Chapter 71
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"Mom, you're a terrible liar."
She let out a heavy sigh, "Why would I be lying? I was sitting on the couch watching NCIS marathon when William came banging on the door."
I smiled, "So was Eric also watching NCIS?"
My mother frowned at me, "You might be an adult, but I'm still your mother. I don't have to stand here answering your questions."
I grinned, "Mom, you have a hickey on your neck and by its redness. I'm 100% sure it's recent."
Her eyes widen, "You're lying."
"Nope." I lifted my phone and placed the camera on selfie mood.
My mother closed her eyes in embarrassment, "How long has it been showing?"
"Since we arrived."
She faced palmed herself. "Okay, fine. Eric and I were making out on the couch, but we were watching NCIS. We just got a little distracted."
"That doesn't seem like a little to me," I whispered.
"It's nothing," she denied.
"Is it?"
"Jacky, Eric is sweet, and he's very handsome, but he's a playboy, and he's also five years younger than me."
"Do you hear yourself? Sweet and very handsome." I shrugged, "He seems like your type to me."
"We were just having fun, that's it. Don't start thinking that we'll eventually become a thing because we won't."
"If you say so."
She sighed, "I'm sorry for breaking up your date, but I was panicking. I need to know you were okay."
"It's okay. We brought back our cakes. You can have a piece of mine if you want."
"Tomorrow. Eric cooked earlier, and I'm full."
"Hmm.." I said with a smirk, "Sweet, very handsome and he can cook. He seems like he's got the complete pack ma."
She sighed, "I'm exhausted. I'm going to head to bed." she kissed my cheeks and whispered words of love then walked away. I knew she was only really trying to avoid me prying into her sex life.
I walked behind my mother and entered Jamaica's nursery. I walked closer to the crib and smiled down at the sleeping baby. I gently ran my hands down her tiny back.
"Oh, I miss you so much."
How could I love her so much but hate the man who made her possible? She had half his DNA, but I would do my very best to make sure she never becomes anything like him. She'll be surrounded by constant positivity and endless love.
I kissed her on the cheek before walking over to Valdo's bedroom. It would be our first time sleeping in the apartment as man and wife. When I entered the room, Valdo was already laying down with his eyes to the ceiling. I climbed on the bed and wrapped my arms around him. There was nowhere I felt safer than in his arms.
"When all this is over I'm going to build a house. It will have around fifteen rooms. One for us, four for the children and the other ten for families and friends."
I chuckled and look at him, "We only have one child."
He grinned, "So far."
"Did it work?" I whispered into the phone.
"It did, "Valdo assured. "Just continue what you're doing. If our source is right, then, he should be passing you in around five to ten minutes. Act normal. We have eyes on you. If he tries to hurt you, they'll take care of him."
I nod then remembered he couldn't see me, "Okay. I'll be fine." I won't let William get close enough to hurt me.
The call went silent for a few seconds then he spoke again, "Okay, I'll see you soon." I removed the phone from my ears and placed it in my handbag.
We came up with the perfect plan to get William to request a DNA test. We would make him believe that he chose the doctor for the test. How would we do that?
Around half an hour ago, William was pushed down by a man who was running from another man. That's where Dr Jones came in. He saw the whole, 'Accident' and offered to help William. After fixing him up, he gave William his business card to contact him if he starts to feel any pain from the accident.
We weren't 100% sure that it would work, but we could try. William didn't know anyone in New York, and so we were sure he'd jump to contact the same doctor who helped him.
I took a deep breath and started walking idly around the 7-eleven. William would usually pass here to get a snack on his way to his apartment. He dared to leave Alton and rent an apartment close by us just for revenge.
If that doesn't scream crazy, then I don't know what does.
I took up a bag of Oreos and started examining its label. It's been a while since I've eaten one. It was a bit too sweet for me. My eyes widen, "Product of Peru. Interesting." I always thought Oreos was made in America. I guess I was never bored enough to read the label before or any other label for that matter.
I placed the Oreos in my basket and moved down the aisle. I started looking at the items one by one until a lost track of time.
Suddenly, I heard a laugh behind me. I jumped startled.
I turned around to see William five feet away from me.
"If it isn't the Runaway Slut." he looked behind me, "So, Mr Billionaire isn't here to save you this time." he chuckled.
"Are you following me?" I needed to keep the act.
He laughed, "I wasn't actually but a good idea. I should start doing that."
I rolled my eyes at him, "What do you want William?
He gave me a devious smile, "To take my child away from you? By the way, where is she?"
