From Time

Regardless✨

6:00am

"Today is gonna be a good day". I repeat in my head as I got out bed. The sun was just peaking over the California hills and it gave my room an aesthetic beyond compare. I didn't regret getting these glass doors. The view was just magnificent. I slipped my feet gently into my Chanel snuggly bed slippers and did some stretches as I walked around my room. I have a busy schedule today. I have a photo shoot for Fenty Skin and I honestly couldn't be more happier. Afterwards I have two meetings one with Kylie and the next with Kim. My mom should be here soon to babysit Áaela for me. I have my stylist on her way and should be here within the next 30 minutes or so to get my outfits ready to meet Rihanna and for the meetings.

7:00am

My house is now crowded. Áaela isn't up as yet but she's gonna have a field day when she sees all these people. She loves the busyness and enjoy being everyone's little helper. Aubrey had reached out to me earlier saying how proud and happy he was about this and I think that's the absolute sweetest.
I had to be on the road by 10am, get to Rihanna by 10:30 and hopefully finish things by 12 to get ready for Kylie at 2:30pm and then Kim at 4pm.
I've already had breakfast, my mom is here assisting as well. My manager has been all around since 5am making sure that all goes well for today and keeping updated on any changes. I just finished installing my wig when mom came in with Áaela. She still looked a bit sleepy. Mommy sat her on my lap.
"Hey sugar". I whispered and gently kissed her on the cheek.
"Wow you look pretty and look who we have here". Mrs. Ross said. "She just got up?" She asked "Good morning sunshine". She said to Áaela.
Within a few minutes Áaela had enough of my cuddling and wanted in on the busyness.

10am

"I'm gonna need something from McDonald's please so could you tell Stacey". I said to Mrs. Ross.
"I'm gonna have to call her". She said as she got my stuff.
We were ready to go. I kissed Áaela goodbye and my mom wished me all the best and now finally my team and I was off. The drive wasn't long and before I knew it I was at the photo shoot studio about to meet bad girl RiRi
We pulled up at this large building downtown Hollywood. Cameras flashed as we made our way inside. Rihanna wasn't here yet but I didn't wait too long because I barely got a chance to eat. She arrived a minute after I started my burger.
"You must be Essé. Hi". She said before giving me a hug. "Mrs. Ross how have you been?" She said giving my manager a hug too. "So hi team! I know y'all already know who I am and I figure you know what we're here about today. So first I just wanna say Welcome Essé and her awesome team including the lovely Mrs. Ross to the Fenty family so happy you're gonna be apart of this, looking forward to many more photo shoots with you and working with your team as well but for today make yourself comfortable and just have fun". Rihanna said with a smile.
The photo shoot was successful and Rihanna loved all the photos. After the shoot we had a few minutes to spare so Rihanna and I got know each other a little more and we ended up exchanging numbers. I had to tell her bye within the next few minutes since I had a meeting to get ready for.

6:00pm

Today was a good day. Everything went well. My team and I drove back to my place just so that we could do a small toast. I texted my mom as soon as we pulled out to let her know that I was on my way.
When Tony pulled up in the driveway before we got out Mrs Ross looked over and said "You've done excellent Essé high five". She held up her hand with a laugh. I gave her a high five and laughed out. We both made our way up to the front door.
"CONGRATULATIONS!!"
I stood at the front door in shock. What is this? I couldn't help but to laugh. I entered and everyone was smiling and giving me a pat on the back. All of my closest friends were here. I took a drink and headed to the backyard with Áaela on my side.
I sat by the pool and pulled out my phone. Across the screen was a notification

2 missed calls Jay💕

I instantly returned them but both attempts went to voicemail. I checked my message and saw that he has sent one like 5 minutes ago saying he wasn't gonna make it to the party because he had an unexpected meeting. I rolled my eyes out of frustration, put the phone down and took a sip of the champagne.
"Daddy!" Áaela squealed and bounced up and down in my lap.
I looked behind me to see Aubrey making his way through the sliding doors. My stomach had this tiny feeling as he made his way over. It felt like I was falling in love all over again. Áaela hopped out my lap and ran over to him. He picked her up and hoist her in the air. She went really high and I couldn't help but to hold my chest a little out of nervousness.
"Congrats again star". He smiled as he took a glass of champagne from the waiter. "A small toast?" He held his glass out.
He looked around while he bounced Áaela up and down. I watched them as they had a conversation.
" So when am I gonna meet Jay?" He asked.
" Am I gonna meet Erica?" I replied.
" Guess he didn't show". He looked around again and took two sips of the champagne.
I could just tell he wanted to add something but he held it back.
" He had a meeting Drake". I said.
" He should've been the one hosting this". He replied quickly as if he couldn't wait to say it.
I was about to go off when Mrs. Ross invited everyone back inside to give a speech.

Everyone gathered in the living room. Mrs. Ross stood in the center with her glass.
She cleared her throat before she began. " I met Essé when she was just 19. She was one of my youngest clients and with the help of her lovely mother Ms. Anette Lopez we molded her into as you can see... a superstar. Essé is so hard working and talented and I'm happy to be your manager". She smiled and raised her glass. Everyone clapped. I thought it was done but Aubrey took the center. My eyes went wide for a minute. He stood there with Áaela on his side. "Good evening everyone. Uh I don't know where to start... first I just want to say congrats to you Essé you've been making some big moves girl". He laughs nervously. " I really have to respect you because you're doing all of this with a child, our child so you're not just a superstar you're a super mom also. Wishing you nothing but the best. Happy to know that I'm apart of this special evening, nothing but love for you Essé, cheers oh and by the way that outside parked in your driveway is for you.
My jaws dropped wide open as I made my way outside. "A Rolls Royce Drake!" I exclaimed while I jumped. In the driveway was a Rolls Royce Sinister. "Thank you so much". I said before hugging him.