Chapter 3 New Chapter 2

• "Maybe Halie can take us out while you are at work one day. I am sure she would like to get out of the apartment just like we would." Danique pointed out.
• "That is true. You two can ask her and see if she would like that." I replied.
• We sat there for a little bit longer before heading back to our apartment. These two need to have a normal childhood considering everything we have been through. After finishing our breakfast, we continued exploring our new city. The three of us were dead on our feet as we walked into our apartment, but we had a lot of fun exploring. Dinner was quick and easy as we watched tv. I could feel Braeynia standing in the entrance of the kitchen as I cleaned up. I placed the sponge in the sink as I turned to face her. I leaned against the counter looking at her.
• “Do you miss them?” Braeynia asks.
• “Yes, every minute of every day.” I replied.
• “Me too.” She adds.
• Even though it has been two years since we lost our parents, I can tell that sometimes her brain is still trying to process the loss. Hell, my brain is still trying to process the loss. I still half expect them to come walking into this apartment asking why we are here. I have never told her that sometimes I can still feel them, especially dad. It is like he is not truly dead. Sometimes I feel his eyes watching me which is strange. I swear I caught the scent of his cologne once when I was walking into my grandmother's house. I turn around wrapping my arms around her. She is almost as tall as me and she is only 12. Danique outgrew me a couple of years ago and now she is three or four inches taller than me at 14. The three of us watched a movie as we relaxed after dinner. I walked over to her pulling her into my arms.
• Fucking alarm clock! I slammed my hand down onto the damn alarm as it screamed at me. I glance over at it letting out a growl as it is too early for it to be going off, but I force myself out of bed to start my morning routine. I stepped out of the shower and applied my favorite coconut body butter. I fished out a matching red lingerie set as I put on one of my new work suits. I look in the mirror to assess my appearance. Damn, I clean up nicely! I have a black pencil skirt that ends below my knees paired with a dark emerald, green camisole. I topped it off with the jacket that matched the skirt. I slipped into a pair of black strap wedges (I cannot walk in regular heels). I am positive that I would break my ankle or neck if I tried. My long pale caramel brown hair is partially up in a messy bun, showing off the natural pale red and bright white high and low light I have in it. I walk into the living room to find both girls sitting on the couch. They were eating breakfast, which consisted of pancakes. Danique had clearly cooked breakfast. She had always loved to cook and was damn good at it. I was walking to the door when someone knocked.
• “Good morning, Mykayla!” Halie chirped.
• “Morning Halie, the girls are watching tv.” I told her.
• Halie was the first to welcome us when we moved in. She lives two buildings over. We became fast friends. The fact that she also got along with the girls was a plus. I knew they could take care of themselves and probably did not need someone here to watch them, but it made me feel better.
• “I am leaving. Please behave for Halie and call me if you two need anything.” I told her.
• “We will be fine. Have a good day at work.” Braeynia told me
• I hugged both the girls before heading out. Another plus of finding this apartment was the 15-minute walk to work. I climbed into my car, but I knew as soon as I got more familiar with the area I would be walking. Well maybe come spring time. I arrived at SM Industries half an hour early. I picked up a small box that I had. I was met with someone from HR who showed me where to go and gave me a badge that would grant me access to all the areas I needed. She showed me to my new office and damn it is huge. One whole wall was glass. I had an amazing view. I had been alone in my office for a while when the speaker on my desk went off. I let out a small scream as I placed my hand over my heart.
• “Ms. Cartwright please come to my office. I would like to formally meet my new PA.” The deep husky voice commanded.
• “Okay sir, I will be right there.” I gasped.
• I caught a whiff of my favorite cologne. I walked into his office and looked up. I came to a dead stop. There sitting in a chair behind a gorgeous desk was the same guy I saw standing across the street yesterday. Holy fuck, the guy I was fantasizing over was my new boss. The name plate on his desk read: Mr. Devon Erickston.
• “Good morning, sir. It is a pleasure to meet you.” I chirped.
• “It is a pleasure to meet you as well. I would prefer you to call me Devon. We have no need to be formal with each other while here in the office.” Devon told me.
• “Then please call me Mykayla.” I replied.
• He nodded at me with a smile on his face. This is going to be fucking torture to work with him, but I can do it. I need this job and right now nothing else matters. I sat across from him in one of the chairs.
• “Could I please have your phone? I would like to link your calendar with mine to make scheduling easier for me. I will also need access to your computer.” I pointed out.
• “I have no problem with that. I was also hoping for your help.” He replied.