Chapter 55
Alyssia
~ 2nd Trimester ~
A few weeks have passed since mine and Zac’s date and our little adventure within the mall. Since then, Brian has heeded Zac’s warning and has made sure to stay far, far away. Brian knowing far better than to approach me whenever he spotted me within the halls.
His eye a lovely shade of purple and blue from where Zac clocked him in the face. Zac not happy with how he spoken to me during our time at the mall. And although Zac had yet to mention to me on who Ariele was when handing me the card, I knew better than to ask.
My eyes soon landing upon my belly. Having popped about 12 weeks into my pregnancy that I now looked like I sported a tiny food baby. The mound no bigger than if I accidentally ate too much or became bloated during specific times of the month. Annabel and I always joking about eating too much yet knew that wasn’t the case.
My mind cautiously picking out looser fitting clothes so as not to draw any attention to me or my stomach while actively attending classes. While another thing that recently changed since our magical date was where I currently stayed. No longer staying within the dorms due to various reasons and now actively stayed with Zac and his spacious apartment.
Zac not willing to compromise mine or the child’s safety considering that Brian and Mr. Hendricks both knew where I stayed within the dorms including Mr. Lane. A risk Zac didn’t want to take thus decided to have me live with him. An offer I couldn’t resist since I too didn’t feel safe staying within the dorms.
Another thing that recently changed since staying with Zac was Zac’s need to hire me a personal guard. A guard who would simply follow me and Annabel around without being seen.
A guard I wasn’t too keen on having but knew Zac wanted it. My mind now back on a recent conversation that Zac and I had a few weeks ago. A conversation that also led to me getting a new phone so my parents couldn’t harass me anymore.
~ Flashback (One Week Prior) ~
“Alyssia baby, can we talk? Please?”
Zac’s voice coming from within the kitchen as he carefully works on cooking us dinner. My body currently by the couch while working on homework and any extra curriculum needed in order to pass my classes.
Classes I were failing because of Brian.
Brian the sole reason I was currently flunking and didn’t see the signs. Zac my new source of motivation for getting my grades up. My hand pausing in what I’m currently doing when lifting my head up to face him.
“Sure daddy, what’s up?”
My body soon standing from where it sat before slowly heading in the direction of the kitchen. Zac’s kitchen designed to be open concept which gave me the perfect view of his island without having to scream. Zac pausing in what he’s doing once spotting me.
“Actually, I wanted to bring up the subject of you getting a guard. A bodyguard. Somebody who can walk both you and Annabel to and from classes throughout the day without getting seen.”
The word guard throwing me off.
“Guard? Why?”
“So Brian and Mr. Hendricks don’t get any crazy ideals in trying to do something to you without me knowing. I only want you and our child safe.”
“But… Aren’t personal guards expensive?”
“Yes. They sometime can be. But trust me, everything would be fine and completely covered. Just trust me.”
“But…”
“No Alyssia. Safety matters above all else.”
My teeth soon biting my bottom lip. Almost like I didn’t know what to say. Zac’s words about safety one of the sole reasons I’m there. Not wanting a repeat of last time nor any time before that do I really stop to consider the words.
His eyes still holding mine. His eyes serious. Almost like Zac wasn’t willing to budge on the whole personal guard. The little black card within my purse a silent reminder as to what Zac could offer. A little reminder to once again ask before things suddenly got crazy. A need I quickly squash, at least, for now anyways.
My voice finally asking. “Can… can I at least pick the gender then? Can I at least have a girl guard? I mean, not that men aren’t qualified it’s just, I’d feel completely at ease if knowing it was a lady guard following us then that of a man.”
Zac soon smiling.
“Of course you can baby. If a lady guard is who you want, then a lady guard it’ll be.”
Zac’s words a soothing reminder and one we both take in strides. Zac soon relaxing upon hearing my words and of me being open to having a guard.
~ End of Flashback ~
Now here I was, currently waiting for my new personal guard to arrive in order to get to school. Zac needing to leave early for a preplanned teacher meeting prior to classes that I was physically forced to wait until my driver arrived to pick me up.
A faint knocking soon catching my ears that it’s then I move to see who it was. My eyes in checking the peep hole along the door before opening. A piece of me glad that Zac’s door had the peep hole opposed to the one’s within the dorm.
My eyes quick in spotting a woman with fiery red hair, emerald, green eyes and a light dusting of freckles along her nose and cheeks. Her hair neatly styled while wearing a basic black shirt, dark wash jeans, and a light blue jacket.
Casual, just like Zac promised.
A smile quick to rise upon opening the door.
“Hello, I’m Alyssia. You must be my new personal guard, right? The one Zac hired a few days ago?”
“Yes. Hello. My name’s Mia. Mia Lane. So very nice to meet you.”
“Nice to meet you too. Wanna come in?”
“No thank you. I’ll just wait here until your ready. Do you have everything needed for school?”
“Yeah, just let me grab my things and we can go.”
A smiling just rising along her face as I quickly grab my things. Not wanting to keep her waiting any longer than needed do quickly grab everything before leaving the house. My fingers quick in locking up before tucking the key into my carefully placed bag. Double checking the handle once more as needed.
Mia quick in leading us to where her car was. My eyes studying her from the back. White canvas shoes now cover her feet. The woman no taller than 5’10 maybe 5’11 on average. Her body definitely fit. A perfect example of somebody I’m not. At least, not until this child was born.