It was Bree's first day back at Babes, she had met Jojo the day before to get a good grasp of her new job. Hazel was dropped off at her daycare earlier by herself and also Gage. The little girl was too excited that she gets to show off her new friend Gage to the staff at the daycare. Since Bree was working with Jojo in handling more of the administration side of things she was scheduled a nine to five working hours. It was the only schedule Gage would let Bree work for and she finally relent thinking at least she was working and hopefully able to save money for her and Hazel's future. "So, you and Gage huh?""Yeah, I'm dating him," Bree said knowing Gage had told Jojo about their relationship status yesterday. The man couldn't care less about what his employees think of him. But Bree on the other hand, she was new and she knows exactly how disposable she was. Disposable to Gage and also to her employment. Somehow after losing everything with Everett she had never felt so disposable
"Mommy, can I have that ice cream now?" Hazel asked ever so sweetly at her and that alone made her inside sigh in delight. She wanted to hold her little sunshine tight in her embrace and inhale her baby scent for as long as she could. But Bree knows she couldn't, so she settled by giving her a quick peck on her cheek while she told her that she can her chocolate ice cream.Hazel's little squeal didn't go unnoticed by Gage who had just gotten off the phone and he smiled at her. But Bree could tell there was something else that was bothering his mind when his smile seemed a bit on the edge.Bree had been working along with Jojo for almost three weeks now and in those three weeks, she had been staying at Gage. By now she knew his expression, she had been good at reading people. Bree even knew about her ex's affairs she just didn't know how to act on it and eventually made a fool of herself. But with Gage, Bree put her hand on his and urged him to talk to her once they were sitting, rela
"Bree, can I help?" Marvin asked as he put his beer aside, the man was probably bored waiting on Gage."No, it's okay, I'm almost finished and Gage should be here any moment." Bree smiled at him, though she worried about her future with Gage.Reality hits hard and she knows it was all too good to be true. Bree needs to get back to stripping and earn fast money then she could probably move away from the city where the living cost was too much for her and Hazel."Bree?" Gage called her name for the second time and she snapped her head from the chicken dish she was plating and smiled at Gage. The man looked utterly handsome in his suit work clothes."Oh hi Gage, I didn't hear you come in." She offered him a glass of water when the man kissed her cheek softly and thanked her. She didn't like that Marvin was watching them. Bree was the kind of woman that would rather blend into the walls, rather than be the one objectified and studied. "Food smells good," Gage praised and Bree smiled tel
It was the day of the family dinner. Bree was feeling nervous, so after her shift at Babes ended, she was saying yes to coffee with Cassidy. She still had another hour before she was scheduled to pick up Hazel.Cassidy was finally done with her midterm and she wanted to unwind. "It's my treat, come on.""Well, I don't shake my ass anymore and I'm not making money rain on me. So, you better be paying for coffee but I'll pay for the cakes. Yup, I feel the need for those creamy chocolate cakes."Cassidy laughed at Bree, the young med student always loved spending time with Bree and the feeling was mutual. Aside from her misfortunes, the woman spread positivity like a rainbow and Bree needed that with everything that's been going on in her life. The women ordered then both seated in the corner booth for privacy. "So what's with you and that hot silver fox," Bree asked wanting an update on Cassidy's newest client."Ugh, how much do you know about him? I thought you'd be out of the loop s
Hazel was tucked safely in bed when Bree was about to go back to her room. But Gage stopped her and took her into his room instead. "We need to talk." He closed the door behind him and wanted to explain further before Bree cuts him off. But she did anyway and he was forced to listen."There's nothing to talk about, Gage, we will continue this for Hazel but next month Hazel and I will move out. I will stop paying my lawyer, the guy is useless. I won't be fighting for Hazel's child support. I will stay and work at Babes, then hopefully, before the end of the year I will have enough money and move out of the city where the living expenses will be lower." "What the hell, Bree? Do I even get a say on this?" Gage put his hand on her shoulder trying to shake her determination away."No. This is my life. No man will have a say in my life. Not anymore. I've learned from my mistake!" Bree was breathing heavily, the emotion was too much. She didn't want to leave Gage, she liked him, she was fa
"How was the family dinner?" Dee questioned when she was seated in their seat. It was a warm Tuesday afternoon and Cassidy's day off, that was probably why Dee asked her knowing the med student couldn't keep her mouth shut. Not that Dee was much different, but she actually did keep it quiet when Bree asked her to. Bree felt like she needed someone to talk to, someone who wouldn't judge her for her life choices and she was glad that Dee was there for her."It was a disaster, as expected. His parents were great, but his siblings were not. His sister was the worst, I blurted out my disastrous life in less than five minutes shutting her up real good." Dee giggled and shook her head. "You should go slow, but hey... I like your approach. So, how did Gage take it? I see that he still couldn't keep his hands away from you." Bree blushed adorably and told her they had the greatest sex afterward. The women's laughter was making heads turn and Bree did not expect in a million years to see her
The ice helped, and the hugs comforted her, but him being there when she needed the most was the one thing Bree appreciated from Gage. Her wrist was bruised, but she covered it well with makeup and Gage didn't like the fact that she was a master at covering bruises. "Don't look at me like that, I just don't like Hazel seeing my bruise." Gage took her hand and kissed her knuckles. "I'm going to ruin the man, his lawyer is going to stop representing him and I'm going to make your lawyer confesses his measly effort despite the amount of money you've given the man." "Did you find anything on my lawyer?" Bree was curious, she had a feeling that she was being duped but with no one to confirm her suspicion she couldn't do anything but keep paying the man for his so-called services."Yeah, not good, the man is such a bastard for taking your money. I'll take care of him." What Bree didn't know was that Gage, with his business dealings, he knows people. He did purchase Babes from the most n
They all went into Novelty, Gage was greeted warmly by the older couple and he introduced them to Bree and Hazel. "You remembered those cupcakes you ate earlier?" Gage asked the cute toddler beaming with energy."I doooo... it's delishhh!" Gage laughed wholeheartedly before continuing, "Well, Alice here makes them." Hazel made a big theatrical jaw drop that make the four of them laugh."I love you!" Hazel hugged Alice and it made the older woman hug her back.Alice laughed and told Bree that Hazel was the most beautiful little girl. "And for loving me you will get to pick a cake for your mommy and Gage, oh... and also for yourself!" Alice ushered Hazel to the cake display while Archie led Bree and Gage to the little seating area in the back of the book store. "You don't come here often enough," Archie said while pouring tea for everyone. "Yes, a mistake I will soon adjust." Gage smiled while he lazily stroked Bree's hand under his. It was a simple gesture that didn't miss by Arch