章 79: Chapter 79: Dominants, Part 1

James

Charlotte is going to be by herself for the day while Michael and I mop up the remaining work we must do before we are free for the Summer.

Michael left the apartment some while ago. He has work to do today at his leisure centre. I’m about to leave for the Haswell offices for a meeting with one of the contractors.

.…Find some entertainment for her perhaps…? Before the holiday…?

…. Keep her interested….

…. What to do…?

…?

…?

…. Ah.… yes…

…. Of course…. She knows him….

…. Perfect!

I pack my briefcase with the files and notes I’m going to need for my meeting, slot in my laptop, then making sure Charlotte’s occupied elsewhere, place a folder on my desk.

I’m ready to go. Charlotte is settled onto the rug by the fire, coffee in hand and reading. Taking a moment for myself, I watch her….