Page 31 of Fated with my Ex's Brother

I felt perfectly ’ne when I went to bed last night.

Maybe I have the flu?

I hold on to Octavia's hand as she leads the way to the kitchen. I open the fridge to ’nd something for Octavia. I don't have an appetite. I just want to go back to bed and sleep. I donLt have the energy for anything else.

Holy shit! Work!

There is no way I can go to work in my condition. I'll have to take the day oN and rest, but I need to call my boss. Wait, ’rst things ’rst, feed Octavia. I grab a slice of bread and put it in the toaster. When it pops up, I scoop some peanut butter and spread it on the toast. I pour some juice into a cup and put it on the table for her. Once she begins eating, I return to my room to get my phone and call the chief. He gives me the go-ahead to stay home today and tomorrow. I could not be more thankful to that man. He is one hell of a compassionate leader.

What am I going to do about Octavia?

There is no way I can drive her to daycare in my current state.

I walk back to the kitchen to check on Octavia. She is happily consuming her toast. I dialed Mina's number.

"Hey, girlfriend!" Mina's joyful voice ’lls my ears

"Hey, Mina," my voice sounds hoarse and crackly.

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"What's wrong, girl?" The joy switches to concern ”uickly. "I don't feel too good," I manage to say.

"Is it the Pu? You sound bad."

"I don't know. All I know is I woke up feeling awful," I reply. "I'm so sorry, girl. What about Octavia? Hope she is okay?" she asks. "Yeah, she is. She is the reason I called," I pause a bit. "Can you come

get her so I can rest?" I ask.

"YikesJ I don't think I canJ I'm at work,3 Mina explains. "Can you come get her and take her to the daycare? *lease!" I beg. "You know you don't have to beg me to do something for my

goddaughter. But I'm on a short leash right now. Supervisors from head”uarters are around. I can't just leave the bank any time. I'm sorry, Bella," she explains.

"It's okay. ILll manage. Will you be here after work, though?" I ask.

"I highly doubt it. It seems I have to go with them to 2ashville after they are done here,3 she states.

"What terrible timing for me to catch whatever this is," I say with frustration.

"I'm sorry, girlfriend," her tone is very apologetic.

"It's ’ne. I hope you aren't in any trouble at work?" I ask.

"2o, I'm not. 4ust following protocol," she replies.

"Alright then. Talk to you later. I have to lie down."

"Bye! Aunty Mina. I'll take care of Mommy," Octavia shouts with a mouth full of toast.

I end the call and go close to Octavia.

"How do you feel, Mommy?" she asks, bread crumbs dropping from her mouth.

"2ot good, baby. I will have to lie down for a while. Mommy will need you to be a big girl today. Okay?"

"Okay, Mommy," she smiles.

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