Connected By Heart ✔

EIGHT

"Heyyy," Gabby greeted as Terrence walked into her office.

"And how's my queen doing this morning?" He asked as he approached her. He turned Gabby's chair towards him and squatted before her.

"I'm fine." She placed a kiss on his lips.

"And the baby?" He whispered as he caressed her belly.

She smiled. "The baby is fine too."

"Good to hear. I hope the morning sickness did not weigh you down today?" He asked, looking concerned.

"My mom was there to help me through it today and she made sure I had breakfast and took my vitamins before I left the house," Gabby said.

Terrence grinned. "I love your mom already."

"I miss taking coffee and yet I can't stand the smell."

"I know you do. But I guess it's one of the sacrifices a mother has to make." Terrence reasoned.

Gabby nodded instantly.

"How's Sophie?" Gabby couldn't help but ask.

"She's good. I was thinking of telling her about the baby." Terrence said and Gabby got tensed at his statement.

"What if she doesn't like me or does not approve of the baby either?" She asked almost immediately.

"Trust me. Sophia adores you and you have no idea how desperate she wants a younger sibling."

"Why didn't you tell her then?"

"Sophie will surely go crazy if she learns that she's going to be a big sister in a couple of months. I want us to enjoy the moment first and perhaps we could tell her together on her birthday."

"Which is?" Gabby asked.

"In three weeks; She will be 5. I still can't believe it, she's growing up so fast." Terrence said with a small smile.

"Anyways, will you love to hang out with me tonight?" He asked her with a smirk on his face.

"Are you asking me out on a date?" Gabby teased.

"Something like that." He replied.

"Alright, I'm in." She told him.

"Great. See you at 7. Wear something comfortable and I don't want you in heels." He warned.

"Okay, my love," Gabby replied.

Terrence rose to his feet. He kissed her forehead.

"Don't stress yourself with work, If you get tired just let me know okay?" He said and Gabby nodded.

"Take care." He gave her a quick kiss on her lips before walking out of her office.

Gabriela was so engrossed with the work she was doing that she failed to notice time had gone. She suddenly felt hungry and wanted to go get something at the cafeteria. She stood up from her chair and began searching her bag for her purse and phone when she came across something like a plate which caused her to groan. No doubt her mom had secretly kept a plate of food in her bag when she wasn't watching.

Gabby brought out the plate and saw that it contained her mother's homemade sandwich. She smiled at that as she balanced on her chair and began eating. She finished lunch, drank a cup of water, and went back to work. Shortly after, her phone rang. She looked at the caller id and saw that it was Nikki. A smile instantly found its way to her face.

"Hello, girlfriend."

"Heyyy," Gabby replied.

"I'm so excited that you are keeping the baby and most importantly, that you and Terry are together," Nikki said, extremely happy. No doubt Ian told her everything already.