[ 18+ ] Adrianna Lee's whole world had come crashing down, unexpectedly, all around her. Losing all stability in her life, she's questioning what's the next steps to take.
That is, until an adorable seven-year-old comes bouncing into her life-which...
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This was complete bullshit.
I should be at home, enjoying Adrianna's company right now. Not having to deal with this mess. But I guess this is what I get for being the boss—having to clean up after everyone and supervise everyone like they're five years old.
My mind wandered back to MG, wondering if she was having a good time. Her mom pulled a fast one on me, and I am still pissed about that. But ultimately, if she said she's been having a good time, that's what I care about. Even if Nancy fucked up and is gonna bring her late—making her miss school.
Not that I mind Mary Grace missing school every once in a while. But the school year just started back up. What if she gets sick and needs those extra days off later on? My poor, sweet girl gets sick bad, longer than others. Nancy doesn't really know that because she's not actively present in her life. Just sticks around to piss me off and keep getting child support.
And honestly, I would pay her double the amount to stay away completely. But if MG wants to know her mom, I won't take that from her.
Then my mind drifts back to Adrianna, and my stomach drops. I hate that I'm not there, spending the day with her. She was incredible earlier, talking me off the ledge. She has a way of viewing things that don't make sense to me, but I want to know everything. I can't get enough of her opening up to me and showing me the real her.
Her beautiful, kind eyes. I love when her light brown eyes just stare into mine. Make my heart race. God, the things I feel for this woman is insane. I've only known her a few weeks and I want to experience things with her. Is that crazy? Probably.
But it isn't just her looks. Because while Adrianna is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life, she's much more than that, too. I've seen her working hard for her grades, witnessed her pushing past this situation with her asshole ex to still be the incredible person that she is.
And the way I've walked in on her and Mary Grace hanging out and laughing together? I've never felt my heart squeeze in the way it does in those moments. Like she's the perfect person for Mary Grace, and my mind dares ask if maybe she's perfect for us both.
I shake my head quickly. I can't be stupid, can't mess this up for my baby girl. I know what I should do, but my body is a traitor. Because I find myself absentmindedly messaging Adrianna.
Me: Is everything still okay? Sorry this is taking longer than I thought.
Which is true. After having to file a report, I had to go through the surveillance footage, too. We couldn't make out who it was, but a group of kids busted the lock, came into the bar looking for money or something, and then just started smashing everything with baseball bats.
Which confused me—why did they bring them if they just wanted to rob the place?
Something was off about the whole thing, and I'm glad that we deposit all the cash we get every night into the bank instead of just hoarding it in the safe I keep hidden in my office. Not that they even went that far. They just messed up a bunch of our stuff.
