I woke to the sun coming through the blinds, he stayed true to his word and laid with me until I woke up. I can help but begin to start feeling for him. But I know this was not the agreement. I'm afraid the longer I stay the more I'll fall for him, I just need to give him his baby and leave. even if it pains me.
I managed to remove his arm from around me and creep out of the bedroom down to the kitchen to make coffee. whilst taking my medication. It was silent but nice, I opened the patio doors and sat out watching the sun rise, listening to the birds singing. breathing in the crisp air. like everything didn't exist.
my phone buzzed. I knew it would be maggie. She's messaged every day. *are you up? M* *just. I'm fine Maggie before you ask! I promise to check in daily. I'll be up for visitors soon once I'm off bed rest. You'll be the first I see! :) A* truth is I just didn't want to see anyone right now. Maggie is my best friend but even seeing her face she'll want to talk about recent events and I'm not ready, I don't think I'll ever be. I know I'm safe here. and that's where I'll stay until ... I have to leave.
"Aren't you supposed to be on bed rest?" Leyton says behind me with his coffee I smile softly. "I am. But I'll go nuts, Leyton. I'm sure I can sit elsewhere." He joins me. "How are you feeling?" I know what he's referring too. "Fine. As can be. thankyou" "just fine?" "How else am I supposed to feel, Leyton. Scared? Panicked? Sore? Because I feel all of those things but I'm ok! I will be ok!" he reached over to take my hand. "You're safe, with me April. I promise I won't let you out of my sight again" why is he like this? I just nod in agreement. What else could I say?
"I have errands to run this morning. I'll be on the phone if you need me." "Fine. Not like I'm going anywhere" I sighed placing my mug in the dishwasher and walking upstairs. I had to keep my distance. Otherwise I'm scared if he knows how I feel it'll change everything.
He left, I needed a distraction now that I had passed my degree I opened my laptop at possible job opportunities I need normality eventually. I searched jobs in the area, one was available. Nursing. it was perfect.
Instead of sending my application I figured maybe calling would be better, I explained my situation and. I would be available in the next few weeks.
They seemed happy with this. But I still needed to interview. We booked in a couple of weeks. I wasn't just going to waste what I worked hard for.
However, I know Leyton will say otherwise.
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Action"I applied to be his nanny. Instead, he offered to make me the mother of his child. At twenty-two, April Rhodes is broke, exhausted, and one unpaid bill away from losing everything. Between nursing school, hospital placements, and trying to survive...
