"You can’t tell the girls."
"What is it Cadence?"
"I’m pregnant." The expression on Em’s face was priceless. She didn’t know about me sleeping with Paul or Jacob but I did mention Evan.
"Did you do a test?"
"Two, and the doctor confirmed yesterday." I said taking a deep breath.
"Oh Cad it is going to be okay. Don’t hate me but do you know who’s baby it’s for?"
"It’s Evan’s baby. His family is going to think I’m a golddigger for sure. They would never believe me that it was his because they know what I do."
"You can always get a blood test and prove it’s his. I’m here and if you are happy I am too. I know how much you want to be a mother."
"It wasn’t suppose to happen like this. I was suppose to be married and then have children. I have messed everything up. I was practically begging Paul for a commitment and now this."
"Maybe this is your blessing in disguise."
"I’ve slept with Paul and Jacob since I’ve slept with Evan."
She just looked at me and shook her head.
"Oh gawd, what am I suppose to do? I won’t be able to work and go to school like this."
"Yes you can. You will just have to tell Evan and things will work out. Don’t you love him?"
I paused and Jacob’s words came to mind. You don’t love him. If you did, you wouldn’t have been here with me. Where is he now? You haven’t once mentioned him in the time we have been together. Don’t confuse love with desperation or sex. You want to be loved and I understand that. We were put on this earth for that very reason but are you willing to give up yourself for someone that you don’t truly love?"
"Earth to Cadence?"
"Sorry. I am just so disappointed in myself. I’m raising them and now I have to raise a baby."
"You didn’t answer my question. Do you love Evan?"
"Yeah," I said. Deep down I think I do, and Jacob was just someone to pass the time with although I can’t stop thinking about him. It felt different with Jacob then with Evan, Paul and Robert. Maybe because I’m more experienced now then before.
"Well then you have to tell him."
"With the custody battle going on, he doesn’t need to be worried about me. Kara should be his number one priority."
"I’m going to play devil’s advocate. Technically Kara is not his. If he loses custody of her he is going to be crushed. But maybe this could be his good news. If he keeps custody then I think this will bring you two even closer, but you have to tell him. It would be wrong not to."
"I know. You’re right. He has been here for me and maybe this will bring us closer." She held my hand.
"I’m going to be an auntie. Yeah!" she said softly.
I wanted to be excited but I just wasn’t sure how Evan was going to take it.
Hours later we were landing. A towncar had pulled up to the strip as the pilot and stewardess guided us off the plane. The driver walked over to the rear of the plane and took care of our luggage.
"I’m Benny and I will be your driver. Mr. McCain sends his regrets for not being able to greet you and pick you up."
Everyone greeted him and we were off. It had been a little while since I was last here. The last time I was here was when I surprised Evan for his birthday and things heated up quickly. I wondered if it would be the same again?
My tummy was hurting a little. I hoped I wouldn’t get sick while I was here. I wanted the girls to have a good time. Every bump we hit, my stomach jumped. I needed to be still and it didn’t look like it was going to stop anytime soon.
"Is this a house or hotel?" I heard Liv say. The driver pulled up to the gate that had huge cursive M’s on each side of the massive rod iron gates. The driver punched in a code and a person acknowledged Benny. The gates opened and a long brick paved driveway came into view. Benny drove around the large fountain and parked.
An older black lady came out the house along with three younger black ladies in maid uniforms.
"Well you must be Ms. Cadence. I’m Greta the head housekeeper and this is Melinda, and Sidney. They will tend to you and your family this weekend. Welcome." She smiled and led us in. I could see a little uneasiness in Sidney’s eyes but I paid no attention.
The inside of the house was huge and really too big for Evan to have all to himself.
"Lunch will be served shortly and Melinda and Sydney will show you to your rooms. After lunch Melinda will give you a tour of the estate."
"Thank you Greta," I said giving her a smile. The ladies guided us up to the second floor. I had texted Evan when we landed but he hadn’t answered.
"Mr. McCain said that your sister’s itineraries are downstairs. The VIP events start around eight pm and a car will take them along with your friend to the Atrium," Sidney said.
She was tall with a long weave with way too much makeup on. She thought she was cute but really she needed a complete make over. I smiled as she led me to my room.
I walked in to find a short black Dior dress with black pumps and small blue boxes covering the bed.
I looked at Sidney and she rolled her eyes and walked out the door. What a bitch!
I walked over and opened the boxes to reveal a beautiful diamond necklace, with a matching bracelet and earrings. I looked down to see a card addressed to me.
I opened it and read it.
"I hope you like," I turned around to see Evan. He walked up to me and hugged me tightly.
"You feel so good," he said as I wrapped my arms around him. "I’ve missed you and I can’t explain how much I have." He kissed me.
"Cad, oh sorry," I heard Ash say from the door.
I looked behind Evan and he turned around blushing.
"Since I caught my sister and she seems to be speechless I’m her sister Ashley."
"Nice to meet you, I’m Evan McCain." He shook Ashley’s hand as he kept his other hand on my back.
"Ah my, you’re the Evan my sister has been crushing on for months. Wait a minute, you are the Evan McCain,- the owner of EMR. You have turned dreams into reality. You discovered RJ2, OmG Boyz, Samantha Lane and the list goes on and on."
"I need to hire her in my marketing department." He said in my ear. We both laughed.
"Wait I need to go get Liv," Ash said leaving the room.
"So you’ve been crushing on me? How cute?" He leaned down and kissed me and whispered in my ear, "I can’t wait to have you all to myself."
"What do you have planned?"
"Dinner, dancing and a walk downtown."
"That’s it? I came all the way down here for that, I could have stayed home." He backed up looking at me funny.
"Gotcha!,"I said. He picked me up and twirled me around. I got dizzy and before I knew it I threw up.
"Baby you okay?" He said putting me down. All I could do was run in the bathroom. I was so embarassed. Once I got in there I couldn’t stop. This could not be happening. I heard the door open.
"Here," he said passing me a cool towel. He had a wet stain on his shirt. Oh no I had puked on him, kill me now!
"Thanks. I’m so sorry Evan. I’m so embarassed." He was silent. I could see the concern on his face.
I started to cry. The way he looked at me made me want to ball up in a corner and cry. He walked up to me and hugged me.
"What’s wrong Cad? You can tell me."
"I had a touch of food poisoning a few days ago. I thought it would be over by now, but I guess it isn’t."
He rubbed the back of my hair. "Okay. I will tell Greta to make you some soup. We can stay in and watch a movie."
"You sure?"
"Yep. I had planned for your sisters and Em to go to the listening party for a hot new artist Kwane. He’s about their age and the next big thing."
"They would love that."
"I will call Laney and she will take them."
I wiped my face and he handed me a toothbrush. "I love ya girl but I refuse to kiss that mouth until it’s clean."
"It’s your fault anyway." He laughed and walked out the door.
When I finally came out, I saw Sydney on her knees cleaning up my mess.
"I’m sorry. I can do it." I went to bend down.
"I got it! Mr. McCain wants to see you downstairs. Your sisters and friend are about to leave."
"Thank you." I looked down and I didn’t have anything on me. I was wearing a black pantsuit.
I made it downstairs just in time to see everyone leaving. I kissed the girls and waved goodbye.
"Greta made you some soup, with crackers with a ginger ale. It’s in the kitchen. Will the sick baby make it or do I need to carry her?"
"Only if you want to." I said wrinkling my eyebrows. He lifted me and carried me in.
After I ate we went upstairs. It was still kind of early so he took me to the media room. It reminded me of a mini movie theater with the dark red curtains and a wide, huge screen. He grabbed the remote and turned it on. We finally decided on a movie and he sat down next to me.
I grabbed his hand and laid my head on his shoulder. Before long I had fallen asleep.
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