Novels by Nancii Agosto

It’s early morning when I’m awaken by the sweet smell of breakfast. I roll over to see that Leo is nowhere to be found and attempt to get out of bed swiftly. The boys were near delivering soon and their growth had restricted most of my movement but I had no complaints. In just three days, I’d have my hand surgically repaired and in about three to four weeks, my boys would be in my arms.I go to the bathroom to do my typical routine of morning sickness, brushing my teeth and getting dressed before I follow the aroma of deliciousness. I freeze as I see someone standing next to Leo and begin smiling with joy. It was my dearest Elena.“Oh! Ms. Claire, I didn’t mean to wake you!” She turns as she drops the spatula in response to my excitement and rushes to hug me. “Mr. Leo had me dropped off this morning. He tells me you see the doctor about your hand and today, you go to police station to press charges.” She says as she rubs my belly.“They’ve gotten big since you’ve last seen them.” I sa

Clearly my plan proved fruitless. I had snapped. Antagonized by some French whore to the brink of insanity and worst of all, I lashed out at Leonardo. I shouldn’t have done that. He’d never choose me now. Although I do admit that it felt almost riveting to see him feel what I felt even if just for a moment. The betrayal and humiliation of being rejected for some squabbling peasants was something he couldn’t understand until I attacked him.I was dragged away by some men to a vehicle and brought to the mental facility by force. This one was different from the last. It had this eerie and depressing aura to it. It stood as a lone building on the other side of town. The clouds turning to a dark shade of gray around the structure and a metal gate that was at least fourteen feet high.I’m dragged out of the car by force, kicking and screaming was pointless. The men were indifferent to my pleads and attempts to free myself. They only let go once I’m sit and shoved into a security officer.“E

I thought Nathan could use some support so I decide to head upstairs and give it my best. Finding out that your ex-wife had a child during your divorce couldn’t be easy and finding out it may or may not be yours was just cruelty at its finest. Especially when that’s all you’ve ever wanted.I go to knock on the door when I hear Nathan on the phone with someone. It seems like they’re trying to find an answer to baby Lexington’s paternity. That means that he’s talking to Celeste and the baby isn’t his. I try to listen to see whether I should bother knocking or just let him be until I hear the name Roman. That was Claire’s attacker - what the hell could he possibly have to do with baby Lexington?I decide to knock and hear Nathan tell Celeste that he will call her later after he sorts his thoughts out. He quickly hangs up and opens the door.“I just wanted to make sure you’re alright. Did you get the results?” I act oblivious as he gives a sad smile and motions for me to come in. He clear

It’s nearly 8 o’clock at night when I make it back to Jasmine’s house and it seems like the commotion of today has died down quite a bit. I walk in the door to see everyone sitting down Japanese style at the living room table, eating what looks so be sushi and various oriental foods. There’s an empty space next to Jasmine so I take off my shoes, walk over, sit down and smile at Jas.“Hey, how did everything go?” She asks as she begins to hand me some to-go containers to serve myself.“It went. I should have the results soon.” “Well Leo made sure to grab dinner for everyone after the day we’ve all had. So let’s get you fed.” “Thanks.” I mutter to Leo.“No problem.” He says as he serves Claire another batch of udon noodles. “So how are you holding up?” He asks casually.“With which part? The blog boyfriend or the potential father to my ex-wife’s child.” I mutter sardonically.“Both.” He shrugs. I think this was the first time he’s actually spoken to me instead of at me.“Well I’ve got

I drive Celeste, my potential son and myself to the nearest lab testing center and request a paternity test. The nurse informs me that they have a new form of rapid testing in which I could have the result before I get home and I agree to pay the fees. The nurse then brings out some forms to sign before we have a seat.“What’s his name?” I ask quietly as I wait in anticipation to take the test.“Lexington.” She says as she bounces him on her knee. I didn’t know how to make small talk with her so I just settle for silence.“Do you want to hold him?” She asks hesitantly.“Sure.” I hold my arms out as she passed me Lexington and he immediately smiles at me. He begins giggling as he reached for my nose and I smile as I keep moving out of his grasp, teasing him and watching his excitement build. Celeste watches carefully and I see something close to sadness building in her expression. “He sure is a happy baby.”“He is. Never cries, never fusses and sleeps throughout the night.” She agrees

I hear a car door just outside and rush to the front door as it opens. Leonardo and Julia step inside. “Leonardo needs his wound to be checked.” Julia announces as I rush to Leo’s side as I see blood stained onto his suit that looks as though it were cut. He seemed defeated.“Oh my god, Leo! Are you okay?” I say as I pull him to my bathroom where I keep a first aid kit.“I was wrong.” He murmurs as he removes his suit jacket and sits on the toilet lid. He begins unbuttoning his shirt with his head held low and I help him pull it off carefully.“What happened?” I ask quietly as I assess the cut on his forearm. It was three inches long but not very deep. “Charlotte attempted to attack Julia. But Julia overpowered her and defended herself and it threw Charlotte into a rage. Julia recorded everything for you.” He keeps his head low.“Why are you so sad? Are you in pain?” I ask as I get saline water to rinse out his wound.“You were right. Charlotte is a danger to you, our boys and mysel

I don’t remember what happened exactly.I remember a nose bleed that was problematic.A conversation with Darren that was uncomfortable and then darkness. I slowly look at my surroundings to find myself still in the oncology treatment bay and Darren is sitting by my side.“What happened to me?” I groggily ask as I search my mind for answers.“You lost consciousness for a few minutes. I believe you were overwhelmed.” I could tell by his response that he was giving as little and as much information as possible.“Why was I overwhelmed?” I didn’t need to be tip-toed around. I needed to know what was happening to me.“You ran your fingers through your hair and well, some of it came out.” He fidgets with his fingers as he says what I feared most in the beginning.“I’m going to lose all of it, aren’t I?” I sit back to contemplate my life. What would it be like once I looked just as sick and they told me I was? What would people see? Or worst, how would they treat me?“Your hair can grow bac

I push the tissue to my nose and apply pressure as Darren grabs a first-aid kit on the shelf across from me - returning with a stop bleed stick and placing it gently into my nose.“What’s happening to me?” I ask in a nasal tone as I try to calm my roaring thoughts.“It’s just a side effect of the radiotherapy. Bleeding isn’t uncommon.” He says as he holds the stick inside my nose.“I’m not going to be able to go back to EnviroDoc, am I?” I needed to know if this was going to be my life as I proceed treatment.“You can go back. You just have to listen to your body and take it easy sometimes.” He makes it seem easy. “It’s going to tough for a little bit while your body tries to cope with the radiation but you can do it.”“What if I can’t?” I ask as the tears begin rolling down my face.“Hey, it’s going to be okay. I’ll do everything I can to make sure you get better. This is just the beginning of a long journey but it’ll pass.” He says with a soft smile.“I’m vomiting, losing consciousn

“Are you sure about your choice?” He asks as he clasps his hands together.“My choice?” Was he referring to Maverick? My choice in one man or the other? “Yes. I know you chose to pursue treatment and since the very first one, I felt a connection to you. I know you felt it too.” He says as he makes unbreakable eye contact with me. This was not the kind of conversation I thought I’d be having while being injected with radiation.“I did but my connection with him was growing as well and he’s made me happy.” I think back to when I first met him. I had been swoon after our dream but after seeing his genuine nature - I was very enamored. His confidence, intelligence and appearance were paired with care, compassion and dedication. I never thought a man like that existed or that someone like that would be interested in me nonetheless. “I didn’t think that the moment we spoke in the bathroom would lead you to him.” He bows his head.“But it was a clarifying moment, Darren. It just didn’t go

After what has come our nightly ritual, we laid down for bed. Maverick had cuddled me close until I fell asleep.I awoke the next morning to my alarm. I’d have my first radiotherapy enhancement today. I look over to see Maverick is still sleeping and I shuffle quietly out of bed. I almost make it out until I feel a hand grab my wrist. “It’s early. What’s wrong?” I look over to see Maverick peaking at me groggily.“Treatment - today. I have to be at the hospital in twenty minutes.” I say as I stare down at the bed.“Want me to come?”“No, get some rest. I’ll only be gone about an hour.” I lean over to kiss him and then get ready to leave. I watch as he rolls onto his side and falls back to sleep.This was the first time Maverick had been there when I woke up. His chiseled features accented by the shadows of light dancing along the curtain. His hair thrown carelessly and his blue eyes - out of sight as he slept. He reminded me of what Greek mythology expressed as Gods. As u admired his

Once we get back to my apartment, Maverick wakes me gently and picks me up to bring me inside. He gently opens the door and takes me directly to my bed. He then shuts the door and brings himself back to the room, sitting down in the bed carefully.“You feeling okay?” He asks carefully as if the words were boulders that would roll over me if spoken too loudly.“Yeah. I’m just really tired.” Not a complete lies I was tired although I was more exhausted than anything and it had nothing to do with a lack of sleep. I wasn’t improving the way we had hoped, my health was slowly interfering with my life, my doctor seems intent on pursuing me even while I have my person sitting in the same bed as me, I embarrassed myself at EnviroDoc and there’s still the cherry to top it all off: I have brain cancer. A cruel sick joke that taunts me relentlessly so I meant it wholeheartedly when I said I was tired.I look up at Maverick to see his mind is steadily at work. He had read between the lines. There

After Darren left, I waited about an hour while Maverick stayed resting peacefully at my side. Waiting for my discharge was just as eerie as walking up in this same room once again.I hear a knock at the door as the nurse slowly enters. She sees Maverick sleeping and decides to speak to me quietly.“Ms. Richardson, these are your discharge papers. The doctor has added your new treatment regiment in which you’ll be following up in the oncology department. I believe he spoke with you already?” “Yes. I’m aware.” I say quietly as I try not to wake Maverick.“Okay, great. Well there are some health guidelines to follow for your condition and the doctor has added a prescription of antacids for your stomach and zofran for your nausea. I have your prescriptions as the doctor requested they be sent and filled to in-office pharmacy. Do you have any questions for me?” She asks as she carefully hands me the paperwork and a bag containing my prescriptions. “No, thank you. Am I okay to leave now?