Chapter 14

I feel a tap on my shoulder and someone softly whispering my name.

I groan but still didn't open my eyes hoping the person will eventually go away but no.

The taping still continued and I had no choice but to open my eyes.

When I did open my eyes, Erica's face came to view,she was holding a sweeping broom and dust collector.

I sat up slowly because my side hurt ,

"Did you sleep here the entire night" she asks concerned,

I only nod my head and let out a sigh.

"Can you please bring me some water" I asked softly and she nods politely.

Some few seconds later,she came back with the water and gave it to me. She turned around to leave but I stopped her.

"Eri, wait! Look I'm sorry for yelling at you and blaming you for my marital problems. I took the wrong approach and I am sorry. Please forgive me" I plead

She was quiet for a while,I think contemplating on the answer she'll give me.

"Please. Forgive me. You are like my sister and sisters forgive each other " I pursued her

"Okay fine. But only on one condition " she says with a smile.

"Okay anything you want "I say excitedly

"Promise me you are always going to put your baby first before anything " she says

"I promise " I tell her and pull her into a hug.

"Okay,one last thing,you are going to buy me that Versace purse I have been wanting for ages " she says

"Sure,I'll just ask Jayden to make enquires and it will be here within a day " I smile and she laughs.

"Now speaking of things,are we still going to see Grayson because he isn't back yet and I haven't heard from him. He isn't responding to my texts" Erica says

"Yeah,let me just change and we'll be on our way" I tell her.

"Just so you know, your husband is not here,he left about an hour ago" she tells and my face dropped.

"Who cares! He can be mad how ever he wants" I smile and she laughs.

I went upstairs and took my bath and changed into something pretty.

A simple off should top with dress pants and brown heels. The dress shows my cute baby bump.

FYI I'm allowed to wear heels.

I tied my hair into a message bun and clipped it at the back.

I did some light make up and I was ready to go.

When I came down,Erica was already ready ,she was wearing a white top with pink wrapper skirt. It is giving summer vibes.

"Don't forget your coat,the weather is chilly today. It is almost winter time" she says and I laugh.

"Erica, we are just in the middle of  autumn. But you are right the weather is chilly today " I say

"So who is driving?" She asks excitedly

"I am ofcourse. No body drives Martin except me" I say referring to my Lamborghini Gallardo

"Awwww..I thought you'd let me ride it" she pouts but I giggle and shake my head.

And we head out.

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After driving for almost two hours we finally arrived at the middle class part of the state.

This place isn't like where I live,the houses here are just plain and simple. Wooden structure and some had fence, others didn't.

As we passed the car through the neighborhood, people were looking at us as if we are celebrities.

I stopped the car at where the GPS tracker of my Tesla took me. He took my car when he left yesterday.

The house is smaller than the others,with green and white painting. There is no fence around it and the grass isn't well kept. But the leaves provides good shade for summer.

We got down and walked on the pavement leading to the house.

We climbed the small wooden stairs,and on the front porch had a swinging chair and a bench.

I rang the doorbell,there was no answer or movement,and I rang it again.

This time,there were movements,and someone opened the door,it was Annalise,she didn't look well. Like she had been crying and there were bags under her eyes like she hadn't had any sleep.

"Hey sweetie,how are you?" I asked her ,she was quiet for a little while before bursting into tears.

"Oh baby,c'mere" I say pulling her into a hug.

I allowed her cry on my bump while consoling her,

We then heard another movement and Grayson comes out,he looks worse. His eyes are red and dark and bags under his eyes and they're swollen.

"Oh my God Grayson"Erica exclaims before running to hug him.

"Hey pretty girl,stop crying okay, everything will be fine okay"I tell her.

"What are you guys doing here?" Grayson asks softly after breaking from the hug. Even his voice is hoarse ,he looks tired.

"We didn't hear from you so we came to see what was wrong" I say and he nods.

" What is wrong Grayson?" Erica asks worriedly.

"Sorry for my manners, please come inside" he says ushering us inside.

The inside is much smaller,the hall way is so thin and there is a stair that goes up. Maybe it leads to their bedrooms, I think.

He leads us to the living room,it wasn't big  but it was very homey. Just two couches and a television,also pictures of his kids and himself and a lady, which I presume is his wife.

She is so beautiful, perfect white teeth, blond hair with blue eyes just like the ocean.

We sat in the couch and we hear tiny footsteps coming towards the living room, it was Piper. She looks tired but still bubbly.

"Aunt Jane and Erica" she yells excitedly before running to hugs us.

" Sweetie,how are you?"I ask kissing the top of her head.

"I'm fine just tired"she says smiling nonetheless.

Grayson came back with a tray with coffee and chocolate drink .

We thanked him and he took a seat on the other couch.

He lets out a tired sigh and rubbed his jaw.

"How do I start"

"My wife has cancer ".