His Perfect Secret

The Moms.

I've been enduring two nights of terrible nightmares and the day has come for me to leave Ricardo's house. I'm sick and tired of waking up in tears, gasping for breath, and sweating profusely. I don't know how I'll keep up with this. I thought it had stopped, no it came again.

I didn't take my pills with me because I didn't think I'd need them. I went back home to pack my things, I'm gonna stay at Adony's for two weeks at most. I know she'd want me to stay longer than that but I need to head back to work.

I need to draw out new designs for Christmas. Also, I've not been to the bar since I was kidnapped. I think it's high time I stop running away from my responsibility and check on how things are there.

I was in my room searching vigorously for my pills but I couldn't find them. I don't have enough time on me right now. So I've got to stop at the pharmacy nearby to get them.

I rolled my box to my car. Guess who I saw there? My annoying bodyguard.

"Matteo, you don't need to come," I said.

"Bu-" I didn't even give him a room to do explain.

"I called your boss about this and he said I can go alone if that's what you wanna hear." I cut in.

"I'm sorry." He apologised. I rolled my eyes, he loves saying sorry and that's annoying.

"Safe drive ma'am... I mean safe to drive, Leona." He stuttered. I brushed past him and drove off.

I was getting close to Adony's house before she called.

"Hey Leona, where are you?" She asked sounding weak and less vibrant; so unlike her.

"I'm in New Jersey already. Don't worry, I'll be at your house in no time." I replied.

"No Leona," she said, "we're at the hospital. I just sent the address to you. I'm getting discharged today. Please hurry, we're waiting."

"Sure thing, I'm on my way." I checked my phone for the address before hanging up. I'm used to New Jersey, so I got directions from my GPS. I drove to the hospital as fast as I could.

When I got there, I took my purse and then ran out of my car, heading for the counter.

"I'm here to visit Mr. and Mrs. Huston." The nurse greeted me with a warm smile. Too bad I didn't greet her, I forgot.

"Please hold on, I'll check my system for them." She said, looking down at the computer in front of her. I impatiently drummed my fingers on the counter.

I took my time to look around, I mostly saw pregnant women. Some with big bumps and others with cute bumps. It sure is stressful to be pregnant let alone becoming a mother.

They looked all swollen and lazy. The way they walked showed it all. I wanna look hot and pretty when I'm pregnant.

Woah! I'm thinking of how I'd look when I'm pregnant when I'm not even in a relationship; I don't have a boyfriend not to mention a fiancé.

"Follow me." The nurse behind the counter said as she lead me to Adony's room. I thanked her before entering the room. I didn't even notice any other thing but a little creature in my cousin's arms.

I could sense the warmth in the room, it had soothing colours and features that stimulate a home-like atmosphere; this is very comfy for new moms. I rushed to Adony, she handed the baby to me.

I couldn't take my eyes off her. She's so cute and chubby. She's got her mother's sharp eyes and small nose. I love the texture of her hair. Her big bright eyes widened each time I brought my face close to hers.