Caitlin's P.O.V.
"There's been a wave of change for both me and Max.
"I guess?
"After that night, things has been different between us. It's like the gap that divided us has been closed. Although we still bicker alot and argue about everything but still it all feels right.
"I've Moved permanently into his room, and I find it quite comfortable sleeping in his arms. Although we haven't gotten past just sleeping together and enjoying each other's company. A part of me feels hurt and disappointed that after that night he hasn't made any move to touch me just yet.
"Which is so weird of me to think about after all the swearing and curses I hurled at him telling him I wanted nothing to do with him. Well now it's a different story, my body craves for his touch and caress. I want to feel that same raging fire that glimmered in me that night under the moon.
"But I guess, it all takes time....
"This past few weeks has been an eye opener. Max has been nothing more but a good father, I know what you're going to say ....
"I was the same person that screamed at him saying he would be a bad father. But I'll have to admit he's been nothing but attentive and caring, as my stomach gets a bit bigger so does my appetite. I wake up in the middle of the night craving for something to eat anything sour or sweet. Even if it's takes a 100 mile for him to get me what I want he does it without complaining, and as an added bonus he makes sure to give me a foot rub every night before bed.
"Tell me who wouldn't be bribed, with all the things he's done. At first I was a bit skeptical he was being utterly nice, I mean just one little racy escapade in the moon light doesn't buy him an easy ticket in being in my good Grace.
"If that's what you're thinking, then that's trash".
"It's because I saw his desire in being a father, although he may be a little bit dramatic, dominant, and overly protective but he still can be nice and caring. So caring and attentive to the extent it scares the hell out of me.
"You Know sometimes I think he would strangle me in my sleep if I let my guard down. But I guess it was all in my head, Maximiliano Giovanni the rich Italian tycoon is actually a big bear inside.
"I'm super ecstastic that am the only person who gets to see this side of him.
"Anyway back to the present, as the baby keeps getting bigger the urge to go shopping for some maternity clothes and baby clothes increases. Okay fine, that's not the real reason. Even after discovering Max's new trait he's still super protective and never let's his guard down.
"Am still forbidden to go out, and the guards still monitors my movements which is so annoying. I mean he gets to leave the house whenever he wants and no one complains but I decide to maybe go out for a stroll or to see my friends he'll definitely flip.
"I do intend to escape today, have been playing nice this past week while planning my escape to get out of the house. The four walls of this house are beginning to seem more like a prison.
"A day ago I complained about being bored out of my mind. And Max told me I could use my phone and laptop. So now am currently dressing up and getting ready to go out. I received a call from one of my colleagues from work that I have to drop off the files I had on a cilent whose case I was woring on before this whole change. And since I wasn't even the one that took care of the resignation I didn't get to drop off the Case file.
"Max just left a few minutes ago because of an important business deal and this is the perfect moment for my escape. He probably won't let me deliver the case file myself which is why I told him nothing, I've been stuck indoors for too long deciding to use this opportunity to make a quick trip to the law firm and doing some baby shopping.
"I then rush out of the closet, picking up the case file and putting them in my handbag. I then pick up the keys to the new Lamborghini Max bought for me. See it just gets better and better, this is yet another perfect opportunity to test run the car he bought for me. When he handed the keys over to me, he mentioned something about never going out on my own and that Cedric will drive me wherever I want to go.
"I'm definitely not a poor weak pregnant lady. No, I'm a strong independent pregnant woman who can take care of herself.
"I walk out of the Mansion heading into the garage trying to walk by unseen. Just as I was about to climb into the car. Cedric showed up scaring the hell out of me. He always does that Poppin out like a ghost.
"Christ!
"You sacred me Cedric"I say as I place my hand on my chest trying to calm my beating heart.
"I thought I told you to stop doing that"I say smiling witfully at him. Cedric is an elderly chauffeur not too old but looked like one that carried loads of wisdom .
"Am sorry ma'am it's just, I saw you sneaking around. If you want to go out I can drive you there. The boss tells me where ever you go I go and I can't disobey the boss now can I"He says with a poker face.
"You're right"I say faking a smiling.
"Damn you Max!
"He just had to hand out to me a personal stalker"I muster.....
"Just then an idea popped in pretending to cough like I had something stuck in my throat I whizzed out.
"Water!
"I need water"I say whisper as I Begin to crouch ....
"Alarm and panic flashes in Cedric eyes as he rushes in to get some water.
"And that was my cue to leave. I gently open the car door sitting comfortably adjusting my seat belt making sure I was comfortable before starting the car and driving out.
"Feeling a sense of freedom as I drive past the gate, with the security guards on my trail as they try to stop me. I suck in a cool breath enjoying the joy ride as I connect my phone and played Lady Gaga's new music with Blackpink "Sour Candy".
30 minutes....
"Arriving at the lawfirm I drive into the parking lot. Stepping down from the car as I walk into the firm. Suddenly feeling jealous of the busy people roaming around. I then suddenly realized I missed this feeling, I miss my daily routine of waking up and getting ready for work, I miss my trip to the court case. That thrill of getting and solving a case that drive that pulls me to the edge, I miss it all.
"I then climb into the elevator as I pressed the floor to my office, as I stepped out I spot one of my very good friend Jake and my partner, he's one of my closest friend although I've not really spoken to him in a while.
"Jake"I say smiling approaching him. As he turned staring at me with that sassy look on his face.
"FYI, Jake is also gay!
"Mia Amour"He says as he rushes over to me with his usual dramatic flair.
"Smiling I then hugged him.
"I missed you"I say as I breath in his familiar scent or rather his expensive cologne.
"I missed you too darling" He says.
"Let me take a good look at you. I hope that husband of yours is taking good care of you"He says smiling as he releases me from his arms taking a good look at me with his head nodding in approval.
"Damn girl, you look good to eat. I mean you're practically glowing"He says as he smiles cheekily.
"Still got your sweet mouth I see"I say smiling and laughing as he continues to gush over my appearance.
"Well you're not so bad yourself how's Philip"I ask, well Philip is Jake's boyfriend. Since we tell each other things Jake was the only one aware that I had an insemination done but the rest of the world is baffled at how Max the billionaire married someone like me.
"There are even rumors of me that I hooked him with my pregnancy"I thought grimacing at how rumors can sound so vulgar ...
"But on second thoughts it's kinda true. If I wasn't pregnant with his child we would never had met and got married, he wouldn't even know someone like me existed.
"Why don't we go to my office and talk more"He says smiling.
"I would really love to but I only came to drop off some files. I can't stay long besides I have some baby shopping to do"I say as I bit my lips looking at him sheepishly. Praying and hoping that Max isn't back home yet .
"Seriously shopping without me, I thought we discussed this. I agreed to become the baby's Godfather so we do the shopping together besides my God son or daughter has to be fashionable and you"He says arching his eyebrows.
"Tsk, Tsk, Tsk"He says shaking his head.
"Don't you dare insult me, I'm a fashionista myself you know"I say weakly trying to defend myself.
"I can bet half my salary that this outfit you're wearing wasn't bought by you"He says as he squint his eyes staring and observing my expression.
"Fine, you win"I say as I raise my hands in defeat.
"Jake then smiles putting his arms around me and placing his other hand on my baby bump. Whispering "Don't worry little pumpkin, I'll get you the best of the best"He coos.
"I couldn't help the smile creeping on my face. It feels darn good and normal to talk to him again. See this is why I love Jake, he's good with kids, he's playful and serious but also Caring.
"So has our little guy here start kicking" Jake asks curiously.
"No, not yet"Although the doctor says soon. Anytime from now.
"Great, anyway I was just about to head into the Cafeteria to have some lunch. Hope you don't mind?. After eating we'll go shopping"He says As we start moving to the cafeteria in the office building.
"So how does it feel living with a billionaire? You didn't even bother calling me. At first I was worried about how your insemination went and the next thing I see is my best friend who's an independent career woman getting married to a hot sexy italian billionaire."He says with a shocked look on his face.
"I mean I was shocked, Because he swore never to get married"He says..
"Well I guess that's just life. The situation kinda got out of hand. And stop being overly dramatic I was going to call you. I just couldn't. Max is bossy and controlling and the circumstances surrounding our marriage is kinda complicated."I say as I tried to explain to him, just as I was about to say another word I felt some move. I felt the baby kick and it was the most incredible feeling ever.
"The baby just kicked" I say to Jake as I could feel the movement of inside me. It felt like, the baby is bouncing around in a weird but yet exciting way.
"That's incredible, can I feel it"Jake asked
"Just as I was about to to place his hand on my baby bump I heard that angry, powerful yet sweet voice that sends my spine shivering.
"You better unhand her boy, if you move even an inch I'll ruin you for life"He says darkly....
"Oh Boy!
"It seems Daddy caught us"I murmur as I pat my stomach and in response the baby kicked my hand.