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Guys have wrote a chapter 17 for this novel but somehow it has disappear (am about to go freaking insane😷😣) I couldn't write over back the entire chapter because am so tired right now so have turn chapter 18 into chapter 17, where I wrote a brief summary of what took place in the chapter that disappeared so it is understandable but you guys might think the story is going too fast but it's base on what happened.
I didn't get any sleep last night I was up all night taking care of Sara's new born since she as pass away.
Jacob came to visit me last night after Alexander left to make preparations for the baby.
Sigh I still can't get the fact that Sara is gone. The only friend have ever had.
Yesterday I agree to Adopt the baby although I so am scared of going into motherhood but thanks to Alexander who have promise to support me he also approve of being the baby's dad.
We have decide on a name for the baby, her name is Sara Jennifer Kings.
I had to give the baby her mother's first name.
The doctor discharged the baby in the evening and gave us a schedule on the dates I should bring the baby for check up.
Everyone was looking tired as hell both Alexander and Jacob and not to mention me I felt like a walking zombie.
Alexander carry the baby as we went to the parking lot.
"Ria McQueen" someone called out from behind as we enter the parking lot.
I turn around a elder man stood beside a black sleek car he was dress in a black suit and sunglasses, he walk towards me.
"Who are you?" I asked confused, have never seen this man before.
"Am Dr David Thomas, Sara Maxwell's lawyer" he said sticking out his hands as we did a handshake.
"How may I help you?" I asked want to get over it and go home. Am feeling really exhausted.
We did a handshake "We have business to discuss pertaining Miss Maxwell's will" he stated.
Alexander appears beside me "Is everything okay?" he asked.
I nodded sending him a small smile.
I sigh "Am on my way somewhere very important " I lied "You can give me your number and we can make plans to meet again" I suggested.
He nodded "Sure" he agreed and I let out a sigh of relief.
He took out his business card "Here this is my number and address" he said.
I took the card and gave him a small smile "I will get back to you soon"
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Sara lay in the backseat in her baby carrier strapped down and Jacob sat beside her speaking to her in a childish tone.
I hop in the front seat and sigh I need some sleep.
I glance at Alexander he looks tired as hell and I felt guilty.
"Am so sorry I cause you all these stress" I apologized tiredly.
He sigh "Am good just need a long sleep" he stated.
I sigh.
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"Welcome to Baby Sara's room" Alexander said opening the door I tired to unlocked a few days ago.
I gasp.
"Oh my god!" I walk into the room looking around at the beauty "When.. how.. Alex" I didn't even know what to say.
A spacious cute pink furry crib lay in the center of the room. The wall was painted in bright pink matching the crib.
A huge white teddy bear sat in the corner of the room beside a white armchair that was fill with toys.
A cute white dresser with three sided mirrors sat at one end of the room.
Teddy bears of different colours lay on the furry white carpet.
In the baby's crib lay a pink furry teddy bear. I gently lay sleeping Sara down.
"I still have more decorations to do, have also order some clothes and other items for her but they aren't here as yet" he stated.
I attack him in a tight hug expressing my gratitude, words can't describe how thankful I am.
He kiss my forehead and I smile "Thank you for everything" I whispered.
He smile looking at me with his tired eyes "Don't thank me it's my responsibility now" he stated.
I sigh "You look tired go get some rest" I suggested.
He sigh "You need rest too" he stated cupping my tired face.
I shook my head "I can't leave her alone" I said fearing something might happen to her.
"Ria she's safe here and if she cries we can hear from our room next door" he reassure me.
I sigh walking towards the cry I look down at the adorable little child fast asleep. I lean forward and kiss her forehead.
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I woke up by a knock on the door still feeling exhausted I ignore the knock, let Alexander handle it. I thought.
"It's open!" he mumbled with his husky voice.
Damn I love that voice
I heard the sound of the door open "Sir the baby stuff arrive should I order them to bring it up" Marina asked.
"No leave them in the living room she's still asleep" he said.
"And I want you to make a bottle of milk for her" he demand.
"Okay Sir" she said seconds later I heard the door close.
I felt him wrapped his arms around me then place a kiss on my cheek.
I couldn't help but smile as I open my eyes I met his pair of hazel ones.
He peck my lips I pull him down and deepen the kiss.
"I need your help" I whispered against his lips.
He peck my lips "What?" he asked.
"At the time when the shooting occur did you saw anything?" I asked wanting to be sure if it's the white van guy.
He lay down beside me I turn facing him "It's definitely the driver of the white van I tried to get the license plate number but all I could think of if your okay" he said.
I couldn't help but to smile he does care about me.
"But I asked for a footage, the coffee shop has cameras outside" he said running his hands through his hair.
Hope fill my eyes "Do you have it?" I asked.
He shook his head "Haven't received it yet" he said sitting up.
I sat up too "Can I borrow one of your phones?" I asked.
"I need to make some calls" I added.
I took out the two cards from my packet.
One for Sara's lawyer and the other for the private investigator she hired.
I need to talk to the private investigator he must know stuffs I need answer for.
I can't let my friend's death go down just like that
He hand me the phone same time I heard the baby cry.
Alexander smiles "I will go get her" he said.
I pick up the phone and dial the lawyer's number.
At the third ring the call connect "Hi Mr Thomas this is Ria McQueen" I speak.
"Oh Good evening Miss McQueen am glad you call early" he stated I could hear scuffling of papers in the background.
The door open and Alexander walks in with the baby in his arms as he feed her.
She was wrapped in a light pink comforter.
I smile he looks perfect like a father.
"Miss Maxwell made a will before she died, she left 6 hundred thousand dollars she demands that it must be transfer in your account after her death" he stated.
Wait, am I hearing correctly
"Wait.. Can you repeat the amount she left?" I asked.
"Six hundred thousand dollars" he repeated "You need to come to my office to sign a few paper that you accept the cash" he stated.
Six hundred thousand dollars!
Am I fucking dreaming
Alexander sat down beside me "There is mommy" he whisper to her.
I stick out my tongue.
"Are you still there?" Mr Thomas asked.
"Yes am here when can I come sign" I asked.
"You can stop by tomorrow afternoon my address is on the card" he stated.
"Okay I will be there tomorrow " I stated.
After I hang up I stare at Alexander "Am I dreaming?" I asked uncertainty.
He raise his brows "No Ria you woke up minutes ago" he said laughing, he place the baby's bottle on the nightstand.
I roll my eyes "This is so unbelievable, Sara will me six hundred thousand dollars" I stated.
Why would Sara left so much money for me???
Did she know she was gonna die??
"What's the problem? She was your friend" he stated gently rocking Sara as she suck on her finger.
"But why so much money? And why did she left me the money it's like she know she was going to die" I said uncertainly.
"And she didn't want to left much burden on you to take care of the baby on your own" he finished.
"Exactly"I stated.
I sigh I have to get to the bottom of this I have a feeling it's all got to do with Ryan.
I was about to call the private investigator's number but I decide not to, well not yet.
I need sometime to relax before I go crazy again.
I heard her soft snore "Is she asleep?" I whispered looking over at her.
I smile at how cute she looks. I gently touch her curly black hair. It's soft and silky her tiny stomach heaves up and down steadily.
"Yeah she sure loves to sleep" he whispered, he gently place her on the bed.
"The maids are fixing your room Angel so guess what you have to stay in daddy's room right next to mommy" he coo gently laying her next to me he then place a kiss on her forehead.
I couldn't help but to smile, my stomach growl and then I realize I haven't ate much.
I look at Alexander with a pout he chuckles "I know that look" he said shaking his head he took up his phone.
"Anything special?" he asked.
I shook my head.
He press a few buttons then said "Food will be up soon in the mean while am off to my office have got tons of incomplete work " he said running his hands through his hair he then kiss my cheek and went off.
I lay next to my baby it seems so foreign to me I still can't get use to being a mom.
Damn am only 23
I sigh as I switch on the television I select a cartoon.
Jungle Bunch
Call my childish I don't care 😜
Minutes later my tray of food came up I waste no time to devour it, am starving.
Halfway through the cartoon I fell asleep I woke up by the baby cry.
"What's wrong with mommy's girl" I coo gently taking her up in my arms.
She felt so soft and warm I held her carefully fearing I would hurt her.
Her crying die down as I held her she look at me with her innocent blue eyes that resembles Ryan's eyes.
I shook away the thought of him.
"Baby hungry" I mimics a child's voice.
I took up her bottle and place it to her tiny mouth that she immediately open.
After she finish drink she let out a small belch.
She suddenly poop, I laughed.
"I guess it's time for mommy to change your diaper" I said.
She made a sound as she began to suck on her tiny fingers.
I got up and went over to her room that was completely decorated.
I switch on the lights "look at your room Sara isn't it beautiful" I coo placing her down.
A light with beautiful decorated flowers hang over her crib.
I switch it on and a beautiful flash of different colours light glow in the room as a soft melody began to place.
If I was a baby I would so want this room.
I switch off the light, I will turn this one on when it's her bedtime.
I open the drawer and took out a new diaper. I then took up her wipes and powder.
"Ready for mommy to clean you" I coo.
She keeps sucking her finger staring at me innocently.
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After I finish cleaning her I sat in the arm chair and gently rock her until she slowly fell asleep.
I place her in the crib then turn on the baby's monitor.
I kiss her cheek "Good night cupcake" I softly said.
I switch on the light hanging over her bed then switch off the original light.
The room became dim with a beautiful glow of blue and pink light as the soft melody plays.
I place another kiss on her cheek then exit the room.
To be continue