An Irresponsible Father

As soon as it clocked one hour before Isla’s school would dismiss, Bella turned off her computer, picked up her bag and went straight to Richard’s office.

As soon as she walked into his office, he lifted his head with a smile. “Are you ready to leave for Isla’s birthday party?” he inquired.

“Yes,” Bella replied with a smile. “I have to freshen up and get dressed in a proper dress, and I hope I won’t be late.”

One hour seemed like a long time, but by the time she calculated her travel time to her place and straight to Isla’s school, plus her dress-up time, it might not be enough.

“Where is your dress for the party?” Richard inquired. “It’s in my car,” she replied.

“What about your makeup? Do you have any with you in the car?” he asked.

“While I don’t intend to have a full-blown makeup on, I came with a few items that will help me look like a mum,” Bella chuckled.

After picking out the challenge in the situation, Richard knew what to do. “Let me book a hotel room for you near our