Chapter 17 No Take Backs
Ever since we have been in the mall I'm pretty sure we entered every single store there is to be.
"What are you doing Gina?"I asked as she dragged me into a baby clothing store.
"I'm buying something for my niece or nephew.Come on don't be a party pooper." I inhaled a sharp breath.
She was clearly trying to push the last pinch of sanity I was holding.
"I want to go home, please." I gestured for the exit but she shook her head.
"Come on it will be very fun shopping for your baby." I had to admit the idea did sound intriguing but I was tired and I still have not figured out the gender of the baby yet.
My phone ringing interrupted my train of thought.
Without even checking the caller ID I answered the call murmuring a weak hello.
"Hey, sis Max Antonios Dad says he wants to see you immediately."
I wanted to ask what could Max possibly want with me but I was too weak to get into an argument.
"Ok, I'll there shortly,"I close the phone and narrow my eyes to meet Gina's. I could see sadness wash over her olive green eyes.
I walk up to her and place my hands on her shoulders. " I promise when we find out the gender we can go shopping and you can pick out any outfits that suit your boot,"The sadness in her eyes washes away as and the normal gleam is replaced.
" Could I also help you decorate the room," She beams jumping like a five-year-old who might have had way too many bowls of ice cream.
"Yeah, that's if he or she has a room. The mansion belongs to Chris now,"I murmur in a sadistic tone.
Gina's eyes widen as she speaks and this only happens when she gets an idea." You know I'm bound to move out of my parents home anyway so why can't it be now."
I look at her like she's lost her mind.
Did I not just say that I did not have a permanent home?
" Don't look at me like I've lost my mind because I, my friend have in fact solved your issue." I stare at her blankly.
She moves her hand in a circular gesture," This is the moment where you're supposed to say how but you're too slow for that. If it weren't for your 5.0 GPA I would have believed you were one of those dumb blondes but it's okay because you always have me. Anyway, what I was trying to say is you and I can find a home and move in together. That way you're not alone raising your baby."
Gina was smiling while shaking her head." Are you sure you want a screaming nagging baby keeping you up most of the night because there's no going back once I say yes?"
Gina shakes her head," I want all of it."
"Ok, fine let's do this." I smile as she took me into her embrace. " Come on I have to be at the DeVaio mansion before I get my head cut off." I pull out of her embrace and we both begin walking towards the Mall's exit.
" You have been doing nothing but working and sleeping these past couple weeks can't they give you a break." She rolls her eyes as I shrug my shoulders.
The work is so demanding I sometimes find myself wanting to quit if it weren't for my dad.
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I walked into the DeVaio's living room to find every last one of them accept Luca seated on the sofa staring back at me but only one stood out to me.
Antonio. He was looking at me with such hatred filled in his eyes that it tore my heart. It was sad to think that it was just weeks ago he was looking at me with love and adoration but now all that was left was hatred.
His gaze was so intense that I couldn't bear to look into his dark brown eyes so I took a seat next to my brother and brought my attention to the floor.
" You filed for divorce so naturally we want to know the reason why," Maxmillo asked, causing me to bring to look up at him?
I took a deep breath and narrowed my eyes to meet Antonio's then Maxmillo's." So this is what you brought me here for because if it is you could have just simply asked the almighty Antonio DeVaio I'm sure his response will truly enlighten you?" This time Max turned to look at an infuriated Antonio.
After many minutes later neither of us answered and I could tell Max was losing his patience.
I finally decided to blurt out," I'm pregnant." Everyone gasped including Max but based on his dark brown eyes that were shooting daggers towards Antonio.
I kind of think he put the puzzle pieces together.
" Antonio, are you planning to give me a heart attack boy?" Max was gritting on his teeth as he stood up to pace from one end of the room to the next.
" I will not allow this. I will not allow it. You two will have to settle your differences until this child is born. No grandchild of mine will be claimed as a bastard because its father is too irresponsible." Max was yelling at this point and his breath was becoming very heavy.
So it was really hard for me to step up and say what I had to say. He was a really intimidating man but I could not allow Antonio to waltz back into my life when he pleased especially without an apology.
I stood up, " Not a chance. I'm not going back on the divorce. My child deserves a father to care for them not a father who makes them feel like a mistake and I guarantee that you forcing Antonio back into this marriage will make my child suffer."
Max turned his attention to me with widened eyes." But your child will be claimed as a bastard."
" I will marry Venus."