The pretty interior designer

Chapter 2

Williow’s POV:

7:00 a.m.

I wake up and quickly get ready for work before having breakfast. Today is the day the house has been completely remodeled. Callie has been meeting with woman who wants the house done and remodeled and she told me that she’s meeting the whole family and when I say whole family, I mean she’s meeting the extended family.

After breakfast, I left my apartment and went to visit my mom for a few minutes before going to the office. As I park my car in the parking lot in front of the bakery, I see a few children running around as their parents talk and watch them play with one another. I get out of the car and say hello to the regular customer and go to the back of the bakery to see my mom making her famous but delicious chocolate chip cookies.

“Morning mom.” I say kissing her on the cheek and jump up on the counter. “Oh, hi dear, what are you doing here? Did you just get here from the office young lady?” she asked, pointing her spatula at me. I smile and shake my head. “No mom. I’m going to the office later. I wanted to see how you were doing.” I said. “Well, I am doing just fine my dear. I am happy to see you.” she said with a smile on her face.

After hanging out with my mom for a few hours, I went to the office and did some paperwork along with some more designs. It wasn’t until it was 2 in the afternoon that I remembered that I had a photography shoot to do today for a family.

I collected my things and was about to walk out of my office when my office phone rang. I groan and turn around to answer when my office door opened. I ignored it and answered the phone. “Hello, this is Lyra Lopez from WEDCO Design, how can I help you?” I asked the person on the phone. I wait until they're done before hanging up and turning around to see Devin, Eddie, and Callie standing there with looks on their faces.

“What’s going on?” I asked them. “The people who Callie was supposed to meet with rescheduled for tomorrow because you’ll be seeing them today.” Devin said. “Okay well thanks but I got to go.” I said, walking out of my office and heading towards the elevator. Right when I was about to click the button, I heard my phone ring. I sigh and answer it. “Hello” I said. I wait for the person on the other line to finish talking before saying ‘okay’ and hang up. I turn to look at my friends. “Apparently they canceled the photoshoot today and will do it in two days.” I said.

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It’s 10:30 p.m. at night and I am still up trying to finish this last design when my phone started blowing up. I really didn’t want to leave this design for another second cause if I did, I wouldn’t finish it. So, I did what anyone else would do, I just let it ring while getting this design done.

It was now around 12 o’clock in the morning and I was finally able to answer my phone. Even though I was tired, I needed to know who the hell was blowing up my phone. When the person called me again for the 400 time I answered. The phone.

“FINALLY. DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I TRIED TO GET A HOLD OF YOU? F**K EVEN EDDIE AND DEVIN TRIED TO CALL YOU. YOU MIGHT BE SLEEPING OR BUSY AT THE OFFICE BUT YOU BETTER PICK UP THE DAMN PHONE WHEN I CALL YOU FOR THE 10TH TIME. BUT NO, YOU HAD TO WAIT UNTIL I CALLED 400 TIMES.” screamed Callie. I waited until she was done with her little tantrum rant until I was able to speak. “Oh, hi Minnie, how are you? Are you okay? Did you get kidnapped? Why weren’t you answering your phone?” I asked sarcastically. “Oh, I’m fine Callie, thanks for asking. I’m sorry I didn’t answer your phone calls. I was busy with this design for this picky a** client I have.” I answered sarcastically.

“Why did you call me nonstop for about 400 times at twelve in the morning?” I asked Callie. “It’s Eddie. He’s in the hospital.” she said. The tiredness immediately went away. I quickly got out of my bed. “WHAT? What the hell happened? Is he okay? Where’s Devin?” I asked. “His mom was found dead in a jail cell and his father escaped prison and found him. He nearly killed Eddie.” she said, I could tell she was on the verge of crying. “Okay I’m on my way. Send me what hospital you're at. Okay?” I said. I quickly hung up and got dressed into some comfy clothes and grabbed my phone, charger, computer, iPad, and most of the things I will need because I will be there for a while. After getting the things I will need, I left my apartment and quickly went to the hospital Callie and Eddie were currently staying in.

I grabbed the bag and my purse before walking inside and asking the receptionist what room Eddie was currently staying in. She told me his room number and I quickly went down the hall, up the elevator, and down the hall towards his room. I walked in and saw Eddie sleeping on the bed completely covered in dry blood and lots of bruises and Callie sleeping in the chair next to his bed.

I settle down in the corner of the room and start doing some work since I won’t be able to fall asleep. I hate when one of the people I love gets hurt cause then I’ll end up sitting next to them throughout the night doing work while they rest so they can rest. I called Devin to ask if he found anything about Eddie’s father. He said he did find something, and he’ll check it out and get back to me later and asked about Eddie. I told him okay and how Eddie was currently sleeping.

It was now seven in the morning on Sunday, and I didn’t have to go to the office today, but I still did some paperwork. It was 7:30 a.m. when I heard someone walk into the room. I look up to see one Eddie’s nurses and two police officers. “Are you Willow?” One of the officers asked. I nodded my head and started packing my things. “May we talk out here while they rest?” the other officer asked. I nodded my head and grabbed my things. I walked out of the hospital room and followed the two officers down the hall.

“Is something wrong officers?” I asked. “First, my name is Officer Brown, and this is my partner Mr. Conrad. We got a report on you causing trouble Mr. And Mrs. Everdeen.” Officer Brown said. Now I’m confused. “Last I heard Mrs. Everdeen was found dead in her jail cell while Mr. Everdeen escaped prison.” I said confused. “He did escape, and his wife was found dead. Listen, we’re going to need to take you down to the station so we can talk about this more clearly.” Officer Conrad said.

I nodded my head and we left. I followed them to the police station, and we talked about Eddie’s parents. One thing led to another and now I am supposed to wait for my parents to come and pick me up. Like what? I am 17 years old, and I am the most famous and popular CEO of Lyra’s Famous Interior Design and now I have to wait for my mom to come pick me up. 

Well considering no one outside your little friend circle knows you are the famous CEO of Lyra’s Famous Interior Design.

Oh, shut it you stupid brain.

I sigh and sit in a very uncomfortable chair in a waiting room. Officer Conrad had to take a picture of me even though my mom already knows what I look like, but he said that it's necessary. I just did some more paperwork and some more designs and edited some photos for photography. It’s now 12 in the afternoon and I am still doing some work. I’m pretty sure my mom is worried because she still isn't here.