Saved By The One & Only

No Other Choice

Amy's POV:

I wake up to the sun shining in on my face and for a minute there all of my problems don't exist. I close my eyes once more and open them and all too soon all of my problems start to flood in. I am reminded that today is the day that I am walking in to work and resigning.

I have no other choice.

Friday night the Gala ended on such a beautiful note, the polls were closed and we exceeded expectations when it came to the charity donations that we needed. I didn't see Mr. Anderson after we were interrupted by Caroline. The benefactors also enjoyed the night immensely, the drinks were flowing and conversations were had about the future of the corporation. All positives to end the night if you ask me.

Unfortunately, by the end of the night when I arrived to Mikayla's place last Friday night I was thoroughly reminded that come Monday morning it would all end. The opportunity to grow in this industry, the friendships I've created, the connections I've made but most importantly the future I envisioned for myself and eventually owning my own publishing company. Nevertheless, if it meant no one I cared about like Mikayla & Violet had to endure any more of my misery that came with Julian; then I absolutely will place them first and quit while I'm ahead. Even Mr. Anderson for that matter, should NOT have to deal with my issues or my past. He's simply my boss and that is exactly what he'll stay as. My boss.

It shouldn't be anyone's responsibility to worry about my past. I'm not some charity case that everyone needs to take care of. I can take care of myself and everything that comes along with it.

As I'm showering I remember my visit on Saturday with Mia at the hospital. She seemed to look a lot better compared to the night before when I left her there. Not too mention the fact that she was enthralled by the doctor who so generously took care of her as she liked to put it. We had a long conversation on where she stood and how she wanted to proceed moving forward with her life and she responded that she wanted to go back home for a bit. She informed me that my mom and her had spoken while I was away at the Gala the night prior. It seems my mom offered her to come home for a bit while she recovered.

I thought it was a great idea as I understood that when it comes to Mia, she's always been a sheltered person who chooses to handle her problems on her own time. She sometimes isolates herself from the world, so as to think deeply and truly about what her next steps will be. I've always admired her ability to do that but most importantly I've learned to respect it. It wasn't easy at first learning how to live with your best friend taking a seat on the bleachers and wondering how long it will take her before she jumps back in the game.

And so all I could do was smile and give her the biggest hug I could muster while wishing her all the best with her choice to move back home for a little while until she gathered herself.

I spoke with my mother on Sunday and we had a long chat regarding whats the best course of action for Mia moving forward. She mentioned therapy for Mia and I could only be so grateful that my mother has accepted her like her own daughter.

It made me miss my mother deeply and reminded me to make a mental note on visiting her once everything calmed down with Mia and me having to start over once I leave this job.

My reverie is broken when I hear Mikayla knocking on the door asking if I was awake.

"Good morning!" I mentioned over the door as I quickly mentioned to Mikayla that I'd be out of the shower soon.

"Good morning! I hope I didn't startle you, I just wanted to tell you that I made breakfast and it's on the table for when you're done getting dressed." Mikayla stated.

I smiled, but instantly felt regret that today I'd also be saying good bye to this friendship because I couldn't bear the thought of Mikayla getting hurt or risking her career getting involved when dealing with my past.