The CEOs pregnante maid

Goodbye

- "Yes!" she said. - "He and my father are great friends.

Security Enterprises was a world-renowned company that did big jobs such as personal security for celebrities and companies as big as Madeleine's. Yes, they also provided services for my mother. Yes, they also provided services for my mother.

- But what could he do for me? I don't even know him.

- I know, Nicole, but he owes my father favors. After I overheard your conversation today, I stole his card from my father's office and called. I left a message and he didn't answer. But in the evening he answered. I knew you'd have the abortion in the morning and that we couldn't waste any more time.

- What? Vivian, what are you thinking? Vivian, what are you thinking? I can't run away, I have nowhere to drop dead, I have no money! How am I going to support myself? How am I going to keep this baby?

- Calm down! Alice and I have thought of everything.

Vivian looked nervous, she got out of bed and started pacing back and forth.

side to side.

- As I was saying, he called back. I told him I was calling at my father's request, and that it was time to settle his debt. He kindly accepted. I said it was a favor for a family friend who needed shelter for a while. And also a job, anything that would support him for a while. He then said that he was retiring his housekeeper and was looking for someone who could help her and replace her in the future. It's not a heavy job, as it's a summer house. He just needs someone to keep things in order and keep an eye on the property. So I checked. And you have a flight leaving in two hours. I know you don't have many clothes, so Alice and I will pack everything for you. It's not like it's a real getaway, after all, the mansion is in Dallas, and you don't have to worry about anything, you just have to go. We've already arranged everything. - She finally stopped talking and then took a breath of air.

- I... I... I don't know... this is all happening so fast! - I stood up and approached her.

- Look, I know it's hard, but you need to think fast. If you really want this child, I don't see any other option. But if you don't... I promise, Nicole, there will be no judgments. You can move on as normal and none of us will ever touch on this subject again. - She shrugged and gave a half-smile. - Look, it's not much... - she said, holding out her hand with a banknote wrapped in a rubber band. - Alice and I took a small part of our savings because we figured Madeleine must have blocked yours and you'll probably need all the money you can get.

I was speechless, they had thought of everything. I couldn't ask for better friends. So I hugged her and just cried. I was so sad and, at the same time, so happy that I didn't even know how such an intense mixture of feelings was possible. I wanted the baby, I know it seemed hard to understand, but I needed to feel the purest love possible, the love I had never felt, the love I was ready to give. I wanted to have the sweet feeling of protecting, of being protected, of having a real family.

- "All right," I said afterwards. Only then did I realize that Vivian was crying too.

- Yes, girl, courage! - She released me from the bear hug. - Come on, then!

- What? Like, let's go now? - I looked at her in amazement.

- Yes! Your flight leaves... well... - she said, looking at her watch. - In an hour and a half.

- Okay. I just need... - I looked around. There's nothing I need here. Not really. - I need to change," I said, looking down at my pajamas.

- Yes, dear, but do it quickly, we don't want to be late. - She picked up her bag and slung it over her shoulder. - Oh, and we're going out the door. - She smiled and I went into the bathroom to change.

- I love you. Please don't cry," I said, holding back the tears.

- Sorry, I'm emotional. Promise you'll call us! - Alice hugged me tightly.

- Yes, of course! Every day!

- I swear I'll land in Dallas if you don't call me! - Vivian

pouted.

**

Next flight to Dallas, leaving in eight minutes. The announcer's voice announced.

- So that's it, girls. - I let out a deep breath. Then they hugged me deeply, like never before. We cried together and exchanged words of affection and support. The people around us stared, but honestly, we didn't care, they were my best friends. They were my family. They were everything to me.

- Goodbye, little one. - Vivian shook my hair as if I were a five-year-old child.

- Goodbye, Vivian.

- Goodbye, Nicole. - Alice waved at me.

- Bye, Alice

I headed for the plane. I didn't know what was ahead of me or what I was going to do, or if it was going to work out. The only thing that mattered to me was that I had someone to protect, and whatever path I took, it would be surrounded by a lot of love. And about Madeleine, well, one day she would understand. The letter I wrote and left on the table would give her all the answers she needed. And even if she didn't understand, a part of me prayed that one day she would forgive me.

Madeleine,

I never wanted things to come to this between us. A part of me just wanted you to understand.

I let you down because I knew about your plans, but this baby is part of me and I want him and I'm going to have him. He will be very much loved.

I don't blame you for being this way with me, I know I hurt you too, but right now I need some time to myself, and I know everything will be fine.

Don't worry, I'll be fine. And you were right, I don't know anything about life, so now I'm going to learn to walk on my own two feet.

I hope that one day you'll forgive me. And that we can live together normally as the family we never were.

Love, Nicole.

The plane ride went more or less smoothly, but my nerves were on edge. My thoughts wouldn't leave me alone. What if Mr. Colleri didn't like me? What if he changed his mind and didn't accept me? How long could I stay there without him finding out about the pregnancy? Vivian hadn't said anything to him about accommodating a pregnant, single, unemployed woman. How long would it take me to buy my own place? Rent, at least? Would I need childcare? What about prenatal care? I needed to start prenatal care! What if I couldn't get enough money to support myself?

Did Madeleine find the letter? Would she care?

What if... what if....

The questions were killing me. After the crisis of thoughts, I decided to relax, the girls had paid for a first class trip for me, it was time to accept the treat.

I landed at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport at eight in the morning. Ready to move on to a new life with a new identity as a waitress. I went through check-in, picked up my suitcase, the card Vivian had sent me with the address and headed for the exit to get a cab. However, I was surprised to find a man wearing an elegant suit and holding a sign with my name on it.

- Err... um... I'm Nicole. - I gave a half-hearted smile.

- Nicole! I'm Benjamin. - The elegant man approached, shaking my hand. - Is that all your luggage? - He glanced shamelessly at my small handbag and roller suitcase.

- Yeah... yeah. - I realized I was blushing.

- Well, I'd be happy to carry it for you. - He picked up my bags and I didn't even think about denying it. I was exhausted. Although it had only been a two-hour journey, the last few days had been very tiring.

He opened the door of the huge limousine and I got in, feeling a bit awkward, after all, it wasn't my father they were paying the favor to and yet I was being treated very well. We walked down the road in silence. I even thought about talking to him, but what could I say? I didn't know him, I didn't know the city, I didn't know anyone, so I preferred to keep quiet. A few times we exchanged glances through the rearview mirror. Nothing much, but I felt he was analyzing me.