Dark and Light

Chapter 17

             

              The following days I was hoping would have flown by, but they dragged. I did everything I could to keep busy. In between taking care of Chloe, the gala and my business. I busy myself with training, yoga and ballet. The charity gala is going well. It's not as much work as usual. The woman Marianne that was hired to help me is amazing. I just told her what we did last year and what would have to be changed this year due to the size growing and the people being in attendance. I was very clear this was not to be stuffy but to be fun for the kids most importantly. She handled security without a problem and has been in contact with every one of our new families' assistants. Also making sure that the team Jon and Taika have working with them have everything they need. I make sure to let her know how grateful I am for her. Especially seeing is I am leaving tomorrow. As I have my coffee, which lately I have been drinking a lot more of to keep up I text her the final details. She texts me back letting me know everything is handled. She wants to know if she can help in any way with the family party the next day. Everyone is coming to the house to celebrate with a "small" family and a few close friends she has gathering. It seems as though small family isn't so small anymore. I thank her but, I know that it isn't part of our contract. I'm sure I can handle it. She lets me know that it indeed is now part of it per Mr. Evans. How sweet of him to do that I think. Sadly. Thomas won't be there which hurts my heart. Chloe was very understanding. She knows this is part of having Thomas in our lives. An ocean away. He may miss things. I tell her sure why not. I tell her to keep it simple, but I trust her and go nuts. She knows Chloe's dietary needs, so I am not worried about it. I also tell her I hope she will be there with us. Not working but, as a friend. We have gotten close in the last few days. She thanks me and says she would love to be there. She already adores Chloe too. I let her know that if anything comes up while I am gone to please not hesitate. I got this Sabrina you just go have fun she texts back. I thank her. I pour my coffee into a to go tumbler I made a year ago. It has Thomas's face on it. I smile excited I will see him in only a couple days. I cannot wait to see the look on his face when he sees me standing there in that red dress I had the shop in London pick for me. They have been so wonderful in helping put things aside for when I get there. I hope this may help things be better. He has been so distant with me as of late. As I walk out the door to go get Audrey from the airport. I imagine him scooping me up in his arms and twirling me around kissing me. Maybe he is just stressed right now. I must hurry she is landing in about an hour and I want to make sure I am there waiting for my girly. She has begging to know where we are going. I told her just to bring her passport and I will let her know tonight. I have an awesome girl's night dinner planned and I am giving her the tickets after dinner. The drive goes by quickly because I am so happy to be seeing my friend. It seems like it's been forever. Normally I would have had Gerrie fly her in. But Colin talks a lot, and I don't want him slipping up and ruining the surprise. I get out of the car and head into the airport. Looking at which gate she is coming through on the screen first. I walk pretty fast to get there. She should be deboarding any minute now. I wait for her anxiously. Hoping that since I started dating Thomas things with us don't change. I just hope it isn't awkward. In my heart I know better. We have been talking the same as we always do almost every day. She is happy for me. I love knowing she is such a good friend. I have a lot more of them now. My trust in people has grown since knowing all of them. Evans has been so wonderful. He has been by my side everyday. Calling or texting. Even visiting. I love him so much. As a friend I keep telling myself. I have so much support and love now. It's a wonderful feeling to not feel so alone anymore. I check my phone. Any minute now she should be walking down that walkway. I am almost jumping up and down like a teenager. I see her and start to almost cry I am so happy. She is looking around for me and spots me waving like a lunatic. She is teary too. I miss my girly! She runs and puts her arms around me. Hugging me so tight. Nothing has changed.