Chapter 40
1 pull om and idrive down the road until ony house remesinde viny. Tran do this.
Esat on the couch as the doctor walks the kids through the paternity test” “Just like this.” He shows them how he swabs his month. This very.
The security guards are waiting mit on the porch,
I’m remaining silent because, I mean what is there to say?
They know or at least suspect
it that I’ve been hiding his children, and I can only imagine what they must all think of m
the swabs into test tubes.
He told me to lear
I watch om as they swab Lucia’s mouth and then
n Dominic’s, they take a strand of each of their hair and put th
There you go, all done. The doctor smiles.
“How long will the results take to come in? Lask.
“Around twenty four hours, tomorrow sometime.” He replies.
I nod, and I want to blurt that I already know the result and that I’m not some sleep around swindler who is trying to take him for millions, but damn it, I will only look like more of a loser.
“Thank you“I open the front door in a cue for them to leave.
“Goodbye.“The nurse smiles softly as she walks past me. “Good luck.” Seriously?
I don’t need luck, bitch. I glare at the security guard standing outside the door.
“Goodbye.“I close the door behind them with a sharp snap
1 look down at my two beautiful babies who are looking up at me through their perfect innocent eyes. Let’s go out for dinner, get something yummy and delicious.” I widen my eyes. “Chocolate cake for dessert.” “Yay,” they squeal.
“Go get changed.” I smile.
They bolt over and disappear up the stairs.
Momma needs a drink.
of my office.
“You ready for lunchTM Alessio says from the door of my r
“Yeah.“I concentrate on the email in front of me. “Give me a minute. He flops onto the couch in my office and takes out has phone as he waits.
“Did you see the new accountant on level three?
I keep typing “No”
“Ridiculously hot,” he replies. Monde hair and big, furkable tits.
I raise my eyebrow as my eyes stay glued to the screen. “You think everybody’s hot with fuckable nits.”
“There’s a lot of talent in this building at the moment, let me tell you.”
“Keep it in your pants “I sich, uninterested “Where is Ricardo?”
“He’s meeting us there.”
I send the emad and read the next one that’s marked urgent.
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Thurry up “He looks at his watch. Thave an appointment have to be back fr
Twe ” I stand and grab ing wallet and stuff a inen my suit pants.
We walk out into the foyer, get into the elevator, and
The elevator stops two flees donen and I exhale heavily Tuck me, we need a private elevator
“No way. I do my best talent sporting in these elevators
1 roll my eyes and the doors open. Two girls in their mid twenties ate standing and waiting in get the imagination. One has dark hair and mum is a sandy blonde. Their eyes widen when they ser ut
“Ladies” Alessio smiles all seductive like, “Young down.” My eyes Dick over to him. You wish
He smirks, knowing exactly what I’m thinking.
“Hello, Mr. Terrára.” The brunette smiles shyly up at me as they get in, her eyes linger on my face.
Inod. “Hello.” I keep my eyes on the doors as they close
“Beautiful day outside,” Alessio says.
Both drested in pencil skirts that leave nothing to
Isn’t it?” The blonde smiles. “I just love the sun, I wish we had a beach in New York so could work on my tan
You could always work on your tan in the park,” Alessio replies “Park tanning is a thing, you know?” Good grief.
Tinwardly roll my eyes fuck his pickup lines are so bad.
“Cold weather makes me miserable,” the blonde continues
Who cares?
“Sounds like you need a big injection of vitamin D.” Alessio replies as he casually adjusts his cuff links
Itwist my lips I know what vitamin D he’s referring to.
The one in his pants.
The elevator comes to a stop on level ton. “This is us.” The blonde smiles up at Alessio. “Nire to see you again, Mr. Ferrara.”
“Call me Messi”
She giggles on cue, “Okay Alessio. The doors go to close and he puts his hand out to stop them. “What is your name?” “Misha”
other for a beat, and I exhale heavily. Hurry up, fuck it.
They stare at each other
“Nice to meet you, Micha.” He dips his head.
The doors close and he smiles, all proud of himself.
“Seriously?” I curl my lip
“she’s going to get it.”
Vitamin D is the best you’ve got?”
“Works every time.” The door opens again and be smiles sexily. “Good afternoon, ladies.”
Troll my eyes. Ugh. here we go again
We walk into the bar and see Ricardo is sitting at a table in the corner on the phone, and we make our way over to him. “Yes” He listens and narrows his
ryri at us as we sit d
we sit down. “This is unsatisfactory.” “Who’s that? I mouth
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The clenches his list and points it to his phone.
“Can I get you a drink?” the waitress miks as she walks over. I have a mineral water, please” “Same,” Alentin say
Ricardo holds his hand up in question and points to his beer.
of us have to work, you know? Alessio monters.
Ricardo listens to the person on the other end of the phone. “Okay, I understand that.” He listens again. I don’t believe that for a moment.” “Who are you talking te* Thrown.
“Because no parking lot is that big, my speedometer doesn’t lie, and when I drop off my Lamborghini for parking. I do not expect your fucking
valet driver to go joyriding armund New York in it. Al
Alessia’s eyes widen and
Because there are fifly extra facking miles on the clock,” he maps. “How do I know?” His eyes nearly bulge from their sockets. “Because this is a collector car worth two million fucking dollars. Of course I know the speedometer reading”
“Holy“Alessio mouths, wide–eyed. “What the fuck?” “Here you go, two mineral waters, “the waitress says
Ricardo holds his hand up again when he sees mir drinks arrive.
I sip my drink and stare out over the restaurant, I get a vision of Vee sitting at her desk. Her long hair was in a ponytail and her big pouty lips were
My heart sinks.
You think you know someone
I think back to all those years ago and the night we spent together; I see us rolling around in my bed.
On my desk.
In the shower.
A collage of naked skin and orgasms, the uncontrollable fire that burned between us
The look on her face in the morning. My stomach twists.
Earth to Gabe.” Alessio waves his hand in front of my face to bring me back to the here and now,
I glance up Fat bim. “Huh?”
“What the hell are you doing? He frowns,
“What’s wrong with you this week?” Ricardo asks. “You’re off with the fairiesTM
“Nothing” snap. Tve got a lot on my mind, that’s all.”
Like what?
“Like how many ways there are to break your ugly face,” I snap as I open the menu. “Mand your business” My phone vibrates on the table and I answer as the boys go back to their conversation.
“Gabriel Ferrara.”
Hello Mr. Ferrara, this is Dr. Granger.”
My heart stops. “Yes”
“The results of the paternity test are in sr.“I close my eyes as I brace myself
“It’s a positive match, it’s confirmed without a doubt that you are the biological father of both children.”
Unexpected emotion fills me and I get a lump in my throat. They’re mine.
