Alexandra

I turned back and reached out for the box as we made eye contact.I knew he was angry about me making excuses about certain work outings, I should’ve told him about Henry but I don’t know why I can’t.

It’s like when it comes up, I freeze and I change the topic but sooner or later I would have to tell him.

I can’t keep this away from him. Of all people he should know why I can’t work late and why I have to leave earlier than him.

As I walk out of his office I pick up my phone to inform Olivia once again that I would have to inconvenience her and apologise.

“Hey Olivia,how are you,hoping Henry isn’t stressing you too much?” I asked her but I could hear Henry giggling and her chuckling “Of course not silly,Henry and I are having so much fun,when would you be back?” She asked and I sighed “We have a work outing that I need to go for tomorrow and I was hoping you could help me look after Henry for the night.I know I’m inconveniencing you but it’s important and urgent and I couldn’t talk my