"What's the plan for today?"

I asked over a delicious omelette.

"Hiking" he replied casually while spreading apricot jam over a piece of buttered toast.

"You're kidding?!"

"No, there's a reason I bought you hiking boots, remember?"

"I was hoping they were only meant for fashion" I pouted.

He chuckled and shook his head.

"I suggest you go and pack a few things, I have everything already packed, I also put water bottles in the freezer and fridge beforehand so we're covered, I also bought some light snacks Incase we got hungry"

I nodded but an idea suddenly struck me.

"How about we also have a picnic at the same time?"

"That's not planned for but..."

"But... it's a good idea, right?" I smirked.

"It is" he sighed.

"Then what would you like to eat?"

"You don't need to make anything, we can just buy some type of takeout, especially since I'm not certain if this place will be suitable for a picnic"

"One, it's not the same, the one thing that makes a picnic a picnic is the home cooked meals that are convenient to carry and eat outside and two, how about you tell me where we're going"

I said annoyed.

"No, I'm not really where we're going so forget it, anyway what are my options then?"

"Never mind, you lost your chance at choosing our meal for today, I'm making mini wheels"

"Mini wheels?"

"It's what my mom calls stuffed pinwheels"

He raised an eyebrow.

"It's meant for picnics?"

"No, it's something you eat not only for picnics but it's a quick and easy meal to just eat on a daily basis"

"No, I mean what is it?"

"It's basically tortilla spirals, so I'll be making two different kinds, one flavored with curry powder, the other with garlic and herbs"

"Which one do you recommend?"

"My personal favorite is the curry one only because I'm not that big of a fan of garlic"

I walked over to the fridge and started pulling out vegetables and placed them on the kitchen island.

I looked up to see Derick staring at me and I quickly turned away to the cupboards.

"Alright, now tell me what stuffing you'd like"

"What are my options?"

"Beef, chicken and salami"

"Honestly, I like all three but let's go the easy rout and choose salami"

"Tough luck buddy, we don't have that so none of them are easy, we're going chicken"

"What if I wanted beef-"

"We're making chicken, end of story, any objections?" I smiled looking up.

"No, no, none at all, you're scary when you want to be"

"You have seen nothing yet"

I chuckled.

I passed him the vegetables that was already on the counter.

"What are you just standing there for? Get to work"

"Yes ma'am"

He started of cutting the peppers into strips and left picking out the basil for later.

Traditionally you're supposed to roast the peppers before cutting them into strips but I find this easier to do.

In the mean time I started looking for the curry after coming up, empty handed I decided to just go with the garlic instead, just holding out on putting to much of it in.

"I thought you said you're making it curry flavored?"

"You're lucky we even have tortillas, so stop complaining"

While I was still in the middle of pounding sliced cooked chicken, the doorbell rang.

I raised an eyebrow at Derick.

"Are you expecting someone?"

"No"

He got up and walked to the entrance, I heard the door open softly but then quickly slam back shit startling me.

"What is that guy doing?"

I mumbled to myself.

I sighed and walked to the door pushing Derick out of the way and opened it once more.

Well then that was the last person I expected to show up on the doorstep.

"Issac?"

"Thank you! At least you didn't so rudely slam the door on my face"

"Don't tempt me and weren't you supposed to be managing the office?"

"It was so boring without you guys and don't worry I've got a really good friend who owes me a favor and is taking my place" he says nonchalantly.

How care free...

I wish I can also master this carefree attitude...

It's amazing how he is able to be so calm, especially since he is about to be killed in the hands of the one and only Derick Reid.

I looked to the side to see Derick fuming, I really pity you Issac...

"You idiot! Not just anyone can do my job! I specifically told you to do it because you studied business! I could've went ahead and picked up some random hobo from the streets and dressed him up in a suit and made him sit on my chair! But you know what?! I got your sorry ass to do the f*cking job!"

"I didn't just pick up a random hobo"

"Well then you should have! Cause that's all we've been missing!"

Issac looked like he was about to faint any second now so I quickly walked over to Derick and held his arm.

"Hey, give the guy a break, he's had enough" I whispered softly to him.

"No he hasn't had enough! that's barely enough!"

"Can you guys not whisper-shout in front of me?" Issac said sadly.

"Issac..."

I walked over to him and gave the big guy a hug.

"I'm still making lunch so I'll make your portion too, we're going hiking today so I hope you can excuse the rush"

He suddenly went on his knees and grabbed my legs.

"You're an angel! How did you meet this devil who can't even forgive his own friend!"

"I kind of work for him, so you know"

"Can you're stop clinging to my assistant now?"

"You've got some nerve calling her your assistant, taking her on a date? Shame on you Ricky, skipping work to go on vacation and having an office romance? What would your mother say?"

Where have I heard this exact line before?

"My mother would actually support it considering she really likes Julie"

"Wow, first name basis, either you threatened her or you two really are into each other"

"It's the first"

"It's the second"

Both me and Derick blurted out.

Issac raised an eyebrow skeptically and then smirked.

"I wonder which one is it? Anyhow, I'll be taking my things into the other guest room, unless you and Julie are sharing?" He smirked again at me.

"No, no, we're in different rooms you can take a different guest room and if you even come near mine I will slit your throat" I threatened.

"Ooh! Feisty!"

"That's enough Issac, me and Julie are both busy so you can do whatever you want as long as you are out of our way"

And with that Derick walked upstairs.

"Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning"

Issac muttered discreetly, I turned my head and glared at him.

"Issac! You're not a kid for him to keep on scolding! You're a grown man and you need to know the importance of the situation, how many times do you see him taking a day off? Almost never, right? You need to understand he gave you his trust and you acted as though it's nothing"

"Sorry..."

"I'm not the one you need to apologize to, go over there and apologize to your friend"

"Best friend"

"What?"

"He's not just my friend and I'm an idiot"

He left me to myself and chased after Derick and I smiled.

I hope they make up.

After cutting, spreading, and refrigerating it, I were done with lunch and I wondered, where are those two?

I looked at my watch to see it's still 10:30, we've been up since 9 and it only takes about an hour to prepare lunch so we still have time to do everything Derick has planned for without upsetting him.

I went upstairs in search of those two idiots to tell them to get their stuff together as we can leave in half an hour or so.

I knocked on the door and I opened it to find the both of them laughing and I suddenly felt kind of jealous.

"Can I come in?"

"You already are, you done?"

"Yeah while you two were making up and being mushy I managed to get everything ready so I suggest you get started on packing or I'm booking a one way trip back to New York"

They both looked at each other and laughed.

"This is what you've been dealing with?"

"Yup, she really is a handful!"

"Dude you're totally whipped!"

"Are the two of you drunk?!"

"No! Why the hell would we drink so early in the morning!"

"Since you're both not drunk and everything is ready, mind telling where we're going?"

"Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park"

He smiled and I started jumping up and down.

I wanted to go there during this trip but I never said anything because of how stubborn and one minded my boss is.

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"Why in the world did you have to pick a place so damn far away?!"

"If you're going to complain why did you come?!"

"Because I came all the way to LA just to see you!"

"And I went all the way to LA to get away from you!"

"Can the both of you shut up?! I swear the two of you are acting like a married couple!"

"What married couple fight 24/7?!"

"One that's about to divorce! End of discussion!"

When the car quieted down I took in a deep breath and smiled at the both of them.

"How about some music? It'll cheer everyone up and not to mention keep the both of you quiet"

"Wow, you're as bipolar as Ricky!"

"I learned from the best!"

"I'm sitting right here you know! And the both of you should take into account the fact that both your lives are under my hands"

"If I die and your still alive, I will come back to haunt you as a ghost Derick"

Let me tell you about the seating arrangements, I'm sitting in the passengers seat with Derick driving beside me and Issac in the back seat.

The past two hours have been a pain, with Derick and Issac fighting every two seconds and then there is me and Issac, we also both end up either ganging up on Derick or each other.

"So what would you like to listen to?"

"Not a big fan of music, so you can go ahead and choose whatever you like"

"I wasn't asking you Issac"

"I guess Charlie Puth?"

"I have a variety, We Don't Talk Anymore, Attention, How Long, Done For Me and The Way I Am, which one would you like?"

"Attention"

I tapped the song and listened to the opening music, I haven't listened to this song in awhile, now I know why I love it so much.

And how scandalous the song is...

I looked out the window and focused on the lyrics, I turned to look at Derick to find him glancing at me too.

We locked eyes and I unconsciously licked my lips.

"What are you doin' to me?

What are you doin', huh?

(What are you doin'?)

What are you doin' to me?

What are you doin', huh?

(What are you doin'?)

What are you doin' to me?"

"Can you guys change this song? It's boring!"

And Issac just had to ruin the moment...

But was that even a moment?

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