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I wrapped my arms tightly around her body as I, add a conspiratorial whisper of my own. "I will. These nurses have no idea how I plan to whisk you away."

Her laughter filled my ears once more and she pulled back with a wink. Then I pressed one last kiss on her crown as if to seal the deal. "Go on and draw more pictures of us."

She nodded quickly, then picked up her sketchbook to resume her artistry, I stood up to meet the nurses. I need you to keep an eye on Amie. I don't want her roaming around or taking stuffs from strangers, please. I already have so much on my plate and would hate to have it ladened with more than I can deal with."

"We sincerely apologize for that ma'am. Amie is an energetic kid with her own sweet way of doing things We had no idea how she outsmarted the nurse but we'll take all you have said into consideration. She will be safe and sound."

"That will be just great, thank you." My gaze shifted to Amie. "Bye, baby."

I stood at the airport gate with my luggage, sipping my coffee and scanning the crowd for familiar faces, My colleagues were already gathered, chatting and laughing as they waited for our bus to arrive.

I stood off to one side, watching the scene before me with zero interest. My mind had already started to stroll back to the welfare of Amie at the hospital with every little chance I got. Perhaps agreeing to go on this trip was a terrible idea.

the fog of my thoughts, I saw someone waving me over. I grew hesitant to socialize but when I realized it was

when I approached her. She had sensed my entire mood from a mile away. "Stop beating yourself up about taking a getaway from work." I hesitated, unsure how much to say. "Just worried about Amie. She's still in the hospital. I'm worried she might get into trouble with her hyperactive self. You don't know her like I

excellent state. Get rid of those negativities." She consoled. "Now... ready for a week of team-building and presentations?" She beamed, holding

as I'll ever be." I uttered with faux

the spirit!" Then shuffled

all waiting for finally arrived, and we climbed aboard, finding seats among the rows of plush chairs. As we wound our way through the countryside, I gazed out the window, watching the scenery roll by.

1 was guilt stricken.

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the rural resort, a sprawling complex surrounded by trees and a serene

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milling about, chatting and laughing as they stretched their legs to

the bus, the crisp rural air enveloped me, a welcome change from the stifling city atmosphere. I stretched my arms, a sense of relief at being free from the confines of the bus. "Welcome everyone, to our home for the next week!" Rachel called out in a cheery voice, as we gathered our bags. "Let's get settled everyone. We have a welcome dinner by 7. See

I watched wth envy as they chatted away without a worry in the world. It was

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