NATHALIE’S POV-“How about you?” He asked as Brianna and I left the room after I got her dressed.We took out lunch earlier at a restaurant after that we ate in the hotel room while watching cartoons for Brianna. I was even clapping with laughter when she told me earlier that ber father was bragging about the extra milkshake. Sir Calix was confused and made the excuse that he didn’t know because he thought the milkshake was for him like the pizza.I also got Sir Calix’s black card back a while ago and I don’t think I’ll ever touch it again. Honestly, because I know it’s not mine and I know how much money it contains, I’m nervous about handling it.“Why are you still wearing a scrub suit? I didn’t bring you here just to babysit my child, you’re my plus one, you’re a guest.Besides, Chloe invited you as a guest too.”“Sir, all the clothes I bought are scrub suits. Weren’t all my clothes in the laundry when we left your mansion?”He blinked his eyes rapidly as if he had just realized tha
NATHALIE’S POV-“Do you want to see Daddy?”She nodded.“Okay, let me call him first, hmm?”She agreed.I stood up and took the pizza first, thanked the salesperson when we sat on the wooden chairs with tables and umbrellas.After sitting down, Brianna, I sat beside her and called Sir Calix’s number. It just rang; he didn’t answer.Brianna looked at me. I could only smile back, still trying to reach her father’s number. Until my phone battery ran low, I couldn’t call Sir Calix’s contact number.I hid my phone and looked around to see if I could charge my phone until I saw a hotel staff buying food and sitting at the other table near us.“Baby, stay here for now. I’ll just go to that one,” I pointed to the staff. “I just have something to ask them.”She nodded, so I stood up and walked towards the hotel staff without taking my eyes off her.“Excuse me. Sorry for the inconvenience. Do you know where I can charge my phone?”“You can only charge your phone inside the hotel or somewhere e
NATHALIE’S POV-As soon as we left the building, our first destination was the playground Brianna had been eyeing earlier.Some children were playing, alongside their parents or apparent family. I was the only one in scrubs.“Baby, do you want to play?”Brianna nodded.“How about this, baby? You can play on the equipment the kids aren’t using, like the seesaw—” I shook my head. That would be dangerous unless she accompanied me on the other side of the chair. “How about over there? I’ll hold you.”I indicated the iron object; it needed moving to the opposite side from where it hung.Brianna shook her head.Nearly all the non-hazardous items, including the swing and slide, were in use, and many more children were present.“Baby, let’s just go for a walk?”She nodded with a forced smile.I hesitated to propose going back, lest children might still be present.“Let’s go?”She nodded again, prompting our departure.The area was expansive; we saw employees riding golf carts, some carrying
NATHALIE’S POV-My eyes widened as I looked at him, “Sir?”“There are a few here that the wedding fee does not cover so use them for you and my daughter.”“Sir?” I couldn’t find the words.After we ate, we returned to the hotel room. He showered, and I asked him if Brianna and I could go out for a walk around the hotel. With the condition that I call him periodically, he permitted us to leave the hotel room. He then gave me a black card.“Sir, don’t you have a lower card like a debit card? The black card seems like too much.”“I don’t have one.”I pressed my lips to stop myself from exclaiming ‘wow!’ in amazement.“Take it.”I took the black card. I’ll just make sure I don’t lose it.He took the coat. “By the way, if I can’t make it for lunch, you can eat first and I’ll follow right away. I’m leaving.”As soon as Sir Calix turned away, I called him back, and he turned around to face me.“Sir, why don’t you give Brianna a goodbye kiss on the forehead? Gradually get her used to you hu
NATHALIE’S POV-I woke up to the sound of the alarm clock. I was about to get up but I felt a small hand on my waist, then I noticed Brianna hugging me while she was sleeping soundly.I reached for my phone on the side table, trying not to move my body.The side table wasn’t that far away, so I got it without Brianna waking up.I turned off the alarm clock, and then I requested a video call from my mother. It took a while for her to answer.“Good morning, Mom.” I greeted her in a soft voice. “Sorry I didn’t call last night. We had a sudden errand.”“It’s okay, dear, but next time text me where you are so I don’t worry about what’s happening to you.”“Yes, Mom. That won’t happen again.”“Why do you sound like you’re whispering? Are you okay?”“Better than okay, Mom. Brianna is next to me; she’s sleeping. Look.”I switched the camera to the back cam to show Brianna. “She’s cute, right?”“Yes, my child. She’s adorable. Look at her cuteness.”I switched the phone back to the front cam an
VERONICA’S POV-Even though it was Sunday and I was supposed to be resting and relaxing, here I am, facing Calix’s lawyer.“Where is Calix?” I asked him.“He has something important to do, Miss Veronica.” he simply answered while searching for something in his briefcase.“If Calix wasn’t going, I wouldn’t waste my time talking to you,” I said; I grabbed my bag. I agreed to ruin my pamper day because I thought I would see Calix.“This won’t last five minutes.”Before I managed to stand, he slid a white envelope towards me. I took it out of curiosity and opened it. I knew from the bold title what it was for and as I read the entire letter I tore it up.“I won’t let my niece be far from me.”“Sir Calix, says if you have any concerns and if you wish to give a gift for Miss Brianna, you should contact me and I will tell or give it to Sir Calix.” he slid his calling card.“No!” I snapped. I slammed the table, not understanding the people who were looking at us. “Why should I talk to you abo