This story follows Alexandra Crane and Derek Jones of "STAR". From MY point of view.
Alexandra, a budding interior designer and the privileged daughter of musician Roland Crane and ex-model Rose Crane, leaves New York with her best friend Star and...
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It's been a week since Derek and I brought Destiny home from the hospital. My mom and Tia, my assistant, made sure everything was ready for us when we got home. I was slowly working on the nursery because I didn't expect to give birth for another 2 weeks. However, when we arrived, everything was complete, and I was beyond surprised and happy.
Destiny's nursery
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Derek had to head back to work, so it was just me and Destiny. Texas was flying in later tonight to see us, and I couldn't be happier. I haven't seen her since my party. She finally moved to Atlanta, and she's loving it so far. Derek and I kept our decision to move back to Atlanta when Destiny turned 2 months old, but the way I was missing my family, I was ready to move today.
While the baby was sleeping, I figured I might as well get some work done. I mean, technically, I'm on maternity leave, but let's be real, I'm still the top interior designer in demand, so work never really takes a break.
I set up my MacBook so that I could touch base with Tia.
"Thank goodness I'm able to work from home."
"Hey boss lady! Now you know you ain't supposed to be working for at least 6 weeks!"
"Ms. Tia, I know, but I can't help it! I need to check in," I replied, half-complaining.
"What would Patricia say if she knew you were checking in on work, instead of resting and adapting to motherhood?"
Patricia was the CEO of the firm I work at, and she was ALL about family.
"She'd kill me if she knew I was working. Thank God that you and her are overseeing this project while I'm out! Ms. Tia, when I tell you I had no idea that my baby was gonna come 2 weeks early."
"That's how it happens sometimes; she came when she was damn good and ready. She's the prettiest baby. You and Derek did your thing with her."
"Uhhh, thanks?" I replied, laughing.
"I didn't even get to celebrate Derek's birthday with him or Father's Day! I still feel so bad."
"I'm sure Derek is fine, as long as he got his two girls."
