Peace in Death - "He's Going to Kill Me" (on Wattpad) http://my.w.tt/UiNb/zI8r2Z91bw "She accepted the promotion!" His black-pupil eyes turned up toward his brow as he smiled at her. "Really?" He unbuttoned the cuffs of his collared shirt. "Yep! She was reluctant of course. Said she wouldn't have time because of the baby and all, but you know me. I can't trust anyone else to sort my personal files." "Yea, Dave. I know you." He folded one sleeve halfway to his elbow. "I was just telling Leah we could use the extra cash, how it'd be nice because you know how much she loves being your assistant." He folded the other sleeve. "Unfortunately, she can't because you see, when she has the baby, we're going to go away for awhile. I can't say when we'll be back but I doubt it'll be anytime soon. She needs to rest and I'd prefer she not exert herself after the baby. It'll be best if her concerns were left with the child, don't you think?" "Well, yes," Dave started, reluctant to give up so easily. "I can see your concern, but she has real potential. If she keeps at it long enough, she could end up taking my spot, haha." "Yea, and I'm proud of her ability. But she needs to rest, Dave. If there's one thing I care about, it's my wife's well-being." "You're a hard brownie to break into, Jason. I understand. Take care." "You too, Dave." He clicked the end button and placed it softly on the receiver. Leah stood still, trembling, as he walked over to her. Before she knew it, she was flown to the ground with a backhand to the left cheek. "That was real clever, sweetheart." There was nothing sweet about that statement, especially with the look in his eyes. But this look was different from all the others. This one was more fanatic. He's going to kill me. She retaliated quickly and managed to crawl to the bedroom door and began running down the stairs as fast as she was able, to the kitchen. "Run all you want, princess. Got nowhere to go." He chuckled calmly. "And nowhere to hide."
