The New Client
Part one.
Mini series.
words: 781
summary: Shawn meets his new boss’ fiance
Letting out a deep breath, I clasp my diamond necklace around my neck. The noise downstairs reminds me of the event I’m meant to be attending and I sigh. I grab my clutch and carefully head down the stairs to the crowds of people. I step of the last step and make my way over to my partner talking to a few other people. I place my hand on his arm and he turns his head and smiles when he sees me.
“Sweetie, you look absolutely breathtaking” Derek smiles, kissing me on the cheek.
“Thank you, honey” I reply.
“This here is my business partner, Marvin. He runs the financial side of the business and makes sure all the books are up to date and on track” he explains as I shake Marvin’s hand.
“Sounds like a very interesting job. You’d definitely be kept on your toes” I state and he nods his head.
“It’s lovely to meet you. I’m going to go over to the bar and get myself a drink” I smile, leaning up to kiss Derek’s cheek. I turn around and walk over to the bar and lean against it.
I watch as the bartender pours drinks for people and he slowly makes his way towards me. I frown when I realise he isn’t in the usual bartender uniform.
“You aren’t meant to be behind there. You aren’t a bartender” I say.
“Yet I’m attending to your bar needs” he replies and I laugh slightly.
“Well then pour me the strongest drink possible” I say. He shrugs his shoulders and starts to make me a drink and I watch in awe.
I laugh as I drink my third drink of the night, talking to the cute bartender who kept making me strong drinks. I jump when I feel a hand on my waist. I look up to see Derek and he smiles at me.
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“There you are. You left an hour ago to get a drink and you’re still at the bar” Derek says and I nod.
“I know and I’m sorry. I got caught up talking and drinking” I say.
Derek nods his head and looks up to meet the eyes of the unqualified bartender serving drinks.
“Shawn! I see you’ve met my beautiful fiancé” Derek grins. I look up at Shawn who has his eyebrows raised.
“This is y/n? It’s an honour to meet you. I’ve heard quite the talk about you. It’s nice to put a face to a name” he smiles, holding out his hand. I gladly shake it and can’t help but to bite my lip.
“I do hope all this talk are good things” I state, looking over at my fiancé who just nods.
“Of course, baby. You know only good things come out of my mouth about you. Shawn is one of our new clients” Derek says as I pull my hand away from Shawn. I grab onto Derek and smile at Shawn.
“It’s lovely to meet you. You’ll have to join us for dinner one night. I like to try and get to know some of Derek’s clients” I say and he nods his head.
“I’d love to” he states.
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“There you are!” Derek exclaims as I show up to the table.
“I know, I’m late and I am so sorry. The wedding planner had some last-minute ideas and I got side tracked. But I’m here” I ramble, giving him a kiss.
I sit down next to me soon-to-be-husband and see that my food is waiting for me. I smile and say a quick grace before digging in.
“How did you know that I was going to order pasta?” I ask.
“I just took a guess and I know you’ve been craving some kind of carbs lately” Derek answers causing me to smile.
“How is everyone tonight?” I ask, looking at our guests.
“Doing quite well, thank you” Clive smiles.
“I don’t mean to be rude but how long have you two been together for?” Shawn questions and I raise my eyebrows.
“It’s the age difference that you can see” Derek says and I let out a breath.
“We’ve been together for three years and engaged for the past year. Derek and I met when I was just nineteen” I explain and he nods.
“You’re not the first person to ask and you won’t be the last. There’s a 20 year difference between us, if that’s what you’re wondering” I add.
“No way! Derek looks like he’s only 32” Clive says causing me to laugh. I grab Derek’s hand and he gives it a squeeze.
“Trust me I don’t feel it” he says causing us all to laugh even harder.