Page 47 of Slap Shot Scandal
Buzz, buzz.
I glance down at my phone.
Prince: Head coach interviews done. Need press conference set up to announce team move, name change, etc ASAP
Okay, then.Guess we’re full speed ahead with the rebrand.
Harbor: On it. I’ll see what I can do and get back to you with day and time
Prince: Later today or tomorrow would be ideal
Shit, no pressure.
Harbor: I’ll reach out to my contacts at the networks
Prince: Great
I tuck my cell back into my bag along with my laptop, chuck my empty coffee cup, and head to the office. It’s going to be another long day. But at least I’ll be busy. Gives me less time to think about a certain grumpy hockey captain and the stupefying effect his burning gaze has on me.
At four PM, I’m still working at my desk in the office when a good news email hits my inbox. By some miracle of God, the press conference is all set for tomorrow morning.
I immediately text Prince, letting him know all systemsare a go for the rollout. Now I have roughly a million things to do to prepare for the big announcement.
So much for sleep.
I’ve pretty much resigned myself to pulling an all-nighter here in my office. Maybe I should request a couch be brought in for the late night work sessions.
Weston: Have you heard about the team dinner tonight?
What?No, I have not. And I don’t have time to sit around and eat, either.
Harbor: No. Why?
Weston: Prince wants you there
Not sure why Weston’s telling me this and not Prince himself. I sat across the table from him half the day and he never once mentioned it.
He is pretty caught up in all the planning. Not to mention meetings with his divorce lawyer. Maybe it slipped his mind.
Harbor: When and where? I’m pretty busy with the press conference on the schedule for tomorrow AM
Blue dots swirl, then disappear, then swirl again as buzzy anxiety zips through me.
Weston: The Rusty Anchor, 8 PM
Weston: The team wants to get to know the brains behind the rebrand
I stare at my screen, blushing like a teen girl with a crush on a sports star.
Weston thinks I’m smart.
I mean, I guess “the team” does. But I’ll take what I can get.
Harbor: Well, when you put it that way…
Harbor: Fine. I’ll stop by for a minute. Just to say hi and show my face
Weston: Your presence will be most appreciated
