do this, so I can’t really stop her. I wonder what a girl like her needs money so bad that she would be willing to do this.
I text her to let her know that I’m on my way. There is a lot to do today to get ready to leave on the tour buses tonight, so I wanted to get an early start.
Me: Hey, it’s Camden. I’m on my way over.
Ellie: Hey, you really don’t have to do this. I know you have other things that you probably have to do today.
Me: No, I want to. I want to make this as easy as possible for you.
Ellie: Okay, thanks see you in a few
I buzz the intercom at the door to her apartment building and a lady answers.
“Yes, who is it?” she asks
“Umm, my name is Camden; I’m here to see Ellie.” I say.
“Oh, of course, come on up,” she says as the door unlocks.
I get up to the third floor and find her apartment and there is a woman standing there with the door open staring at me. Behind her, I see a young boy on crutches.
“You must be Camden, I’m Karen and this is Jackson,” she says pointing over her shoulder at the boy. “She was right, you are good looking.” What? Ellie told her that I’m good looking. This thought makes me smile.
Just then, Ellie turns into the kitchen from a small hallway. “Hey,” she says. Damn, she’s hot. She’s wearing a long, black skirt and a pink tank top and her hair is in a long braid. It takes me a few seconds to gather my thoughts.
“Hey,” I reply, not sure what else to say.
“I see you already met Karen and Jackson. Are you ready to get started? I know you have a lot to do.”
“Not, so fast,” Karen says as Ellie starts to head back down the hallway to her bedroom. “I need to know a few things about Camden here before you two leave. First off, what exactly is it that you do? Second, why should I trust you with my little girl?”
Wow, she can be somewhat scary when she goes all mom on you. “Well, I’m Ryder’s personal assistant that means anything from getting coffee to making sure he is where he needs to be at all times. You will be able to trust me with Ellie, because it’ll be my job to watch out for her and make sure nothing happens. I have a little sister her age and I know I would want someone looking out for her. Ellie’s a sweet girl and I know the perception that rock bands can get a little crazy on tour, but honestly, she’ll be with me the whole time.”
“This little girl is very important to me, just remember that.”
“I will, ma’am.” I say with sincerity.
“We’ll get along great if you promise to never call me ma’am again. I’m not an old woman. You can call me Karen. Now, would you like to see some of Elaina’s old baby books?” she says with a wink at Ellie.
“Wait, Elaina?” I ask, confused, as Karen gets up, I assume, to go get a photo album.
“Yes,” Ellie says, “my name is Elaina, but I go by Ellie.” That is the perfect name for her. I like it.
“Oh no, you don’t.” She says with a groan to Karen. “I told you no looking at the baby books. Let’s head back to my room Camden.”
“We have some time,” I say “besides, I brought some bagels. I didn’t know if you would have eaten yet.”
Chapter 7
Elaina
“You bought bagels?” I can’t believe that he brought us all breakfast. “Oh, you