Her Mission

Her Mission-6

I grabbed my alarm clock and threw it across the room when it went off by 6am..
"Cam, don't throw your alarm away. Get your butt of that bed and prepare for work!" Mary yelled from somewhere across the hall.
"How'd you even hear that?!" I yelled back
"You played volleyball in high school, you throw pretty hard" She yelled back.

Honestly speaking, waking up is one thing, having the motivation to get up and perform my daily activities is another kind of hassle. About fifteen minutes later I found my motivation and got up. I did my morning routine and had another issue choosing a dress for work.

"Wear the black dress with the white belt" Lurleen said as she walked further into my room.
"Good morning to you too Leen"
"I'm serious. The black dress would look good  on you" She said sitting on my bed.
"Are you sure? This is Weston Jr's first day at work and I don't want to dress without professionalism"
"Anything you wear, you'd look good"
"I'm not wanting to look good.. I want to look professional enough" I said putting on my clothes.

After about five minutes of silence Leen finally spoke up.
"I'm going to look for a job and an apartment today" Leen started
"Wow, that's great. I'll advice you shouldn't choose an apartment so far from the outskirts of town" I said packing my things into my bag.
"Yes, sure. Mom also told me the same thing. Anyways, I need your help"
"Anything, what'd you need?" I asked walking downstairs already.
"I need you to watch Ethan for me throughout this week."
This is pretty difficult. I mean, I have work from eight in the morning to seven in the evening how am I supposed to watch a toddler.
"Why don't you ask Mary?" I said
"I have, she's not going to be in town for the next few days. And you're the only one I trust with him"She said with a hint of desperation in her voice.

I couldn't ignore the fact that she needed my help. I mean, Leen has been there for me throughout my high school and college days, providing help of any form.
"Yeah sure. I'll watch over him for you, he's a pretty calm child so he  shouldn't be of much disturbance" I said.
"Yes. Thank you, I'll go get him now" She said heading inside.
"I see you agreed to babysit Ethan" Mary said.
"Yes. There shouldn't be a problem with that"I said trying to convince myself also.
"Ethan wouldn't be an issue. I promise" Mary said tossing me an apple.
"Be good to Aunty Cam okay Ethan. Don't go anywhere without her and sit where she tells you to" Leen said to Ethan.
"Yes mommy. I'll be a good boy." He said smiling.
"I'll see you both when I come back from work in the evening" I said taking Ethan with me out the door.

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I got to work early enough to ask if I could keep a child with me at work and luckily for me the office had a daycare for kids so I just dropped Ethan there with a promise to be back to see him by noon.
"I see you came to work with a child" Chantel said when we were in the elevator.
"Yes. I checked into it and saw there wasn't a problem with that. I also met other kids at the daycare, so there shouldn't be a problem" I said smiling.
"There's no problem with that. I was just wondering how you don't look and act like a mother yet you have a child" She said and walked out as the elevator dinged.
I was a little taken aback, because my subconsciousness took that as a rude statement but I waved it off because Chantel doesn't have a reason to be rude to me.

Morning rolled by quickly and soon it was time to go see Ethan in the daycare. I still haven't seen Weston Jr today and I'm kinda relieved because I wouldn't know how to act. The walk to the daycare seemed longer because I was on a call with Raine, I had to skip lunch so that I could spend time with Ethan and let me just say my stomach is pissed with that decision.

"So kids, did you enjoy your time with Mr Mason Weston today?" The daycare coordinator asked the kids.
"Yesss" They all chorused.
It took my  a good minute to register what the hell I just heard. Weston Jr.. No.. Mason is in the daycare.
"I will see you kids again tomorrow, make sure you enjoy your chocolates and the other gifts" a  deep nerve soothing voice said to the kids.
I knew that instant that I was hyperventilating.. Mr Weston was here but then, it lunch break.. I'm free to be here. So I pushed the feeling of my chest tightening to the back of my mind and walked to Ethan.
"Mommy!!" Ethan yelled.
I. Do. Not. Know. Why. He. Called. Me. Mom. And in front of all these people.. Oh God.
"Ethan!" I said returning his vibrant greeting.
"How are you doing boy?. What have you got there?" I asked motioning to the bag in his hands.
"I'm good. And Mr Weston gave us presents for being good kids" He explained..
"Oh, that's nice. How about I get you lunch?" I asked mostly in favor of my angry stomach.
"Sure. I already ate my lunch and I'm hungry" He said already dragging me out of the daycare.

Just to make sure Ethan doesn't run off, I picked him up.
"Mr Weston is so cool , Aunt Cam. He played a lot of games with us and he read the girls stories. I had fun."
"I'm glad you had fun. Wanna come back tomorrow?"
"Will you bring me back here?" He asked with so much hope in his eyes.
Before I could respond a voice interrupted me.
"So this is why you turned Aaron down?"
"Emely?. I didn't see you there" I said smiling at her.
"Sure you didn't. When you were busy talking with your son" She said emphasizing on the "son".
I do not see what the problem with Emely was but i'm guessing she has a thing for Aaron.
"Look Emely. I don't know where this conversation is going but I told Aaron straight that I wasn't interested. I don't see the issue in that. And if you have an issue with me, say it to me. Don't blame anything on my son"
"You're finally showing your true colors. A true offspring of Mr and Mrs West. You sure are like your parents" Emely spat.
"Look here red head. I am nothing like my parents, so its best if you watch what you say and don't cross my path again. I promise you it won't be nice" I said and walked away from her.

I really don't know what people have against me. I mean I've been nothing but nice to them, I don't understand the kind of conversation they've had about me behind my back but when I  find it won't be as light as they are taking it.

"What do you want Ethan?"
"Pasta. Its been long I ate it" He said.
I placed him down from my hip to place our orders. By the time I looked down, Ethan wasn't beside me anymore. I thought Lurleen said he doesn't run off, then where on earth is he now.

"I'm sorry have you seen a little boy around age four with blonde hair and blue eyes around here?" I asked around but no one has seen him.
I kept looking for him even after lunch break was over, I still couldn't believe he really ran off. Does he know how much trouble I'll be in for not returning to work. Right?  He wouldn't know since he's just a child.

I searched the whole floor but still no traces of Ethan. I went to the daycare and asked for him but no one saw him around.
"Aren't you supposed to be in your office now, why are you not working. Or should I fire you." I heard a familiar voice ask.
"Its Ms West. My name is Camila West and I would be at work only if I didn't lose my son at the cafeteria." I replied with a hint of frustration.
"Don't talk to me in that tone Ms West. I am your boss--"
I cut him off "Well excuse me boss, for being concerned for a child that could be anywhere in this building"
"If you had been careful with this child, then he wouldn't have ran off. What a mother." He scoffed
I knew fully well that I was having an argument with my boss.
"Look, Mr Weston. I would love and have this discussion with you but after I find Ethan. He's just a child he could be anywhere. And for your information, I am not a careless mother." I said and walked off.

Half way out of the hallway, I heard Ethan's voice.
"Were you looking for me?" Ethan said.
A wave of relief flooded through me. I picked him up and gave him a peck on the cheek.
"Where have you been Ethan?" I asked him..
"When I left your side, it was to go meet my friend but when I returned back you weren't there anymore. So I  went to meet Mr Weston and he told me he'll help me find you"
"If you had him all along what was the point of insulting me you asshole" I yelled at Weston not caring if he was my boss or not..
"Well then Ms West. I see you're prepared to be unemployed. And let me tell you, when I fire you no company will hire you because I rule this country"
I can't believe the nerve of this guy. Is he nuts?!. I heard he was arrogant and cocky but I didn't know he had it this bad.
"Well then Mason. If you rule this country then I own it because I am Camila Danielle West and no one messes with me. Fire me if you want, I don't give a damn" I threw back at him giving him the same challenging glare.
What am I doing?!! I screamed to myself mentally. I haven't used up to a month here and I already messed up. My stupid mouth has finally ruined me.

Weston Jr didn't say anything again. He gave me one final glare and walked out. Well, I think I'm unemployed.. Again.

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By the end of the day, no one in the office mentioned anything about my face off with Weston Jr but I'm a hundred percent sure I'll be getting my sack letter before I go home.
"Ms West, Mr Weston has--"  His secretary came to tell me.
"I know I'm fired. You didn't have to come tell me in person" I grumbled starting to pack my stuffs.
"Actually, you're not fired. Your position has just changed" he said
"I don't understand" I said
"You're now Mr Weston's personal assistant" his secretary said and walked off.
Wait.. What?!!

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