THE MASSA SERIES Book 1 ( ESCAPING THE CEO) BY K.C. MMUOE

Chapter 23 - Unexpected Precious Cargo✅

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Cleo
The past two and a half months have been both a dream and a nightmare. I fell in love with an amazing guy who gets me in so many ways . Angelo has been a dream ;up until recently when he was not behaving let alone acting like we were in a relationship.
I understood that he had been busy, and I was too reluctant to tell him what had been going on at because he's being treating me like I did something wrong and not giving me emotional attention is his way of punishing me for something I don't know anything about. He knows that I'm sensitive and I hurt easily. He's being coming home ... Well to his penthouse very late and he leaves early. I can't help but worry because he doesn't even touch me or at least talk to me properly.
I left his penthouse on Monday morning before he got up. I had come to a point where I was done. The only way to protect my heart and get over the hurt I felt was to walk away from the person who caused it. I really love Angelo but he's lost interest... Meaning he's not into me. I called him three times because I needed an explanation. I was sent straight to Voicemail. I pleaded my case trying to figure out where did I go wrong I needed clarity and o needed to know where we stand. A couple of weeks ago I was sure now I don't know. Sophia rubbed it in my face that she was meeting Angelo. Paul had noticed I was coming in early and leaving late.
He has asked me if I could help him set up a party for his employee to take my mind off what I was going through. I had taken the offer and the party was a success. My hair was changed into a sleek shoulder length Bob blunt cut . I had left it loose until I tied it up into a short pony tail towards the end of the party and that's when I saw him... Why was he even here , how the hell did he find me . I was angry at him but I couldn't fight with him or stay mad at him for too long ... Because my heart wouldn't let me . When one of the guys took me by the hand and gave me a peck on the cheek; Angelo lost it, as in he went rogue. I saw something in his eyes I hadn't seen before and it scared a part of me that I wished had stayed locked up. Angelo jumped on the poor guy and started beating him up. I should have known better than to jump in when people are fighting especially guys . I however felt guilty .George was innocent and Angelo had no right to attack him . I tried to stop Angelo but I got thrown to the other side of the room . Combined with the panic attack I was experiencing , because I felt like I couldn't breathe and my heart was beating fast ... I hit lights out hard. The last thing I remembered was Blue shouting my name . I've been feeling weird lately. I missed my period and thought nothing of it; because I've been active physically and I've been putting in a lot of work in the gym ... My bra size had changed and I was back to wearing flared skirts and dresses because I felt fat and ugly. I have been moody too ; even Paul waves a white hanky or calls me to ask if it's okay to come in my office because the other day I bit his ear off about being late for a meeting . He ended up apologising and asking me if everything was okay .

I couldn't lie to him ... Paul seems to care way too much about me like a sister. I've come to love him like a brother . He asked me if Angelo was drinking or displaying any substance dependency. He wasn't but I was on high alert. Angelo is a fixed earth sign . He is amazing don't get me wrong but I don't feel like he appreciates me . Physically he's there ,emotionally I feel like I have to push and try hard. No matter how strong he pretends to be he isn't.

"My head was feeling foggy and I felt tired . My body felt like it had been through the ringer and the last thing I needed was drama. I heard two voices in my cloud of fog and I was praying that Angelo had calmed down.

"Paul we work three blocks away from each other . Why didn't you call me?"

"I did five times and Cleo called you too three times."

"I've been busy. I'm running at a loss ."

"I know . "

"What ?"

" Cleopatra's work speaks for itself. She has a knack of getting the right people for the right job. I think you two need to talk . You can't punish her for what Ruth did ."

"I already have . She left Monday morning."

I was awake but pretended to be fast asleep. If Blue had a problem and he struggles to open up to me then me listening in on his conversation with Paul might help me navigate his cold side .

"What did you do ?"

"I've been hate fucking her all week last week . "

"Angelo what the hell she's not any of your exes. Not once did she respond to me making moves on her . I like her yes but she is committed to you. Treat her right or I will."

" I wanted to say sorry to her and tell her what was going on. You can't have her ."

"You're not letting her go?"

"No I'm in love with her. She is mine . Have you any idea how hard it was to let her go work for you?"

"I can relate. Don't screw this one up she's not Nina."

"I plan on marrying this one."

"Oh don't beat up my guys again are we clear ?"

"George should apologize to me."

"He says sorry."

"Okay and I'm not using. You just gave me that look ..."

The doctor came in and saw that my eyes were open. "

" Mr &Mrs Massa ."

Wait I'm not married. Angelo looked at me and his eyes went wide with regret. I spoke;

"Dr James . What's going on ?"

The Doctor wheeled a machine that looked familiar.

"I will get down to business ; I have rounds to do . Do you know where you are Cleo?"

"Hospital . I passed out ."

"Your husband was in a state."

" I can imagine ."

Angelo leaned over to kiss me and I kissed him back.

"Babe you had us scared."
Dr James moved the machine closer

"I understand you're all family."

All three of us nodded .

"What's going on?"

"Cleo have you noticed anything different the past couple of weeks ?"

I replied to Dr James and told him how tired I have been feeling nauseous and Moody .

"Have you gained any weight on your waist ?"

Angelo sat and listened .

"A bit but I can loose it . My bra size changed too."

"I ran some tests I just need to be sure that you're fine."

Dr James rolled up my gown and squirted some clear gell just on my tummy and moved something that looked like a scanner around .

"What are you looking for ?"
Angelo asked in a stern tone and I looked at him with a sad face. He held my hand and we heard it...

"That Mr Massa. "
He pointed to the monitor.
Paul spoke

"I think I'm going to enjoy being called uncle Paul."

Angelo went from being all tough to crying and kissing my forehead.

" Cleo I'm so sorry."

I have to go . Mr & Mrs Massa you're both pregnant.

My heart Stopped for a moment.

"What?"

"You're both pregnant... "

Out of the blue I started crying. I was feeling scared and emotional.

"How far along is my wife?"

"Two and a half months ."

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