The Billionaire's Secrets

Chapter 31 We Need To Talk

My dearest lovelies, 

I know this has taken long. But I hope that this chapter will be satisfying, enjoyable and worth it. Please do comment and let me know your thoughts. As always they are appreciated. Thank you for reading.

Love and Light,

xoxo

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When someone says "we need to talk", it's purely natural to have a billion thoughts run through your mind at 1000 mph but also, we tend to think something's wrong.

I let James in and close the door. Sitting down at the table, I ask him quietly, 'what's wrong James?' "I have to leave by the end of this week. We're going to be shooting in Italy and I think you should come with. You need a break from everything Storm and a change of scenery will do you much good." James, you know I just can't up and leave now... There's a lot to be done. "I know but you have help. There's Jones and Enrique as well as Mike if need be. I'll even acquiesce to you working from Italy. But at least consider it. I think it will be good for you too."

Look James, I appreciate what you're saying and thank you for the offer and concern. I can't make any promises but I will give it a thought. "That's all I'm asking."

Okay..I'll think about it. If that's all, then there's something I'd like to talk to you about. "What is it Storm?" Well, I've been thinking... and I want to adopt Katie...So if I decide to come with to Italy, then I'd like to take Katie along. "Ofcourse, I think that's a great idea... but are you sure about this? Your health isn't at its best. Do you think you'll manage to keep up with Katie?" I'm sure. This is what I want. I want to give her a home; a mother's love and care. I want to do so much with her James and experience what it's like to be a mother at least once before I die. "Storm Hunter! I will not have you speak like that of yourself. You are not going to die. The Storm I know is better than to just die and she's stronger. You can't give up like this. Have faith. It will all work out in the end and if it doesn't then it's not the end", he says with such conviction but his eyes tell another story. "Look Storm, we are going to try everything we can but you can't give up. Not like this. You said you wanted to take Katie as your own right? How do you think she'll feel if you give up on life like this and snatch away her mother when she just got her? There are so many people that love and care for you...if you just let them in..."

I just sit there quietly. I don't know how to respond to that. I need to get ready and head down, I've got to complete the adoption paperwork and have Alex sort it out so I can bring Katie home soon. Also I need to let the others know. "Alright.I'll let you get to it then. See you down" and with that he walks out the room frustrated and shuts the door a little harder.

After showering and a few more episodes of dry heaving in the toilet, I finally head down. The dining room is buzzing with energy. Whilst walking in, I bump into Papa and he stops me. "And how is my darling daughter today? Honey, you look pale. Are you feeling okay?" Smiling at him, I answer. Si papa, I'm fine. "If you're not feeling well, you can just say so you know?" Si papa but I promise I am fine. It's probably a side effect of the medication. "Alright mia caro. Papa is keeping an eye on you" he says with a smile and places a tender kiss on my forehead and gives me a bear hug that I return happily.

Walking to the table, Alex pulls out a chair for me next to him. "Hey". Hey, what's up? "We need to get to the office in the next 30 minutes. We need to get the last of the paperwork done before-" Okay, I got it; I say quickly shutting him up before the others could hear. I was hoping to surprise them. With a busy day ahead for preparations for Katie's arrival and upcoming birthday, there was a lot to do so I hurriedly finished breakfast. I wanted to do everything myself and handpick all of it. Before Alex and I could head out, I call Enrique and ask him to get the supplies ready for the room. I wanted to paint it myself and set everything up.