Ch. Eight months pregnant 46 Eight months pregnant 46

Chapter 46 

Alex kept a pillow on Bryan’s side so that he wouldn’t roll over and fall, and the next minute he was by Celia’s side, as he scooped her in his arms 

“Mr. Drake, what are you doing? Put me down Celia whispered yelled, dangling her legs but Alex paid no attention as he walked towards the door. 

Just as he reached the door, it opened and Chloe walked in. She stared at Celia in Alex’s arms and gave a blank look, “what was going on?” She asked. confused. 

“Good that you’re here. I’m taking her out to have a chat, till then, stay with Bryan.” he ordered, as he walked out without waiting for her reply 

Chloe was still standing there clueless when Bryan stirred and turned to the other side, which caused her to sprint 

She carefully settled down on the bed and adjusted the pillow properly before smiling down at him. 

Outside, as Alex reached his car, he set her down and she immediately stepped away from him glaring all the time 

What do you want, Mr. Drake? She hissed, and he sighed looking calm as ever.]] 

towards the bed 

“You heard everything.” It was a statement, and Celia could only stare at him dumbfounded, how blunt this man can be? 

“Yes, I did. And thank God I did or else I would have never known that you wanted Bryan only for some property.” She spat, and he crossed his arms only staring at her 

“So? What wrong did I do, to you and him?” He questioned, and she opened her mouth to say something but then closed it when she couldn’t find anything 

1..you could now that you’ve acquired the property.” She stuttered, and he raised his eyebrows looking amused. 

“What could I do?” he asked.]] 

You can throw me out of Bryan’s life.” She answered, and the man didn’t even change any expression. She couldn’t understand how he remained so 

blank 

“Then why did I marry you?” he asked, this time she sighed tiredly and leaned on his car 

“I’m scared, Mr. Drake. I don’t know why you have included me in your life and I don’t care about myself. But now that I have Bryan, I am always terrified that one day you’ll have enough of my presence and kick me out. 

“ow you married me for Bryan’s future and your reputation in front of the whole world, but no one knows about me as of yet. You can easily ask me to leave because you don’t find me fit to be Bryan’s mother.“] 

“I can fight for my baby but you and I, we both know that in the end, you’ll win because you have the money and power.” she continued staring ahead with a lost look, and Alex watched as her eyes brimmed with tears] 

“I don’t trust you, Mr. Drake, she whispered shakily, and she looked at him only to find him staring at her. 

It was an intimate moment because the deeper they looked into each other’s eyes, the m 

Tam not going 

more puzzled she got and the more pain he could see. 

g to take Bryan away from you, Celia. If I had to do that, I would have never married you in the first place.” He began 

“Yes, I agree that I needed a child because my grandfather’s will held a condition for me to acquire his property but the more I would look at your protruding belly, the more attached I would feel to him.” He continued 

I only because of Bryan that today I am married to you. For me, he will always come first. My first priority will always be Bryan and his happiness, Tim willing to do anything” the sincerity in his eyes startled Celia, but she knew how much Bryan meant to him.[] 

“Now are we going back to the penthouse?” He asked, and she contemplated whether she should agree or not. 

“What if I don’t want to?” She questioned back, and he sighed before shrugging his shoulders.[] 

“Then I take Bryan with me, you can return whenever you wish to,” he said, she knew he was going to take Bryan back with him.] 

“Alright, I’ll come.” She agreed, and he nodded just as she turned to leave, Chloe walked outside with Bryan in her arms. 

He was already awake and looking around for his mummy 

mmy and Daddy are both waiting for Bryan Chloe smiled, as Bryan looked at Celia and gave her a toothless smile. 

“Look who is here? Mummy 

He leaned forward, and Celia smiled before taking him in her arms 

Www my baby is awake, did Chloe scare you?” She teased, looking at Chloe who glared at her in return. 

Bryan giggled and all three stared at him amused. 

“Let’s go.” Alex announced, and Celia nodded before giving a nod to Chloe.] 

They left in his car and Chloe walked back inside. Once they reached the penthouse, Cella looked at Bryan who had no plans of sleeping 

In fact, he seemed to be in a playful mood. 

“Outh” Celia winced, as Bryan pulled her hair and Alex looked at her. She pouted at him and he touched her pout with his tiny fingers] 

“Ba Ba Ba Ba” He babbled, and both of them looked at him surprised.] 

It was the second time he was speaking, though gibberish but at least both of them were present when he spoke 

“Here, give him to me so that you can freshen up.” Alex came forward, and Bryan automatically leaned towards his father.[] 

After he took him in his arms, Bryan continued to babble, rubbing his hand on Alex’s stubble. It ticked him and Alex giggled, but didn’t stop his 

movements 

He was enjoying it and Alex only smiled at his son. Celia stared at Alex’s smile and felt her lips curving into a smile, his smile had that effect on her. 

It was beautiful though he didn’t show it often but it was only for Bryan and she didn’t mind that] 

When she came out of the bathroom, Alex had already changed Bryan’s clothes along with his diaper. 

He looked tired but that didn’t stop him from spending some time with his son. 

“You know bud, you’re the first one to be this precious in my life. I’m going to give you everything that I couldn’t get when I was a kid.“] 

His promoe seemed to have a deep meaning, which made Celia wonder.] 

Why did he live alone? Where are his parents? Did he have any siblings? T 

“Mr. Drake,” She called out, and he looked at her 

Too many questions, but she knew she had no right to ask them.] 

“You can go freshen up now.“She informed, and he nodded looking back at Bryan and kissing his small fist which was wrapped around his forefinger. 

He didno leave until the was beside Bryan and once the bathroom door closed, she sighed and turned to him.] 

Bryan frammed with his hand in his mouth while looking up at his mother.] 

“Why is your father so cold? Why can’t be open up? Should I ask him? As the last question, Bryan smiled and Celsa chuckled] 

Why are you so cute?” She cooed, taking both has tiny hands in hers and leaning down to peck his nose 

He linked as she did that and kept his hands on both her cheeks. She kept her face close, as he kept kicking his legs 

Pulling her face closer, Jus lips landed on her nose and he nibbled on it making her giggle || 

She moved back, staring at him with all the love, I love you. || 

The you have in feed him?” Her head snapped in his direction, and a blush appeared on hun free seats 

What the hell? Why was she blushing? Bryan was rubbing his eyes tiredly. She had fed him at the orphanage, but it had been more than three hours to that 

be just nodded at him and he simply slipped on his t–shirt before walking out and closing the 

She stared at the door for a few seconds before Bryan’s cry took her attention 

Two months passed with the same routine. 

Everyone’s bond with Bryan had been strengthening hut not their relationships. 

hohind 

picked him up and settled on the bed to feed him 

Celia had been seeing a completely different side of Alex and it intrigued her more as to why he was so cold and aloof with her and the others. 

His emotions would only pour out for Bryan and he made no attempts to hide them 

He was a good man, she had concluded just the one who didn’t know or didn’t want to display his emotions. Maybe he was afraid? Maybe he had been hurt before which caused him to be this closed off 

There were too many maybes, and she would only know if she asked. 

were complicated and the only person responsible for it was Chloe herself.] 

As for Chloe and Mark, things wei 

Mark was every hit professional with her and outside work he wouldn’t even spare her a single glance. It hurt her too much, but it was what she had chosen for herself 

Bryan is now six months old, and he would crawl around everywhere 

The first time he had crawled Celia had been busy reading a book and Alex surprisingly was at home but in the bathroom. 

Bryan got on all fours and located his toy which was a little away. He would wobble, but determined to reach his toy he let out a squeal gaining Celia’s attention 

Her eyes widened seeing him and she immediately ran to him in case he wanted to fall 

Just as he was about to crawl ahead. Alex stepped out, and his eyes fell on Bryan, Bryan looked at his father before returning his attention to his toy. 

Alex watched as Celia stayed behind to hold him, but she wasn’t going to stop him.] 

Bryan gargled and crawled a little, making Cella shocked, as she looked up at Alex, she found him staring at his son in awe[] 

Bat the moment turned into a scary one for Bryan, as he took his toy and gleed happily sitting on the floor as he directed the toy towards his mouth.] 

“No” they both yelled, scaring him, and he looked at his mother with big in 

innocent eyes. 

His Lips trembled, and his chin wobbled as his eyes filled with tears. 

“Aww baby, don’t cry.” she chuckled, and packed him up, and Alex came closer as well 

Tm so proud of you, bud. Alex wiped his eyes, smiling down at him.] 

Seeing las 

his father unding. Bryan sailed back amidst his tears, which caused both of them to chuckle 

It seemed like a happy world for Alex when he was with his son, but how long is this happiness going to last?