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A knock on the door interrupts my racing thoughts.
“Come in!” I shout out.
Cynthia sticks her head in the door.
“Did you get my email?”
I nod as a loud sigh escapes my throat, “I did.”
“I think it will be understandable if you head home for the day,” Cynthia says opening my office door further. “I know your brain must be scrambled eggs right now and that is no atmosphere to work in. I can cancel the rest of your appointments but your daughter probabaly needs you right now.”
Cynthia had a point, I was in no headspace to be focusing on business meetings.
“Thank you, I think I will go home.”
I pack up all my belongings and rush out of the office. I can feel all eyes on me as I wait for the elevator but I don’t let that distract me.
Getting to my car, I drive to my penthouse as fast as the streets of New York City will let me.
Chapter 7 - Camdyn Schriefer
Picture after picture of Maisey, Parker, and I are staring back at me from the television screen. Different headlines flash before me.
Parker Madison and Mystery Women Bond at the Mall with Parker’s Daughter.
Parker Madison and Fiancé Out and About.
Parker Madison’s New Squeeze Meets His Daughter.
With each passing headline, my stomach forms into knots.
The only positive at this moment is that Maisey is fast asleep for her afternoon nap. I do not know what I would say if she was awake and watching the news with me. She is young but old enough to understand that pictures of her, me, and her father are on the television.
I had just sent Parker an email when I got a notification from the nannying agency to check the news. I turned on the television and was shocked to see my face plastered everywhere.
Besides freaking out over this false news, I am scared of how Parker is going to react. He is already upset about me knowing who he is, what if he thinks this is all some sort of evil agenda of mine? I cannot live with the thought of Parker thinking I am some evil mastermind.
Tears roll down my cheeks as my head hits my hands.
Everything is too much.
I moved to New York City to escape the drama and sadness from my life but here I am wallowing in self pity again.
My gut is heavy with fear at what the future holds for me.
Am I going to be fired once Parker makes it home in a few hours?
Will Parker ever forgive me?
Will I be able to live without young Maisey in my life?
These questions fill my brain as I stand up and pace the penthouse living room.
I have grown accustomed to this penthouse these past few weeks. I did not want to move back into that small apartment all alone. I would miss Maisey and even Parker.
Thoughts of the pair fill my mind.
They have become such a big part of my life and I am scared to lose them.
