Falling For My Playboy Boss
Chapter 64

Cora's POV

I blinked at the nurse, and asked, "Could you repeat that again, please?"

"Honey, the results won't change, but for the third time, you ARE pregnant. Almost exactly three months." My nurse tells me, followed by a soft smile.

I needed to get an x-ray on my arm, but the emergency room ran a lot of tests on me before they were going to do it. One of them was a pregnancy test. Which came back with a surprising result. At least it was surprising to me. Well, more like shocking, but I am calmer now. I calmed down my breathing and then sent out a group text to Iris, Livi, and Ava which said, "come to Mount Sinai. I am in the emergency room at the hospital, but I want you all to stay calm because I am physically OK. Dad and I were assaulted in our home today and I have some news for you and a favor to ask as well".

I lay back on the little hospitable bed and tried to focus on what I was going to do. The older man that came in and helped us when those reporters had burst into our house was still in the waiting room. He was kind enough to drive me here, as mom needed to stay with dad in the ambulance. I have no idea where he came from, but I was really grateful that he just showed up when we needed him. He had pointed out that I needed to find somewhere else to live as the reporters would probably be back, and it would probably happen again if I went home. He was right, me being there put my parents in danger, and I couldn't live with myself if something bad happened to either one of them. The man also said that we need to put up some "No Trespassing" sign, as they would result in a larger penalty if it was posted, as they could try to wiggle out from under the assault charges. He seems pretty knowledgeable about these things, and I am glad he was there for us.

I had never given it any real thought of having children. It was always something I thought I would consider after I had graduated, had a few years at my job, and maybe a husband, under my belt. I have never really given it any real consideration, as it was always something that I would do after I had my career up and running, and a boyfriend or husband. Well, I knew of 7 people who would be ecstatic: my parents, Iris, Livi, Ava, Marlowe, and Alderidge. I close my eyes and try to think of what I would like our baby to look like, and Collin's handsome face appears in my mind. I smile because I would love my baby to look like his father or her father. Collin was absolutely gorgeous, and the baby would probably be too. Oh, Collin, I will eventually have to tell him. It just won't be today. Maybe Livi will send him an "official" letter to notify him, and he can sign his rights away, as I refuse to allow my innocent baby to go to visit him with Maddie anywhere near my child. I am getting upset just thinking about that. I will not allow her to injure or harm my child,

ever.

I was lost in thought for a while because, before I knew it, Iris and Livi came into the room and asked what was happening, and they were worried.

"They will only allow two of us back at a time, so we came in first. Ava and Marlowe are in the waiting room to come and see you next", Livi told me.

"We were all really worried when we got your text, Cora. Are you OK?" Iris asked me.

"I will be OK. They ran some tests on me, and one of them was a pregnancy test. I am almost 3 months pregnant", I told them, and then waited to see their reactions.

"Oh my God! I knew it! I told Mateo that I thought you were pregnant, due to the belt being so tight on you all of a sudden when his clothes always fit you perfectly before. You really aren't "showing" showing yet, but I had a feeling because you were tired all the time and had heartburn so bad. Another one of my friends had the same problem when she was pregnant with heartburn. Do not worry. I will make sure that Collin is not a problem with the baby. I am your legal representative on everything you need. After what that b***h Maddie did, sending those reporters to your house and assaulting you, I will make sure that she is NEVER around my Goddaughter. It will be my pleasure to go toe-to-toe with Nicolas on this, if I have to", Livi told me with a look so serious that I almost felt sorry for Nicolas.

"Oh, Cora, I am so excited. He, or she, is going to be beautiful. I am so jealous of you, Cora. Collin is so hot, your baby together is going to be so beautiful, or handsome. I don't care if it is a girl or a boy, I am just so excited to be the co-Godmother and official Aunty for them. They are just going to be so spoiled. I cannot wait for them to get here. Oh, my God! I am going to have Mateo make them an outfit when they get here. A little suit, or a little dress. Oh, I wish they were going to be here tomorrow. I am so stinking excited. We; Livi and I, are both here for you, Cora. Together we will have the baby covered for everything it could possibly want or need." Iris tells me and her excitement comes shining through.

"I know you guys don't have a second room for me in your apartments, but do you know of anyone that I can rent a room from, or stay with for at least a few months? Now that they know that it is where I live, it is not safe for me to stay there right now, while the reporters are hounding me over the bullshit that Maddie told them. She made herself out to be the victim and me the homewrecking slut. I don't care what people's opinion is, I just want to keep my baby safe. Me being pushed down like I was, I could have miscarried and lost the baby. I cannot be put in that position again. I already love this little peanut and I will do anything to keep them safe", I told them and teared up a little.

"It will be OK, Cora, I believe your answer is in the waiting room for you as we speak. Ava has a second room in her apartment, and she lives alone. She had been giving Collin the cold shoulder, so he had already been avoiding her. She will probably want you to stay with her. No harm in asking. If not, I am almost at the end of my lease. I could look into getting a three-bedroom for the next year so you and the baby could have your own rooms" Livi told me, and I smiled and motioned her in so I could hug her. "No, Livi, I cannot allow you to do that. I will ask Ava; you are right. That is perfect, as she did mention how lonely she was getting. I will ask her when she comes in to visit after you guys leave", I told them.

We continued to talk for the next ten minutes before they had to leave for the night. They promised to send Ava and Marlowe in on their way out and that they would pop in and tell my parents hello on their way out. I lean back on my bed to rest when I hear heels approaching quickly and smile because I already know who is coming in hot. Ava popped her head in to make sure it was my room before coming all the way in and coming up to hug me tight, Marlowe was about 8 steps behind her and smiling gently at me when she entered.

"Ava, I have a favor to ask you, and please feel free to say no, I will not be upset at all. Would you be able to put me up in your apartment for the next few months? I can pay you rent to do it, but it won't be safe at my house for a while until this blows over, and I won't be safe, and neither will my parents if I am there", I asked Ava.

"Of course, you are welcome to stay with me. It will be so much fun to live together, like a slumber party every single night", Ava tells me.

"Thank you so much, Ava, you are a lifesaver. I appreciate you opening your home to me, as I really need to avoid Collin and Maddie for the next 6 months", I told her and then glanced over at Marlowe, whose draw dropped and she started to get excited. "Cora, please tell me that you are pregnant with Collin's baby?" Marlowe tells me.

I sighed and then gave her a small smile. "Yes, I am almost three months pregnant with Collin's baby. That is why I need to be where I can't be found. I will not take the chance of being assaulted again. I could have lost the baby if I had been hit harder. I won't give them a second chance to hurt my baby", I told Marlowe and she came to me and gave me a tight hug.

"Oh, I am so happy. I love my Reed so much, but I didn't get to go through the whole process of the pregnancy, and baby shower, smelling that wonderful scent on the baby's head, and I am so looking forward to doing that with this baby. Oh, I have so many plans to make. If you weren't going to stay with Ava, I would have you stay with us, at our home. I will also get you security when you go out. I will NOT allow those vultures to get anywhere near you. I cannot believe what Maddie did, and I KNOW it was her. She is a horrible person, and I could punch her myself for trying to hurt you or my grandchild. I am really going to let Collin have it. He did you wrong, and he needs to step up, as you are having his child." Marlowe tells me. "NO! Please do not tell Collin I am pregnant. He can't know just yet. I am terrified of what Maddie would do if she found out. I need to be able to pack and move under the radar, so no one knows where I am. I haven't even told my parents. To make sure that no one finds out about my pregnancy until I am a lot further along than I am now. I am not even quite out of my first trimester, and I still haven't seen an OBGYN yet for the baby's wellness check. I just found out now, because they ran a lot of tests on me, and a pregnancy test was one of the tests. I had been a little bloated and had a lot of heartburn, but I never considered pregnancy to be one of the factors that it could be. I appreciate the offer of security. I can try to work it into my budget. I will decrease the payments I am making to Harvard as I need to start saving up for the baby and everything that I will need for him or her. I would be happy with either, as long as they are healthy", I told them and I smiled back at them, glad that they are as happy about the baby as I am. No matter what happens, I will be protecting and taking care of my baby.

I went home to grab a few things while Ava stood watch outside. I took mom some clothes for her and for dad to change into tomorrow and I followed Ava back to the hospital to drop off the car, the keys to mom, and her overnight bag. Dad was doing well. It was only an inch-long cut that only required a handful of stitches to close. He would be allowed to leave tomorrow, and he mentioned that he had been feeling better this past week and that was how he was able to come and try to help me. I told them that I would be staying with Ava, so the reporters would have no reason to come back, as I wouldn't be there. I didn't have the heart to mention the pregnancy yet. I don't know how disappointed they would be in me for it and, right now, I just can't take any more on me. I need time to level out and things to calm down for me.