“Amelia is right about the legal stuff, you have nothing to worry about. The policy is directed at your immediate supervisor only.”
“Of course it is, and if it weren’t , I’m the CEO and I would have changed that policy right away.” Asher winks at me with a smile.
Dinner has turned out to be fun and everyone gets along so well, I wonder what it was like to grow up in the Wellington household. I bet it was filled with laughter and happy memories. It makes me sad that I didn’t grow up with siblings. Asher must have sensed my mood change. He grabs my hand and gives a gentle squeeze.
“ Are you feeling alright?” he says in a low voice.
I lean over an d whisper, “Yes, I’m fine, sorry. I was just thinking about something.”
“Will you tell me later?” he asks. With a nod, I straighten back in my seat and catch the expression on Amelia’s face.
At first I think she didn’t approve of us holding hands and whispering. But she darts her eyes to my chest, I quickly look down to see that while I leaned over to talk to Asher my scarf shifted and my port is exposed. I glance back up and see everyone’s eyes on the same thing. Without missing a beat, I adjust my scarf look at each of them and say.
“Asher and Amelia know , so it’s only fair that the rest of you do too. I have breast cancer. It was caught very early. I have one more round of chemo and things are looking positive. Now, what about dessert. Does this place have good dessert?”
Asher
After Willow ’s announcement to everyone that she has breast cancer, I hold my breath and wait for everyone’s reaction. Not even a second later Ava grabs the desert menu.
“They do, you have got to try their cheesecake. They make five different kinds. Do you like chocolate? The triple chocolate cheesecake is pure heaven.” I don’t know why I feel relieved. I should have known my family would make her feel comfortable.
Adrian snorts , “Hell no, you have to eat it plain, nothing on it. That’s just sacrilege to put other flavors or anything on top of cheesecake for that matter.”
I can see Willow vis ibly relax. I’m so proud of her, she really is such a strong woman. After dessert we sit around for a few minutes sipping coffee and talking. It’s getting late and I should probably take Willow home. I know she has to be exhausted. “Well guys, it was really nice to see everyone. Next time Mom and Dad are out of town we should do this again.”
Aiden and Adrian stand as Willow does . Aiden says, “Willow, it was nice to meet you. Our parents will be back in town next Sunday, you should come.”
Willow has a surprised look on her face . “Oh really, I couldn’t impose, that’s family time.”
I look her in the eyes , “No, that’s a great idea. I don’t know why I didn’t say it first. My folks would love to meet you. You wouldn’t be imposing as all.”
Everyone at the table is giving her encouragement and agreeing that it’s a great idea. I am truly b lessed I have the best family in the world. Grabbing her coat, I help her into it while my four siblings are arguing over who gets to pay the bill.
“You are all too slow, I already paid the bill. I’ll see you guys later, I ’m going to get Willow home.” Placing my hand in hers, I lead her to the front door then help her in the car and jog back to the driver’s seat.
“So, how did you think it went aside from the whole not knowing I’m your boss’s boss? How did you like everyone? I know Amelia already loves you. That’s all she talks about is her new assistant.”
“You have a wonderful family , you’re all so close. At dinner I got a little upset thinking how I never had any real family. It was just my mom and I. I was just wondering what it would have been like to have a big family. Everyone was really great. I just love working for Amelia. She is the best boss. She has always made me feel like we have more than an employee relationship. She even offered to drive
“Of course it is, and if it weren’t , I’m the CEO and I would have changed that policy right away.” Asher winks at me with a smile.
Dinner has turned out to be fun and everyone gets along so well, I wonder what it was like to grow up in the Wellington household. I bet it was filled with laughter and happy memories. It makes me sad that I didn’t grow up with siblings. Asher must have sensed my mood change. He grabs my hand and gives a gentle squeeze.
“ Are you feeling alright?” he says in a low voice.
I lean over an d whisper, “Yes, I’m fine, sorry. I was just thinking about something.”
“Will you tell me later?” he asks. With a nod, I straighten back in my seat and catch the expression on Amelia’s face.
At first I think she didn’t approve of us holding hands and whispering. But she darts her eyes to my chest, I quickly look down to see that while I leaned over to talk to Asher my scarf shifted and my port is exposed. I glance back up and see everyone’s eyes on the same thing. Without missing a beat, I adjust my scarf look at each of them and say.
“Asher and Amelia know , so it’s only fair that the rest of you do too. I have breast cancer. It was caught very early. I have one more round of chemo and things are looking positive. Now, what about dessert. Does this place have good dessert?”
Asher
After Willow ’s announcement to everyone that she has breast cancer, I hold my breath and wait for everyone’s reaction. Not even a second later Ava grabs the desert menu.
“They do, you have got to try their cheesecake. They make five different kinds. Do you like chocolate? The triple chocolate cheesecake is pure heaven.” I don’t know why I feel relieved. I should have known my family would make her feel comfortable.
Adrian snorts , “Hell no, you have to eat it plain, nothing on it. That’s just sacrilege to put other flavors or anything on top of cheesecake for that matter.”
I can see Willow vis ibly relax. I’m so proud of her, she really is such a strong woman. After dessert we sit around for a few minutes sipping coffee and talking. It’s getting late and I should probably take Willow home. I know she has to be exhausted. “Well guys, it was really nice to see everyone. Next time Mom and Dad are out of town we should do this again.”
Aiden and Adrian stand as Willow does . Aiden says, “Willow, it was nice to meet you. Our parents will be back in town next Sunday, you should come.”
Willow has a surprised look on her face . “Oh really, I couldn’t impose, that’s family time.”
I look her in the eyes , “No, that’s a great idea. I don’t know why I didn’t say it first. My folks would love to meet you. You wouldn’t be imposing as all.”
Everyone at the table is giving her encouragement and agreeing that it’s a great idea. I am truly b lessed I have the best family in the world. Grabbing her coat, I help her into it while my four siblings are arguing over who gets to pay the bill.
“You are all too slow, I already paid the bill. I’ll see you guys later, I ’m going to get Willow home.” Placing my hand in hers, I lead her to the front door then help her in the car and jog back to the driver’s seat.
“So, how did you think it went aside from the whole not knowing I’m your boss’s boss? How did you like everyone? I know Amelia already loves you. That’s all she talks about is her new assistant.”
“You have a wonderful family , you’re all so close. At dinner I got a little upset thinking how I never had any real family. It was just my mom and I. I was just wondering what it would have been like to have a big family. Everyone was really great. I just love working for Amelia. She is the best boss. She has always made me feel like we have more than an employee relationship. She even offered to drive
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