Franchesca POV
I walked in the building with my father and every person in the building stopped and greeted my dad.

Like do they not see me right here? We step into the elevator and this blondy steps in as well.

"Good morning sir, just a reminder that you have a meeting in the next thirty minutes and then right after you have another phone call meeting"  oh how nice, his assistant. I eye her from head to toe.

She wasn't giving me good vibes the way she looked at him. It's almost as if she was crushing but that wasn't happening. No way.
I cut in front of my dad and stuck my hand out.

"Oh good morning, my name is Franchesca Donovan. I'm sure you've heard of me" she seemed shook before she shook my hand.
"Alexis, and I've heard a lot about you" I faked smiled in return.

"Thank you Alexis" my father dismissed her as the elevator opened and we walked out.

"You are going with Brandon in the designer's area. He will help you as to the two roles you can play in that area either a designers assistant or a model"  I nodded. "Daddy can't you walk with there?" I pleaded but he shook his head.

"I'm afraid I can't honey I have to prepare for the meeting that's starting in a little bit" I nodded and sighed in defeat. He looked for Brandon and told him where he needed to carry me.
He stuck his hand out to me and introduced himself. "I'm Brandon" I shook his hand "Franchesca"

"If you could follow me I'll lead you to your destination" I followed behind him and he led me to this double glass door and opened it for me.
"Welcome" he said walking in behind me.

There were different kinds of fabric everywhere and tables with drawings of outfits.
Everyone was disregarding my presence while some others kept their eyes on me and whispering to their neighbors.

Randomly stopping to view one of the drawings. I picked it up and as I did it was grabbed out of my hand.

"Don't touch my stuff! Do you know who I am?!" This bitter wrinkled faced lady said to me.
"Do you know who I am?" I retorted she then went from upset to smiling "you are a peasant. A nuisance" this bi-
"Daddy's spoilt princess. Making him look bad every single day by doing drugs and going to jail. Has no degree whatsoever, if you're making it in life it's because of daddy"
She grabbed a magazine and dropped it in front of me.

"Everyone knows who you are" I see me on the cover page 'Donovan's child out of control'
'He can run a business but not a home'

I sighed before I said the following.
"I don't doubt that everyone doesn't know who you are, with your creative designs and all" she began smiling like she was proud. "But most of all for all these designs on your face" I said pointing to all her wrinkles. "Did you miss your Botox appointment?"I cooed while she frowned "I'm sure a little Dr.Miracle will do help in the meantime. Not a lot but it'll do something"
I picked up the magazine and dumped it before walking out of the room she really killed my vibe.
I went to another area in the building and upon arrival in the cafeteria I hear people whispering and I know it's about me. It was just beginning to piss me off.
As I stood in line to order something I hear some of the girls behind me whispering.
Trying to ignore them I made my order. Thankfully the food was already made so it was just pick up and go.
"I wish I was like her don't have to get no degree to be where she is and I bet she's getting paid more than me"

"I been working here 3 years just to get where i am right now and it only took her a daddy can you help me"

"Daddy saves the day again"

"She doesn't even deserve to be here"
My level of annoyance was going up with my insecurity.

I was just about ready to dial Rico's number but I didn't want to upset my father more than he already was. So I waited in his office. As I was waiting my mind crossed on Milo. Lost in my thoughts the door opened and this fine specimen of a man walked in.

He literally took my breath away. "Hey, I was just dropping off a document for your father"
I felt like I couldn't breathe but when I gathered the strength I said "you know who I am?"
He chuckled lightly "everyone knows who you are" remember what wrinkly said earlier I frowned "bad stuff I bet" he contemplated answering.

"Can't say I've judged you because I've done way worse, you can continue being as good as you are because it keeps you looking more beautiful" I was heavy blushing over here.
I knew the AC was on but honey in here was warm.
Is it just me or is it hot in here?

"It's pretty cool in here" he chuckled  at me "guess it's just you" he winked and headed towards the door. Oh I said that out loud? He stopped and looked at me he hesitated again before saying "just a word of advice, don't worry about all the whispering and the gossiping because they are just people who are insecure or people who fail to recognize or remember where they came from. Don't run from them, face them" he opened the door and just then my dad walks in.

"Liam, good to see you brother"
He greeted him and they shook hands "always a pleasure. I've left the files with your daughter" that's when my dads eyes crossed mines.

"Thank you I'll be sure to review them" he looked back at me "baby, are you okay? You don't look so well honey" he seemed concerned. By now Liam had already left. I shook my head "dad it's okay"
"Honey you're red, you could be catching a fever" he felt my forehead. He got up and picked up the phone.

"I need a car out front. my daughter isn't feeling well. Carry her straight home" I sighed this wasn't really necessary.

"Dad I'm not sick, I'm really not"
"Baby you should see yourself" I chuckled. He could be so slow sometimes.
Thinking about it if he lets me go home I can invite Rico over or we can go out together and Milo isn't there to rat me out.

"Alright dad I'll go home before this gets worse" he nodded while I got up and ready to leave. He cleared his throat "aren't you forgetting something?" Knowing exactly what he meant.

"I'm feeling sick I can't" I teased but he tilted his head to side like 'really?'
I went back and hugged him he kissed my forehead. "feel better baby"
"Thanks daddy" as I was going to walk out the door I stopped and remembered what Liam said and I thought to myself maybe I should just face them and do what I got to do.

I turned around "how about we have lunch together, I'll get a soup I'm sure I'll feel better then"
He smiled "are you sure kiddo?" I nodded. "Alright let's do it"