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He sees her again. He's fascinated with her. He knows something is bothering her. Her face shows all her emotions. The first time he saw her was in the park and she fainted. He was lucky enough to there as she fell. She must be somebody important to have security. The guard basically said she was. Then he spent the next day thinking about her. An instinct rose in him like nothing he ever felt. She was not his type. He liked his women with curvaceous bodies. She was to skinny for her frame but she was beautiful. Her raven hair called to him. He saw her again with another woman but he only had eyes for her. His skin prickled and turned around and there she was. She had what looked like a different security and he did notice he was staring. Then there was today. He saw her sitting on the park bench with that same guy. She was crying and it took everything in him to go to her and find out was wrong. Then another man showed up and got into an argument with the guy she was with. The guy punched the other guy and knocked him down. He could see fear, sadness, and worry on her face. The guy whisked her away and she was gone. He knew she lived nearby because this wasn't the first time he saw her at the park or walking near the park. She was never alone. She either had the first guy he saw in the hospital or this new one. He was bound and determined to find out who she was. He had to. Something told him he needed to stay close.
MPOV
Two weeks went by and Mia started eating more. Actually she started sleeping more than she was. Her parents came for a few days a week ago. She was surprised and happy. She spent the time locked in the apartment being soothed and fussed over. They arrived on a Saturday and left on Wednesday, taking Elliott and Sawyer with them. Ryan was back and she was once again uncomfortable. Luke had given her his number and told her that she could call him anytime, day or night and he would be checking on her. Ryan was briefed about Ethan. She hasn't seen him but she hasn't been out of the apartment either. She was nine weeks now and she hadn't told anyone yet. She was going to wait until she passed the first trimester. She had also made the decision that she wanted to go to London for duration of her pregnancy and then go home to Seattle when she had a month to go. She didn't want to be around Kate or Ethan. She wanted to be in peace during her pregnancy and she knew if she went home that was not going to happen. Her family would be hurt and wouldn't understand her need to be away from Seattle. It had nothing to do with what Ethan had done. It was totally about protecting her baby. She was also going to ask her dad to draw up papers for Ethan to sign to relinquish his rights. She was sure he didn't want anything to do with the baby or at least that was what she was hoping for.
On the home front, she talked to Christian every day and he noticed her mood had improved. She was a little more like the old Mia. She asked him how he was doing with the fact that he was going to be a dad. He told her he was happy and excited and a bit scared. She reassured him that he would be a great father. When she spoke to Ana, she asked about the pregnancy and she was happy to talk about it. She realized her baby would be born six weeks after Ana's. Elliott on the other hand was still fighting with Kate but it what mainly when she would bring things up. They had 3 ½ months until their wedding. Before he left she had told him that she didn't want to be a part of the wedding party and that she wasn't even going to attend. He didn't ask any questions and he wasn't mad. He understood and didn't blame. They were all keeping the secret from her. The Kavanagh's announced the engagement of Ethan to an Ashley Collins. What they didn't know was that the announcement came in the paper in New York as well. It didn't bother her like it once would have. They didn't bring it up and neither did she. She knew from Ana that Ethan still hadn't been seen in Seattle. She had more important things to worry about like the health of her baby because that's how she thought. This baby was hers and hers alone.
"Ryan, I'm going to run down to the deli down the street to get a sandwich. You keep helping Maria change the lights. I won't take long and I'll be fine."
"No Miss Grey, let put this bulb in and I will go for you."
"Ryan, I said I would go and I am. Does either of you want anything?"
Both Maria and Ryan said no. She grabbed her coat and purse and walked out the door. She was starving and she wanted one of their smoothies with her sandwich. She was going to talk to Maria to see if she could start mailing her some when she had a craving for them. She walked to the end of the block and into the deli. She loved the way it smelled. The different kinds of homemade bread they made. They also made the most delicious brownies that are to die for. She was going to try and make some herself. She just needed the ingredients and Maria promised to get everything she would need. She ordered and sat at a table waiting. Her phone signaled a text message.
Are you busy? – C
Not at the moment, just waiting for my food arrive. –M
Where are you? – C
At the deli down the block. – C
Ah they make good sandwiches, not to mention the brownies. I wanted to know if you could come for a visit. It's been a couple of weeks and I need a Mia fix. – C
Really, I thought I was annoyingly bubbly, too loud and energetic. – M
You are that's why I need my fix. No I miss you and I want to see you. We all do. – C
Lol. Can I think about it and let you know? –M
Yes but let me know ASAP so I can have the jet come get you. – C
I will. Got to go my food is ready. Bye. – M
Bye. – C
Mia is half way to the apartment when someone calls her name. She stops and turns around and finds Kate standing a few feet away. Mia turns around and continues walking. Kate grabs her arm to stop her.
"What do you want Kate?"
"I want to let you know you are coming between Elliott and me. What Ethan did is not nothing unusual; a lot of guys do that."
"I really don't care what a lot of guys do. You don't string someone along, Make them fall for you and then sleep with them just because of who her brother is. Who does that?"
"Oh, get over it Mia. You're just a spoiled rich brat. You have your brother deposit money in your account because you don't work. You whine and you get what you want. Did you really think Ethan would want to spend his time with a spoiled little girl with no aspirations in life when he's going to be a doctor? He's engaged to a beautiful woman, who also is going to be a doctor and you were nothing more than a passing fancy. Be a grown up and stop crying to your family so Elliott and I can get back on track."
"You know what Kate; I don't give a damn about Ethan. The problems with Elliott, are all your own. If you wouldn't be such a bitch with him, maybe you wouldn't have problems. Your relationship with my brother is not my business."
"I'm not through talking to you."
Kate grabs Mia's arms which make her stumble, hitting another person on the sidewalk and knocking her into the street. The squeal of tires draws everyone's attention. Kate looks on in horror as a cab hits Mia, throwing her into the air and landing with a thud.