All Chapters of Shadows & Whispers: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

Taking a seat on the edge of the bed while Cleo inspected the room, I pulled my phone from my pocket and messaged Damian. ‘I’m in the hotel room with Cleo. We are going to stay here for a while. Do you know if Prue is on her way?’ ‘Honestly, I am not sure. I tried to ban her from tonight, but I know Prue, she will come anyway.’ ‘Ok, I guess I will stay here with Cleo until she arrives.’ ‘I need to head over to the venue shortly, do you want to come and get a key from me or do you want to get one from reception?’ ‘Can you bring it to Cleo’s room?’ ‘Are you sure that is a good idea?’ ‘I’ve told her everything, Damian. I was left standing alone in reception with no one. I needed someone.’ I knew that the message could have come across snappy, but he needed to know that by him walking out and leaving me there standing, cut me deeply. ‘I’m on my way, what’s your room number?’ I sent him the number and looked up at Cleo, who was watching me intently. “Damian is on his way over.

I collected the test from the counter, unable to look at it immediately. I turned it over in my hand and stared at the screen. There was no denying the result on the window. The words were plain as day. Clear written words in front of me. The world stopped around me, and everything faded away. My world was forever changed in that moment.“Hurry up.” Cleo bounced outside the doorway.I turned and handed her the test. She squealed and wrapped me up in her arms.“You’re pregnant!” She exclaimed. “Oh my god, congratulations!”I stood silent, still, unable to move, feel, or speak. What words could be said to sum it up. Pregnant. I was pregnant with Damian’s child. A man who is holding secrets, a man who had loved me like no one ever has but also cause me more suffering emotionally in the last few weeks than anyone else had in a long time. I was already coming to terms with mourning the loss of the relationship, but that result may change that. Because no matter what secrets Damian held, we

People started to enter more frequently. Music was playing softly in the background. I found myself watching over my shoulder where Damian was. As I looked around the room, I saw a glimpse of Cleo and Prue coming in. Cleo smiled at me, but Prue was linked with her arm through Cleo’s. I watched as Prue held her head high, and they walked towards the front tables. Cleo messaged her apologies a few minutes later, but I had a suspicion it would happen, so I was more than prepared. As soon as everyone was seated, the food was brought out. My table was a mix of people from our site and others from the Yorkshire site. I made small talk with some of them here and there. The food came out and it was a three-course meal. I opted for soup on the starter. I dipped the crusty roll into the soup and took a bite. The flavors exploded in my mouth and slid down my throat. It was delicious. I left a little soup at the bottom of my bowl. The starters were cleared and the mains were brought out. I had

The directors and some of the senior management arrived early. We had all agreed to hand out drinks at the entrance to the employees as they arrived. I waited nervously; my mind was fixed on what was ahead. All I could think about was how Erin was going to react. I hoped with every fiber of my being that she wouldn’t hate me, but I couldn’t see how she wouldn’t.A few people were beginning to filter in. It wasn’t long before she was there. She walked straight passed all the others and the drinks offered to her. I had to try to keep my composure as she looked absolutely stunning. I offered her a drink but once again she passed the offer. I just wanted to reach out and touch her.I watched as she took a seat on one of the tables closest. She had the pick of the entire room, but I was fascinated as to why she had placed herself at the back of the room. Are you looking for a quick escape?I couldn’t help but wonder. People were entering by the dozens, and I couldn’t help but let my eyes

My eyes were searching the crowd to find her. I wasn’t comfortable up there until I could see her and her reaction. There she is!She was still at the back of the hall. I could see the news had not gone well, but I needed to finish my speech. The sooner I got it done with the sooner I could go to her, and this would all be over.“I would like to give a shout out to certain individuals at each site who have gone above and beyond over the last few months to ensure we win massive contracts and jobs. You know who you are. I want you all to do exactly what you have been doing and continue to grow the company and the work. Thank you.”I handed the microphone back to my father and tried to sidestep to get off the stage as I watched Erin leave the room. He clasped my shoulder and kept me in place. I couldn’t make a scene in front of everyone. My eyes fell upon Prue as she had seen Erin leave, and she was happy about the destruction I had caused. He just kept talking and talking; it was neve