His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Photo Op
Moana

The very next morning, I called Sophia as soon as I awoke.

“Sophia, it’s Moana,” I said into the phone. “Do you have a minute to talk?”

Sophia was quiet for a moment. I could tell that she was hesitant; I had just informed her only a couple of weeks prior that I was working for the very man who frightened the orphans, and she no doubt had a suspicion that I was going to ask for something after how he acted.

“Yes,” she finally replied. “It’s good to hear your voice.”

I smiled, relieved that she was at least willing to talk to me. “You, too,” I said. “I know this might seem a bit contrived, but I wanted to ask if Mr. Morgan and I could come to the orphanage today. He wants to speak to you and the children after what happened yesterday.”

“Really?” Sophia responded, sounding a little surprised. “He doesn’t seem like the type to talk much.”

“Really. He wants to apologize.” Sophia was silent again. I grew desperate. “Please,” I said. “I’d really appreciate it if you gave him another chance.”

“Alright,” Sophia finally agreed. “When will you be coming?”

I glanced at the clock. “We’ll be there by noon.”

…

At noon, almost on the dot, Edrick and I pulled up to the orphanage. He was wearing a gray suit and tie that was almost as stiff as his demeanor, which was a sharp contrast from my light blue sundress. It was a scorching hot day; I was surprised that he was even breathing dressed like that.

haze coming off of the black car. He took a deep breath and straightened his tie before brusquely turning on his heel and storming up to the entrance of the orphanage as if he was on a mission, where Sophia stood with the children as they waited for him. The children had made a banner that they were all holding, which

down the steps

in the sunlight.

in a curt tone of

harder.

op,” Edrick said, looking around. “Didn’t you

hand on Edrick’s arm before he could say anything else that was offensive. “I have

“You can’t possibly expect cell phone pictures to make it on

back up at Edrick. “Perhaps you’re not here for the right reasons, Mr. Morgan,” she said. “While

face. He stepped away, waving me over to him, and I threw an apologetic glance

didn’t hire a photographer?”

voice low. “It’s about the message behind

little girl’s bangs were glued to her forehead with sweat. “Fine,” he said, his tone of voice cold as

where I stood. She nodded and they walked over to the stairs; Edrick waved for

stood off to the side.

little girl with

to the side with his

Moana doing here?” another little girl said, looking around

said, his face red

finished,” Sophia replied. She shot me a pleading look, practically begging me to just get the photo over with so she

a smile, holding up my phone to take the picture. “On the

too hot and miserable to smile, and the ones that were closest to Edrick appeared as if they were leaning away from

children inside. Edrick, without a word, stormed back off in the direction of the car. I mouthed an apology to Sophia, who glared at me angrily from the doorway, before I ran after Edrick and grabbed him

you doing?”

him the picture. “The children look miserable,” I replied. “You have to try

don’t like me, then they don’t like me,” Edrick complained. “I did what I came here to do.

made me

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