Journey to Happy Ending novel Chapter 39

Kevin hadn't taken his eyes off of Daisy since she had come in. He had been kind of upset at her attitude last night. That was why he had decided to leave without her this morning. Actually, he had been trying to avoid her for fear that he would say something stupid to her again.

Daisy knew nothing about his concerns. She just wondered why he was acting so weird today, not realizing it had anything to do with what happened last night.

"What took you so long?" Kevin frowned and asked. He wasn't angry, but worried.

"Because I had to deal with something." Daisy answered simply. She knew what he had been talking about. If the Hummer hadn't broken down on the way, she wouldn't have been so late.

Just as Mark had expected, It was quite a long meeting -- it went till 5 pm. Daisy was really worried that she wouldn't be able to pick up Justin before Edward left his office.

"Mrs. Daisy, hold on. Just a minute." Daisy heard that as she was rushing to leave. She frowned and stopped there, wondering 'what now?'

"Anything else, sir?" Daisy sounded anxious.

"Did you hear what I said?" The girl had gone too far. She hadn't heard a thing he said.

"What? You said the meeting was over, didn't you?" Daisy was confused. She looked at the commander with her head tilted.

"Ha! You weren't actually listening, then. I said we're having a party to celebrate your victory. I'm ordering everyone to attend." With that, he turned and walked out of the meeting room before Daisy could say anything.

Her mood darkened. She couldn't go and pick up Justin now! 'I want to see you, Justin. But my commander won't let me go.'

Justin was on his computer when his phone rang. The ringtone was so familiar. He immediately picked up, and a just as familiar voice came from the other end, "Justin, it's mommy. What are you doing right now?" Daisy knew that she couldn't go and pick up her boy today. She felt sorry and sounded kind of gloomy.

"Hi! Mommy, are you there?" Edward was busy in his office, up to his elbows in paperwork. He stopped to listen closely when he heard Justin say "mommy."

"Yes, I'm at the base now. Mommy is busy tonight, so I'll come and get you tomorrow, okay?" Daisy apologized, hoping Justin wouldn't be too disappointed.

"Okay! It's fine. I got it. Please promise me you'll be here tomorrow!" Justin felt bad that he couldn't see Daisy today. On the other hand, he had gotten used to plans being derailed. It wasn't the first time she'd cancelled on him.

"I promise! I have to go. See you tomorrow." Daisy had to hang up quickly as she heard someone calling her.

"See you! Mommy, bye." Justin was feeling so blue.