NYLON ~ CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO ~ KIND OF SURREAL

Hanna awoke in her childhood bed. Her eyes stung with tears and she struggled to wipe the sleep from her eyes. She could hear Caleb's soft breathing on the other side of the bed but she let him sleep. He had been so comforting in light of the recent events. She couldn't have been luckier with how things turned out with her and Caleb. It was awful that the death of her father was weighing heavily on their life, but she was pleased to know that Caleb was by her side even when things got difficult.

Hanna silently tiptoed out of the bedroom. Her swollen abdomen weighed heavy on her petite frame as the baby grew bigger everyday. Her bump was now becoming impossible to hide but it made her happy. She was proud of becoming a mom and she was happy for everyone to know.

"Good morning," Ashley said when she saw her daughter stepping into the kitchen.

"Morning," Hanna smiled. She was glad to be able to spend time with her mother even under the darkest of circumstances and she knew Ashley was happy to have her around.

"Wow," her mother said between sips of coffee. "You really are showing."

"I know," Hanna laughed cradling the bump in her arms. "It's kind of surreal."

"I was thinking," Ashley told her, "maybe I'll come stay with you for a while when the baby's born. I hope I'm not intruding but I don't work anymore and I'm sure you could use the help."

"That would really be amazing," Hanna smiled. "I do appreciate it."

"Great," Ashley poured her a glass of milk. "How much longer are you planning on staying here?"

"Well," Hanna explained. "I have that meeting today with Dad's lawyer and I'll probably head out tomorrow. I really need to get back to work soon."

"I wish you'd stay longer," Ashley told her. "I miss having you around the house."

"I know," Hanna smiled. "It's nice being here. It will always feel like home."

"Well I'm sure you'll make yourself at home here then," Ashley teased. "I need to shower and get to work."

"Alright," Hanna said walking toward the fridge and opening the door as Ashley slipped upstairs. She reached to grab a box of leftovers when she felt a strong arm slip around her waist.

"Good morning beautiful?" she heard Caleb's soft voice.

"Hey," she smiled turning around to face him. She couldn't help letting her eyes linger over his bare chest.

"Do you remember," he laughed, "when we used to have to sneak around here?"

"You know," Hanna bit her lip, "my mom's upstairs in the shower."

"In that case," Caleb smirked before planting his mouth over hers.


Hanna, dressed in a black button down under a white blazer sat in an office chair with Caleb to her right and her grandmother on her left. Isabel and Kate were seated on a loveseat opposite the lawyer who held a confidential file at his desk.

"Let's get started," William, Hanna's father's lawyer, began as he opened the file. He flipped through a few pages and finally cleared his throat. "Isabel Marin, you inherit the home and all material belongings including the vacation home in Cape Cod. Thomas Marin's net worth will be split up evenly amongst his next of kin, therefore Hanna Marin, his adopted daughter Kate Abernathy, and the two Abernathy children will each inherit ten million dollars."

Hanna's mouth fell open at those words. She hadn't had to worry about money since she began working in the fashion industry but she still couldn't imagine having ten million dollars.

"That's not accurate," Mama Marin chimed in. "I think someone has been left out."

"I'm getting to it Mrs. Marin," William tried to explain. "Tom definitely left something to you as well."

"That's not what I meant," she cut him off. "I know Tom wouldn't want to leave his first grandson out to dry."

"I think I already explained that both of Mrs. Abernathy's children will be receiving ten million apiece," William said reading the will.

"No," she retorted. "Hanna's son. Tom's real grandson."

"What are you implying?" Isabel spat out. "Tom adopted Kate. She and her children are entitled to every dollar."

"Sure she is," came the reply. "I'm just saying that the child Hanna is going to have is Tom's rightful grandson and he does not deserve to be left empty-handed."

"Is this true Miss Marin?" William asked her. "You're pregnant?"

Hanna nodded in shock.

"In that case," William continued, "we will have to amend the paperwork. Excuse me for a moment."

"I can't believe you," Isabel hissed at Hanna when the lawyer was out of the room.

"Excuse me?" Hanna spat at her.

"You can't lie about being pregnant just to steal my money," Isabel went off on her. "I am so ashamed of the two of you."

"Why would I lie about being pregnant?" Hanna asked as tears began to fill her eyes. She knew her relationship with Isabel was shaky but this accusation was preposterous. She couldn't handle it anymore and rushed out of the office into the first bathroom she could find. She let the tears stream down her eyes as she leaned over the sink counter.

"Hanna," she saw the door open and Caleb rushed in pulling her into his arms. She rested her head on his chest and he let her cry not saying a word.

"I miss him," Hanna sobbed. "I wish we hadn't fought so much."

"I know," he rubbed her back. "I know."

I am so sorry that it's been forever since I updated. I hope you enjoy this chapter. My schedule is finally freeing up so hopefully I'll be updating a whole lot more. Anyway, let me know what you liked! Thanks readers :)