SIX

I ran and grabbed Michael. I wanted to rush home and get started but when the girls get together. I chatted with the ladies for over an hour, telling them about this amazing man. I never mentioned his name, just his kindness, and love for his wife. They all were in aww, wishing their husbands talked about them that way. It made me sad inside, then wishing for that when they should be happy their husband wasn't hurting them. I brushed it off, they had no idea what I had been through. No one did, not really.

We got home and I put Michael to bed. I got started on the box, I was so excited. I put all of Marian's favorites that Sebastian had told me and some things to symbolize some of the memories he enjoyed. I stayed up half the night finishing it. I realized I had no idea where I was sending it to. I did a google search, realizing I was sitting on a bench with one of New York's richest elites. I felt ashamed for a moment and then in shock he had sat with me. It was obvious I wasn't rich but he never seemed to mind. I found the address of the office. I decided I should probably bring it. It was more respectful plus he might not get it. It was a big building.

I got up in the morning, dropped Michael off, and made my way to the city. I arrived at the high-rise building; I was starting to regret not mailing it. I sighed and made my way inside. At first, the security desk gave me a hassle. They made me go through a scanner and searched the box. I was so nervous it was going to break it. They let me head up to the top floor where Sebastian's office was located. I made my way out of the elevator; everything was so neat and fancy. The officers were huge and full of glass. There was so much light and such a modern edge. I was soaking it all in when a tall brunette interrupted "can I help you?" She said in a nasty tone. "I was just dropping something off for sebast-Mr. Ward". She went to grab the box, but I didn't trust her. I was good at reading people and I'm pretty sure she was going to throw it out. Despite how good I was at reading people; Matt had been my only curveball. "I will give it to him myself," I said determinedly and then I said, "please tell him, Alexa Grey is here". I had established dominance, not something I had done after I met Matt. She nodded and went to the phone. She walked me into a giant office, it seemed bigger than my whole house. Sebastian was sitting behind an oversized desk. He looked up and smiled, "Ms. Grey, what do I owe this honor". It made me blush and all I could say was "please call me Alexa". He nodded and I handed him the box. "I made you a little something after our conversation yesterday". He opened it up and the smile on his face was worth it. "I made it for your office, so Marian is always with you". He placed it on his desk, finding the right spot. He wanted to make sure, she could see the skyline. He then looked up at me, "thank you. Now what can I do for you?". I felt uncomfortable again and my voice changed. I didn't mean it to happen, but it did "nothing, I just wanted to give you this. I just wanted you to have her with you". I was insulted, I'm sure everyone he interacts with wants something but that wasn't me. I went to walk out of his office, but he grabbed my hand. "I'm sorry, I'm used to people expecting something in return. I figured if you're here, you must have googled me". I let out a laugh, "yes, I had to get your address". And he replied, "so you know I'm filthy rich?" And I nodded. "But you ask me for nothing?" I nodded again, "not everything in life is about money. Our conversation is worth more". He let out another deep laugh, I thought he was laughing at me and what I said. This was such a bad idea. I was ready to leave his office before he insulted me further but then he said something shocking. "You are just like Marian, are you sure your, not her long-lost niece? She never cared for wealth either". I instantly relaxed and smiled. A real smile, not the pretend smiles I live inside of. My cheeks hurt; it had been so long since I smiled. He offered to take me to lunch but I declined. I'm flat ass broke so that was not a good idea. He seemed extremely disappointed. I said maybe we will see each other again; I loved the view from the bench. He seems to perk up at the idea. I gave him a hug getting ready to leave but someone in the hall caught his attention.