BPOV
"Dad, let her lead this." Emmett said.
"No, I want to earn it!" I snapped, "I don't understand why I'm not able to earn your trust."
"How many times we need to discuss it?" Dad said, "Emmett is the face of Swan Inc. You need to accept it."
"I never said I don't want to accept it." I said, "But you don't even give me a chance on the projects where I have put my heart and soul!"
"I really don't have time for this." he said.
"You know what? I'm just leaving. I think you and your son can manage everything without me for a day." I said and stormed off from there.
"How was your day?" Edward asked me when he was back home.
"It was fine." I replied while sulking on the couch.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"I'm just really upset at Dad!" I said, "However hard I try, it's never enough for him! Emmett is the heir, you know? I'm just a stupid second child, and that, too, a female second child! It sucks!"
I was shocked with myself. Why did I say this to him? This discussion had never left outside of the walls of Swan home or office. How could I just say that to him?
"Why am I even telling you this?" I said, "You will never be able to understand my situation! After all, you're also the heir, just like Emmett! To you, it might seem that I'm just a whining bitch!"
"No, I'm not going to think anything like that." he said, "I might not be in the same boat as you, but I know how dedicated and passionate you're about your work and how brilliant you're! If you're upset about something, I have no reason to think that you're just whining."
Now why was he saying such nice things to me? I didn't want to hear that! I was not used to hear nice things from anyone on this particular subject!
"I think I need to take a shower." I said.
Why was I so weak? Even if I wanted to know more about him and give our relationship a chance, was I ready to open up about myself? I didn't think so! I wasn't ready yet.
"Okay?" he said. He was exactly like me. If I didn't want to share something, he was not going to bug me regarding that!
"I'll see you later." I said and went to the bathroom.
What was fucking wrong with me? Why did I even tell him about that? He was going to judge me so hard! He must have seen how insecure and weak I was even if he was saying nice things on my face! God, that was so embarrassing!
I guess today was just one of those days when I couldn't appreciate anything about how privileged I was!
My life just sucked!