Where Love Lives (Complete)

Chapter 17- King's Industries

*Ellie's POV*

Standing in front of my parents graves, I smile at how far I've come. I visit them once a month to tell them every single detail of my life. I don't think they have a choice other than to listen to what I have to say, so I always pour my heart out.

"Mom. Dad. I guess you both are the same, huh?" I pause and rub my ever growing baby bump. "Well, I'm becoming an over-sized whale in the eighth month of my pregnancy." I giggle. "The baby has been amazing, unless he's kicking up a storm and preventing me from sleeping. Ethan stays awake with me, no matter how tired he is from a long day of work." I smile as I think about Ethan. I always talk about him because he's my rock and I wouldn't have been able to face my fears if it weren't for his help.

I play with the rose that I bought to place on their graves. "He cares and he's so patient and amazing. I couldn't ask for a better man in my life. He's perfect to me and he always rub my belly to stop the baby from kicking. They have this kind of connection, It's frightening." I pause. "I love him so much."

I turn around at the noise of footsteps to see Daniel standing there. He smiles at me and I turn back to look at my parents gravestones. "I love you both so much and everyday I wish you were here with me." Placing the roses on the graves, I walk up to Daniel and he guides me out of the cemetery.

When we get to the car, he helps me in, and I look at James who is in the driver's seat. They're both my bodyguards when Ethan isn't around me. However, they report to Ethan about every move that I make. Sometimes, it can be very frustrating.

However, it is to protect me and the baby from the paparazzi. Apparently, about a month and a half ago, after leaving the family dinner, someone gave them a tip about Ethan and I's relationship and my pregnancy. The next day, our faces were on every New York magazine and on every TV show. Ethan's PR team had to do their best to kill the story and we later found out that Anastasia was the one behind all this. It marveled me what a person will do when they're jealous. However, Ethan was happy that the story was out. He said and I quote, 'People will now know that you are mine and you're not up for grabs.' I laughed at his words and lets just say, love-making that night was spectacular.

Back to the present, I looked out the window at the streets as we drove by. We seemed to be in the busier areas of the city and it was somehow strange grounds to me. I looked at Daniels and asked, "Where are we going?"

He turned around and chuckled. "I'm guessing you haven't been to Ethan's office since you came to New York."

I shrugged and they both chuckled. "He never gave me an invitation."

"Well he gave you one today."

From this, we're silent and I'm speechless when we park outside a giant skyscraper. Daniel opens the door for me and I get out. He leads me towards the entrance and another of Ethan's bodyguards join us. We walk into the lobby and all eyes fall on me.

I know I usually draw attention because of my huge belly, but with the looks, they know who I am.

Daniel leads me into an elevator which seemed to be private. The ride is endless but we finally arrive at the fiftieth floor. Talk about luxury. This is the last floor and it just so happens to be where Ethan's office is located.

As the doors to the elevator open, I am about to step out, but I'm greeted by Ethan. He opens his arms and I hug him- as far as our baby allowed. He kissed my lips and I smile. Holding unto my hand, I notice the folders that he's holding. He leads me down the floor's lobby and we enter a room with a few cubicles with men occupying them. They nod at me and I wave.

We walk down a long hallway with doors on both sides, and finally, he opens a door gesturing me inside. When I look up, I'm greeted by a room full of people. And they're all staring at me. Ethan pulls me towards the table and I notice that only one seat is available. But with my situation, I won't be able to stay standing for too long. He directs me to the chair and I'm about to refuse, but by the look he's giving me, I decide against it.

He stands and I notice how intimidated his employees are of his presence. After a thorough introduction, I found out that this meeting is to finalize an annual charity ball that King's Industries is having. Everything has to be ran by Ethan and it can only be effective if he approves. This year, they're auctioning jewelry and other items. After hearing about this bit of information, I don't even ask about their worth. I don't need to.

Halfway through the meeting, I'm getting drowsy. When Ethan looks at me, he says that it's snack time, and the snack is brought in. I look at the doughnuts and cupcakes, and frown. In another situation, I would've eaten the snacks, but my baby wasn't craving this. When the door opens and I'm greeted by Daniel holding a tub of ice cream, all the sleep miraculously varnishes from my eyes. I look at Ethan and he's smirking. He knows his baby too well.

I smile at him and he winks.

He will surely be getting some tonight.