I wake up in the middle of the night to the sound my 2 year old crying in her room.
I walk into her room and without turning the light on walk to her crib and pick her up.
I bounce her up and down while shushing her and take her to my bedroom.
I lay with her on my bed while still bouncing her up and down.
"Is she up?" I hear Travis walk into my room and climb into my bed.
"Yeah, she's down again though"
I put her down on the bed in between me and Travis while the sunlight from outside begins to light up the room.
As we look at her, Travis says quietly enough not to wake her,
"I'm sorry Alaya but Zak's genes kicked your's ass"
"I know, she's his little clone"
I had not spoken to Zak since his wedding 3 years ago. Jenna made it clear that my child would not be welcomed in their family. So I chose to keep Olivia away.
I recently moved into an apartment with Ally and Travis. They had helped me raise Olivia tremendously. With their help I was able to go back to school and graduate. But now I was in search for a job. We could only pay rent for so many months. I had an interview later in the day but thanks to my precious daughter I got no sleep.
As I watched Olivia sleep I realized that if anyone saw her they would know that she was 100% Zak's daughter. She had his blue eyes and dark straight hair. She also had his goofy grin that always made me think of him.
I got up to start getting ready and left Olivia sleeping peacefully on the bed. I showered quickly to make sure my daughter didn't roll off the bed. However she is a late sleeper which is like the only thing she got from me.
I started getting dressed as I heard my baby making gurgling noises on the bed.
"Hi baby"
She looked at me with her perfect little icy blue eyes and started clapping.
"Mama" she said.
I ran to her and started giving her kisses all over her chubby arms and legs.
"Is my beautiful niece awake" Ally walked in.
"Yes she is" I said in my baby voice and handed Olivia off to her auntie.
"You can watch her for like an hour or two right?" I asked while putting my hoop earrings on.
"Yes of course. Go. Get a job"
"Say bye bye to mama Olivia"
Olivia waved her little hand to me and said:
"Bye bye mama"
I gave Olivia a quick kiss and ran to my car. Yes I got my license by the way at age 19. I turned on my GPS and headed to my interview.
When I reached my destination I looked up at the building that read E.Law Firm. I was interviewing for a job as a secretary. It wasn't the best but it was a good start for now. I walked into the building and headed for the front desk.
"Hi, I'm Alaya Stevens I'm here for an interview"
The girl at the desk didn't even look up at me but directed me to go to the left. I walked down the hall into a room where a man was sitting on a chair facing the window.
"Hi I'm Alaya Stevens"
He turned around in his chair and motioned me to sit down.
"Boss isn't here but I'll be interviewing you today if you don't mind"
"Nope" I popped the "p" as I sat there waiting patiently.
I took a second to look at this man to see he was definitely older. Maybe in his late 20's or early 30's. He had brown hair, golden skin, and dark eyes.
"So what's your interest in the job?" He said sternly.
"I'm a single mom of a two year old and I have rent that I need to pay"
He chuckles, " I think that's a good enough motive"
He flipped a frame he had on his desk to show a little boy.
"Lucas is 4" he said as he smiled.
I pulled out my phone and showed him a picture of Olivia.
"That's my daughter Olivia"
His eyes widened and he got up nervously.
"She's beautiful" He said hesitantly.
His phone began ringing and dashed over to pick up the call.
"Wilson. ... oh you're free now... ok I'll send her up "
I sat there patiently waiting for him to say something.
"Boss is here."
"Okay. What does that mean?" I said confused.
" it means we are gonna go up to his office. He wants to meet his new secretary"
"Wait. I got the job?"
"Yeah, you seem like a good candidate and mother" he says
I instantly smile because I know that I'm doing this only for her.
We make our way to the elevator as he presses the button and we get on.
"I didn't get your name" I say with my hands crossed.
...
"Daniel"
He says.
"Daniel Wilson"
He puts out a hand and faces me.
"Nice to meet you Alaya"
I put my hand in his and smile.
"Nice to meet you too"
When the elevator opens again, we are in front of two large brown wooden doors. A women is standing in front of the doors with a tray that has bottles of water on it.
"Good morning Mr.Wilson" she says to Daniel.
"Good morning Myra" Daniel says back with a nice smile.
Myra puts her tray on a table and goes to open the very large doors. Daniel steps in and then motions me to come in behind him.
We walk into the very large office that is lit only by sunlight because of all the large windows. I see a chair shaking gently that is facing the window.
Is that a habit here or something?
Daniels clears his throat to signal the "boss" that we are in his office.
When he turns his chair around and stands up. My face goes completely white when I recognize the man that is known as the "boss" here.
"Alaya" He says my name in a monotone.
I put all my dignity aside as I respond to the man who has broke my heart repeatedly.
"Hi Zak "
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