35|What a Great Day

[Camari]

I didn't want Otis to be sad that I was going to be at my parents' house for two nights. So, I pampered him all that morning before we left for work. We couldn't even hold hands in the office because security cameras were everywhere.

Otis offered his helicopter to take me to my parents' town, but I declined. Driving a car would comfort me and give me more time to think. After all, there were places I didn't want to miss when I went back to my parents' house.

“I'll take my leave,” I said to Otis.

He smiled. “Be careful on the road.”

“Thank you for the flowers.” I glanced at the bouquet I was holding.

“You're welcome,” he replied.

“See you Monday, Jasper,” I said to his bodyguard.

“See you, ma'am. Have fun,” he teased.

I chuckled, then closed the door. I smiled at Otis briefly. He looked at me like a child about to be left by his mother. I also felt sad to leave, but I needed to finish the business I'd left there.

After three hours of driving, I took a break at a gas station. I