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Tobiah's Pov
Silence is her treatment for me. Since the topic of the party, Lia has been silent. She simply went back to her office and started to finally work. She picked few files and went back to her old self as if nothing big is going on. She didn't utter a word even when I handed her some papers. She just nodded and I didn't want or have the powers to question her behavior. She is going through a lot and so am I. Feeling pressured and overworked, I followed her lead and decided to keep to myself.
The idea of Cordelia having my baby though kept on distracting me. A woman that I don't actually have any romantic feelings about is pregnant with my baby. Lia , my boss and fake girlfriend, is probably having my kid. The girl who doesn't fit in my idea of an ideal girlfriend is growing my kid inside of her. Replaying such lines inwardly didn't make feel bad though. Those facts did not freak me out, not even a little. I always planned on having a large family. I was brought up to love the idea of having many kids. A house-full that's what I wanted. Such fact was a constant issue with Lana. She considered kids to be annoying-boring imbeciles. She also did not want to ruin her model figure. She worked hard for her slender shape and wouldn't risque it. Whenever the topic of kids started to get heated, she would just shut me up with kisses or far fetched promises: maybe in six more years, she would vow.
During lunch time, my eyes trailed to Lia. I heard her calling some food service and getting her usual order. What struck me though was her questioning the receiver if her choice can hurt the baby. Her words made me smile big and even if I wanted to shake off such reaction I couldn't. Lia's eyes connected with mine , after her call, but I couldn't look away. So what if she caught me staring? I don't actually mind. Frankly these days, I started to catch myself staring at her plenty of times. I counted her dresses for days after our night of passion. I also did do a usual checkup of her curves and figure three to four times a day. Talking to my brother Adam, he noted that Lia became a constant topic of mine. I ,apparently always bring her up. He strongly believes by now that I am starstruck with her, that I am very attracted to her and the moronic kid couldn't but approve of such thing because Cordelia is "one hot, curvy boss" his words not mine. After each phone call with Adam, I would to question one thing only " Am I attracted to Lia?"
<Yes, since a very long time>... my subconscious would rush.
<She is your Boss so don't mess it up and get your minds out of such possibilities> my mind would cry out.
As my watch ticked seven, I parked once again in front of Lia's place. She came out wearing a white embroidered dress. Unlike her usual dresses, it didn't hug her curves like a second skin but looked more comfortable. It looked good on her and the flowy material and color made her appear angelic. Lia as always allowed her hair to fall in black waves around. Her face was washed of any makeup but her skin look healthily rosy. Maybe I was zoning out but the view of her seemed to play in slow-motion and I had to blink a lot of times to get reality back to its normal speed.
What the hell is happening to me?
Am I turning slow?
Is this her effect on me or is it the baby's?
"Hey." Lia saluted climbing into the car.
"Hi, how are you?" I asked shaking all of my internal doubts away.
"I am tired...It took me half an hour to find something that didn't cling to my skin.I hate to wear anything in white but I have no choice at all. I don't even look good in white but I need something baggier than usual. I mean what if my mother finds out somehow that I am pregnant." Lia spoke rapidly clearly anxious and her hand laid on her stomach covering it.
"You cannot be serious." I replied shock "Lia, you said it yourself the baby is a small as a rice-grain. You also look great in white and in all colors. I was just amazed by how great you look ..." I vowed taking her hand off her stomach and holding it in mine. Her onyx eyes in a rush searched mine probably looking for any signs of lying whereas her skin got more tainted in pink...I am making her blush!
" Thank you." she uttered offering me a small smile and tucking a strand of hair away with her free hand.
"Don't stress yourself." I pleaded knowing how Lia usually overthinks any little detail about everything.
"I will try." Lia promised and I smiled at her assuring her that I am near.
" I just want it to stay a secret for now." She reminded pulling her hand out of mine and I instantly missed it.
" I won't say a word." I vowed earning a nod.
Clearing the air, I turned to face the wheel again. As I intended to start my car, my phone beeped announcing a new text. Since we are still parked, I decided it to check it out first. The name on my screen got my breathes hitch in surprise, though.
"Who is it? Are you okay?" Lia asked watching my sudden reaction.
"Lana." I answered reading the name loud with obvious shock.
"Oh" was all that Lia uttered.
"She want to meet me." I continued to inform her.
"Good for you." Lia shortly spoke but something in her tone made me uneasy.
"I guess." I replied not knowing how to reply to both girls.
Pushing the button to start the engine, the roars of the car filled the uncomfortable silence. This day totally exceeded my normal intake of drama; a baby , a moody boss/fake girlfriend and a potential date with my ex. Knowing the address of Lia's parents, I sped wanting to find other people or topics than can end the silence that grew between us.
In less than twenty minutes, we arrived. During the ride, I stole glances of Lia. I couldn't help but question her sudden hostility but ended up with no clear answers. She went back to her silent treatment while resting her head on the glass and gazing out. As I turned the car off, I went out and rushed to Lia's side to find her closing her door. I offered her my hand and she gazed at it for nearly two or three awkward moments. I was about to call her name, when she sighed taking my hand in hers and leading the way. Having a key of her own, Lia allowed us in.
The living-room was full of people: Cordelia's parents, Helena and her family stood together. Lia directed us to them. With each few steps someone had to stop us, so they can hug Lia and get introduced to me. Lia pulled a happy facade and if anyone dared to question she would say that she is merely tired as we came here directly from the company...Somehow that was not a lie.
" Honey, I so glad because you made it." Angie cried happily hugging her daughter tightly.
"I didn't have a chance." Lia pointed it out sarcastically.
"Be nice to your mother, Delia." Mike instructed playfully making all of us chuckle at their dynamic.
"I am or else I wouldn't be, dad." Lia pointed again offering him a toothy grin.
" I don't know how Tobiah puts up with her ." Angie spoke humorously.
"It is a lot of work." I joked.
"Hey, I am right here." Lia cried huffing like a kid.
" See this is why I ship Coby." Helena added happily.
"It took me ages to know who Coby were." Helena's mother clarified making her daughter giggle.
"Hearing Elena gush about how sweet and perfect Coby can be, my wife started to believe that Helena was secretly dating a guy named Coby." Helena's father informed and we all laughed.
" You guys are old." Helena noted owning a light smack from her mother.
"We are never old." The mother corrected owning a nod from Angie.
"Mum, did Ivy and Nova get here?" Cordelia asked taking the attention of off Helena.
"They are right there." Angie pointed and Lia sprinted like a kid running to meet two girls clearly older than her.
"Other than Rafe and I , her cousins Ivy and Nove were her best friends since birth." Elena clarified pointing to the group of girls who hugged and immediately started to chat and laugh. I did feel nervous being left alone with Lia's parents but at least she looks happy and out-going again...
"They haven't seen each other for months. It will probably take them an hour of cheesy girl talk so you might as well tag with us." Mike offered and I nodded in acceptance. He is not being as hostile and doubtful as he used to be at least.
True to Mike's words, Lia and her cousins chatted endlessly. I was still talking with her parents and Helena's. The latter left us as she recognized someone else. Even though, the conversations had by both fathers weren't boring, I couldn't but check on Lia and wonder about what she is laughing. Her hand from time to time will rest above her stomach and I knew that the fact that someone is growing there must be nerve-wrecking to her. I though couldn't but feel warmth whenever she did such a little gesture.
"You can join her if you want." Mike offered with a sincere smile and I felt embarrassed as I got caught plainly staring at his daughter.
"It is okay. My presence might be limiting to their girl-talk" I denied trying to pay more attention to the discussion the guys are having.
"You are perfect for her. Lia loves it when a guy knows to respect her personal space and time." Angie informed and I thanked her.
Ten more minutes is all it took to once again, search for her. To my utter shock this time , a guy walked to her tapping her shoulder. As soon as Lia turned around a loud gasp left her lips. Regardless of her frozen state the stranger's hands surrounded her waist bringing her close to him and his head rested above hers. He kissed her head so freely and his hands tightly embraced her. The guy looked happy and Lia's face was still of shock. He mumbled something at her and I unconsciously cussed at him. Not knowing who is, I waited for him to let go but he wouldn't... He hugged her for a second too long and something in me ticked. Anger started to bubble in me and just wanted to push the guy off of her. I was about to move her way so I can yell at him for hugging her this long and at her for not pushing away. Taking one step only, a hand shot to stop me. Looking at my left an anxious Helena appeared mirroring shock and terror.
"That's Rafael." Elena said and with those three words I got rooted in place.
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