Later That Night At Amelia's Party.
Leilani didn't allow Claire to take care of her, she wanted her to enjoy and she wanted herself to have some time alone.“Claire… I'm going to the bathroom.” I said and Claire nodded. She stood up.“No. You stay here. I'll be back in a few minutes” I walked to the bathroom and it was pretty occupied.So I went upstairs to use the bathroom there, yes it's not my first time here. I got in there.Halfway into the bathroom, I heard someone cough from behind me. I jumped and turned around to see some unfamiliar person standing two feet away from me."Oh, sorry. The bathroom downstairs was taken," I tried to explain. The man, looking in his thirties, didn't say anything. Maybe he lived here? I could see, he looked strong. "Um, hello?" I waved to his face.He crossed his arms and gave me an evil smirk that sent chills down my back and I had goosebumps all over. I trusted my gut, so I backed up into the bathroom and fumbleLater That Morning.The tray of equipment fell down and they noticed Vincenzo was standing on the door. “Oh. Bro. You are here?” Edgardo said with a lot of enthusiasm. “Ha-ha. I brought some pants and shirt. Well… Claire did but she said she'll see you soon, her business is under crisis.” Vincenzo explained while putting the clothes on the bed.“Okay.” It was her reply that made Vincenzo realise that she was still mad at him. So instead, he patted Edgardo’s back. The nurse walked in.“Rise and Shine Sweetheart. The bruises will be gone in a few days and for now sign these.” She gave Leilani some discharge forms.“You!” The nurse pointed at Vincenzo. He looked away. “Come on. Bring them to me. Now!” The nurse ordered and Vincenzo gave Edgardo the car keys.“Good.” The nurse said and Edgardo let out a small laughter.“You'll take the car. I'm not allowed to drive. I dislocated my arm.” Vincenzo said. And that's when they noticed he was wearing an arm
At The Therapist.She spent an hour without saying anything. Edgardo even tried to excuse himself but nothing made her talk.“Okay. I understand, it may be that you don't want to talk. But if you feel like talking, you can always write everything down.” The Therapist said to Leilani who was quiet the whole session.“Thank you.” That's all she said. She stood up and walked out to find Edgardo waiting.“Hey baby.” He said as he removed the hair from her face. She smiled. “I need some rest. Can we go home?” Edgardo smiled to her.“Anything for you baby.” He said as he walked with her to the car.He dropped there and had to leave. She stayed with Claire.“So… who you going to choose?” Leilani looked at Claire who was eating potato chips.“What do you mean?” Leilani asked as she sat raised her eyebrows.“Leilani, you do realise you have to choose the man you want to end up with? And Honestly, there's no way you could ever do it without hurting anyone.
“Heaven… you good?” Claire asked. Leilani looked at her and smiled. “I am Great!” She said sarcastically and Claire rolled her eyes. “Are you being Sarcastic?”“No. I'm lost in between and honestly… I don't know how to feel.” She said and Claire walked to her.“It's the Di Costa boys, isn't it?” Claire asked and Leilani looked at her.“Let's go inside.” They walked inside. Leilani sat down and Claire brought some ice cream. “So… what did he say?” Claire asked.“He's leaving.”“Probably for the best.” Claire said as she put a spoon full of ice cream in her mouth.“Excuse me?” “What? I mean… you are engaged and he's literally your brother-in-law, so… it's for the best.”“Oh… funny you only said that now. I mean… you could've said it in the start.”“What? No. I thought it was a once off thing and now here you are telling me it's happened more than two times.”“So?” Leilani said as she placed the spoon in the bowl of ice cream.“I m
"Shit," he said under his breath. He motioned me over to him, so I got up quickly and stood in front of him."Vincenzo?" the female voice called. "Are you okay?""Just a second!" he replied. He turned to me, lowering his voice. "Leilani, you have to hide. I'll explain later but for right now, you can't let her see you.""Who is she?" I demanded, being sure to keep my voice low. I felt the tears prickle in my eyes, but I blinked them back, determined not to cry."I'll explain later, just get in the closet," he pleaded. Without another word, I turned away from him and opened the hallway closet, stepped inside the dark, tiny space, then closed the door behind me. I lowered myself onto the ground, sat on the carpet slowly, and pulled my knees to my chest, listening carefully."It'll be okay," he whispered into the cracks in the door. I rested my chin on my arms and waited. Light flooded into the cracks on the closet door when he opened the front door. The sound of heels on tile echoed thr
The Next Day.My hands shook uncontrollably as the nerves started to set in. I nervously bit on my lower lip, straining to hear footsteps outside the door.Thud. Thud. Thud.After an eternity, well actually 10 minutes, the footsteps finally came as my doctor stepped foot inside of the room. "Well Ms Reed, are you ready for the results?" He asked.I nodded my head reluctantly, "You are pregnant." He said, speaking the words I dreaded. “Congratulations!!” he added.I gave a wan smile. Tell me it's a prank. Someone tell me!!!!“But the doctor took my blood, there weren't anything abnormal… those levels. I should've paid attention at—"“There, there Ms Reed. That's why I had to do an internal scan so we can find out… whether you are pregnant or not.” He hushed me. Honestly… they had to insert a scan inside of me because the external scanner couldn't detect the baby."Now, Ms Reed, we can discuss your options now, or you can create an appointment and come in then." The doctor said waking
During The Party.Leilani’s chauffeur escorted her into the ball room. She was welcomed by the scent of expensive wine, not to mention perfumes and colognes. The butler took off her fluffy jacket as it was hot in there.She walked in there to look for Claire but people were looking at her. Who wouldn't?The dress covers her shoulders almost fully and flows down into a simple halter neckline. It is a snug fit which puts the focus on her breasts, but in a graceful manner.Her arms are only covered at her shoulders. Which not only helps accentuate her gorgeous skin, it also keeps the focus on other parts of the dress.The dress' waist is a loose fit. A large belt helps accentuate her waist in a stylish manner. The dress reaches to well above her knees.She walked there as the centre of attention but still made her way to Claire.“Girl, you look stunning and 2 hours late. I've been waiting for you.” Yes, the party started over two hours ago and Leilani by that time she was fighting to kee
I woke up feeling like I was hit by 28 trucks. Judging by the pattern on the ceiling I was in the guest room back at the mansion.Claire was sleeping besides me on the same bed. Typical, she wouldn't leave my side because I remember I fainted.I removed the cold pad on my head and got off bed. It was already morning?I walked outside found Edgardo, sleeping on the floor. “He was trying to get into the room but Claire and I didn't allow him.” Sophia said and I smiled at her. But I'm pretty sure his neck is breaking so I reached for him but Sophia stopped me.“Let him be, he deserve that. Come sweetie. Come have breakfast.” I walked towards her and we walked downstairs to the kitchen. “Well… I prepared some tremazzini. You can drink your medicine after that.” She said as she put the prenatal vitamins on the table. I knew she knew.She was looking at me with a lot of excitement. I took a bite from the tremazzini.“This is so good.” I said and she smiled widely. I knew she wanted me t
That Night.Leilani was in tears.“Please… stay.” She asked, emotionally.“Don't ask me to stay Leilani. I'm trying to be brave.” He explained. He grabbed his bag and when he begun to walk Leilani gasped.“Leilani… don't.” He said as he stopped. “What will happen to me?” she asked as tears flew from her face.“Please don't. You know that I can't face your broken heart. I have to do this.”“This is cruel!! You can't just leave me. Where as you know you… given me something that I can't live without.” She said and he turned. “I'm being cruel to be kind. This is what you wanted. So I'm giving it to you. Quit stressing too much, it's not good for the baby.” Vincenzo said as he walked to her and gave her a forehead kiss.“You give me mixed signals…” Leilani said crying.“Leilani—” Claire came outside and saw Vincenzo heading to the car.“Claire… Please take care of her.” Vincenzo added and Claire nodded as he walked into the car.“Leila… let's go inside, it's getting cold.” Claire said an