The Party: The Complete Series

Chapter Six- Marco's last day

~Rhys's point of view~

We got home Sunday. I checked in with Anissa. She was doing well; she said Clere had checked in too. We both did all weekend; I tried texting Clere. She would not reply. I knew that she was mad, but I don't understand why.

I get up, get showered, and get ready for my first day of work. My Dad does not require a certain dress code. I just don't want to look unprofessional either.

Once I'm ready, I head out the door. I call and check on Anissa again. Then drive across town.

As I'm driving, I get a text from LeClere.

~Text~

LeClere

I'm done with the group. I can't do it anymore.

~End text conversation ~

I expected that I don't reply, I won't while I'm driving. 

~LeClere's point of view~

I check on Anissa as soon as I get dressed.

Rhys has been blowing up my phone. I ignored him all but telling him I'm done.

My phone rings. It's Marco.

~Phone conversations~

LeClere: "Hey, Marco."

Marco: "Hello, Bear."

LeClere: "What's up? You never call this early."

Marco: "I'm at the office. Can you come in?"

LeClere: "Absolutely. I'll be there in just a few."

~End phone conversation~

I grab an apple from the counter and head to the office. This early, it only takes me eight minutes. I park in our garage and head in; I find Marco at his desk; his head is down, I hear him crying.

LeClere: "Marco?"

Marco: "Hey, Bear."

LeClere: "What's going on?"

Marco: "I asked you to come in early because you are the one I care about the most."

LeClere: "Ok."

Marco: "I'm leaving the company."

LeClere: "Oh. Maverick is taking over?"

Marco: "He is."

LeClere: "So, I finally get to meet him?"

Marco: "You do."

LeClere: "Is this about what happened in Amsterdam?"

Marco: "Yes."

LeClere: "I'm so sorry."

Marco: "It's ok. I just need time to adjust. Have you seen Marcus? Did you two meet up in Florida?"

Marco: "Maverick!"

I turn to look.