Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Skylor Bassett

POV

After hearing the argument between Julliet Harvey and Blake I stood there in shock. Not moving until they went into one of the private rooms. After getting into an argument with Dianna again. She’s always hated me and stood in between Blake and me.

She loved Rene yet she wanted nothing to do with me. I was frustrated with her; I made her belief I left but I wanted to be sure Julliet was actually pregnant. I couldn’t hear what they were saying but from the way they interacted I’d say she was truly pregnant.

She’s pregnant with Blake’s child? She’s tried to trap Blake with a baby?

No, no, no. Blake he wouldn’t. I’ve been trying to get him to notice me, to move on from my sister’s death but he couldn’t even think about it. But to move on with her? instead of me? After all my hard work to get him to move on only for him to move on with her an internet whore? How dare she seduce Blake? How is this possible? Since meeting her at the hospital Blake has been too busy to take me to the hospital. He hasn’t even returned my phone calls. His assistant has been taking my calls and taking me to the hospital.

She’s the reason he’s been ignoring me? She feels threatened by me and is trying to push him away from me? That explains why Blake hasn’t been paying attention to me. She must be using the child as an excuse to get what she wants from Blake. But I won’t let her.

She had no right. How dare she try and snatch things from me. I’d make her pay! Getting rid of Rene was a feat of its own, having to get rid of Julliet should be a piece of cake. She might not be my sister who was gullible and believed everything I told her, but she’s just a woman who spread her legs for the long guy. She’ll get what’s coming to her.

Watching Blake stand in the parking lot with her, helping her into her car. Seeing him smile with her. I grab my phone out of my purse and call Blake.

I watch him take his phone, he looks at the caller ID before pocketing his phone. They talk a bit more, watching him look so relaxed after ignoring my call. I feel anxious. An anxious feeling I’ve never felt before. When Blake was with Rene he wouldn’t dare ignore a call from her. Does he not love me?

 “I see my previous warning meant nothing to you… You better get lost Skylor, my brother’s finally moved on. I’m not going to let you ruin this for him.” Dianna says from behind me causing me to jump in surprise.

I turn to her glaring at her, I don’t say anything. I turn back to Blake he and Julliet were standing talking still.

“No matter how you look at my brother, all those hearts in your eyes are for nothing... It won’t change the fact that my brother will never love you and is starting a family without you…” she looks at Julliet waving at Blake before she drives off.

“She’s trapped Blake. He doesn’t love her!” I say confidently.

Dianna scoffs. “I agree he doesn’t love her yet. But he’ll get there. What your sister did was cruel and inconsiderate of my brother and his feelings. You’re a daily reminder of what he’s lost. Once he finds his happiness he’ll come to realize it’s time to cut all ties with the Bassett family…” Dianna says before she walk up to her brother who is standing by himself in the parking lot looking in the direction Julliet’s car disappeared.

I clench my fists.

I won’t allow it. Even if I have to use my dead sister, I’d never let Blake be with Julliet!

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The next morning.

Julliet Harvey

POV

A knock on my apartment door has me groaning, I finally felt like I didn’t need to visit my new dearest friend (The toilet)

I honestly commend woman who get pregnant more than once. How they can still work a nine to five and feel like their insides are turning constantly, the heightened sense of smell has me constantly running to the nearest rest room at shoots.

Fear had my body trembling when the doorbell rang. I didn’t want to move in case I had to throw up again. I’d had a peaceful morning up until I sat my ass down for the first time since I found out I was pregnant

Getting up from the sofa slowly making my way over to the door.

When I opened the door the last person I expected was at my door.

Blake smiles at me holding up at takeout bag in his hand and a grocery back in the other.

“I come baring gifts. I got you a coffee decaf of course. The books I read last night said you can’t have coffee it’s bad for the baby. I got you a curry from the Indian restaurant not far from my house.” He says walking past me straight to my kitchen. I don’t say anything as I watch him unpack his bags.

I sigh closing the door. “What are you doing here Blake?” I ask.

He turns to look at me. “I did some thinking last night, well I couldn’t get any sleep so all I could do was think… I don’t want you to do this all alone. I regret some of the things I said last night. I shouldn’t have said them. It was inconsiderate of me to blame you for everything. I’m sorry Julliet.” He shocks me with his apology.

I shake my head and walk over. “What all did you get?” I ask with interest.

“I got the crackers you like from the store, I got medication that’s supposed to help with the nausea. I also got you a new, other things I thought you might need. I spoke to my lawyer this morning. I’m having a trust set up for the baby. He told me once the baby is born since we’re not married I’d need a, DNA test set up. It was one of the many ridiculous rules set up by my father…” he complains.

I’ve noticed there’s no news of Blake’s father when you search his family. His mother is in all of the pictures of his family. I don’t even think he has any siblings.

I nod.” Of course. Whatever you need.” I wasn’t going to voice my thoughts. I didn’t feel comfortable taking his money. Yes it was for our baby but still I didn’t know how to feel about it. I’d concluded that I’d be raising this baby all on my own. Seeing his excitement for the baby had me confused. Last night seemed like he thought having this baby with him was the end of the world. Now he was excited? What on earth happened last night?

“How did you know where I lived?” I asked him

He looks at me sheepishly. “I may have negotiated with Miss Marks to get your address…”

I narrow my eyes at him. “What did she get for selling me out?” I ask.

“From cover for her story and a four page interview.” He shrugs his shoulders like it’s no big deal.

I shake my head bad grab the coffee. I taking a sip I moan in pleasure. I hate decaf but this tastes almost as good as proper good coffee.

When I look at Blake, he has an unreadable expression on his face.

“What?” I ask.

He shakes his head. “Why don’t you take a seat while I heat your curry. I have a few things I’d like to speak to you about…” he says.

I nod.

I didn’t mind, he was my baby’s father, and we should sit down and talk.

I make my way over to the sofa.

It’s not long before Blake joins me in the living room. He hands me the curry and sits opposite me.

“So, what did you want to talk about?” I ask him.

Blake looks at me before clearing his throat… “Not many people know this, but I own a couple of fashion houses. And the money comes from my father’s side of the family. After my father died, he left most of it to my sister and me. But she wanted nothing to do with it. However, my father had affairs outside of his marriage. The bastard children were left a few properties and is after more. If I didn’t have children, they would have inherited everything. The fact that you’re now carrying my heir puts the inheritance all in the baby’s hands. If they find out it wouldn’t just put your life in danger but the baby’s as well. I just wanted to warn you…” he gulps down the water in front of him.

I look at him in confusion. “If you knew your inheritance was in danger, why didn’t you try to have a baby sooner?” I ask.

He looks visibly upset. “Because I wanted nothing to do with that bastard’s things. I didn’t even know about the clause until my lawyer brought it up this morning. I think it would be best if I had people watching you just in case. You won’t even know they’re there I promise.” He promises.

I nod. “Of course. You’re only trying to protect the baby.” I agree with him. I already loved my little bean with everything in me.

When I got dressed this morning, I’d noticed a bump. The excitement I felt when I ran my hand over the bump. I couldn’t believe how much I’d already loved this baby.

“When’s your next doctor’s appointment? I want to put it on my calendar so don’t forget…” he asks.

“My next appointment is next week. It will be the first ultrasound. I’m so excited to hear her heartbeat and see her for the first time…” my eyes tear at the thought of seeing my little bean.

Blake nods. “That’s exciting. I’ll be able to see him or her?” he asks. It’s the first time actually seen Blake smile genuinely. His dark eyes shining, his dimples are really deep I didn’t even know he had those.

He stops when he looks at me. “What’s going on?” he asks.

I shake my head. “You’ve got a really beautiful smile…” I compliment.

He frowns before clearing his throat. “Thank you…” the tips of his ears turning red.

That’s when I realize he’s embarrassed. I pretend I don’t see it and change the subject. “I’ll text you the information about my doctor’s appointment. Do you want to set up a custody agreement?” I ask.

He frowns. “I don’t think that would be necessary… If we both agree on what’s best for our child, we don’t need it. I think it would be best if we remain friendly and put our child’s needs before our own, we won’t need a custody agreement. But if it makes you feel safer, I’ll talk to my lawyer.” He says.

I nod. “I don’t know how this works. I just don’t want this to turn ugly.” I’ve heard horror stories about custody disputes. Where parents would plant drugs and fake abuse to win custody battles. I didn’t want that for our child. If we could live in harmony for the sake of our child, it would be best.

“It won’t like I said if we put our child’s needs before our own and not have unnecessary fights in front of our child, he or she should be fine…” he says.

I nod. “Right the baby comes first…” I don’t voice my feelings. I know I’d never cause an argument with Blake. He has been through so much losing his wife and now having a baby with me. I know there would never be a relationship between us. I was going to get my hopes up.

We talked a little more before he had to leave to get back to work. I went to bed and slept until Kendell got home from work. Having her live with me is amazing we get to see each other daily and I don’t have to be alone.