Amy Norman, a young, beautiful, intelligent and free spirited girl, born into one of the wealthiest families in California. She is loved, pampered and adored by both her parents, although they are divorced. Amy reciprocates their love and affection...
"Besides... Wearing it already proves that you like it"
She blushed scarlet red at his comment, as she came to the realization that she was wearing the perfume.
"And, thanks for the watch. You have quite a taste" he concluded, already putting on the watch.
"Thanks... And, thank you for the perfume. I love it"
Bryan smiled at her reply and finally picked up his briefcase from the bed.
"So, you guys are good?" He suddenly asked, changing the subject.
"Yeah. Everything's sorted out"
"That's good... I'll be going back home from the office"
"Right" Amy mumbled, wishing he didn't have to leave so soon.
"You said something?" Bryan enquired
"No. Nothing" she lied, trying to conceal her sadness.
"I know that look, princess. I wish I could stay longer, but I really have to go because, I haven't been at the office since I got back from Germany"
Amy felt a sense of guilt after Bryan's explanation. He was here taking care of her dad when she was at her mom's place. He wasn't forced to do it since her dad was a grown man who could take care of himself, but he did it out of concern, and she is grateful for that.
"I'm sorry" she apologized, feeling rather ashamed of her immature behavior.
"It's okay. I'll be back in a couple of weeks, or days. Whenever you want. But for now... I need to be at the office. Bye"
He pecked her forehead and rushed out of the bedroom.
"Bye" Amy replied to an empty bedroom.
***ONE MONTH LATER***
"Princess. Are you sure you're going to be okay by yourself?" Henry asked in concern.
He wasn't too keen on the idea of leaving Amy home all by herself.
"Dad. We talked about this. I'm an adult now. I'll be fine on my own"
Amy didn't know what other way to convince her dad that she could take care of herself.
"We could go together like we always do, or you could go over to your mom's place" Henry suggested, hoping his daughter would change her mind at some point.
This is the first time he would be going on a business trip without her and he wasn't comfortable with it.
"You don't trust me"
She had a look of anger and hurt. Her own father couldn't trust her to be by herself. It's not like she had ever done anything to make him doubt her.
"It's not that, princess. I just don't feel good about leaving you by yourself" Henry admitted, checking his suitcase one last time, to make sure he wasn't forgetting anything.
"I can take care of myself, dad. I'll even give you a call to prove that. I promise"
"You promise, princess?" Henry asked after a few moments of consideration.
"I promise, Daddy" she replied with a sweet smile.
"Come here, my love" he said, gesturing for her to give him a hug.
Amy crawled down from her dad's bed and gave him a warm hug.
"I'm gonna miss you, my angel"
"You'll be gone for only a week, dad, but I'm gonna miss you too" she laughed
One of the maids came into Henry's bedroom on his request and carried his suitcase downstairs. Amy entwined her dad's fingers with hers as they made their way downstairs.
"Don't forget to give me a call everyday" Henry reminded his daughter when they were outside the mansion, and in front of his Mercedes SUV.
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"Princess. If at any point you feel scared or uncomfortable, please go to Bryan's. His house is a lot closer to ours than your mom's"
"Okay, dad. I love you"
She gave him a goodbye hug.
"I love you too, princess"
Henry climbed into the back seat of his car and the chauffeur drove off. Amy watched as the car gradually drove out of the compound until it was out of her view. She reached for her phone in her pocket and dialled her bestfriend's number.
