Find Me In Your Labyrinth

Charlie James stared at Emily coldly and asked suspiciously, “What are you so scared of?”

Emily denied it vehemently, “I’m not scared. I think bringing a kid to work isn’t exactly appropriate”

Charlie’s icy gaze swept over her face before he said goodbye to Kya, “See you, kid. Don’t forget to miss me, okay?”

“Uncle Charlie, miss me and Mommy tool” Kya waved.

Emily didn’t dare stick around any longer and hastily scooped up Kya and got out of the car.

Not until Charlie’s car was out of sight did they turn around and head back inside the building.

Once they were free of Charlie, Emily seemed to relax, her face softened. She picked up Kya and smiled, “Uncle Charlie is Mommy’s boss. We can’t tell him everything or rely on him too much. He might get fed up.”

Kya’s big eyes stared at her. “But Uncle Charlie is my friend!”

Emily sighed in resignation, “Even friends have boundaries, sweetie.”

slumped onto her shoulder,

“What do you want for dinner? I’ll make it.”

bit down, “Mom, I want Uncle Charlie

is a busy

pouted, disappointed,

from Gina, who sounded excited, “Emily, how are things going

it clear to Dr. Martin we can’t

sounded upset, “Emily, why are you so stubborn? Dr. Martin is such a catch, and he’s into you. You might not find a guy

cold. Tve said it before, I’m not looking for a

because you’re young, you don’t know how hard life can be!” Gina scolded, “Wait until you realize how

through to her mother, so

likes you, and he accepts Kya. It’s a good match, Emily.

they’re going to talk. But if Dr. Martin is