Her eyes focused on the papers before her, but her mind was somewhere else at the moment. It had been a hectic day with many plannings to do on top of the workload on her shoulders.
But she welcomed the busy schedule because it stopped her from thinking much about her father. It was not easy when she sat at his office, which he had occupied most of his life.
His absence had continued to haunt her, although she had every belief that it would eventually lessen through time. She just hoped it would be sooner than later.
"Are you ready for this Annual Charity Ball?" A voice by the door asked, making her lift her head from her desk to see a dear friend. "I believe you ask me to come."
Dani could not help the smile that showed on her lips, always welcoming visitors who could brighten up her day. "Hey, Haley. Come in." She immediately greeted her friend and gestured for her to join her.
