28 weeks pregnant...

The last few months had been slow and steady. I had bought the house next to my parents and although it was smaller than my parents house it was perfect for me. Matthews and Vernon lived in a three bedroom apartment over the garage so i always had them close. They each had their own room and the room between them was set up into a security hub. It was a 1930's style house but thanks to Uncle Elliot it was all inspected and deemed safe. I loved the feel of it, how calm it was. My bump was well and truly showing now,my parents couldn't stop staring at it. I was right about my dad being over protective. As soon as i moved in he had the whole place fenced off and security camera's placed along it. The garden was my favourite place though. It had a gentle slope all the way down to the end and a flower beds along the bottom. A BBQ area and outside dining table complete with a pizza oven .To the right of the BBQ area there was a huge vegetable patch.

Although Vernon was a nice enough woman i just didn't like her. She would look annoyed anytime i wanted to do something different. I know she was told to keep me safe but i got bored sat at home all the time except from visits to my family. Matthews on the other hand was fantastic he wouldn't get too close and if there was a problem he would simply step in front of me blocking me from the press photos.

I stood in my bedroom looking at my reflection getting frustrated. I was 7 months pregnant and nothing fitted me anymore. I had bought the stunning gown i was wearing only two weeks ago and it didn't fit. My grandmothers birthday party was in less than an hour. My hair was all silky and smooth half way down my back,my make up was perfect thanks to the artist who just left but the zip wouldn't move on the dress. Vernon was off today and Matthews was the only one in the house. I sighed and accepted defeat i needed help. I sent a quick text asking him to come into the bedroom as i needed help. Within five minutes he was knocking on the door.

"Miss Grey? "

"Come in Matthews and please call me phoebe for the hundredth time." The door opened and he stood there in his usual suit but this time without his jacket. I couldn't recall ever seeing him without a jacket on. It suited him though i could see nearly all his muscles through his shirt.

"I need you to help me with the zip. I'm afraid i got a size to small,i didn't except to expand this much in only a couple of weeks."

"It's no problem Miss Grey and if i may the baby is just making himself more comfortable." He carefully zips up the dress and fastened the tiny button at the top. When he is finished he stood back and i turned to face him.

"Thank you. So you think the baby is a boy then?" There were bets on what my baby was going to be. The family had even got in on the action. I found a list on my mums kitchen fridge and laughed when i saw it. Everyone thought i was having a boy except my dad and Taylor. I think my dad wanted a little girl to spoil and to dote on him. My mum always said that he loved it although my dad said it annoyed him. I'm with my mother on that one.

"I hadn't really thought about it Miss Grey. What do you think you are having?" I had been thinking about that recently and i couldn't get past the idea of having a little boy running around. I had even picked out a boys name not that i would tell my family that. They would start offering their thoughts and as much as i love my family Teddy would say sports names, Ava would say the latest celebrity names and mum would pick names from her favourite books.

"A boy but i won't know till i have the baby shower when ever Ava get round to doing it or my dad gets annoyed at waiting to find out and does it himself. What is going to happen when the baby comes? i mean will the baby have a CPO as well or will you and Vernon split it? "

"I don't know but i think i will stay with you and your father will find someone else to protect the baby. Vernon will be back up but not get too close. I reported her behaviour towards you to Taylor and he agreed she is to stay in the background. Now if you are ready i shall go and warm the car up for you. It is very cold tonight." He left me with my mouth open i didn't think he would notice how i was with Vernon i tried so hard to hide is so she wouldn't get into trouble.

As soon as i got into my grandparents house i went straight to find my grandma. She was stood with my dad and he had tears in his eyes. I only had seen my dad cry a hand full of times.

"Daddy?" He smiled and hugged me tight.

"I love you Bee. I am so proud of you and your brother. You are going to be an amazing mother to this one." He gently puts his hand on my bump. "Right i better go and find your mother. She's with Mia and by now she will be ready to tear her hair out." What was all that about?