When the alarm clock rang, Naime woke with a start. For a moment she blinked at the ceiling, then the memory of the day ahead rushed in, and a bright smile spread across her face. Today was her day off.
The thought alone filled her with restless excitement. She had been planning this day all week. She would spend every minute with Diego and Auntie May. They would walk through the park, let Diego run around the playground, and later visit their favorite restaurant where Auntie May always ordered too much food and insisted everyone eat more. Naime planned to indulge them completely. No rushing, no worries, just a whole day together.
Nanny Melanie had called the night before to tell her she would be arriving early to take over, which meant Naime could leave the house as soon as she finished
