Masked Feelings

Chapter 96: Surrounded

"Your belly has grown much bigger" Alena said as she stared at me. I rolled my eyes. It hasn't. I stared at my belly and did notice the little baby bump. But it wasn't that big. I sat on her couch and yawned. I was currently spending some time with my sister at her place. Damian and Dean were both working and Alena and I decided that it would be nice to spend some times together. It has already been two months since the all kidnapping stuffs.

"How's your life as a wife going?" I asked. The smile that appeared on her face said it all. She was happy. I smiled back.

"I love him" she simply said. "Yeah, we do have fights but it's kinda normal in a marriage" Alena told me. I nodded. "What about you? No wedding planned?" she asked and I quickly shook my head.

"No. Not for now" i said as I rested my head on the little pillow next to me. The knocking on the door made Alena jump slightly in surprise.

"Why would they knock when there's a doorbell?" she mumbled to herself as she stood up and walked to the door. I chuckled slightly at how annoyed she appeared. Alena opened the door and a smile crept on my face when I saw Thomas's little face. Jeff and Celina walked in while holding his little hands in theirs.

"Hey little boy!" I exclaimed as I sat properly. Thomas quickly ran to me and wrapped his arms around me. He seemed so much better. I made a wise decision by sending him to Jeff and Celina. "How are you?" I asked him as he settled next to me.

"I'm fine" He told me. I could see happiness beaming in his eyes. "And you?" he asked.

"I'm fine too" I said. I stood up and greeted Celina and Jeff. "So, is there something new to tell me?" I asked Thomas as I sat down again.

"Annie is my girlfriend" he said slowly. I could notice his cheeks turning red as he stared down at his nails. I chuckled.

"Oh that's nice!" I said while chuckling. He looked so shy.

I spent the rest of day with Thomas, Alena, Jeff and Celina. Celina kept giving me advices on how to deal with my pregnancy. I walked outside and sat the pool with Celina next to me.

"You seem so excited for us" I told her as she smiled brightly at me. Celina nodded and smiled at me.

"I never had the chance to give birth" she said as she stared at me. I could see the sadness in her eyes but she was masking it with a smile. Due to the frown on my face, she understood that I was confused. "Damian and Dean were both adopted" she explained. My eyes drifted to the water in the pool. Damian never told me. I didn't know how to feel about it.

"I didn't know" I said softly.

"Damian doesn't like talking about it" She said and I nodded. I let it go and turned to look at Celina.

"He doesn't like opening up about his feelings" I said. But he did open up to me.

"Celina!" Jeff called. She turned to look at her husband. "Come here" he said. She nodded.

"I'll join you later" I told her. Celina stood up and walked away. I stayed by the pool and took a deep breath. I was missing Damian. The fact that he didn't tell me that he was adopted didn't bother me. Because it wouldn't change a thing. I pulled out my phone from my pocket and dialed his number. He answered right away.

"Hey love" he said in the phone. I closed my eyes and appreciated his beautiful voice.

"I miss you" I said quickly. I heard him take a deep breath.

"I'm coming home " he said quickly, making me chuckle.

"I'm not home" I told him.

"Where are you?" Damian asked. I could hear shuffling in the background. I could also distinct Dean's voice.

"At Alena's" I said.

"Dean, I'm going to pick up Athena at your house" I heard Damian said.

"Your parents are here" I told him.

"Mom and dad are at home" I heard Damian said again. I could not hear properly but I knew that Dean was talking to him. "We're coming in a few" Damian finally said. I smiled.

"I'm waiting" I told him, my voice turning husky. I knew that he would quickly detect the change in my voice.

"Wait for me outside, I'm taking you out for dinner" he said suddenly.

"I'm wearing a sweatpants and a crop top" I deadpan.

"Still Sexy as hell" Damian whispered in the phone.

"Still not wearing that for dinner" I mumbled. He chuckled. Ah. His Sexy chuckle. It would always make me smile.

"We'll go home first, then dinner. Good?" he asked. I nodded my head, then quickly face palmed myself when I realized that I nodded on the phone. Damian knew too because he laughed.

"Yes. I nodded on the phone. And yes, that's good" I quickly said, making him laugh even more.

"I'll see you in a few, sweetheart" he said.

"Yeah"

"And" he quickly said before I could end the call. "I love you" my eyes closed and a smile spread on my face. I would never get enough of him saying these three words.

"I love you, Damian" i told him. I ended the call and stared at the water again. I love him so much. I was so lucky to have all these caring and loving people in my life. I put my hand on my belly and caressed it lightly. My baby was in there. Damian's baby was in there.

Our baby was in there.

I knew that when he'd grow up, he'd be surrounded by the good people. I knew that he would grow up in a good environment. I knew that he would be happy.