SAVING LOVE:Book 1 of The Padmore Tower series

CHAPTER 50

MICHAEL

"Hi there, caramel." A huge grin plastered on my face the moment I walked into the room and found her awake munching on some chips from the stash of snacks she keeps in the drawer of the nightstand by her side of the bed since she's been in bed rest for past few days.

"Hi..." she garbled, her mouth full. Anna laughs heartily after she manages to swallow down her food , her face brightened and her eyes disappeared as she laughs, smiling so hard and My heart swoons, racing with purpose.

She's just the best part of my day. My entire world.

I saunter in further, kneeling onto the bed, i move close and kiss her on the lips softly. dipping my head down to her neck, nuzzling and running my nose along her nape, showering her with kisses. She smells, so good.  my hand finds her pretty bump rubbing it in soothing circles and my princess responds with a hard kick.

"Ow!" Anna laughs, pooling her belly "easy there, buddy."

It's currently one in the afternoon and almost everyone is here.  my mother can't make it due to a charity event she's having for orphanages in the city and Keilah Johansson denied my invite. Aaliyah and Zelma walked in not too long ago and Mason and Jesse are seated in the lounge room watching a football game.

"Michael?" Anna calls, her soft voice caressing every part of me. I raised my head, coming up to watch her face. Her eyes grow suspicious and I smirk.

"Yes,my love..." My eyes flicker to hers and she was already starring.

"You've been awfully busy today. Everything okay with the Vitality Tower?"She asked, blinking. Her eyes looked over my face, offering tenderness.
I pull her closer into me, "everything is fine. I came up here to get you."Her brows crease a little, as if she was in thought.

"To get me? Why?" Her nose scrunched in suspicion as she munched on some more chips.

"Everyone is already here to visit." I say, taking the bag of chips out of her hand with a smile.

"Michael..." she exhaled softly and then she giggles and it make my heart soar.

"You've been in bed for a while now, so I figured I'd bring your favorite people to you—maybe not Jesse. but everyone is here."

What sounded like a strangled breath britches her lips. Anna shuffled around a bit moving closer-impossibly closer to me. Her soft palms rest on my cheeks.

"You did that for me?" She mutters underneath her breath as her eyes searched my face frantically. Tears gathering at the corners.

"Yes." I kissed her head, wrapping my arms around her.

She sighs, laying her head on my chest and a hand on my heart. "Thank you."

" you don't need to thank me my love. It's the least I could do, but you're welcome." I chuckle .

I gently helped her out of the bed, got her a change of clothes and slowly walked down the stairs with her.
When we made it to the living room area, Jesse and Mason had joined Anna's little daisies and whatever they were bickering about immediately ended as we walked in.
Her smile, the joy in her eyes made tolerating these annoying faces so much better. The way her face brightened and her laugh, I'd do anything to hear it . I'd do anything to keep that heartwarming smile on her face .

Aaliyah and Zelma quickly pulled her in for a hug, Jesse nodded his greetings and I glared at him when Anna still decided to give him a hug.

I've been told they both cleared things out. But it still doesn't change everything he did and the pain she had to endure because of his accusations.

Mason hugged his sister and exchanged a few words before I pulled her back into my side and guided her to couch to rest her feet.

"Anna bear, how are you?" The red head starts and my brothers eyes dart over her face.

What the hell is going on?

"Do you feel better? I'm sorry you're stuck in bed..." my sister adds.
Soon the ladies started a conversation none of the men wanted a part of.
The three of us filed into the lounge room and soon the football game had turned into a work meeting.

" Father has accepted a deal he refuses to share with board of directors." Jesse said, a frown marring his steady hard features.

"So I heard." Mason replied.

"When was this?"

" Two days ago...before Kageyama agreed to our contract." Mason said and Jesse cussed silently.

Things just keep getting worse and I hate that he's keeping us out of the fucking loop. The one thing I was dreading is playing right before my fucking eyes. Our father playing chess with our hard work in the name of founders prowess.

" it's a personal game now." I said, downing the rest of my whiskey. The sour taste scraping the walls of my throat, a deep rumble in my chest as it flowed down into my body.  Delatorre plays dirty games, amongst all of us he should know that. I'm not about to risk the safety of my wife and that of my unborn child.
Before, I would have jumped at the chance to save our so called legacy, but now...I have to be careful and do things the right way.
My entire world fits in my arms and it's the richest I could ever be. Therefore, I can't risk losing it.

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At 2pm everyone settled in the dinning room and we had lunch. I had a private chef come over and cook a delicious meal.

Since Anna was stuck in bed, I took it upon my self to finish the rest of the things she had to prepare for the opening of her clinic. I invited Gina over. And She was kind enough to collect the remaining signatures of the nurses and doctors at Pavilon Grace, needed to support Anna's clinic.

"Gina?! I'm so happy to see you!" They both share an embrace, pulling away to look at each other. "Goodness, what did Michael do? I'm sorry did he pester you?" Anna said, her voice sounding more like a shriek when the older woman walked into the living room

"No honey," she laughed. "I got you the signatures dear. Everyone is excited to help where they can and the girls miss you and send they're regards..." Gina trails off as she and Anna walk out of the living room. I heard Anna suggest the backyard, so I'm guessing that's where they'll have their discussion.

"everyone is on board with this Anna. you are amazing!—oh and the cardiovascular project is almost done and almost ready for the community..."

"Really?! I'm gonna cry." I heard Anna say before the door closed behind them.