Chapter 9: ~ Lachlan contd
« How the hell do ye know about it?” Then realizing what I had just said I looked up at my brother’s face and we both said at the same time “Mother”. I was nae surprised. Our mother was a force of nature. While I slept she informed the rest of the family of my…our situation.
“Never mind. In the mean time I have to take her shopping. Her mother dropped her off with nothing nae even a pair of pajamas. Nothing. I don’t understand how a mother can just leave her child with a stranger? »
« You’re not really a stranger are you? You knew her well enough to sleep with her and get her knocked up. »
« I slept with her almost three years ago and I haven’t seen her since. Why the hell didn’t she call me before and tell me about Deborah? »
While Ben called to set up an appointment, I went and checked on Deborah. She was awake so I helped her get dressed and together we walked back towards the kitchen where Ben was helping make breakfast. Upon seeing my brother Deborah took hold of my leg and tried to hide.
I grabbed her little hands and knelt beside her. « There’s nae reason to be scared, sweetie. This Benjamin me brother. » She just stared at him and didn’t say a word. Her big green eyes looked everywhere.
Once we were all fed we drove to the nearest DDC lab and got swabbed. The results will be delivered within the week. In the mean time we went clothes shopping. By the time we got home she had fallen asleep in my arms and I gently placed on my bed, but this time I took her clothes and put on a pair of Hello Kitty pajamas. She looked adorable.
At around three in the afternoon my two other brothers walked in through the door. « Where’s Kenzy? »
Tevin replied, « She went to pick up mathair and athair and should be arriving here directly after. So get prepared. »
My brothers and I took the next hour to clean up the room, assembled the little dresser I got to put in Deborah’s clothes. Once it was up we removed the different tags from each item of clothing and placed them inside the dresser before quietly setting it in my room.
Remembering what I had read and what my mom said about nap time I looked at my watch. Seeing that it was almost four, I went into my room and gently woke Deborah up.
« Come with me I’ve got some people for ye to meet. Just like Ben there’s really nothing to be afraid off. » I helped her off the bed and we walked to the main room holding hands.
When we walked in my brothers stopped talking and stared at her. I cleared my throat and introduced her to them. While Tevin placed her on kitchen island and gave her some milk and cookies, Ben and Jay took me aside.
Ben said very surprised. « Oh my God Lachlan. »
« What? » I asked.
« Don’t you see it? » Jay added.
« See what? »
« Kenzy! It’s Kenzy when she was her age. » Ben pulled me towards Deborah.
« Come on guys. Ye’re seeing what ye want to see. »
Ben took out his phone, went into Kenzy’s face book page, and showed me a picture of her and Jay when they were both two years old. I couldn’t believe it. The same dark curls and green eyes. The same little nose and bright smile. I was staring and Tevin looked up at me and winked.
« Daddy? »
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« Daddy are you listening to me? Athair? »
I heard my daughter’s little voice calling back from my memories. « Aye my love I am. I’m glad you had fun with your friends. Did you feed Elky and Jet? »
« Yes daddy! »
« Good. Now remember to call me when ye are in bed so that I can tell ye a story. »
« Uh maybe I’m getting a little old for a story daddy, but I will call you for a kiss good night. Ok daddy? »
How could I say no. Dear Lord she was getting bigger by the minute and soon enough she won’t be needing me any more. « Aye sweetheart. Call me when ye are ready for bed. »
I was so wrapped up in the files that I barely noticed when Walter came into my office and bid me a good night. The poor man often worked along side me through the night and he would even travel with me when ever I had to go overseas. I sent my self a note reminding me of giving the man a raise. It was past 8 at night when I finally gathered my things and headed towards the lobby where my chauffeur awaited for me patiently. Upon seeing me Higgins opened the car door for me.
« Back to the Hotel, Mr. Lachlan or somewhere else? »
« The hotel, I need to eat something before I head back out to the club. Ye are available tonight or is it Johnson that is available tonight? »
« I’m at your service all throughout the night, Sir. »
« Good. » I looked at my watched and I quickly sent a few messages at the same time that Higgins pulled up to the hotel. He quickly got out and opened the door. Then my phone rang. My little girl was calling me.
« Thank you Higgins. Are ye in yer bed? »
« Yes daddy. »
« Good. Now get comfortable deep in that bed. Where are yer dogs? » My brothers bought her a second beagle when she turned 5. Now she has two very faithful friends. The three of them were inseparable. The only time they were not with her was when she was at school. But as soon as she stepped through that door they were always by her side.
« At my feet on the bed. » Like every night.
« I miss ye. I love ye. I kiss ye goodnight. »
« I kiss you goodnight. I miss you and I love you daddy. »
Then the line went dead. This was our nightly ritual but tonight it was a bit different she did nae want a bedtime story. And that hurt a little. I pocketed my phone and walked into the hotel.
Remembering that it was still early and that I had sometime before I headed for dinner I called the lift. Once it arrived and the door opened I pressed the top button where the roof top bar was. Maybe tonight will be my lucky night and I will see that raven paled skin beauty. I have seen her several times during the past four months and I have never been able to talk to her. Either she would leave just as I was arriving or she would quickly leave after a few minutes. It’s like fate was working against us. She has been constantly on my mind.
As I walked into the bar I scanned it in hope of seeing her, unfortunately she was not there. I took my usual booth and sat there contemplating on where she might be. According to Mary, the waitress, my mystery beauty, was a doctor and a very good one so it seems.
After at least half an hour, Mary walks over to my table with what I believe is my third drink and whispers, « She’s here. » My eyes quickly scan the room and land on the back of those thick dark curls. From my booth I watched her every move, the way she would play with her drink or look out towards the night.
I asked Mary to offer her a drink on me, what ever she was having. Mary left my side and walked back to the bar to prepare the lady’s drink. Once Mary placed the amber liquid before the doctor she turned my way. Her eyes pierced through me and I looked back at her. A few moments later she was walking my way. She walked with a small sway to her hips.