Silverspoons Series: Another Billionaire Baby - Book II (2 page)

Atticus’s rhythm was nonstop.

He let out a deep growl. “Damn!”

With one final deep thrust of his cock, Ayana felt Atticus release his liquid lava inside of her. They fell forward onto the bed, both of them breathing deeply. His chest swelled with each gasp along the curvature of her back. Feeling limp, Ayana, too, lay there, trying to calm herself. After several minutes passed, Atticus stirred, ready to wash up.

Wait…I felt his release!? Oh, god…

“Wait, babe, check the condom. Something felt different.”

He retracted himself from her body slowly and rolled to the side. They both observed the condom.

“Oh no! I don’t believe it happened again. I got the right size this time. In fact, we were together when we picked these up.”

“Shit! We’re not ready for any babies, Ayana, and I don’t know if I want any right now. Damn, we have to be more careful! I’ll just bring my own next time or leave some here. I try not to carry them with me because I don’t want you to think I’m out there doing anything.”

“Why would you say that? I don’t think that. Plus, you don’t have to worry about me being pregnant. I’m not ovulating yet.”

As for worrying about him sleeping around…It’s been a month since we last had sex anyway. And based on that performance, I would say that was an indication of a buildup, a.k.a., he’s not messing around on me. I just wish we could do it more often.

“Well, that’s good to know. But I was just saying that I work with a lot of women, beautiful women, all the time.”

“Yes, you do have a lot of women in your face.”

“But I can’t control that,” he stated with a tight jaw.

“Really?! If you wanted to you could. You’re the boss, remember?!”

Ayana was beginning to get a little irritated with the conversation. She decided to change the subject by fixing the covers, then headed to the bathroom.

“Look, do you want to take a quick shower together?”

“No, let’s just cuddle. Plus, we might end up doing a round two, and I just can’t, I got to get some sleep.”

She returned to the bed and Atticus turned over, puffed his pillow, and got comfortable. He grabbed her arm to wrap around him and held her hand as he dozed off to sleep. She just lay there for a second before getting back up to blow the candles out. Returning to her side of the bed, she readjusted the covers and fell asleep.

****

Mm, I love the smell of fresh linen and apple cinnamon. Those were some nice candles. They leave the room still smelling wonderful even hours later.

Ayana stretched and turned over, and found that she was in the bed alone with a note beside her.

“Damn, what time is it?” Ayana stated, turning to check the clock. “Six o’clock! What the hell, what time did he get up?! He’s got to be exhausted. Man, I was hoping we could talk.”

Let’s see, what his note says.

Dear Ayana,

Sorry I had to leave early, but last night was nice. I’ve been so busy with the transitioning of my position and the new ventures that have been taking place at the business. I don’t know when things will calm down or return to normal. We may be able to have lunch today, but I have to call you and let you know.

Sinceramente,

Atticus

Ayana sat on the edge of her bed pondering over the letter and trying to gather her thoughts. She knew that she as well as Atticus had a busy schedule, but she wanted to make their relationship work. Since the first day she meet him, she knew she had feelings for him.

He won her heart with his charming ways. Love at first sight was not something she practiced nor preached, but an unexpectedly amazing thing did happened to her. She fell in love. It was also something she chose not to share with Atticus until she knew for sure how he felt about her. Ayana wasn’t sure how Atticus felt about her because all he would talk about was work and the hours he was putting in. She decided at this point to just be understanding and patient, and wait for a change in their schedules to come about.

I think I’ll go see my cousin today before I go in to work. She has a lot of experience with these Escobar men. She grew up with them, maybe she can give me some advice.

****

Ayana arrived at Tess’s. She phoned her before she left to see if she didn’t mind her stopping by on her way to work. She hoped August was already gone so she could speak freely. Pulling up to the iron gates, Ayana lowered her window to hit the buzzer. Before she could extend her arm, a voice came over the intercom.

“
Buenos días
, Ayana! Come on in, girl! Hurry, breakfast is getting cold.”

“
Buenos días
, Cousin! I’m on my way up.”

After she drove through the gates, they automatically closed behind her. She sped through the long, forest-like driveway. Both sides of the driveway were covered with trees as far as her eyes could see. It’d been a while since she last visited. Ayana remembered the last time she was at August’s house. It was about six months ago, the night he and Tess had their big fight.

She would never forget that night. How could she when it was in the middle of the night when Tess woke her out of her sleep. It was also the night before a big case she was working on and she was really counting on getting some extra rest until Tess popped her bubble. But Ayana figured that’s what families are for, to be there during hard and unexpected times. Nevertheless, she loved how it all brought her and Tess closer together.

Man, I hope this woman has some real breakfast. I don’t have time for no type of health food crap. I’m hungry, I want a real breakfast with meat, eggs, potatoes, fried tomatoes, biscuits, and coffee.

Ayana parked her car in the circular driveway that surrounded a huge water fountain in front of the mansion. She walked up the steps and knocked on the door. As she entered the house she could smell something good.

Mm, yes, that’s what I’m talking about, eating some down home country breakfast.

She walked into the kitchen and found Tess already sitting at the table with a huge extended belly, waiting for her with an extra plate across from her.

“Come on in. Your plate is waiting for you. Place your things in the living room, the powder room is right there to your left down the hall.”

“Awesome! I’m going to hurry and wash up because whatever you’ve cooked sure smells good. Plus, I’m famished. What is it anyway?”

She didn’t understand all of what Tess was saying since she continued on to the bathroom, eager to wash her hands.

“What did you say?”

“I was saying I didn’t cook this. We have a chef now. August wants me to eat totally healthy.”

“Damn, he’s covering all the bases with his baby isn’t he?”

“Girl, please! He even hired a special fitness trainer. He says it will help with delivery according to all the books he’s reading on becoming new parents. I even had to remove my belly ring.”

Ayana responded with a giggle. “Or, maybe he’s trying to keep that girlish figure intact.”

“Yeah, you’re right, that might be part of it too. You know how these men can be.”

“Don’t I know it!”

Should I talk to her now or just wait until later?

“Hey, but don’t get me wrong. I plan to work this baby fat off. I love my shape too, and just like you, I love my pant and skirt suites. You’re pretty spiffy this morning lady.”

“Thank you, Tess. Yes, I do love dressing up. For me, my heels and my business attire heightens my femininity. My stilettos, long hair, and firm figure make me feel sexy too. That’s how I whip it on Atticus and he loves it.”

At least he used too, that is.

Tess chuckled. “Girl, you’re crazy. Anyway, I hope you like burritos. We’re having Portobello and black bean breakfast burritos. They’re completely healthy without any salt and seasonings. I can’t risk developing high blood pressure.”

Ayana stared at the plate for a second.

Are you serious, a burrito with some leaves on the side. I’m used to the old fashioned style of breakfast.

Ayana chuckled, “Ah ha, it’s OK if you want to call this breakfast, but hey, I’m a guest that’s very hungry so I’ll try anything right about now.”

“I promise you, you will love it! It’s really good. This is my second time having it. So…how are you? I haven’t seen you much since I’ve been working part-time at the firm. I know you’re busy.”

Mm, surprisingly, this is good! I have to get the recipe for this.

“Hm mm, this is awesome!”

“Told you, I rest my case.”

“Yes, you did say it was good. Well, I have been busy, but not too busy to not enjoy life, you know?!”

“Yeah, but why you say it like that?”

Ayana almost devoured her food in two bites. She couldn’t believe her appetite. Another round wouldn’t be any problem for her. After wiping her mouth, she explained herself.

“Well, I was really referring to Atticus. It’s been three months since we’ve been back from your wedding. The first two months we were still hot and steamy, but this last month things seemed to have slowed down.”

“How so, in what way do you mean? Give me an example of what you’re talking about.”

Just put it out there. She may be married to his brother, but she’s my cousin. I’m sure she has my back.

“OK, for example, we used to make love at least once a day and sometimes two to three times a day when we would meet for breaks.”

“Damn, Ayana, Atticus was hitting it like that?”

“Girl, you know! Look at your belly. Those Escobar men don’t be playing around. They know exactly what they’re doing. It seems like they’re in the business of laying pipes.”

“Ha ha, ain’t that the truth! Yeah, the evidence is definitely right here. I can’t deny it.”

Shit, Tess, truth be told, just thinking about Atticus makes me horny.

“But lately, we barely get together now. By the time he gets to me he’s too tired, or all he wants to talk about is work. I don’t really know where I stand with him or how he feels about me.”

“Well that’s it right there! You know he and August recently took over their father’s company. That has to be a huge adjustment. Plus, while we were gone Atticus was also covering for August.”

“True! True, you’re right.”

“Cut him some slack, just wait it out. I’m sure things will get better, just like you told me…remember when I was thinking the worst of August? Things may not be as bad as they seem.”

OK, we’ll see for now, but how long am I supposed to wait?

“I don’t know what to think. I guess all I can do is wait for now.”

Ayana leaned back into the chair as she took a sip of her orange juice. She returned her glass to the table as she gazed at Tess’s stomach. Her thoughts started racing, remembering when Tess was in the bathroom of her house waiting for the results from her pregnancy test kits. She remembered her stating that a box was missing, even though she already had six kits before her.

The memory gave her butterflies in her stomach and the jitters. A slight jolt shot through her.

“Ayana, what is it? What’s on your mind?”

“You remember when we were in the powder room of your house waiting for the results of the pregnancy test?”

“How could I forget?! It wasn’t that long ago.”

“Remember you thought you had seven test kits?”

“Yes.”

“Well, I took one out of the basket for myself.”

Tess leaned forward. “What! You’re pregnant, Ayana?”

“No! At least, I hope not. Well, at that time I wasn’t. I used the kit then, because we didn’t use any protection the first time we slept together. So I wanted to make sure, but like I said, I wasn’t.”

“Girl! I was about to start screaming. I thought we were going to go through this together. It would have been nice. Hold up, wait. You just said you hope not, so which is it. You’re confusing me.”

“No, I wasn’t pregnant six months ago. Now, I don’t know, but I hope not. Not until I know where we are going in this relationship. And no offense to you and August, but I don’t want Atticus to feel like he has to follow in you two’s footsteps just because.”

“None taken, and I do understand. I don’t blame you for feeling like that.”

Ayana took a deep breath and crossed her fingers.

“For the most part I’ve been careful after that first scare, but about a month ago we were really going at it. After we were done we realized the condom was broken. So I’m currently waiting for my period to show up. In fact, I’m two weeks late, but cycles do change so I’m waiting.”

“Get the fuck out, Ayana! What?!”

“Oh, it gets better, girl. Why, last night it happened again. These were brand new condoms right out the box, unopened and still sealed.”

Tess chuckled. “Maybe it’s the brand.”

“Tess, this is not funny to me and fuck the damn brand. I’m afraid to do anything else at this point.”

“Or, maybe it’s meant to happen, you and Atticus are probably meant to be together. You know fate has a funny way of putting things together.”

“Fate better stop playing games with me.”

Ayana got up and put her plate in the sink, then gave Tess a hug.

“Thanks for letting me vent. I have to hurry. I have a meeting today with a hard-headed client that thinks he can break the law and destroy his neighbor’s property just because he’s pissed off with them.”

Tess ran to the closet to get something.

“Here, take this. I get freebies and giveaways from the doctor’s office from time to time. Use this e.p.t. pregnancy test kit at work and call me as soon as you get the results.”

Ayana sat back down as she looked at the box.

“I can’t. I don’t want to know. I can’t do this! Shit, Tess! You just made this a reality to me. I was kind of in denial for the time being, hoping it’s not so.”

“I’m sorry, but you need to know. Just do it when you’re ready.”

“Damn, Cousin, now I have to go to work with knots in my stomach.”