THE TIES THAT BIND-Book 3 In The Sexy As Series

Chapter 83

October................

Kaia and Marian continued to talk almost daily.  It was very cathartic for the both of them.   Kaia couldn't help but notice though that Marian never seemed to want to come over.  Which made Ahmir sad.  He missed his 'T' immensely.

Marian had been feeling pretty good.  Harry kept making her the protein shakes and her weight she was gaining was right on track with what the doctors wanted and it also made Harry happy.

Katia continued to work on planning her wedding.  She had told Liam she didn't want to get married until after Marian had her baby, who was due in March.  Plus she wanted to wait until the weather was better.  For outside pictures she told him.  That would give her plenty of time to plan.  She was also having a giant dilemma.  Who she was going to ask to be her matron of honor.  Kaia or Marian?  It wasn't that she didn't love her sister, but Marian was her first friend in London.  The one who had shown her the ropes and given her the time of day and didn't hate her for what she had done with her real parents and then with Liam.  And she had forgiven her for pulling the wool over all of their eyes pretending to be Kaia.

Are you free for lunch?

Marian jumped when her phone buzzed.  She and Harry had been going through catalogs of nursery furniture.  They were having a hard time coming to a decision together.

Sure.  Harry won't agree with me on what to put in the nursery.

Harry looked over and saw her text and tried to tickle her.  "Just because we disagree," he teased.  "We'll table this for now," he said.  "Besides, we still have to find a house to put this nursery in."  He leaned over and kissed her slowly.  "Which you Mrs. Styles, are dragging your feet."

"I know," she said sighing into his kiss.   "I promise, soon."

"We've got four months until he or she makes their appearance, love," he said with a smile and let his hand rest on her bump.  He bent down and placed a gentle kiss on it.  He looked back up at his wife.  "Go have lunch with Katia, and then you need to come home and rest.  We have a big day tomorrow."

She smiled.  They were going to find out what they were having and the thought thrilled her and terrified her.  "Yes, we do," she said.  "I love you, Harry."

"And I love you, Marian."

 Katia sat nervously in the small cafe as she waited for Marian to arrive. She twisted her hands in front of her as she waited.

Marian was finding it harder to cover her growing bump. All her clothes were too snug.  She dug out one of the few things she still kept from her time with Louis. He had given her this Adidas sweatshirt to wear when she was pregnant with William and it made her feel safe and loved when she wore it.  She hoped Katia didn't want to meet anywhere stuffy because she was wearing leggings and her sweatshirt.  She didn't recognize the name of the restaurant that she had texted her.

Are you almost here?

Katia texted her. She had sent her the address as she knew Marian hated going out in public, that's why she chose the little out of the way place.

 Five minutes away.

Marian had hailed a cab and gave him the address

Katia ordered coffee for herself and an herbal tea for Marian. She'd been give strict orders from Harry no coffee. She starred at her ring and couldn't help but smile.

Marian walked into the cafe and saw Katia.  She waved and walked over, hoping she wouldn't mind her outfit.

 Katia smiled at her.  "Hey," She said as Marian sat down. "I ordered you some tea," she said.