Forbidden Fantasies

Chapter Eighteen

Six months later...

*****NOAH'S POV*****

It has been six months since I won my case and since then my career has really taken off. I haven't been able to spend much time in the office and when I do, I'm drowning in paperwork. I have taken on multiple high-class clients and the pressure that I've been under these past months has been debilitating. Thankfully, Abigail has been by my side every step of the way.

We spend most nights together at either her place or mine. Over these past few months, we have gotten really close. Closer than I've ever been with anyone in a really long time. Ever since my father left, I've shut people out. I never let anyone get close enough to me to risk letting them in. But with Abigail, I find that the walls I've spent years building are absolutely useless against her. She has one of those smiles that lights up any room and eyes that captivate you without even trying.

She is a goddess and doesn't even know it.

She stirs in my arms and lets out a low groan. I brush my fingers through her hair and massage her scalp. It has been a couple of days since she started getting sick. At first, it started with some minor abdominal pain, then it turned into back pain and chills. Then, last night, she sat, hugging the toilet for over an hour.

I haven't left her side all weekend but unfortunately, I have to get to the office. Savannah arrives right on time and walks into Abigail's bedroom.

"Good morning, Noah. How is she?"

"Still sleeping. Her fever seems to be subsiding. I got it down to 99 last night but I would still keep an eye on it. She hasn't been able to keep anything down, but try and make her eat some crackers or bread. And make sure she gets lots of fluids..."

"Noah..."

"And if she starts throwing up again, just place a warm towel on the back of her neck..."

"Noah..."

"Oh, and be sure to rub her back and hold her hair and..."

"Noah, I got it. Don't worry. I'll take good care of her."

She looked at me warmly and I smiled back at her. I knew she would take really good care of Abigail but I still didn't want to leave. I wanted to stay by her side and take care of her. I wanted to be here when she woke up and I wanted to hold her as she slept. All I wanted was to take care of my girl. My Abigail.

"I know you will. I'm sorry. I'm just... "

"I get it. You care about her a lot. So do I. I promise, she'll be in good hands. Now, get to work."

I reluctantly pulled myself from her and headed for her closet where I now had a small section of my clothes. I quickly dressed and kissed Abigail on the forehead before dragging myself away.

"If you need anything or if anything changes, you have my number," I reminded Savannah and she nods before I head out the door.

"Good morning, Mr. James."

"Good morning, Linda. How is my schedule looking today?"

Her expression dropped and she turned a bright shade of red. What's got her all nervous?

"Is everything alright?" She took a deep breath before whispering something I didn't quite catch. "Linda, please. Just tell me."

"You are needed in HR, as soon as possible."

Her eyes immediately darted away from mine and I froze for a moment.

Fuck.

They must have found out about Abigail and me. But how? It better not have been Rodriguez. Abigail swore to me that he would keep his mouth shut. Perhaps Vanessa found out something now that she's back from her maternity leave.