Mistletoe & Kisses by Anthology

full belly chuckled.
    “Thanks asshole.”
    “That’s what I’m here for, asshole. Oh, and let mom know I’m going to try to get out there for the weekend.”
    “Will do.” I hung up, took a deep breath. I thought about what Malone has suggested about sending flowers. My dad always sent my mom flowers when he was apologizing. I really had nothing to apologize for though, except my past coming up and biting me in the ass. I moved to my office and took my seat behind my desk. I started my phone calls with Abby letting her know I would need her here as soon as possible. I just wasn’t focused now and would need her to keep my concentration on the work that I needed to do. The next call was to a locksmith; he would be here within the hour. My next call was to place an order for a delivery, but first I needed something special done.

 
     
    Olive’s POV
     
    “SWEETIE, HOW CAN you not want to call him back? He sent you food and a bouquet of those freaking socks you wear.” Monica giggled. “You know he could have only found such a thing on Pinterest.” She laughed harder. “You got Murphy Freaking Scott on Pinterest.”
    “I’m scared.” I ran my fingers over the curled up socks.
    “You’ve really fallen for him. Like fallen hard.” Monica scooted closer to me.
    “Yeah, I have and it isn’t just the sex. I mean, don’t get me wrong the sex is … well.”
    “Yeah, Stewart will already be benefiting from the details you’ve already given me,” she laughed again.
    “But we hardly know each other.”
    “Everyone hardly knows each other when they first meet and then they get to know each other. Call him and talk to him. Find out about his favorite color, favorite movie, favorite book, what he does in his spare time. Then you’ll know more about each other. Go from there and see where it goes. You already know you are beyond great in bed together. Now find out how you are together out of the bed so you can go put these socks to the good use they were meant for.”
    “I really do love you.” I leaned over and put my head on her shoulder.
    “I really love you too. Thanks for helping me get all of this shit together. Now take your sock bouquet, take this and enjoy the rest of the weekend. I’ll see you Monday.” Monica stepped away from me and began to gather her things to go home.
    “What is this?” I opened the envelope she handed me.
    “Malone had it sent over. He asked me to give it to you after we were done working.”
    “Malone?”
    “Yup, apparently, Murphy broke their rule and discussed his personal life.”
    “I can’t take this,” I said as I opened the envelope and pulled out a round-trip ticket to Chicago.
    “Trust me he can afford it and if he sent it that means Murphy is in pretty deep.” Monica winked at me.
    “Really?” Now I was really scared.
    “Yes, really. I can tell by the look on your face that you are now scared shitless about him actually being serious about you. I’m so excited for you both. Murphy really is a great guy and deserves a great woman. I wish I had been able to get you guys together sooner. Whitney really fucked with his head. And if it really was her texting you today, she needs her fucking ass kicked.” She threw her arm around my shoulder. “And you my dear are just the one to give such an ass kicking.”
    “You are too funny. But I really would like to meet this Whitney and give her a good smack in the face. I’d also like to speak with her husband and offer to find him a really good divorce attorney.” I smiled at her.
    “Oh that poor man. He is such a nice man and such a stupid sucker for her. I feel bad for the kids.”
    “Kids? How many do they have?”
    “They have two. Both under the age of ten. A boy and a girl.”
    “I’m sure you would have a really good referral for such a situation.”
    “I believe I might.” Monica walked out of the conference room with me. “I’ll text you a few numbers in a bit. Make sure you bring all