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CHAPTER 95

ANNA'S POV

After the incident with the man that wanted to grab me. I had to tell Noah, not to tell my parents, because dad came back and talked about getting a dashcam video of the attack on me.

“Amore, they don't know how to ID the man in the video?” mom asked as she put her fork down.

“Yes, they can't because he's well covered up.” Dad answered her.

I looked at both of them, and I dropped my glass of water down. “He didn't leave any DNA at the crime scene?” I asked , looking at my parents.

“Dear, don't stress yourself about this, I don't want you to worry, okay.” Dad said to me.

I nodded at what dad said, but I was still listening to their conversation, while making a mental note of what they were talking about. That night I had the same dream again, but I could hear Latoye’s voice clearly but I couldn't see her face.

I called Latoye, and she told me everything that happened that day. I talked to my parents and therapist about this, and everyone said it is a good development. I continued my therapy and I was getting free to open myself up to Dr Williams.

I started working at the pastry shop, after going to therapy for one month, because Dr Williams, said it's better to be among people, that I know than being by myself, it was a chilly day in September, when I pushed the door open, and I saw my friends Latoye and Tina.

“OMG, I thought you're joking about starting work.” Tina said as I walked in and she hugged me tightly.

“I was serious, besides it's good for me and my recovery.'' I said to her, looking around. “Where is Toye?'' I asked her.

Tina held my hand, after we detangled from the hug, she looked outside and saw Matteo waving at me, as he walked into his car. “Who's that cutie? He's hot girl.” Tina said to me.

I looked at Matteo’s car and back at Tina, who was smiling at me, “That's my bodyguard, you flirt.” I replied to her.

Tina took me to the kitchen, where I saw Latoye was baking and bringing out ingredients for baking pastries this morning. “Girl, How're you doing? You look pretty today.” she said while hugging me tightly.

“I'm okay, I Just wanted to start working, it's depressing staying alone at home. And mom is working already, I don't want to be the only one left out, and I'm strong enough to work now.” I said to them,

They both looked at me, and nodded understandingly to what I just said, “How's the therapy going? Any other dream apart from the one we talked about?” Toye asked me, as she brought out the butter.

I tied my hair up, as I helped bring out the other ingredients with Toye, “Nothing yet, but I won't stop until, I've regained my lost memories, that's the only way I'm going to find out where Alma is.'' I said to them,

“Okay, that's good I love your resilient spirit.” Toye said and slapped my ass.

Tina cleared her throat, and got our attention, we were both looking at her now. “Finally, I got your attention, you haven't answered me yet.” she said and placed her hands on her waist with a little pout.

“Uhm, Matteo is my bodyguard, Noah employed him for me.” I answered her.

“Uh, that's nice, he's just handsome.” Tina replied.

“I thought you were seeing someone, you told us that.” Toye said to Tina.

“Yes, but I'm admiring him, he's handsome and he's Italian double trouble.” Tina referred to him dreamily.

“Fine, let's get to business everyone.” Toye said.

Toye told us, as we were both placing the pastries in their shelves that Jimmy, asked her out and she said yes. We were both happy for her, she said she was going to tell him about her dancing days, as early as now so there weren't any secrets among both of them, we were really happy for them. Mrs Betty was happy to see me, and asked about mom and the baby and I replied they were okay. We haven't had our second date because Noah, has been really busy and I'm angry about it.

Coming back to the pastry shop did me a lot of good because I was feeling that I was back to myself, and I was with my friends after being away for so long.

Mom's tummy was grewing by the day, and I was always present at her antenatal visits, and I was happy because I got to see my baby sibling on the monitor moving inside mom's tummy.

The doctor applied the cold gel on mom's tummy, as she lay on the examination table, and she moved the ultrasound machine on her belly, my sibling's heartbeat filled the room, and I saw my baby sibling moving on the monitor.

“This is your baby, it looks alright and healthy, and it's growing well.” the doctor told mom.

“I'm so happy to hear that, it's been kicking and moving like crazy lately.” mom said to the doctor as she wiped the cold gel from her belly.

“It's healthy, you have to continue with what I told you, and be active and continue with the birthing ball exercises.” the doctor said and helped mom sit up.

“Doc, we'll do everything you've said, I can't wait to meet my baby sibling.” I said to the doctor.

“in due time, Anna in due time. that will be all for now, until next time.” the doctor told us as we both left the office.

We both left the doctor's office, we both came out to meet Matteo, who opened the car door and mom and I entered. We got home and told dad, about what the doctor said about the baby, and mom's health.

“I can't wait to meet our little one.” dad said as he touched mom's belly.

“Me too, I can't wait to see our little one, if only Alma was here to share in our joy.” Mom says feeling sad.

“Mami, don't stress yourself is not good for you and the baby, we'll be together with Alma very soon.'' I assured mom just to get her out of that mood.

“Yes honey, we'll be with our daughter very soon. The detective is working on it.” Dad added to what I said.

“I'm not stressing myself, I'm just saying that I miss her so much.” mom said as dad hugged her.

It's been normal for me having to dream and waking up scared and sweaty. It's been three months since I went to the therapist, and I just showered and I got ready to sleep. I was tired after spending my entire day working and I lay down to sleep. That's when I had my usual dream vividly, and I woke up covered in cold sweat.