Speak To Me

(Jamie)

"It's been almost a week baby..I mean, I don't mind having her here..but she needs to realize she can't hide from this forever." I whispered before glancing towards the hallway and making sure Jolie wasn't there. Don't get me wrong..I care for Jolie..and after all that awkward shit in the beginning, I feel like we are back to being friends..but..I want my fucking house back.

Gabriella and I were so close..so damn close to having our own time together..and then Jolie showed up and hasn't gone since.

Of course she told us not to tell anyone..which sucks, because Rylan and I just got back to normal too..even though he has a lot going on with Tilly. I guess they have been camping out at the hospital for most of the week to watch over her dad..and her mom isn't being the most welcoming. But if anyone could win her over, I'm sure it's Rylan..I'm actually surprised he hasn't already..parents love Rylan..

"L-let's just give her one more day..she doesn't want to see her D-dad yet because she doesn't w-want to break down." Gabriella whispered back, her small hand sliding up my leg as I looked at her face and frowned.

"That's not going to work this time.." I grumbled, causing Gabriella to pout now.

Yeah..I wanted Jolie out of here after the second day..and Gabriella was very convincing as to why she should stay..okay, she gave me the best blow job I've had yet and was left a mumbling mess afterward and ended up agreeing to all sorts of shit.

Apparently, we might be getting a puppy soon... I mean..I have no clue what that woman did to me..all I know is that mouth of hers is dangerous..very very dangerous.

"She has to speak with Alder..all this moping around and freaking out isn't helping her..and now the poor guy has no clue what's going on. He even texted Rylan asking if Jolie was okay..so everyone is on edge now." I explained, causing Gabriella to sigh before nodding in agreement. "I know..y-you are right.."

"Wait..I am? I mean..yes..of course I am."

I couldn't help but sit up a little straighter as I felt a smile pulling at my lips.

"So you agree that she should go back to her own place then?" I needed to make sure that's what I was right about.

"Well, I th-think she needs to talk to A-Alder..and maybe..well, y-you can kind of h-hint that to him." She explained.

"Gabriella..we shouldn't get involved in that part..it's her choice when she wants to tell him and no way in hell am I stepping over that boundary." I grumbled, imagining the berating I would get.

"N-no..you don't tell him about the pregnancy..j-just that she is here..and well, that he is welcome to c-come over." Gabriella added sheepishly..and I guess that would be okay..right?

Fuck..Jolie is going to be pissed..but I feel like deep down, she will just keep avoiding him until it causes an even bigger problem..I know this might not be right for us to meddle..but Alder is a good guy. Jolie needs to remember that..

"Okay, I will give him a call." I said and went to stand.

"W-wait..if she asks..it was your idea." She added hastily and I let out a low laugh.

"Of course it was." I mumbled before planting a kiss against Gabriella's head as I reached down and placed my hand on her growing bump.

We are getting damn close to finding out the gender and I can't wait..

That is going to be one of the happiest days of my life, I just know it.

I grabbed my phone and went to my office so Jolie couldn't hear me, and then I dialed Alder's number.

Why does this feel weird all of a sudden?

"Hello?" He answered on the first damn ring, his voice sounding desperate.

"Hey, it's Jamie.."

"Jamie..is..is everything good?" I could hear the hesitation and I'm guessing he knows Jolie is still here by the tone of his voice.

"Listen..I don't know if Jolie has reached out really.."

"No, she hasn't responded to any of my calls or texts in days. Did I do something wrong? Is she mad at me? It isn't that asshole Matteo is it?" He began to fire off questions leaving my head spinning as I tried to handle one at a time. "Dude..just calm down. Matteo hasn't reached out or anything like that..I just..I think you should come here and speak with her yourself."

"Does Jolie want me to come?" He asked, making me sigh.

"She doesn't know I'm even calling you.." I muttered, probably not helping by telling the truth.

"Listen..Jolie..she tends to shut people out when things become too overwhelming..and I think if you show her that you aren't willing to be shut out..and you want to fight for this..then she will open up..you do want that, right?" I asked, realizing I was putting a lot on this guy and I didn't really even know what he wanted truthfully.

"Of course I do..I want it all with Jolie..I just don't know what I did to upset her and I feel like an asshole." He explained.

"Then just come here and put it all out there..I'm telling you, the longer you wait, the more in her head she will get..So yeah, she could be pissed that we blindsided her like this..but if you think she is someone worth fighting for..then do it.." I added, wondering who the fuck I had become..I mean..Jamie Sinclair is giving advice on relationships? Yeah..I never in a million years would've thought the day would come.

"Okay, I will be right over." That's when he suddenly hung up..I guess I better send him the address then..

That went pretty damn well if you ask me..now we just have to make it so Jolie actually talks to the guy..because truthfully, this isn't fair..she can't push Alder away when she is carrying his child. Even if she decides she doesn't want to keep it..Alder needs to know and they can make that decision together. Something tells me he will want to keep the baby though..that guy has got it bad for her..and she just needs to realize that.

I went to stand as I glanced toward my email and saw a notification suddenly pop up. It was from my lawyer and I knew it had to be what we were waiting for..the offer for Eva.

Grant said we shouldn't offer her a penny and she deserves to rot with what she has done to Sammy..which, I don't disagree with..but..if we want to do this cleanly..we need her to sign over the rights. That's why we have already spoken with a closed adoption agency and are getting things started. But there is one thing we need to know..and that is who Sammy's real father is.

If he is some good dude who was tricked by Eva like most of the other men she gets with..then he should have a right to know about Sammy..as much as that hurts Grant to hear..it's the truth..

Sammy would deserve that too..

I picked up my phone and dialed my dad, ready to move forward with the next step of our plan.

"Did you just get the offer?" He asked, clearly on it.

"Yeah, I think we are ready to set up the meeting then..As much as Gabriella wants to be there...I don't think it's a good idea, so maybe Mom, her, and Sammy can have a movie day."

I didn't want my wife anywhere near that psycho..Gabriella might not like this..but it's something I am deciding for the both of us..we need to think of the babies first. And once Eva sees those results, she could snap.

"I agree..we will set it up for Friday evening..I think we should surprise her..that way she doesn't run. Do you agree?" My dad asked, his voice filling with mischief.

"Yeah, if she sees we want to meet, she might run since she doesn't know Sammy is with us. I will let Mr. X know then..oh, did you ever hear back about the video?" I asked curiously, knowing Mr. X was still looking into it last I heard.

"Apparently it was some college kid she met at a bar, he managed to override Mr. X's security software..I guess Mr. X has actually hired him now. There was only that one file as well, so it won't be an issue any longer." My dad laughed, I guess something good came out of it.. "It will be over soon enough..and then once she is gone, there will be nothing left to worry about."

God I hope so..because at this rate..I'm ready to give up the damn company and hide Gabriella and the twins somewhere off where no one can ever find us again..

Wait, that sounds pretty great actually..