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AFOC Chapter 12

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Chapter 12 BPOV Our house is in chaos as we head out for the game between the junior and senior teams. This is as big as any rival team game; bragging rights are important, according to our teenage boys. We’re decked out in school colors and the boys’ jersey numbers. Some are wearing Lucian and Mike, and others have Damon. Esme and I are wearing all their numbers on our shirts.  It’s divided in our house now that Damon is the captain of the junior team and Lucian is the captain of the seniors. I hate it because they’re both stars in my eyes. But, in reality, my mind isn’t even in the game, into cheering and being happy that we have this family time. No, it’s on tomorrow night and the unspoken fight between me and Edward. It’s not just the fight; lately, there just seems to be such a disconnect. We had this moment of strength when we agreed to take in Julie, but then it was havoc. It’s been non-stop for me at the center, and he’s been at work constantly; we’re barely able to make

AFOC Chapter 11

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Chapter 11 EPOV Paper is scattered everywhere as I try to salvage accounts and projects. I knew I should have never taken the afternoon off to stay home. I rely on Angela so much, I never prepared for the moment she would have to take a leave of absence immediately. She had to fly out to be with her mom who had a stroke; it's unclear when or if she’ll be back. I reassured her that everything will be fine and, if she returns, her job will be here. Until then, she’ll still collect a check and keep her insurance. But this leaves me without anyone, and I can’t survive without an assistant. She was everything and more for me. I should have made her COO, considering that when I asked a few department heads to step in, they adamantly declined, asking why Angela didn’t do it. I need to give her more money and pray she comes back. I growl in annoyance, deciding to call my wife and see if she can help me. It takes a few rings before the manly voice I’ve come to despise ove