29: Time with the dickens

The tiny woman in front of me collected my bag from me even though I told her I could manage. She looked at my tummy and then smiled before walking away. I followed her up the stairs to the room I'll be staying in for the next few days.

"Where is Chloe?" I asked. I know her to be Becky. Cloe hired her like some few years back and she was more of a babysitter to Chloe and Charle's son. Raymond. I haven't seen the little fellow in a while because he'd taking a short trip with his dad to New Mexico.

I heard from Chloe they were back but I'm not sure.

"Oh...Mrs Dickens would be back soon. She said she was leaving off work early today to be with you" Becky smiled. She gracefully tucked my clothes into the empty wardrobe. I'm sure they've got plenty of rooms with lots of empty wardrobes in this big house.

I do my best to fill the ones in my house with at least, towels and robes in case we have visitors over.

"Thank you Becky" I smile at the little woman. Becky should be in her late forties and married with three kids but that doesn't stop her from looking pretty as ever. She has the perfect small statue.

"Can I get you anything to eat?" She asked the same time my stomach grumbles. Forget it! I'm damn hungry all the time. I gave her a slight nod and she smiles.

"Alright then. I'll get you tea first while I prepare lunch" she said before walking out of the room. I decided to send a quick text to Chloe telling her to get her ass here as fast as she can and she replied saying she'd be back with Charles and Raymond.

I haven't seen Charles in a while too but I'm sure he's busy trying to run the tons of hotels he has round the world. I checked out of my flimsy flay sunny dress and walked into the bathroom hoping to get a relaxing bath before Chloe gets back.

When I return from the bathroom, I check my phone for any message or call from Damien but there was non so I assumed he was still in bed. That fever really did a number on him.

I slipped into my most comfortable pants and one of Damien's shirts which was so free on me. There was a knock on my door.

"Yes! Come in" I called out and Chloe poked her head through the door. I almost ran to her but stood still remembering I'm pregnant and the last thing I want is a room incident.

"Oh look....it's Mrs Mother of the year" Chloe grinned and stepped into the room. She engulfed me in a deep hug and I felt tears spring behind my eyes. I missed her so much. It's been like ages.

"Oh come now...don't be modest" I smile pulling away from her.

"You look mighty huge" she smirks and I smack her arm. "How does Damien maneuver his way through" she wonders and I roll my eyes at her.

"You're disgusting" I chuckle.

"And you'd think your a saint" She scoffed then sat on my bed. "Have you met Becks?"

"Yeah...she offered to get me tea" I said with raised brows and Chloe smiled a meek smile.

"Well that's good. Your lucky you met Becks first or I would've shoved you through a needle to get you thin first" Chloe snapped her fingers and I picked a pillow and threw it her.

"I'm not that fat!" I yell with laughter.

"Hope I ain't interrupting" I heard Charles say from the door. He came in with grins all over his face. He looked more handsome than the last time I even saw him. He hair is shorter now and darker. So is his brown eyes.

"Oh Charles" I grin as he engulfed me in a hug. "It's been ages" I huff and he nodded pulling away.

"Come on... its not that long" he grins a boyish grin.

"Don't be modest about it honey....it's been since the wedding" Chloe reminds him and he nods.

"Where is Ray..that little gangster" I chortled.

"He loves to have his chocolate pudding every time he comes home" Chloe laughs.

"It's good to have you here, Jay. I hope Damien gets well soon" Charles kissed my cheek before walking out of the room.

"A charmer he is" I smile at Chloe and she mentions something about me not griping at her husband and I chuckled.

Becky appeared from behind the door again with a tray of tea and placed it on the coffee table at the middle of the room. "Lunch would be ready in five" she said and walked out with a smile.

"I can't believe she still works here"

"Charles fancy her" Chloe nod with a smile. It's obvious she does too.

As much as I miss Damien already, I'm happy I get to spend some time with these lovely people here.

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I haven't heard from Damien in hours but it's ok. He should take all the rest he needs. He needs it more than talking to me right now.

I'm currently with Chloe in the garden. Ray keeps playing about with his new airplane model Charles got him. I met Ray over Lunch and he's still a sweet little kid. Chloe says he'd be six by next month.

"I heard about the incident in Boracay you know" Chloe said. We were talking about my honeymoon.

"Oh my gosh! Was it on the news?!" I exclaim. I know Damien is a billionaire and all that, and the Paps love to write unnecessary things about people like him but I didn't think they'd go so far.

"No. Damien told me" Chloe said and I sighed in relief. She took a sip of her ginger-honey tea. "He called me at about when you got missing"

"Oh."

"Trouble just loves to follow you and Damien doesn't it" Chloe peeks at Ray to make sure he's not playing in the dirt.

"Not just us. Someone framed my dad with stealing shares from Damien" I said. I know I haven't told her these and her eyes widen.

"Really? Why didn't you tell me Jay. I could beat your ass right now but your pregnant and I'm decent" she says and I chuckle over the last part.

"I'm sorry Chloe. I just had a lot going on for me. Still do" I sigh and her face softened. She tapped my hand.

"I'm here for you. You know that right?"

I looked into her awaiting eyes and smiled. "I know. I love you Chloe"

"I love you too" she said and gave me a short, sweet hug.

We drank our teas in silence, while watching as Charles had joined Ray in playing with his new toy. It looked cute and I hoped for what was to come as I rubbed my hand against my stomach. I can already see Damien being a great and decent dad. I just need to stop being a bitch to him sometimes.

"Chloe. Do you know who Khan is?" I ask out of the blues. I'm not even sure why I asked her that but her eyes narrowed.

"I do know Khan" she nods and I frown. "Why do you ask?"

"When I was captured, he was there. He forced me to sign a contract. I think it had to do with Damien's company" I gazed far Into the distance and then noticed Chloe hasn't said anything in a while. I looked over to her and she sat up right.

"No way!"