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.

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

said, her eyes squinting in the sunlight. “We’re happy

nodded and replied in a curt tone of voice, “Thank you. Where is

harder. “Photographer?”

here for a photo op,” Edrick said, looking around. “Didn’t you

could say anything

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

reasons, Mr. Morgan,” she said. “While we appreciate your donation, all of the funds have been allocated toward taking care of

it was Edrick who looked over at me with a disappointed look on his face. He stepped

a photographer?”

not about the quality of the photos,” I responded, keeping my voice low. “It’s about the message behind them. And I didn’t want to make the children uncomfortable by having another stranger here to take their

summer heat. One little girl’s bangs were glued to her forehead with sweat. “Fine,” he said, his tone

that I couldn’t make out from where I stood. She nodded and they walked over

to stand behind them while Edrick stood off

Morgan,” the little girl with the sweat-soaked

he only stood off to the side with his arms folded, impatiently waiting for

Miss Moana doing here?” another

said, his face red from the

shot me a pleading look, practically begging me to just get the photo over with so she could bring the children back

take the picture. “On the count of three, say cheese! One, two,

unprepared, too hot and miserable to smile, and

picture, Sophia ushered the 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

you doing?”

shoved my phone in his face to show him the picture. “The children look

complained.

made me

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