DALIA'S POVIt had been nearly three hours since I arrived at West Inc. Since deciding to wait in the cafe, I had almost tasted everything they had on display. I wasn't sure if it was a pregnancy thing, or I was just extremely boredom, but I was down to my very last treat. It was a very large chocolate chip cookie flavoured milkshake. Jeffery's driver had informed me he was leaving to run a few errands about forty minutes ago, and told me to call him whenever I was done. I did not believe him one bit, but I nodded and dismissed him. It wasn't my business where he went, and to be completely honest, I didn't care. All I wanted was to get up to West's office, apologise, and be right on my way back to MELT.I spent another couple minutes nursing my milkshake, often stirring it with the thick, bendy straw that popped out from the hole in the middle of the plastic lid. I knew that West was a busy man, I just never imagined he'd be this busy. A part of me began to create scenarios in my head

EROS' POVBetty and I finished our lunch, and she was all set to leave for the airport. I walked her down to the parking lot, where Sebastian was already waiting for."Thanks for having me, Eros." Betty stopped when we arrived at my car and turned to me. The tension from the incident with Dalia had seemingly faded away, and was replaced by some sort of sentiment."Now you know it's always a pleasure when you're around." I replied."I'll be back." She chimed. She moved in closer, and wrapped her arms around me torso, burying her face in my chest. I returned the gesture, and squeezed her tightly."Just don't be too long." I said in a low tone. I ran my hand over her hair, and kissed the top of her head, before releasing her from my embrace. Betty hopped into the back seat, and shut the door. I stepped back, and watched as Sebastian started the car engine. The window of the back door rolled down, to reveal a smiling Betty."Bye, Grumpy." I said loudly. "Catch ya in a few weeks." The car

EROS' POVI sat at the back of my vehicle, as I waited for Dalia to come down. It hadn't occurred to me until just now in her office, how much she actually despised me. Of course, the feeling was mutual, and I was only slightly bothered because the possibilityofus having a child togethe. I was no stranger to being disliked, over the years I had made quite a number of enemies, but barely any of them were women. Even fewer were as young, and attractive as Dalia. I did not think much of her personality, or intelligence, but even I knew that Ms. Thompson was a gorgeous woman. Maybe under different circumstances, I would've slept with her on purpose. The front bell rang as the door opened and closed, and I saw Dalia coming down the steps.She had put a coat over her outfit, and tied her hair back in a low ponytail. She stood at the bottom of the stairs, looking in different directions in search of something. I realise the windows of my car are tinted, and that she cannot see, and then ask

EROS'POVIt felt like an earth quake in my car, as a climbed into the back seat and slammed the door shut. I almostt though I would just come apart as the vehicle shook from the force."You sure everything's alright, Mr. West?" Sebastian asked cautiously. I looked up into the rear view mirror, and caught his stare. Our eyes locked instantly, and I held my gaze for a minute or so, before watching as Sebastian shuddered, and looked away. "Alright then." He said under his breath. It was only when he looked forward that I was able to see my own eyes. They did not look like they belonged to me. They had taken on a slightly sinister appearance, the dark circles beneath them looked much darker, my eyes themselves had become narrow, and appeared sunken. It was almost like I was staring into two hollows."I've got to get a fucking grip." I mumbled, looking away from the mirror. Sebastian started the car, and began driving us back to West Inc. head quarters. I shut my eyes, and inhaled deeply,

DALIA'S POVI had rushed out the house without even having breakfast this morning, and it seemed my day had only gotten worse from there. I was very late for work this morning, but that was the thing that bothered me the least as I stepped through the large front doors of MELT head quarters. I had just come from West's office. Emily told me not to go, but I hadn't heard from him since we did the paternity test. I would describe Eros west a many unpleasant things, but never for once did I imagine that deadbeat father would be one of them. I was having a difficult time. Keeping up with work, and going to visit dad, we're already stressful enough before the pregnancy, now it just seemed like all odds were against me.My clothes were starting to feel a lille tight, as I had finally gotten my baby bump. It was a small bump that could still be hidden by baggy clothes, but it made everything so much more real for me. Emily tried her best to be there for me, video calling after work, and brin