Running into my stepmother had really shaken me up. It has been a week since I saw her last. I did see my father yesterday, but thankfully, he was across the street and too far away to see me. The fact that I had a beanie on and was walking in the opposite direction helped. I have been so thankful for Kaden since that run-in with my stepmother. He has been so sweet and reassuring, making me understand that all the horrible shit she told me that day was not remotely true. I knew it wasn’t, but all my insecurities from childhood came back. The whole ordeal sent me into a mild panic attack. I think that is what pissed Kaden off the most. She gave me a panic attack and stressed me out, and his concern for our child and me. “What is that look for little sprite?” Kaden asks. “I was just thinking how lucky I am that I have you. I know a few girls in my situation and they don’t have the support of the child's father. I am not even going to mention the whole incident with my bitc
This week has been crazy busy. The four of us returned to the office, and everyone and their brother wanted to talk with us. I am not sure what is going on. Then there is Nick’s new assistant. I get this weird vibe from her. I am positive that I know her from somewhere, but I am not sure where. Brent, Alek, and Lance feel the same way. The four of us have talked about her, and we all feel the same way. I don’t think Nick is comfortable with her, but she knows what she is doing. Phil seems to get along with her fine. I came into the office late today because Everly had an appointment with Aunt Lisa. I still can’t believe how big my son has gotten. I made sure to ask any questions that I had. Aunt Lisa told us that everything was looking good with the pregnancy. I was relieved to hear this. I think Everly was as well. Aunt Lisa said she would do a 4-D ultrasound at our next appointment. I was excited about this, and I could tell everyone was also. We are going shopping
These last two weeks have been stressful. I was right when I said that Jalyssa, Nick's new assistant, was only excited when I came to his office. I mentioned what the others and I had talked about to him, and he said he had also noticed weird behavior from her. She hasn’t done anything, but I try not to go to his office unless I have to. He usually comes up here to my office. We also noticed that she is slightly rude to Everly when she comes around. Although she doesn’t get too nasty, that could also be because Tianya and Kylynn are with her most of the time; Everly comes here. Yeah, I don’t care how big of a bitch you might be to others when those two are around. Even the biggest, bitchiest woman suddenly becomes likable when those two are around. I have no doubt that they would have put Jalyssa in her place if she had given them any attitude. “What is wrong with you two?” I ask. “I just got off the phone with Doug, and he wants to set up a meeting.” Alek sighs. “I don’
I don’t know why I am so nervous. I am standing in the bathroom, looking at myself in the mirror. I smile when I see my bump. It has definitely grown in the last month. I slip on a white lace thong with a matching bra. I look at the dress that I have picked out for tonight. Kaden told me two days ago that he had reservations at one of Brent’s restaurants. He is taking me out to dinner. I have not been to this restaurant yet. I know it is a very high class, and it is supposed to be unique. Tianya told me all about it. I guess Alek took her there a few weeks ago. I was surprised since neither she nor Kylynn is big on middle eastern food. She raved about to my surprise. I know that Brent has also taken Kylynn there as well. She said it was good and told me to check it out. I am still unsure what is happening between those two, but things seem okay now, so I guess everything is going well. I do my hair and put on some light makeup before slipping into the blue dress I had
I could tell something had happened as soon as I entered the building. Everyone was in groups discussing something significant. I tried to catch any information I could as I walked to the elevator but I couldn’t hear anything clearly. I was surprised that I had arrived before Nick and Phil. I walked to my office and put my purse in its usual drawer. I had just put my lunch away when I heard Phil’s voice as he exited the elevator. I went about my morning routine and gave him the coffee I had gotten him. I knocked on the partially open door and walked in after he told me to come in. I can see dark circles under his eyes. He looks exhausted. “Good morning. I have your coffee.” I said. “Oh thank god. I was up late last night and didn’t sleep well. Damn this is good.” Phil groans. I giggle as he sits down. Initially, I wasn’t sure about this, but I love working with Phil. We get along excellently. Nick is a great boss and has been very patient with me. They told me I q
Lance’s idea was to have Jalyssa be Phil and Ben’s assistant. I knew Ben was hesitant initially, but after the first two days, I think he adapted to the idea quickly. Nick was on board with it, so we had him talk to her and let her know what was happening. According to him, she was ecstatic. I knew it would be all over the building on Monday about Everly and I getting engaged. I had already announced that she was carrying my child, and no one thought anything when she, Tianya, or Kylynn would randomly show up. Everyone is used to them filtering in and out that no one even bats an eye anymore. The only people to react are new employees or visiting their friends or family for lunch. Oh, and a few of our investors or associates didn’t believe we had nailed down the contract with them. Mostly, no one bothers getting us to arrange a meeting with them. I think they realized that we couldn’t help them. “Nick said that Jalyssa went quiet when he told her that the two of you had go
I didn’t make it to Ian and Logan’s after work on Friday. I got a call from Mom saying that she needed me to come over. She sounded stressed, so I told her I would be over soon. I got there, and nothing looked out of place. It turned out that I needed to help Dad with the sink in the upstairs guest bathroom. He had taken it apart because it was clogged. We could not fix it, so I told them to call a plumber in the morning. I don't know why Dad would even think he could fix it. He fixed minor house issues when we were younger, but he always called a professional when it came to plumbing or electrical problems. Bethany told me he had been watching several youtube videos showing how to fix everyday housing issues. I guess he thought he was now a general handyman since watching those videos. I am starting to think that my dad has way too much time on his hands. I am going to Ian and Logan’s to meet with his dad. Besides being a businessman, I am also a lawyer. The gate opens a
I am still trying to process everything Lance told us the other day. Nothing exciting happened at work, so I told Everly that I would stop by a friend's house. I told her there was some business I needed to discuss with them, and she told me she was just about to call me. She said she was going to Jenna’s to help her with something. It concerns Lance, but it wasn’t my place to ask. Lance told us things were going well, but I felt like something had happened between them. I am sure Everly will tell me later. Brent and Alek had been pouting all day since their women were still out of town. Tianya and Kylynn will be back this weekend with their cousin Dani. I left the office and headed over to Ian and Logan’s house. I needed to see for myself that what Lance told us was true. Everly had told us about her family but never mentioned any names. She would always say her father of brothers. Everly’s last name is Atherton, while Ian and Logan’s is Rainville. Everly changed her las