Chapter 18

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2 months later...

Camila's POV

"Welcome back, Camila," My therapist says.

I close the door behind me as I give him a small smile. "Hi," I said.

"I have noticed that you've been quite better these past two months. The last time I saw you like this is when you started dating that girl you told me about. Lauren," My therapist says.

"Yeah... The mother of my unborn kid," I said.

"And how is that going?" My therapist asks.

"It's been good since I've told her what happened to me because there are no more secrets between us," I said.

"I know telling her wasn't easy for you but at least in the process you help save her kid," My therapist says.

"Yeah but there's something I just haven't told her," I said.

"And what is that Camila?" My therapist asks.

"That I'm still afraid," I said.

"For what?" My therapist asks.

"There's only two more months left for my kid to be born and I... I'm very terrified on the inside. I know there's nothing the police can do if I tell them that my uncle raped me when I was just five years old because it's been over eighteen years since it occurred and that is what scares me. In the future when my kid is five years old and my uncle is still with us... What if... What if he does the same thing to my kid that he did to me. I will blame myself for bringing that sort of harm onto him," I said. 

"At least all you can do is keep your kid away from your uncle," My therapist says.

"Oh, I wish! But what about when an important holiday comes up. My kid's birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Or what if my aunt just wants to see us? She and Harry are the only reasons I go over to my uncle's house and I could never say no to them," I said.

"But Lauren was right about what she told you two months ago. You went through something and you will do everything in your power to prevent that from happening to your kid or Jayden," My therapist says.

"I know..." I mumble.

"So you told me that your relationship with Lauren has gotten better since you've told her what happened to you and that is your communication. How about sexually?" My therapist says.

"There's been sometimes that we've gotten sexual in these past two months," I said.

"Being sexual can strengthen a relationship. It's something sacred between two people," My therapist says.

"Yeah well, is that all for today?" I ask.

My therapist flips through his notes and nods with a smile on his face. "That is all for today. I'm glad things are turning in the right direction for you once more," He says.

"Thank you," I said. I shake his hand and finally leave.

Lauren's POV

"So where is Camila right now?" Liam asks.

"She's at her therapy session right now. And then she said she was going to hang out with Niall," I said.

"Niall?!" Ally sits up straight where she's seated.

"Whoa! That hot bartender?" Dinah asks.

"Yes that one," I said.

"Tell her to bring him here," Ally says.

"Didn't you got on a date with him?" Normani asks.

"A month ago," Ally says.

"Why don't y'all just date already?" I ask.

"He's so damn shy to ask me," Ally says.

"You've guys kissed, the fuck..." Dinah scoffs softly.

"Unlike you Dinah. We don't move quickly," Ally says.

"Me? Why don't you pick on Lauren? She got pregnant with Camila when they were just a thing for one week," Dinah says.

"Because they were being stupid that's why," Liam says.

"Liam!" I slap his arm.

"It's true though," Normani agrees.

"But at least Lauren scored a hot one," Dinah says.

"Zayn was hot two and look how that turned out," Ally says.

"Don't even bring him up," I shake my head.

"Why? What happened?" Liam asks.

"He came to juñior's party, hanged out with him for some time, and then he just up and disappeared on juñior again," I said.

"See that's why I didn't like Zayn from the beginning," Liam says.

"I didn't either but I gave him a second chance and he fucked up," Normani says.

"Anyway, I should check on juñior," I said.

"He's napping," Ally says.

"I wouldn't want anyone to fucking interrupt my napping," Dinah says.

"I'll check on him, Laur," Liam says.

Camila's POV

"I think Ally is here," I said as I put the keys in and unlock my front door.

"No wonder Lauren texted you to bring me here," Niall laughs softly.

We both walk inside once I close the front door and find Lauren, her friends, and her brother in the living room.

"Hey everyone," I said.

They all greet me then at Niall as I walk over to Lauren.

"Hi," I mumble. I lean down and kiss her forehead softly.

"Hi," Lauren smiles.

"How are you feeling?" I touch her belly.

"We're both feeling fine right now," Lauren places her hand over mine.

I lean forward and kiss her lips tenderly as Lauren kisses me back.

"Well this is the most adorable thing I've ever seen," Ally says.

We pull away from each other and look over to see Ally and Niall all cuddled up.

"Talk about being adorable," I said. My phone starts to ring and I take it out. "It's... It's my uncle," I said.

"Why is he calling you?" Lauren asks.

"I... I don't know," I shake my head. I answer the call and I bring it up to my ear. "Hello?" I question.

"Hello, Camila. I just wanted to call you and say that your parents' lawyer talked to me and I have decided to not give you your inheritance."

"Why?" I let out a little too loud.

"Because you have not proven to me that you are responsible enough. There is only one way I will give you your inheritance."

"What... What is it?" I ask.

"You stop saying that I raped you and you leave me be when I am with Jayden."

I tense up as my features harden. "Never. I won't give two fucks if you give my inheritance or not if it has to do protecting that little boy from you. And I will make sure that you won't be one single moment alone with him," I said.

"Game on, Camila."

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