The Bonus

by T.L. Swan

I know most PAs make their boss’s coffee, but each morning he likes to make mine,

On page TWO girl im in for itttttt

I’m moving on…not stupid.

Respect

He pauses for a moment as if processing my words. “You’re leaving me?” he whispers. “I have to.”

Why am i already in distress over this man

“This isn’t my house, Mark.”

Ohh no. not ur home…MY home…my home. 🙂

She came back. Tomorrow I get to see her.

Stop

I can forgive him for not loving me. What I can’t forgive is myself, for ever believing that he could.

Oh ouch

“But it backfired because as soon as I saw you…” he pauses, “…I knew.” “Knew what?” “That I was marrying the wrong woman.”

Gods they are fucked up

“Gabriel is an old friend from New York,” I splutter. “Not quite a friend, though,” Gabriel replies. “Am I?” “Who are you?” Jack smiles all excited like. “I’m the twins’ father.”

Damn

“But Grace is with me.” “Not for long.” Gabriel’s eyes hold his in a silent dare. Jacks face falls. “I’ve moved to Greenville to get my girl back,” Gabriel announces.

Iike DAMN

“So what’s the plan, long term I mean?” he asks. I think for a moment. “Convince Grace to love me.”

Okay cool great plan

“Gracie,” his deep voice purrs from behind me. “This is us. We’re dancing.” “I’m good.” I fake a smile. “Really.” He takes my hand and drags me onto the dance floor. Willie Nelson’s “You Were Always on My Mind” begins to play. Not this song…anything but this song. Gabriel pulls me into his arms and holds

He picked the damn song