My Assistant.

Chapter 18

The last two days have sucked. It was like I'd finally gotten what I wanted only for it to be taken from me.

I know that it's a dumb way to feel because we have talked on the phone the last two nights.

Em is amazing. She is so smart and funny. The only thing that slightly bothers me is how elusive she is........... I mean I tell her exactly how I feel about her.............but she doesn't express herself. It's like she has a hard time letting herself be vulnerable with me.

I really can't complain though. She is beautiful and mine.

The thought send a smile to my face.

I look out at the ocean I had just surfed in. It's only around 11AM but I have been out here for almost 2 hours already.

Emelia had sent me a text this morning that said they'd be home around 2 this afternoon. I was so excited to see her I was driving myself crazy in the house. I decided to go to the beach to let off some energy.

I guess I've surfed enough. I stood up and grabbed my board. I carried it to the wrangler and strapped it to the tool cage. I had taken the doors and roof off before I left this morning.

I drove home letting my hair flow in the wind. By the time I pulled into the garage it was 11:30. I walked inside to the kitchen to grab a snack before my shower. That's when I find the house keeper, Miss Poppy, stocking the fridge.

Poppy minds her own business most of the time. She's a sweet woman in her 40s. She lives in a guest house on the property. Really I hardly ever see her.

"Well hello Poppy!"

She spun around quickly and looked at me.

"Hello Clara." She eyed me for a second then turned back to the fridge "I'd appreciate if you don't have anymore mosh pits in the house. Cleaning up after you is already enough."

I laughed. "Oh poppy, don't act like you don't pay the maids to clean up after me. You're just mad you weren't invited." I walked over and grabbed a banana she just put on the counter. She frowned at me.

"I do not want to go to a party with a bunch of spoiled brats. Besides you probably were drinking out of a keg like wild animals."

I laughed again. "Spoiled wild animals. Nice. I'll see you later Poppy." I waived and walked out of the room.

Poppy has worked here since I was 7. She made sure I got to school and had breakfast. She'd take me out to ice cream if I did well on a test and she'd also help me study for them. She basically raised me. I'll always owe that woman. When I take over the company I already planned on making her retire and giving her the guest house and a monthly stipend for the rest of her life.

Thats years away though.

After I finished my banana I jumped in the shower when I got out I had about 2 hours before Emelia and my father would here.

I chose a pair of Jean booty shorts and a white cropped shirt with short sleeves. I tied half of my hair into a knot on the top of my head and let the rest fall down over my shoulders in waves.

After I was ready I threw myself on my bed and grabbed my phone. I didn't have any messages and seeing as it was almost 1, Emelia was on a plane by now.

~I can't wait to see you.~

I sent the message to her knowing she won't get it until she lands. I want to go meet them at the airport but my father would definitely question why I was there. I've never gone to meet just him there.

I scrolled through my phone mindlessly when I received a text.

~I'll be there in 15 minutes. ;)~

My heart started beating super fast and I jumped out of my bed. I walked down to the lounge to wait for them until I realized.......... I've never waited for father here......... I immediately shot up and ran out to the pool. I'll let Emelia find me.