod and held my composure. I know she meant well but i couldnt will myself to press any charges on him right now. He was part of my routine, regardless of the terrible hotheaded arguments we have been through. This was the same man that has been with me for years. I had thought all the money in the world would give me an excuse to not have sex with him but it always came down to whether or not I would be ready. In the end it really is all about sex huh?

"She also told me a certain someone is back?"

My mouth felt dry an my face felt hot.s" I was gonna tell you."

"You slept with him didn't you?" She raised a thin eyebrow.

I looked at her in horror and snatched my purse and umbrella and strutted out of her office. I pressed the button for the elevator and ignored Jozie rushing towards me. "It was just a question! You can't just walk out on me like that." She glowered.

"Well I can." i told her coldly. I dialed Trent and told him to clear my schedule for the day.

"You are being immature." She scoffed. "Call me when you are ready to act like a woman." 

I shook my head. Maybe I wouldn't call her at all.

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The two men looked at Camari as if she were something to eat. She was the one and they both knew they would be set for life. To pull this off they would have to work together and make sure they cover their tracks. Its not everyday that a CEO of all people can disappear without a trace. They are celebraties in their own right, gods of corporations and charities. Another reason why she  was the one they wanted.

"Are you sure you wanna do this?" The first man spoke as he puffed at his cigarette. He was in his 40's, looked rough around the edges and a typical bad guy scar on his face. He reeked of booze and cigs the second guy couldn't help but discreetly gag."Once you start in this trade there ain't no going back. You in for life. "

"How much did they want for her?" The second guy asked. He stared at Camari bend over to pick up her cellphone she had dropped. Her ass was nice and round and did they want a bit out of that.

"A million, fucking, dollars."John had laughed." My advice boy? Don't ask questions. So do you want the job or not, Paul?"

Paul had looked down at his band on his finger. He fiddled with it and took one last deep breath before answering his question that would taint his soul forever." Yeah...Sure. The bitch deserves this anyway. "

He watched as Camari looked over her shoulder suspiciously before entering her silver fortress accomanied by her assistant Trent. This was gonna be hard but boy did he want to finish what he started. The bitch wouldn't sleep with her anyways.