Chapter Four

When Natalie and Ryan went to have the ultrasound and saw their baby for the first time, it made them smile.

They left feeling even more excited about the birth of their first child, having found out that their baby was due in January.

Ryan knew how lucky he was to have Natalie in his life and for Natalie, she felt so happy with Ryan and hoped her mother wouldn't ruin her marriage to Ryan… but was unaware what was gonna happen next...

A few days had passed,and Natalie was out at the beach when Alexis walked over to Natalie along with Clarissa and Jade.

They had missed their sister so much. Jade asked Natalie, "Why did you leave home?"

Natalie sighed then admitted, "Something bad happened all that time ago, I was protecting myself. I've told Ryan about it."

Jade kind of understood when Alexis attacked Natalie and told her, "You're such a liar! Damon didn't do anything to you!"

Natalie resorted "Ha, believe what you damn well like but you can't see what happened in front of your eyes."

At that point Ryan appeared then saw Alexis hit Natalie. He rushed over and pushed Alexis away from Natalie, who stayed close to Ryan as Alexis asked "Who the hell are you?"

An angry Ryan then replied, "Someone you don't want to cross."

A cut above Natalie's right eye was bleeding. Ryan lead Natalie away from her mother, Clarissa and Jade… who realized that Natalie was right all along and hoped that they would see their sister again.

Once back at their condo, Ryan was tending to Natalie's injury and was gentle and when Natalie admitted, "Clarissa and Jade miss me, and they were so scared after seeing what she did to me."

Ryan replied, " I know, sweetheart, and you're safe now with me."

To which Natalie nodded and Ryan applied a small band aid, to Natalie's cut. Once done, Ryan put his home medicine kit away and comforted Natalie in his own way.

Natalie knew how angry Ryan had been earlier and knew that he was being protective of her and their baby.

Later that night, Natalie and Ryan were in bed when Natalie told Ryan, "I'm glad you protected me like that. I love you so."

"I had to protect you and our unborn child from her, and I love you too."

Natalie understood and snuggled in closer to Ryan, who traced Natalie's cheek with his knuckles and softly kissed her. Natalie returned the kiss while their baby moved around, still unable to be felt by their mummy, let alone daddy. Natalie closed her eyes and was asleep when Ryan looked at her, and placed a loving kiss on her forehead softly before he fell asleep himself while thinking how much he hated Alexis for what she had done to Natalie.

Ryan was up early, and he watched Natalie sleep. It made Ryan love her even more to see her so peacefully and beautifully immersed in what he hoped to be nice dreams, and he smiled to himself. He had the day off so he decided to spend it with Natalie in the privacy of their condo.

Natalie woke up a couple of hours later as Ryan let her sleep while he showered and thought about things. Natalie woke up to find Ryan watching her, and she smiled to him and Ryan returned the smile then walked over and embraced Natalie in his arms and kissed her passionately. Natalie kept a close hold of Ryan, who knew that neither of them wanted to lose each other.

Ryan told Natalie, "I want you to know that you'll never lose me."

Natalie replied, " I know, and I don't want to lose you either."

Will Natalie ever discover a hidden truth between her mom and Catherine or will it be heartbreak for Natalie?