The Billion's

Chapter 17

THIRD PERSON POV

Iris walks over to the girls who were pregnant. These girls were going to need extra care for their baby. Iris approached the group of 12 pregnant girls.

"Shall we take them right to your mother's shelter?" One of Iris' men asked her. Iris thought for a second or two.

"No, I want to talk to them and deal with their needs personally. Please send the rest of the girls here as well. Make sure everyone has water but do take it slow or they will just vomit it all over back up again. Also, tell the doctor to go ahead with the exams of the other girls. The specialist hasn't arrived yet."

He nodded his head when he receives his orders. Iris took a step closer to the group. Most of them are scared of her.

"Please don't be afraid, I am here to help you. I know you have been abused, raped and hurt and its hard to talk about but I need some information so I can help you in the best way possible."

At first, Iris was going to talk to them individually but when she asked one of them to follow her, the girl began to cry and wouldn't talk at all. So she decides to talk to them in groups.

She went through getting all the girls names and approximate ages. Most of them didn't know how old they were anymore. They had no idea what year it was or how long they had been there.

Most of them only knew how old they were when they were first taken. When they get them to the doctors, they should be able to get a more accurate age on the girls.

"Miss Iris I have other girls for you." Iris turned and saw the girl who looked the youngest out of everyone.

"The doctor said she belongs in your group to see the OB." Iris kneeled in front of her.

"What is your name?" The girl looked over at the others. The oldest one of the group, Amy, nodded at her.

"Lexi" She barely said it loud enough to hear.

"Do you know how old you are?" The girl shrugged.

"Her father sold her to Bill when she was 10. She must be around 12 years old now. Bill kept her for his VIP guys. They liked her because she was young. Also because she has never had a period before, he could use her every night and never use condoms. How is it that she is pregnant if she doesn't have her period yet?"

Amy asked looking very concerned. Iris tried not to show her anger since that would only scare the girls.

"A woman ovulate for a couple months before they ever have a period." Just then the doctor came in to examine the pregnant girls. Iris stood to greet her.

"Dr. Levitt thank you for coming. I have a little information on these girls. Right now the important thing is getting them and their baby's checked." Iris turned to the girls.

"I know this exam may be very uncomfortable for you and we're only asking you to do this so we can know how you and your baby are doing. Just tell us if you want to stop at any time you want us to." Iris explained.

"If something is making you upset or uncomfortable all you have to do is say so and we will stop. I will be with all of you for your exam and if you want to go in together that's ok."

The first 5 girls were examined without much trouble. But then a girl who hasn't spoken a word yet was brought into the exam room.

Amy explained that she was there before anyone else and nobody had ever heard her speak. Bill had always called her Andy. She was the only one he ever called by name.

The rest of them were called by number. She had already had her blood work done and urine tests. Iris was looking at the tests.

"Andy, would you sit up on the table please?" Dr. Levitt explained what she would do during the procedure and Andy just did what she was told. After her exam was complete Andy was taken back to the group.

"Iris, I was looking at Andy's tests for her and the baby. Something caught my eye so I had more tests done. Andy is Bills daughter and that baby she is carrying is his." Iris couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"What made you do the tests?" Iris asked.

"The baby has some birth defects that are common with inbreeding. She's probably been through a lot. Which could be why she doesn't speak. She also shows evidence of being pregnant before. Chances are she lost those babies or she had an abortion."

Now Iris wished she had not let Bill die so easily. He should be punished for what he had done to his own daughter.

"Thank you, doctor. What about the other girls?" Doctor Levitt looked at her notes.

"A few with STDs the ones I saw were treatable however we won't know for a few days if any of them has any more serious venereal diseases."She looks through her charts again.

"One other thing. Janelle, the last girl I saw, she was having mild contractions. She was trying not to show the pain so keep an eye on her." Iris nodded.

"She may be too scared to tell anyone when she is in labor. Her cervix is very soft so it will be anytime now. She is only dilated to 2 cm so I don't think these mild contractions are anything yet but even in just a few hours, they can turn into real labor." Dr. Levitt smiled.

"She is the only one that closes to the end of her pregnancy. The baby is a little small but other then that seems healthy. So I suggest you let her go into labor naturally, future grandma." The doctor joke.

"I am too young to be a grandma." They smiled at each other.

***

After making sure the girls in clean clothes and on clean beds, Iris was exhausted but she really wanted to sit with Janelle for the night and try to get her to be more comfortable about talking.

She was going to have a baby at any time soon and Iris wanted her to know she could be trusted. Iris knocks on the open door to Janelle's room. Janelle didn't say anything when Iris asked if she could come in.

These girls didn't use to be asked.

"Janelle I wanted to come talk to you. Dr. Levitt said you are very close to having your baby. Its ok to talk to me about this. Especially when you are having a lot of pain." Janelle looked at her.

"You're a rich woman who has never been hurt before. Rich people hurt people like me. Even if you don't want to hurt me, you don't understand what I have gone through." Janelle turned away.

Iris had never talked about what happened to her in the past but now she knew if she didn't tell Janelle about what she went through then how can she expect any of these girls to talk about what they have been through.

"Janelle, for the most part, you are right. I have never been hurt day after day like you have but I do understand what you have gone through." Iris took a deep breath. She has never said these words out loud before.

"When I was 14 years old I was at a party I should not have been at. I have always thought I was old enough to do anything." Iris smiled.

"I always thought I was strong enough to get through anything." Iris was about to stop. She didn't think she could talk about this yet. She hadn't been prepared to share this. But Janelle turned to her.

She was finally listening.

Iris saw some hope there so she continued.

"I had gained the attention of the most popular guy in school. He was 18 and I thought that was my moment to join this group. So many people were only my friends because of who my family was. " Iris sighed.

"They just used me. But Gabe had no reason to show me attention because he came from a wealthy family as well so I thought maybe he really liked me." Iris noticed the others joining them.

"He would whisper things in my ear and he would touch my arm and hug me. I was thrilled with all of the attention. Later that night Gabe offered to drive me home so I told my friend I found a ride home."Iris starting to get angry again.

"Gabe handed me another drink and then we headed to the car. As we drove, I began to feel dizzy. I couldn't understand why because all night all I had was a punch to drink." Janelle put her hands on her stomach.

Iris watched her for a second.

"Gabe noticed I was out of it so he pulled the car over and began to kiss me. I tried to push him away but I couldn't move. I knew what was going on but I couldn't move." Iris let out a sighed again.

"I kept telling Gabe no. I kept screaming but he never stopped. His hand went under my shirt and squeezed my breast. I could feel him getting hard against my leg." Iris try to show she's strong but failing so much.

"By this time I was crying... I knew he was going to rape me and there was nothing I could do to stop it. He took off all my clothes and I was horrified that I couldn't cover myself. I watched him take his own clothes off. I kept trying to move but whatever he gave me paralyzed me." Iris stopped.

She took a deep breath as she prepared for the rest.

"I tried to get myself ready for the pain. I knew my first time would hurt but nothing could have prepared me for that." Iris is angry.

"He didn't take his time at all. When he entered me I screamed at the pain. I could feel the blood coming out of me with every thrust he gave, every part of my body hurt." Iris clenched her fist by now.

"When he finally finished he picked me up and put me under the bush where the car was parked. He threw my clothes at me and then left. I don't know how long I laid there bleeding and crying before I could move again." Iris stopped.

That's when she realized she was crying. She wiped the tears.

"I once tried to kill myself for what had happened but my wife, Blanche, she made sure I knew that it wasn't my fault at all. From that, my daughter was born. She's the most amazing thing that happened to me and my wife." Iris smiled.

"I never told anyone about it except for my wife. I know that it was different from what you all been through and you have gone through it numerous amount of times but I wanted you to know that I do know what it feels like and if you ever want to talk about the things you went through, you can talk to me."

Iris went to stand up to leave when Janelle grabbed her hand.

"Would you stay until I fall asleep?" Iris smiled.

"Of course I will." Janelle turned over and tried to sleep but she kept having contractions.

"Janelle are you ok?" Iris asked when she noticed Janelle putting her hand on her stomach.

"Yes. its just these mild contractions started again. They feel like the ones I was having before so I'm sure its nothing. I just have to find a comfortable position."

Iris began timing the contractions. They were only every 15 minutes. But after 45 minutes they began coming more frequently.

"Janelle I think maybe we should take you to Dr. Levitt to be check again."

***

Blanche, Zoe, Paxton, Iva, and Ash just arrived at the place Nia had told them. The first person they noticed was Charlie and Sophia. Charlie turned to them and smiled.

"Hey, Billion's." Paxton waved at her back.

"Charlie?" Zoe said.

"I was forced by the she-devil named Nia. I suppose to be at the airport right now for a meeting with investors in Italy but instead, I'm here." Sophia smiled.

Nia can be very persuasive. She does take a lot of Charlie's genes." They all laughed.

"She did just give us three beautiful grandkids. It's at least we could do baby.."

"Alright bunny." Charlie breathes out.

"I don't believe this..." Blanche suddenly say.

"Rish?!" Rish turned to them as she placed a heavy box down.

"She got you to volunteer too?" Rish sighed and pushed her hair back.

"Shut up Blanche."

"You're right Mrs. Avilia. She can be persuasive." Paxton said and Sophia smiled.

"HARMONY STOP RUNNING!" A blonde woman yelled at a little girl. It startled everyone.

"Kelly..." Rish called out. The little girl stopped in front of Ash and wonder why she's using a stick to walk. The little girl tilted her head.

"Harmony it's not nice to look at a person like that," Kelly said and kneel in front of her daughter to wipe her mouth.

"Done. Don't run!" Kelly warned her daughter. They all turned when they saw a pure white Bentley parked near them.

Emerson came out and opened the door for her wife. Nia smiled at everyone and walked towards them together with Emerson.

"Good that you decided to follow what I asked you to, Rish." Rish ignored Nia. She hates the feeling to follow that woman's orders.

Nia turned to the Billion's.

"Thank you for coming. Now, please follow me." They all walked into a hall and Ash was baffled to see so many people she saw at the fair was here.

"Whoa. Even broken hand Mika?" Iva chuckled.

"Jordan?" Paxton suddenly said. Iva turned and it is Jordan.

"Wait! Are you here? Who's with Karen?"

"Mom," Jordan replied.

"Oh. Okay then."

"Who sent you?" Zoe asked.

"This person called Jimmy." Zoe nodded.

"Oh, well more people. The Billion's will be handling that side."Nia pointed at the tables with food. Blanche grabbed Nia by the wrist and whispered.

"Oh, she did? Amazing. We appreciate that." When Blanche pulled away, Zoe went to her side.

"What did you say? Tell us.."

"Back You'll see." Paxton and Jordan went to the food counter and helped the others by placing the food on their plates. Jordan was happy to be able to help more unfortunate people.

Zoe and Iva together with Ash smiled at everyone. Iva and Ash kept on giving each other a gaze whenever they have a chance. Iva smiled when she caught Ash looking at her.

Ash was so embarrassed she turned to the other side. Iva chuckled and continued to hand free drinks and food.

Out of nowhere, series of flashes invading the Billion's and Zoe was this closed to pour the hot mushroom soup on the guy holding his camera.

"EXCUSE ME!" Nia yelled.

"Who let you all in?!" The reporters pointed at the entrance.

"Gemma Billion." Nia turned to the entrance and walked to Gemma who's now entering the hall.

Followed closely was a girl on a wheelchair being pushed inside by Iris with a help from Adam.

"Karen?!" Jordan exclaimed and went to his sister.

"Who is that Iva?" Iva smiled.

"Gemma's adopted them."

"BIG BROTHER!" Adam beamed and threw himself into Jordan. Iva and Ash both snickered at Adam's antics. Gemma smiled at her kids.

"Iris. To the front." Iris nodded.

Gemma went to Nia and explained herself. Nia sighing at first but she gave her a little nod. Gemma made her way to the front and gained everyone's attention. Everyone diverted their focus to Gemma.

"Hello... My name is Gemma Billion. You all may know me from the silver screen and most of you know me as an activist." Gemma took a deep breath and nodded at Adam.

Adam dragged Jordan to their mother and Iris pushed Karen next to her sister. Jordan awkwardly smiled at the camera and wonder whats going on.

"I would like to announce to everyone out there, I've adopted a son and a daughter. This is Jordan." Gemma put her hands on Jordan's shoulder.

"And this is Karen." Gemma leaned in to kiss Karen's head.

"Today I would like to announce my new project together with my sister, Iris. We thought it's time for someone to give these people some hope in their life and try to help them get back on their feet." Iris went to Blanche who's now holding a sign.

"For Elite Fair this year, we, the Billion's would like to announce the opening of Jordan Homeless Shelter." Jordan's eye widen.

"Together with this, I would like to announce the Karen Foundation, for those who need helping in any kind of medical treatment, education and many more," Gemma said with a wide smile.

The reporters started to asked questions and Gemma gracefully answered every one.

"Wow..." Ash breathe out.

"Do you know how many people would benefit from that?" Ash asked Iva. Iva smiled and was very proud of her sisters. Iva suddenly remembers something.

"Can you stay for a night?" Ash was surprised by the request.

"I guess so." Iva smiled.

"Good."

There's no doubt in her heart that she's in love.