MyGod.
I started the engine and pulled out of the parking garage. It was earlier than my usual time, so I had time to stop at the bank to withdraw some cash for Carsyn’s field trip on Friday. While standing in line, I sent a text to Raeley to confirm our lunch date for tomorrow, since neither of us had work, then I approached the counter with my withdrawal slip and driver’s license.
“Good afternoon, Mrs. Hill. You would like to withdraw just forty today?” the teller asked. I didn’t feel like correcting her on the missus.
I have to change my name back soon.
“Yes, that’s it,” I replied.
“Okay. Just give me one moment.”
I nodded as she walked away, and I pulled up the camera footage at the house. I looked at all the cameras and noticed they were out back. Basil helped Carsyn push the lawnmower while Chloe and Carlee jumped on the trampoline. I zoomed in a little just to see the definition of those refined muscles in his arms, the light sweat that covered his pecan skin, making him shine, and the focused look on his face.
I was staring so long I didn’t even hear the teller call my name until she got louder to get my attention.
I clicked out of the app and focused on the task at hand. “I’m sorry.” I giggled lightly.
“It’s okay. Here you go. Would that be all for you today?”
“Can you tell me the balance on my other account?” I asked, taking the money from her.
“Sure thing.” She typed away on the computer. “It’s 25,582.64.”
I frowned in confusion because I only remembered having fifteen thousand in that account and hadn’t touched it since Carlee turned two. It was an account I had set up for a rainy day.I’d deposit five thousand every six months, and my last deposit was in March of this year.
“Did it gain interest or something?”
“The only interest gained is the 582.64.”
“That’s odd. Could you tell me when the last two deposits were made?”
“Sure.” She clicked around for a second, then spoke. “One deposit was made April 13th, and the most recent one was on May 4th.”
Basil.
It had to be him. But how? Those were his pay dates. We agreed that I’d pay him bi-weekly, and it’d been a little over a month since he started working for me, which meant he never accepted any money from me.
I gave her a light smile. “Okay. Thank you.”
“No problem. Have a good day.”
“You as well.” I hurried out of the bank and headed straight home to find out what exactly was going on. I pulled in the driveway and pulled all the way in the back. I could see they were still outside, but now Chloe and Carlee played with their hula hoops, and Carsyn helped Basil rake up the excess grass. I pulled into the garage and got out.
“Mommy!” Chloe exclaimed, rushing over to me. I opened my arms and received her, giving her kisses all over her face.
“Hi, my pretty baby. You have a good day today?”
“Yes! Mr. B let me make us ice cream Sundaes!”
“He did? I’m sure it was good.”
“It was! I made you one too!”
“I can’t wait to eat it.”
Carsyn hurried over to me next. “Mom, Mr. B let me help mow the lawn. You like it?”
“I do. It seems as if Mr. B gave you all some pretty cool tasks today,” I said, looking at him. “Hello, Basil.”
