An Unexpected Request

Chapter 25

Andy walked with Emily to Nigel's office, where he and Serena were waiting for them for their little strategy meeting. After the usual air kisses and compliments about clothes and accessories, once everyone was seated, Andy got right to the point.

"We don't have much time. Em already gave you two the details of our situation, didn't she, Serena?"

The blonde nodded enthusiastically.

"Thank you for the trust."

Andy looked at her intently, her expression, deadly serious.

"Don't let me down."

"I won't. I promise," the answer was firm.

They exchanged understanding smiles.

"Well, good news for starters," Andy continued. "I'm pregnant," she told with twinkling eyes and a wide smile.

Three pairs of eyes widened, and then three sincere smiles, including Emily's, appeared on their faces.

Serena was the first to hug Andy.

"Congratulations!" She said affectionately.

"That's all we needed! Dragon babies flying around! God help us!" Nigel joked.

"Hey, it's just gonna be ONE cute baby!" Andy objected, in false reproach.

Nigel had a mischievous smile. He knew of her fear of more twins in the family. He then had the answer to his unspoken question.

"I have no doubt it will be beautiful. But he or she will be a baby dragon, there's no denying it!"

Andy snorted.

Nigel smiled lovingly.

"Congratulations, Six. I'm really happy for you, folks," he gave her a tight hug.

Andy's eyes were watering. She blamed her hormones, obviously.

"Thanks, Nige," she hugged him again. Then, Andy looked at Emily.

"Don't get any ideas, Andrea, you won't hug me!"

Andy rolled her eyes.

"Umm...but congratulations," Emily added in a warm tone, with a slight tilt to her lips.

Andy looked at them happily.

"Thank you, guys. Though, that means we have to act quickly," she warned, getting back to the main point. "I'm going to need the three of you so that my pregnancy, and the girls' treatment period, goes as smoothly as possible. Plus, a less irritated Miranda means better days for everyone in Runway, too," Andy had a knowing smile.

The others nodded in confirmation.

"So, what would make Miranda satisfied at the office?" Andy investigated.

Emily rolled her eyes.

"Miranda satisfied? Does it exist?" She was wickedly sarcastic.

Serena giggled, and Nigel, smirked.

Andy narrowed her eyes.

"No time for jokes, guys..."

"Fire someone, or make a poor creature cry, be disgustingly superior to mere mortals..." Emily was enumerating in a bored tone.

"Runway working beautifully," Serena interrupted her girlfriend with the obvious.

Emily shot her a glare. Then she sniffed.

"If that's the plan, Tara has to leave!" She stated categorically.

Andy bit her lip in dismay.

"Yeah, I know...We have to hire two new high-level assistants. And although I feel sorry for her, we know Tara doesn't even come close...I'm surprised she lasted this long."