19: New Turns and Surprises

The timer I set for the steak to get cooked went off and I quickly went to get it. It was a bit burnt but that's what made it a steak I guess. I made a mental note to call Chloe after now. I've missed her but she's not yet back from Paris. Damien entered the kitchen the exact time I place two steaks on his plate. His eyes holds that unfamiliar glint and I know he's confused.

"Where's Rose?" He asked.

"I gave her the night off" I say and set more steaks on a free plate. I know Damien never liked the idea of me being in the kitchen. He fears I'll hurt myself or something but this is me. I love to cook.

"You know I....."

"Stop! Dinner's already ready" I sigh. I won't hear the end of it with him telling me off about the kitchen again. He takes a seat by the counter and I'm glad he didn't extend the talk. We're making a progress.

"So...any news on your company?" I asked him.

"No. Not yet but file records were found. I'm guessing soon, this would all be over" Damien sinks his fork into his steak.

"Hmm" was all I could mutter. I'm too busy greedily filling my stomach. It's not my fault I'm eating a lot now. I'm pregnant and eating for two here.

"I'm taking you somewhere tomorrow" 

"Really ? Where?"

"Somewhere" he smiled cautiously I didn't push him. I do love surprises.

"I'm not sure though. I have work"I said. Damien looks from his food to my face.

"You don't need to work" his voice is primal and low but I sense a whole lot of seriousness behind it. His brows are to furrowed and I want to reach up and straighten them right back but we've been this way before.

"Damien....you don't expect me to stay home and choose wallpapers, make dinner menus and read books all day. I'd loose my mind. I ran my hands through my comfortable brown hair.

"I don't see the use in you working at that store. We have enough money to last us a lifetime."

I sigh dropping my fork so it made a loud clanking noise against my plate. I winced at the noise.

"I work because I love my job not just because it's gainful" I hope he sees my point.

"You can work from home" he suggest. He doesn't get it. If I have to spend my whole day in this house, typing into my computer, I'll go nuts. I need to go out.

"Or not" I said and Damien's shoulder slouch. I'm surprised he's even making this a conversation. Normally, he'd just say so and it'd be so. But I'm not letting him rule me like that again. He looks at me with narrowed eyes.

"I'm just trying to keep you safe" he spoke through gritted teeth. I can tell he's keeping his temper at bay and I really appreciate that.

"You were never this bothered before. What's wrong?" I ask him but he just shook his head. Something is definitely up.

"Damien"

"Look....I'm just keeping you safe. And you're pregnant babe, you should take a break" his voice has softened a little and I smile stroking his chin. He leaned into my hand. 

"I am safe. With you, I feel safe" I press a kiss to his lips and he pulled my head deepening the kiss. Damien pulled me from my stool and unto his thighs so I straddle him

"I love you" I tell him and his eyes twinkle with excitement. I could swear it lit up the whole room twice as much.

"I love you more but I'm sure you already know that" he grinned like a star pupil  being awarded. I ran my hands through his hair ruffling it up a bit.

"If your not staying home, I'll get you a body guard"

"Damien..."

"Don't fight me on this one" he says rigidly and I nod with a smile. He's really trying his best.

"As long as it doesn't get awkward, I'm fine" I grin and Damien burst out laughing.

"It won't get weird, honey. I promise" 

I smile at his regular endearment. I'm getting used to him calling me sweet names but anytime he does that, it feels new and still send jolts through my body.

"As long as you behave" Damien add and this time, it was my time to laugh.

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Stepping into my office after three long days of being at my parents refreshed me in a nice way. I've missed this environment of people working so hard and yes....the sight of animals. I should really adopt one of my dogs.

Tanya showed up from behind her little wooden office. One I admire cause it can get so cozy during winter. I heard from one of the girls around office that she took-in, in there. I've only met her husband once and that's when he came here to see her. 

If the stories are true, then I should fire her ass for having sex in my building. But I can't cause she's a great friend.

"Look at you" she grinned throwing her arms round my shoulder. "You're like a little pregnant flower" she squealed making me chuckle. My instinct was to ask her what she meant by that but I'm wearing a flowery red dress that's a bit loose and  my tummy is looking slightly bumpy. I smiled.

"And your like a walking blobber mountain"

Tanya winced while rubbing her nose. "I know right"

we both chuckled at that. She does look cute too anyway.

"When are you due?" I ask her. I stood behind the coffee machine by the lobby filling my cup. I hear Damien's voice at the back of my mind telling me to take tea and stay away from caffeine but I just shrugged it off.

"Actually, this week. Infact two days ago but the little one doesn't want to come out" She giggled like a school kid on summer.

"Wow .... that's strange?"

"Not at all. Some don't come out until six days even"

I rubbed the bridge of my nose. I hope I don't stay that long. Tanya reads my mind and grin.

"Don't worry. Yours will pop out like little chicks on Easter"

"I thought it's baby lambs and bunnies?" I asked with a smile.

"Whatever. It's still Easter" Tanya clicked her tongue.

" So shouldn't you be resting or something?" I sip my coffee and grimace when it taste wierd in my mouth. 

"The baby didn't come so I got back on my feet. Maybe that'll jerk it out" Tanya snickered .

"Crazy but sassy sweet" I winced at her and she raised her thumb to me .

"Do it like a crazy ass mom, yeah" she smiled and walked away. I sighed with a grin before getting into my office. I have a long day ahead of me. To cap it up, Damien has a surprise for me. I smiled.