Chapter 46. Sounds Like a Plan

KIRA

I was glad I wasn’t pregnant. I would have condemned another little soul to a life without a father. Very irresponsible of me.

When I walked through the company’s door, things were different. Alana was waiting for me with one corner of her mouth raised. I didn’t know if it was out of sheer joy at seeing me, or something intrigued her .

“Hi Alana! Is Gabriel in the office?” I asked half-heartedly, holding my breath.

“He’s been here for about an hour and he’s waiting for you.”

“Oh yeah, the project. I’d forgotten. God, how I wish I could get over it.”

“What’s the project about?” Alana asked. “Is that what we talked about yesterday?”

“That indeed. It’s an enormous project, but I just don’t think it’s a good fit for me”

“Oh, come on, Kira! You’re one of the most experienced people on the team. You’re the perfect candidate for the job. Gabriel didn’t choose you for nothing. You will be fine,” Alana encouraged me, but it was like too la