Page 5 of Don't Fall for the Billionaire
“Sweetheart, you need to take this.” I handed her the small plastic cup.
She took it like a champ and lay back down.
“You have a doctor's appointment at eleven o'clock,” I said, feeling her forehead.
“I don't want to go to the doctor,” she whined.
“He'll make you feel better. Go back to sleep, and I'll wake you up when it's time to get dressed.”
“Okay, sweetheart.”I kissed the top of her head. “I have a couple of meetings to get to. Dominic is going to take you home and stay with you until I get back.”
“No, Dad. I want you,” she whined.
“I'll be home as soon as I can. I promise. Don't forget to pick up her medicine and give it to her when you get home,” I said, staring at Dominic.”
“I'll pick it up now,” he said.
I took the elevator up to my office. When I stepped out, my best friend, Charlie, stood there with his hands tucked into his pants pockets.
“There you are.” He smiled. “How's Eloise?”
“Tonsilitis again,” I sighed.
“Didn't she just have that a couple of months ago?” he asked.
“Yes, she did.”
“Who's watching her if you're here?”
“Dominic is staying with her until I get home.”
“Did you ask Rita?”
“Rita and I aren't seeing each other anymore.”
“As of when?” His brows furrowed.
“As of this morning. She yelled at me for not calling her after cancelling our past few dates. Fuck. I really need to find a new nanny fast. I can't keep doing this.”
“You mean taking care of your own kid that YOU created one drunken night?” A smirk crossed his lips.
“I haven't been able to go out or do anything.”
He patted my shoulder. “Then you need to stop being so damn picky, my friend. I have a meeting to get to. I'll talk to you later.” He stepped inside the elevator.
Chapter Three
ONE WEEK LATER
Charlotte
“What time is your appointment with the bank?” my cousin, Melissa, asked, pouring herself a cup of coffee.
“Three o'clock. I told my boss that I have a doctor's appointment and need to leave early.”
“I can't believe you're actually going to do this.” She smiled. “Your mom would be so proud.”
“Thanks. I can't believe it either. But it's now or never, right?”
