5 years ago...

Chapter 3

Dedicated to @nymah_luvshugs for the beautiful cover

1 week later.

Alexandra's POV

"Mummy, what's school like?" Aubrey asked as I fixed her new school uniform for her first day at school.

I felt guilty, I hadn't given her the opportunity of going to school and making friends but it seemed it was time for a change.

"School...is going to be fun, you're going to make new friends but most importantly listen to your teachers and be the best." Giving her a peck on the cheek.

"So I could be just like you." Performing one of her struts as she had seen me do before.

She reminded me of...me!

"Even better my darling, lets go have breakfast so you're not late."

"You too mommy, you're all dressed in this fine suit."

"Yes 'cos I have an urgent appointment....common lets go!" I urged straightening out my suit.

She grabbed her recently bought Barbie bag, strutting in front of me.

I could tell she was very excited which made me happy.

I wanted the best for her.

On the table, eating, I received a call from my best friend and co-model, Jennifer.

"Hey Jen!" I heard a squeal as we hadn't spoken since I got here.

"guess what?" typical Jen, always straight to the point. But I loved her anyways.

"I'm fine thank you!" I spoke sarcastically.

"Blah....blah.....whatever....I just landed a modeling contract and I'm moving in two weeks!"

"I'm so happy for you Jen, but right now I have to go. Talk to you at night love." Not even waiting for her response before hanging up.

Didn't want to be late for my first appointment, working at an aviation company to be their newest executive.

I don't even know how they got to know what is studied and I didn't ask, just gave a positive reply to their call.

It came at the right time.

"was that Aunt Jen?" Aubrey asked.

"Yes honey, eat up...we have to go" I hurried rushing back up to pick my bag.

Feeling something fall, I looked  down at the floor to find a picture.

One of half a decade back...

How had it gotten here?

Throwing it on the night stand, I rushed back down to an all ready Aubrey.

"Shall we?" I asked holding out my hand.

"We shall" What a funny girl, I thought as I linked my arm with hers.

Reminded me of my childhood.

And other things...

Dropping her off after giving her a quick pep talk...yet again, I asked the chauffeur to drive me over to the restaurant the meeting was being held.

I walked in my thoughts going over to Aubrey and how she was doing.

Lord, please be with her...

I silently prayed, being chaperoned over to a table set for four.

Putting on my best professional face, I smiled at the man and woman.

"Good morning, I'm Alexandra Terrence. I believe I have a meeting with you."

They both stood up and although they were older I could see the awe I saw in most people's eyes.

Sometimes especially time like this they scared me.

"We definitely know who you are Mrs. Alexandra, Mr. Vincent" the man introduced holding out his hands as I gladly accepted.

Reaching out to the woman's I realized she has been rendered speechless.

"Hello, nice to meet you" I broke her out from her daze.

She cleared her throat accepting my hand.

"Mrs. Alexandra...a pleasure to meet you."

"Miss." I corrected

"I'm not married."

This had an awkward start.

How was I going to work with these people, I sure hope they had a change of behavior when it came to work proper.

"So let's get down to business"

­­­Asking the chauffeur to let me drive alone giving him the day off.

I drove round the whole city, well at least having bitter-sweet memories.

Memories that could have been present day reality if not for just an event.

Having just signed a contract with the aviation company having troubles.

From there, my thoughts raced to Aubrey and how she was coping

Had she made a friend?

Was she being bullied?

Did she like her school?

Or was I making a mistake?

All these raced my mind until I saw the black fumes coming from somewhere which I then realized was my car.

I swerved off the road unto the sidetracks, trying to get down from the car, it instanty went off.

As I tried restarting to no avail, I grabbed my phone going hysterical.

I was very sure I had an internal heart attack.

Why?

Because my phone was also dead.