Never Say Goodbye (24 page)

    
"Ella. Get my note?"

    
"Yeah, I did, Ty. I'm sorry I was late - again. Listen, I can't meet the CEO today, I'm not well."

    
"Unlucky, if you want to keep your job, Ella, you need to step up. You have been slacking recently, what's with you?"

    
"Nothing." I lied. "I'll be fine, but do I really have to meet him today?"

    
"Yeah, you do. Mr. J insisted. Listen, I don't think it's anything bad, okay? I just think it's a general check up on your department. You guys have been working so hard all year, so I don't think it's anything sinister. You've met your targets and followed procedures. You should be fine." He pressured.

    
"Okay," I whispered, terrified of what the CEO will think. "Where do I have to be?"

    
"Meeting room, level ten, in ten minutes. Okay?" He said calmly.

    
"Sure." I squeaked.

    
"Have a good day, Ella."

    
"Thanks, Tyler, you too."

Pulling down my skirt to cover the bruise on my thigh, I stepped back into my shoes and took my notebook and basics and made my way to the meeting room. The sunglasses still shaded my eyes and I tried to cover the best I could with concealer. Wandering into a passing restroom, I pulled down my hair and parted my bangs to cover my eye. My hair just made it look like a shadow. Folding up my sunglasses, I straightened myself up, and breathed in deeply. Knocking gently on the meeting room door, I felt my heart in my throat. What if I get fired? What if I lose everything?

    
"Come in!" Shouted a masculine, familiar voice and I pulled on the metallic handle. Taking a step forward, I leaned back against the door as it shut. My notebook clutched to my chest, I took another deep breath.

    
"Please take a seat at the end of the table -" Mr. J paused to look at his book, "Ella."

Pulling up the chair at the opposite side of the table, I felt bile rise to my throat. I swallow it back down and glance up at the CEO, he’s still looking down at his papers, but I see his face.
 

I know him.

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Bethan Cooper spends her days working 8 hours at a well-known restaurant and yawning – a lot.

But her vulnerability behind the uniform is her writing, having
been obsessed with writing short stories and song lyrics from her teens, she has finally put pen to paper and started a novel.

She is married to the love of her life, who she met when she was
seventeen.

So writing romance is a must for her, especially lots of kissing and people surrounded by love
, as it is after all, the best human emotion.

You can find her here:

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- @AuthorBethC

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I've got to start with my
McFamily
.

I AM NOT LISTING YOU ALL INDIVIDUALLY. (Haha.)

Jade Ives, without you throughout this, I probably wouldn't have finished it. You were my ALPHA reader; you were the only person to know what was to happen throughout the whole book, thank you, I love you.

Lucy Horscroft - Wanted a mention, so here's your mention. (See you next Tuesday) JOKING! JEEZ. Love you.

Chloe McCarthy - For designing my tattoo for NSG, you sexy girl you, and for being there for me.

Beth Martin - Who read the first ever draft of my book? HAHA. How much I changed the story since then is incredible. Thank you for your support and love <3

Jade Windley – You are one of the best readers I’ve had. Nagging me over and over for more chapters! Believe it or not, that kept me going, kept me writing and wanting to send you more because you desperately needed them! So thank you little lady, for a being a superstar in my life and being a loyal reader and friend.

Shantelle Holmes, Shar
on Hoffman, Claire Stewart.

Thanks for taking the time to read a few chapters of NSG. Love you all.

To
ALL my McFamily for being there for me, even if you didn't know it, you were… To all the fantastic managers and crew for being so orientated around us, you are awesome, keep going. We all love you even when you're moody. (Which, let’s admit, is often ;))

My Mum and Dad

For raising me, loving me, and telling me about life. Without you, I wouldn't be the girl I am today. I wouldn't be me. You made me who I am.

Your love made everything clear, fresh, and welcoming. Your abundance for love and strength made me everything I am.

Love you forever <3

Bear xxx

Holly Jane Broadbent

My sister, through blood, through strength, and through everything. You are a huge reason that I am who I am. You helped me believe in myself, through your own troubles I've still always been a top priority to you, even if I didn't deserve it.

I love you. My Hilly <3

My husband and best friend

My Coops

Thank you for supporting me when I read until 5am most nights.

Thank you for being such an amazing hubs. Thank you for understanding why I spend so long sat at the Mac. Thank you for being you.
I love you, forever & always x

Tara Pacey

In the last year or so, I’ve really gotten to know you. And you’re now my best friend.
You’re so loyal, and caring. Without you, I’d be lost.
Love you.

Gareth Cooper

You have been a brother to me for the best part of 5 years and your passion for always 'following your dreams' is what kept me going. Your kindness and priorities are what make you who you are, keep following your dreams.

Love you.

Sandi Cooper

Thank you for being a best friend, and understanding why I spent days sat at my Mac writing away. Thank you for being such a kind, loving person, you are who you are. (And you are amazing.)

Love you.

To the rest of my family – I love you. Your support means everything.

My Editor.
Rebecca Beighton

Who would’ve known that the little lass I met on the school bus home from Parkside would be editing my novel huh?

You are a lifesaver and amazing.

You have done such good job with NSG I am forever in your debt.

Thank you.

I love you.

Kirsty Still
 


My Boss Screamer.
 


Thank you for being there for me. Helping me on this crazy journey. I'd be lost without you now. I'd be still as alone as I was. Your friendship is special to me and we are a funny pair right? ;)
 

Love you girl.
Keep writing and following that dream.

Amy Moore

You’re a lady, who from our first chat supported me. I am so grateful for your help with my book, without you, it wouldn’t be what it is. Honestly. You’ve made it beautiful.
You’re an amazing person and I’m so glad we’re friends.
Love you.

To all the new author friends for befriending me when I needed you.

The help from Sarah Elizabeth, Danielle Carriott, Kirsty Still, Emma Hart, Lauren Blakely, Ada Slowe, Alys Cohen
, and so many more. Thank you all.

To my amazing BETA's, blogs, and Facebook fans. There are way too many of you to mention! Thank you for the promotion and your support.

Special thanks to, Susan Griffiths, Roula Tsouras, Nikki Groom, Beth Macmillan, Keely Snyder, Tina Moran, Amanda Powell, Tugcenin Kitapligi, Gayle Conway, Helen Porretto, Joanna Hoover, Sarah Reilly, and Tabitha Bell.

Lastly, thank
you
for reading Never Say Goodbye.

I look forward to your reviews,

Beth xXx