DISCLAIMER:
This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or dead are coincidental. All persons depicted in sexual acts are at least 18 years of age and consenting adults. This story involves incest between cousins. If that's not your thing, then you should stop reading now. Otherwise, enjoy yourself.
Again, I would like to give my deepest thanks to Dray26 for the input, kind words, and encouragement on my debut in fiction writing. Much appreciated.
This is the third and final of a three-part series. This is not a stand-alone story, you will need to read parts 1 and 2 to be able to follow the storyline. This is a full story that I sliced into 3 parts once it was done for your reading convenience. I hope you like it.
Enjoy the end of Trent and Cindy´s story.
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WORK JEANS
Monday was a busy day. Finally, the office was ready and Trent and Jean would be spending the day interviewing candidates.
She was wearing black color slacks and a loose blouse, a very conservative outfit, proper for the head of Human Resources. She still looked beautiful and sharp. She conducted herself in a very professional manner, contrary to what Trent was expecting. He let his guard down and actually enjoyed his time with her, like childhood friends.
Cindy was also very busy with the finishing touches, decorating and supervising the work on the phone lines, and networking for her own space. Cindy was done at noon, she hurried because she wanted to have lunch with Alma at least for the next few days.
She walked over to Trent's office to see if he wanted to go with her. She didn't know if she should text instead. Did Trent mind if she showed up unannounced or if he didn't like to be interrupted at work? She would have to find out eventually so she knocked.
"Come in!"
"Hi peep's, I'm just heading out to meet Alma for lunch and was wondering if you wanted to tag along."
"I would love to... hang on a sec", Tren't checked his agenda. "Sorry I have back-to-back calls until three, and the IT technician is coming at two. It's a busy day but say hi to Alma from me, please.
"Too bad, she asked three times for you during the morning, she really wanted you to come, I think she has a crush on her knight in shiny armor/ninja/John Wick."
"Ha ha, stop teasing me. Besides, the way you handed Price, I think she is in more than capable hands if push comes to shove."
"Do you want me to bring you lunch?"
"Nah! That's ok, I'll probably Uber something later."
"Ok, see you tonight, remember I'm cooking dinner tonight so get a salad or something light."
"Will do", then his phone rang. She waved goodbye and left the office.
Trent was answering some emails when Jean stepped into his office.
"Peeps? She asked inquisitively."
"Long story," he said bluntly avoiding the conversation.
"I'm going to order a salad, you want any?"
Sounds great thanks he said keeping his eyes on the monitor, I want a..."
"I'll get you the usual, don't worry, my treat". She sounded excited. "I'll let you know when the food arrives.
"Thanks."
Jean was determined to get Trent back, she opened an extra button and fixed her hair and makeup just like he liked.
Jean walked into Trent's office half an hour later. "Lunch is here."
"Thank you, I'm going to eat here in my office."
"Jean set the bag of food on the coffee table and sat on the couch. Do you mind if I eat with you, I'm only staying a week so I would like to take advantage of the little time we have, I need to discuss the candidates with you."
"And I need to go over the dress code and the uniforms."
"Uniforms?"
"Yes, NY culture is different than SF's. I would like to set up a meeting tomorrow morning at the Bizattire, the company that will be making the uniforms so we can pick and choose color and style. After that, we can reorder through their website."
"Do you need me to model any of the designs?"
Trent stopped typing for half a second, but long enough for Jean to notice and smile. He hated himself for that, he knew exactly what she was doing and he was letting her in his head. Was he really over her?
"Listen, Jean, stop with the games, stop teasing me, stop the innuendo, our relationship is over, your fault, my fault, whatever, it's no longer relevant, it's done."
Tears started falling from her eyes.
Fuck, he felt like an asshole, but why? he was sure he was being manipulated, but still it felt like crap.
"I'm sorry, I know I deserve most of it, but it still hurts like hell coming from your mouth," she said as she started wiping her eyes. She got up, smoothed her skirt with her hands, and avoiding eye contact grabbed her stuff and left his office.
"Wait Jean, Im, sorry!"
She stopped but she didn´t turn around. She stood there and said "It's ok, Im sorry too. Then she closed the door behind her, regained her posture, wiped the fake tears, and smiled. "Ok, Cindy, this game just started and you are going to lose whether he ends up with me or not. You will not get him".
DINNER AND ROLL TIDE
As Trent entered the apartment he could smell food cooking. Cindy was marinating meat, rubbing salt and spices on it. She was wearing the outfit she had the day he inadvertently spied on her.
"Welcome peeps, how was your day?"
"Very productive but I'm glad to be over with it. So what is all this?"
"I wanted to do something special to commemorate a month since we met. I'm going to be wearing the same thing you saw me dancing with that first time. I'm marinating some stakes like our first dinner. By the way, you are in charge of the grill and the stakes. And finally, we can have a shower together."
"I don feel so cheesy now," Trent said as he took a small box from his pocket. "I had this made for you."
"What is it? Is it jewelry? You shouldn't have."