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“I’m not sure. All he said was to be ready at seven o’clock. He’s going to suspect something when I won’t drink alcohol.”
“Then you have no choice but to tell him tonight,” Jordyn said. “You can’t keep this from him any longer, Stella. It’s too much stress on you and the baby.”
“I know.” I sighed. “I’m going to take a nap. If I don’t, I’ll never make it tonight.”
“Okay. Get some rest. Call me tomorrow.”
“I will. Bye, Jordyn.”
If there ever was a time I needed my best friend here in New York, it was now. I lay down and slept for two hours. The exhaustion that overtook me was unbearable. When I awoke, I studied and got ready for when Miles came home. My phone dinged with a text. Picking it up, I saw a text from Miles.
“I’m running late, so Sean will pick you up and bring you to the restaurant.”
“Okay. See you soon.”
I shook my head.
The elevator dinged, and Sean stepped into the foyer.
“Good evening, Stella. You look beautiful.”
“Thanks, Sean.” I smiled.
I climbed into the back of the Escalade. Sean shut the door and climbed into the driver’s seat.
“Where am I meeting Miles?” I asked.
“Per Se.”
I inhaled a breath as I stared out the window. When Sean pulled up to the restaurant, Miles was standing outside waiting. He opened the door and extended his hand.
“You look beautiful.” A handsome grin crossed his lips.
“Thank you.”
We walked into the restaurant and were immediately seated. The waiter walked over to our table and poured water into our glasses.
“Good evening, Mr. Bradshaw. It’s good to see you again.”
“Good evening, Paul. I’ll have a bourbon, neat.”
“And for the lovely lady?” Paul smiled, looking at me.
“I’m just going to stick with water.”
As soon as Paul walked away, Miles narrowed his eyes at me.
“You’re not drinking?” he asked.
“My stomach has been bothering me all day.”
“Again? You really need to see a doctor, Stella. This has been going on long enough.”
“I know.” I picked up my water glass.
“We’re here to celebrate, and you’re not ordering a drink.”
“What are we celebrating?” I asked.
