contain some offices and some condos with an underground parking garage and full service amenities. They are almost complete but since this project is so large and on the west coast, Jacobs Enterprises has partnered with another firm to oversee the work. Ian will be going out in a couple weeks for the final inspection, ribbon cutting and after party. Of course I’m expected to attend with him. So booking travel is high on the priority list for next week.
Then there are some smaller projects, a housing development, which is still in the planning stages, in Florida and a new office complex here in New York. The office complex is actually a redevelopment. The area is full of large warehouses; many of which are being refurbished and given new life as something else. A few were split up and going to be restaurants and retail space. Another developer was working on converting some into apartments that would sell anywhere from $1 million up to $25 million for the larger units. The grand scheme would be having a whole community where you could live, play and work. Ian bought up the remaining space to turn into office space. He had the commitment from several companies who were looking to move into the space once it was finished. It would be nostalgic but at the same time, he plans to include the latest technology in all of the offices.
At 4:00 p.m. precisely, Connor escort s Marlene into the office. “Oh there’s my darling boy.” She grabs his face planting a kiss on his cheek. “You must come out for dinner soon. Your sister has been missing you something fierce and of course, I want to see you as well.” A little flabbergasted, I can do nothing but stand there staring at the interaction and I’m sure my mouth was hanging open the whole time.
“I’m sorry, forgive me. I believe you’ve already met; but Marlene, this is Celeste Brooks, my new assistant. Celeste, this is Marlene Jacobs, my mother.” Marlene is his mother; how did I not recognize her? I again see that brief flicker of recognition in her eyes. Oh god no, please no. I’m nowhere near ready to have my secrets bared for all to see. There’s no way she can remember me though; it’s just not possible.
Oh god, she picked out my underwear… The woman has practically seen me naked. Oh dear god, she picked me out a thong, garter and stockings for tonight. She’s going to think I’m a total tramp.
Of course it all mak es sense now. MJ Designs… MJ standing for Marlene Jacobs. I feel like a fool. Did Gavin know? That rat, why would he do this to me? I’m going to kill him or at the least give him a strong piece of my mind.
Marlene is leaning over whispering something to Ian; there is a smile on her face but Ian looks like he is deep in thought and slightly confused by what she is saying to him. When Marlene spots me looking at them, she stands straight up and walks over to me with the dress bag and another bag which I assume contains the shoes and other items we will not be mentioning any time soon. I’m sure I turn bright red when look at her and think about what’s in that box.
“Celeste, I apologize for my secrecy earlier. I should’ve told you when you mentioned where the dress would be delivered that I was Ian’s mother but it was just too good of a surprise to pass up.” She says with a small wink and a smile. “But I have everything you need right here. Also I noticed when you left that we had not picked any jewelry to go with your gown. It does not need a necklace because of the beading on the bodice but some stunning earrings were definitely in order.” Over her shoulder, she looks at Ian. “Don’t worry, son, I charged them to your account.”
To which he mumble s, “I’m sure you did, mother.”
Smiling at me, she start s to unpack the items. I immediately raise my hands unable to hold back a slight squeal, stopping
Then there are some smaller projects, a housing development, which is still in the planning stages, in Florida and a new office complex here in New York. The office complex is actually a redevelopment. The area is full of large warehouses; many of which are being refurbished and given new life as something else. A few were split up and going to be restaurants and retail space. Another developer was working on converting some into apartments that would sell anywhere from $1 million up to $25 million for the larger units. The grand scheme would be having a whole community where you could live, play and work. Ian bought up the remaining space to turn into office space. He had the commitment from several companies who were looking to move into the space once it was finished. It would be nostalgic but at the same time, he plans to include the latest technology in all of the offices.
At 4:00 p.m. precisely, Connor escort s Marlene into the office. “Oh there’s my darling boy.” She grabs his face planting a kiss on his cheek. “You must come out for dinner soon. Your sister has been missing you something fierce and of course, I want to see you as well.” A little flabbergasted, I can do nothing but stand there staring at the interaction and I’m sure my mouth was hanging open the whole time.
“I’m sorry, forgive me. I believe you’ve already met; but Marlene, this is Celeste Brooks, my new assistant. Celeste, this is Marlene Jacobs, my mother.” Marlene is his mother; how did I not recognize her? I again see that brief flicker of recognition in her eyes. Oh god no, please no. I’m nowhere near ready to have my secrets bared for all to see. There’s no way she can remember me though; it’s just not possible.
Oh god, she picked out my underwear… The woman has practically seen me naked. Oh dear god, she picked me out a thong, garter and stockings for tonight. She’s going to think I’m a total tramp.
Of course it all mak es sense now. MJ Designs… MJ standing for Marlene Jacobs. I feel like a fool. Did Gavin know? That rat, why would he do this to me? I’m going to kill him or at the least give him a strong piece of my mind.
Marlene is leaning over whispering something to Ian; there is a smile on her face but Ian looks like he is deep in thought and slightly confused by what she is saying to him. When Marlene spots me looking at them, she stands straight up and walks over to me with the dress bag and another bag which I assume contains the shoes and other items we will not be mentioning any time soon. I’m sure I turn bright red when look at her and think about what’s in that box.
“Celeste, I apologize for my secrecy earlier. I should’ve told you when you mentioned where the dress would be delivered that I was Ian’s mother but it was just too good of a surprise to pass up.” She says with a small wink and a smile. “But I have everything you need right here. Also I noticed when you left that we had not picked any jewelry to go with your gown. It does not need a necklace because of the beading on the bodice but some stunning earrings were definitely in order.” Over her shoulder, she looks at Ian. “Don’t worry, son, I charged them to your account.”
To which he mumble s, “I’m sure you did, mother.”
Smiling at me, she start s to unpack the items. I immediately raise my hands unable to hold back a slight squeal, stopping
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