Chapter 13

Nicole

The harsh stomach cramps wake me up from my nap and I groan trying to find a better sleeping position but it only makes it worse.

This is only the beginning yet it is this painful. How about when I'm 5 months? Can I really do it? Is what the doctor said true?

I slowly sit up and blankly stare at the empty room. Everywhere is quiet and I wonder if there is any form of life in this house.

I get up and head for the door, I need to talk to Alessio.

This is not something I can handle on my own. We can confirm it together.

I trudge to the living room to find it empty, with no sign of Tara or anyone else.

Why would they leave me here alone?

"You need to sit down"I quickly turn around to her voice and cringe. When did she start caring? And why the hell is she talking to me?

"My son gave me orders not to let you out of my sight until he is back" she adds and I quietly sit on the grey single couch that is close to me.

I don't have it in me to argue with her or ask any kind of que