Come with Me (Let It Be Me #2) by Tiara Bosh Read Free Book Online Page A

so busy; she could only hope they see each other once a week. 
    As Emily has asked her, for how long could she take it?
     

Chapter 9
    Liz
     
    The people in the office have been so amped up for the Family Day that when the day finally arrived, she was excited herself.
    She dressed in leggings, a college shirt and her running shoes. She brought a hoodie with her in case it would get cold. She also packed a backpack with clothes to change into for her dinner with Jack.
    She arrived at the Irvington High School field forty minutes early, so she only saw some of her colleagues so far.
    “Hey Liz,” Will Huffman greeted, when she approached him. He was fixing the sound system. He was the one who worked with Sarah in organizing the family day.
    “Hi Will! Are Sarah and Dana here?”
    “Sarah is checking the food station. Just go straight that way,” he said pointing.
    “Thanks, see you later!”
    She made her way to the food station to go and help Sarah, getting stopped on the way by other colleagues who introduced their families. She suddenly learned so much about them. Among them, she met Miranda’s husband, teenage daughter and nine-year-old boy. And she didn’t know that Steve had twin girls! 
    She finally made it to the food station where Sarah was coordinating with the caterer. 
    “Hey Sarah, need help?” Liz asked.
    “Hi Liz!” Sarah greeted as they hugged. “We’re good here, thanks! Later though we might need some help in the kids’ activities.”
    “Sure, I’d be happy to assist,” Liz said.
    “Hey, Dana and her family are here!” Sarah exclaimed.
    Liz looked back and saw Dana holding the hand of her little boy Adam. Next to them must be her husband.
    Sarah and Liz walked over.
    “Liz! This is my husband Maron, and our little boy Adam!” Dana introduced excitedly. 
    “Nice to meet you, Maron,” she said, shaking his hand. He was an attractive African-American who was also tall. He seemed very friendly. Liz then squatted down. “Hi Adam! I’m you’re mommy’s new friend!”
    He looked up at her shyly. He had closely cropped hair, large round eyes, and a cute button nose. He was so adorable!
    “We should be starting soon,” Sarah said. “Let’s head to the stage.”
    Liz stood up and followed them to the stage, where the others have gathered. She spotted Henry with his wife and approached them. It was interesting to see Henry dressed down in jogging pants and a collared cotton shirt for the day’s event. He always wore corporate attires in the office, since he met with sponsors a lot. Liz wondered how he got sponsors for the foundation with such a formal character. But Liz guessed it was also good since it balanced out with Alex’s zealous personality. 
    “Good morning, Henry,” she greeted. 
    “Good morning,” he greeted with his toothless smile. “This is my wife Diane. Diane, this is our newest employee Liz Hatton. We’ve met her parents Robert and Elizabeth.” 
    “Nice to meet you Liz,” Diane said, a bit more cordial than Henry. “Today must be pretty exciting for you.”
    “It is,” Liz said enthusiastically. “Everyone in the office has been looking forward to it. So I know it’s going to be fun.”
    “Hey Liz,” she heard someone call from behind her. She turned to see Kayla, who was followed by Alex. 
    “Kayla, hi,” she said warmly. “It’s good to see you.” She’s met with Kayla a couple times more at site and got to talk to her a bit. So far they were getting along pretty well. “Hi Alex.”
    “Hi Liz,” he greeted. “Today you’ll see that everyone is part of RHS just so they can attend Family Day.”
    They all laughed. “I’m just gonna watch,” Kayla said. “I just didn’t want to miss watching Alex make a fool of himself.”
    Liz laughed as Alex kissed Kayla on her head. Watching them, Liz’s heart dropped, thinking when was the last time she and Jack showed that kind of affection towards each other.
    Then Ben suddenly appeared,