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Apart from her laudable records, the resume was a reminder that she'd be with Sophie for two years until her volunteering experience expired. Or less if Sophie resumed school before then. Still, for now, I had no intentions of letting her go, even when Alicia was ready to resume taking care of her sick mother.
Two years was a long time. I recalled the words of the therapist.
“It may be lust now, but how long till it becomes something more? It may be a battle of the mind now, but how long till it becomes a battle of the heart?”
I moved to close the file when my eyes captured something at the bottom.
Personal information.
Date of Birth: 14th April, 2002
Narrowing my eyes, I returned the file to its position, then briefly walked back to my seat.
Today was the 13th. Her birthday was tomorrow.
Guilt yanked at my chest, drilling a large, gaping hole.
I messed things up for her a day before her birthday.
Fucking great.
The abrupt sound of the door opening brought my attention to it.
Evie appeared at the entrance. Her strides were small, tailored to fit the elegance of her dark dress.
I stared at her for what seemed to be a minute until she reached my table. I clenched my fist when I recalled the tears in her eyes… her fear.
I wondered what she was here for.
“I'm here to tell you that I've compiled the lists.” She didn't meet my eyes.
It took me a moment to recall her words. Before the fundraiser, I gave her a list of names to compile. They were employees in the testing facility.
“Is there anything else you’d like for me to do, sir?” I didn't like the title. She still didn't meet my gaze.
The only thing I wanted her to do was sit. But I didn't say anything.
“Just email me the list, and I'll go through them.”
“I emailed them already.”
“Thank you. That’d be all.”
She didn't hesitate to start walking out. I clenched my fist as she did so. She was halfway through when she stopped and then turned. “Also, sir.”
I gave her rapt attention.
“It’s umm… It's about Sophie. I've been meaning to ask why she has no hair clips.”
I stared at her for a moment trying to place a picture to the title.
Suddenly, it dawned on me.
“She used to, but her previous nanny took them away, supported by her therapist at the time. She said she wasn't sure if it was necessary at the time.”
She released a sigh. “I think Sophie would love to have one.”
“Have Lewis drive yo—”
