Dominic
I wasn't intending to say all of that, but I couldn't bear to see her cry. My dad was right; she had me by the fucking balls, and if she knew the power she had over me, I'd never know peace. I just stayed next to her, holding her hands. I didn't say anything else; she was willing to give us a chance, and that was all that mattered. We would figure it out.
“I'm taking you home with me."
“ Dominic No, everyone is going to talk.”.
“Then let them." I really didn't give a fuck about what people thought; as long as she wanted me and my family was okay with it, then that was all that mattered to me. She was quiet, and just then my phone began ringing. I saw it was Jameson. I walked away and answered.
"YYes ?” ,
“It's done; she thinks someone tried to rob her; her stuff has been thrown away."
"TThank you, Jameson.".
Tia was looking at me, and just then Allie walked in.
“Oh my God, Dominic, you didn't say she was a model. Finally, you've done something right in the relationship department.”.
“Yeah sure, Sis.”.
I rolled my eyes because she's never been a fan of the women I've dated. I knew she would approve of Tia.
“Hi Tia I'm Allie, Bennett's wifee."
"NNice to meet you, Allie.”. That smile on Allie's face was genuine.
"HHow are you feeling?"
"AA bit better, thank you.”.
'' Oh, Dominic Dad wants to speak to you; he's outside with Bennett. Why don't you go see what they want, Tia, and I will be fine?".
"OOkay '' I had no problem leaving her alone with Allie, so I left them alone.
Tia
What the hell was going on? His entire family showed up. I guess she could see the confused look on my face because she smiled.
“Elizabeth told me you're pregnant; she's so excited; she's always wanted grandkids. Don't be scared. We're really nice people. Wel,well Dominic is usually ruthless, but I saw a different side of him when I walked in..
I was worried about something else, so I just blurted it out.
"AAnd what if I'm not pregnant?” ,
"It doesn't matter to me, and it won't to any of them. They've all decided that you're going to be a part of our family, and that's a done deal. Did you really not know who Bennett was?”
“I really didn't," she started laughing. She was beautiful, with long black hair and fair skin. Her eyes were bright and full of mischief. I felt comfortable with her. She reminds me of Amy, one of our friends.
“Don't worry about anything, Tia; you'll be fine. Elizabeth will hog your child. They don't interfere in their son's lives. We all live apart, but we're close. I'm actually a lawyer. When I told Elizabeth and Marcus that I wanted to keep working and didn't want kids yet, they didn't even look at me differently. Elizabeth is a doctor, so she understands what it means to us as women to have a life of our own too.
At the same moment, Dominic and Elizabeth walked back into the room.
"Allie, we've got the guest room ready for her; she'll be staying with us at the house until she's better."
“Okay, let's go. I'll see you soon, Tia.".
After they left, he sat next to me. Are they really like this, or is this just to appease Dominic?.
"Dominican, why is your family being so nice to me?” ,
“Because they like you, especially my mother. You'll be discharged soon. I'm taking you to my parent's house”.
“I need to work, Dominic."
“Fine, you can work from home.”.
Did he just say fine? I looked at him, really looked at him for the first time since this whole escapade started. Damn, he looked so good in that suit. I didn't realize I was staring at him.
“What's the matter?"
“Nothing" . He smiled. I've never seen him smile.
"LLiar ”. I just smiled.
Dominic
I know she was lying because her eyes were glazed and she shifted multiple times while looking at me. She just smiled; that was a genuine fucking smile on her face. I didn't think about it, and after that, I walked over and locked the door. And I went back and sat next to her; there was no hesitation from her. I took her mouth, kissing her slow and deep. She returned the kiss; her free hand was in my hair. The only thought in my mind was that she wanted this; she wanted us. We would work. She was moaning now. God, I wanted her, but not here. We both heard the knock on the door.
I pulled away from her and shook my head.
“Why is it that every time we're alone, someone is always at the door?”
She started laughing. I've never heard her laugh before, and that sh*t had me over the moon. I could listen to her all day. She had me smiling like an idiot. I walked over to the door and opened it. My father and her doctor were standing there. My father walked over to her.
“How are you feeling, Tia?”
"II'll feel better once I can leave the hospital.”.
The doctor checked her over.
"SShe's okay; we'll be discharging you, but be careful. You're still a bit weak, and you're in the early stages of pregnancy. I suggest for the next week she remains in bed, no heavy lifting, and try to stay off your feett."
“Don't worry, we'll take good care of her.”.
After they left, we were sitting when Mel walked in with her bag.
“So, Chase, your mother has already spoken to me. I brought some of Tia's stuff; take good care of her or I'll chop your balls off, and I mean it.”.
I looked at her, and she just smiled. Mel hugged her.
“I'll be okay."
"II know you will. I'll come see you this weekend and let me know if you need anything.”.
After she left, Tia looked at me.
“Where is Alyssa?”.
“I have absolutely no idea.”.
"WWasn't she staying with you?" . Is that what she thought?
“Funny but no, no one has ever been to my apartment—well, only Bennett and Allie, and later you, but sure as hell, not Alyssa. She knows where I live, but she's never crossing that door.”.
“I see.”.