Be My Bride

Chapter 5

     The flight to New York was short and I was very happy. I didn't want to feel claustrophobic in front of so many people. Abigail was waiting for me. She hadn't changed since I saw her last year. In fact she was glowing. Her red sundress went perfectly well with her south Asian skin.

  " Hey girl, How're you doing? " she asked as she pulled me in for a hug

   " I'm good Abigail, how's Paul and the children? " I asked.

  " They're doing well. They're so excited to see you. " she said as we walked to her Jeep.

   The drive to her house was long but the only upside was that I had to glance at New York's amazing architecture. I saw the Times Square and the Empire State Building . I couldn't wait to explore the wonders of New York City.

  " Hi aunt Kim. " Casey, Abigail's first daughter greeted as she enveloped me in a hug. Her little frame barely reaching my waist.

   I crouched to her level and placed a kiss on her forehead.

  " How are you my Teddy bear? " she giggled at the nickname.

  " Don't call me that Aunt Kim. I'm matured now. Mommy says I'm grown up now so, I'm no longer your Teddy bear. " Casey said.

  " Did she really say that? "
She nodded her head.

  " Well then Case, I'll find a new nickname for you okay?"

"Okay aunt Kim." she said.

    " Now where's Chase? " I asked looking around for her little brother.

  " Daddy's bathing him. I'll tell him to hurry up. " she said and ran off.

  " Oh kids, they're so full of life. " I smiled rubbing my non existent baby bump.

  " Yea. " she said smiling at me.

  " How's your baby Kim? You have so much to tell me. I'm supposed to be your best friend and you've not spoken to me since two months. "

" I'm sorry Abby, I've had a lot of things on my mind. Like that billionaire showing up on my house claiming to be the father of my baby.

" What?! " Abigail asked. " What do you mean by that?"

  " There's so much I have to discuss with you Abby, "

  I heard the deep voice of my brother with his two children walking behind him.

  " Careful Chase, I don't want you falling down the stairs ."

  His eyes widened when he saw me.

    I gave him a hug. He ruffled my hair. An old habit of his.

  " How's my favorite sister doing?" Paul asked.

  " I'm your only sister Paul, get that into your stubborn head. "

  " Say hi to your aunt Kim Chase . She urged her son.

" Hi. " he said feeling shy.

  " Don't mind him Kim, he's just shy around people he doesn't know." Paul said. " he's three years old and he's shy, how will he woo the girls huh? "

Paul said and I smacked his shoulders.

  " He's just a child Paul. I don't want him to turn out like you were before Abigail tamed the beast in you. " I said  turning to face her.

  " I still don't know how she managed to do that. " Paul said.

  " it's just my magic. " Abigail said and we started laughing.

  " Mommy, I'm feeling sleepy now" chase said clutching the hell of Abigail's shirt. I looked at the clock it was ten pm. The children needed to sleep.

  Abigail gave me an apologetic smile as she ushered her children to their rooms.

  " So, how are you holding up?  You know with the baby and all. "

  " I'm holding up well Paul. "

  " That's good. He said turning his attention to the television airing The Little Mermaid. 

  Casey must have been watching it before I came. That girl was so obsessed with Disney movies. Although it was a normal thing for six years olds.

  Few minutes later, Abby came down the stairs.

  " Alright Kim, I'll show you your room. " Abigail said as she lead me to my room.

  " Thanks for letting me crash at your house Abby, this means a lot. "

  " You're my best friend Kim, I'll do anything for you. "

  " Now tell me why you're here and about what you said earlier. " she asked while we unpacked.

" okay, here's why." 

  I told her everything.

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   The next morning, I woke up early, to prepare dinner for the family. I was still frying the last piece of the egg when Abigail came down.

  " Good morning Kim." she gave a small laugh when her stomach rumbled at the sight of the food.

  " It smells nice. I'm going to bring the kids down for breakfast. " she said as she went back upstairs while I turned the gas cooker off.

  Few minutes later, everyone came downstairs to have breakfast. After breakfast, Paul took the kids to school while Abigail and I continued our conversation.

   " So Kim, what are you planning to do now? " she asked.

  " I dunno. I'll stay here till my baby is born then I'll go back. I'm sure he would have stopped looking for me by  then. "

  " Although, I'm going to have to look for a job while I'm here. I don't want to intrude on your family. " I said.

  " Don't be silly Kim, you're my family.  You're my best friend and my sister-in-law. Which means you're my family. And you're welcome to stay here for as long as you want to. "

   " You know, you can help me out in the store. I've been looking for a designer since Stacey got married. "

  Abigail also studied fashion designing  like me. She was even more successful than me. She had the biggest boutique in the mall and she also had a shop close to her house where she designs clothes.

   " Really! Oh thank you Abby. You're the best. "

  " That's what friends are for Kim. " she said and we hugged. I couldn't be more happier than I was right now. I was safe here and my baby was also safe.
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