pregnant and I don’t want to leave.
“I’d be the same,” I admit.
“So you want kids?” That’s the second time I’ve been asked this question.
“Kim and Amelia are close. How have I not run into Amelia before?” I ask my own question.
“They’ve been friends for a few years. You know Kim. She’s always trying to play matchmaker.”
“She never tried to set me up with anyone.” Not that I wanted to be set up, unless it was with Amelia. It almost upsets me that I could have found her years ago. But I know I need to be realistic and thankful that I’ve found her at all.
“Be thankful. I used to run from the women she tried to set me up with.” He grimaces. “So kids.” He circles back again.
“What about them?”
“Ethan. Don’t play dumb with me. It will never fucking work.” I glance over at him, knowing he’s right. We’re both good at reading people. I can usually mask my emotions but with Amelia it is hard.
“You know her. I’m trying to get close to her. Bringing up that I want a baby inside of her yesterday with my ring on her finger might freak her the fuck out. I’m already moving her in.” I bought her a ring, too, but I leave that part out. I’ve already shown how crazy I can get when I bought her building and let myself into her apartment. I mean, it doesn’t get much more desperate than that.
“I bought the place next to ours. Mia has been trying to talk Amelia into moving in.”
I try and temper my anger. If Max bought that place next to his that meant he dropped an easy ten million to move his wife’s best friend next door to make her happy.
“Before you get all pissed off, know that I’m offering it to you.”
“I’ll talk to Amelia. Where we live should be left up to her.” That’s the truth. Her having control over her life is important. I don’t care where we live. All I care about is that when I go to bed each night, we are in the same bed in our home. I want to wake up with her in my arms for the rest of our lives. I’ve been without her too many nights already. I’ll do everything in my power to never let that happen again.
13
Amelia
“It looks like the FBI is about to swarm the building,” Mia says as she draws my curtains to the side. I go over, peeking out to see three SUVs parked out front of my building. Ethan and Max are leaning up against one. I’m guessing they are talking.
Other men in suits stand around keeping watch. I am used to seeing Mia and Kim with bodyguards, but it is weird thinking about having one of my own. It’s one thing that I’ll have to get used to if I’m going to be with Ethan. He is very successful. With success comes enemies and I know he’ll want to keep me safe.
“I still haven’t told him.” I sigh, stepping back from the window.
“That you’re knocked up?” Mia drops the curtain.
“What!” Kim half screams.
“Sorry.” I cringe. “It’s been a crazy week.”
“I’ll be mad at you later. Spill it all. Now,” Kim demands. I give in and give her the rundown of everything. She hangs on every word as I retell the story of how Ethan put this baby inside of me and made me fall in love with him.
“I’m so excited I’m not the only one that’s going to have kids now. I hope you both have girls. We need girls. My husband only puts boys in me. I want pink bows and dresses.” She practically dances with excitement.
“I just want to have a healthy, happy baby and know what the hell I’m doing.” I put my hand over my stomach. I have no idea how to be a mom. I never even had one myself. Sure, I had plenty of females come and go in my life, but none of them ever really tried to form a bond with me. I wouldn’t want to imitate any of their non-existent parenting skills. I’ll need to learn everything, which is scary within itself.
“Don’t do that.” Kim smacks my shoulder. “You’ll be a good mom. Don’t start that self-loathing crap. I knew when you said you didn't want kids you were full of shit. You just didn't want kids with the dipshits you used to date. They were safe but not love. None