I was back at work and exerted all my energy towards various projects.A designer that specialized in intimate wear had approached me with a business proposal-my own line of negligee and lingerie. So we had started my own line, simply named Maya.After the brand was released, I had a full center-spread on Cosmopilitan and featured on the cover of FHM and Vogue.
The project kept me very busy and at least it was a distraction from the whole JP fiasco. Kyle was back and forth with his new album and had started shooting his movie.He was reluctant to go at first because he didn't want to leave me alone but I forced him to go.We couldn't live in constant fear-our lives had to go on.
"Morning Mrs K,"Rita said as she walked into my office."So I was just speaking to Mum and Dad-they are expecting us for Thanksgiving..all of us."
"Including Kyle and James you mean?" I sighed.
"Yes. They are anxious to meet the man that stole your heart and to be honest-I think the visit is way overdue," Rita waved her hand.
"Yeah..I know. Kyle will be back by then- thankfully-so I'm sure we can make it." I said.
"They will love Kyle. I mean who doesn't?" She added.
"And they will love Jamie..I mean who wouldn't?" I grinned widely.
"About that..I haven't really told them about him." She twisted her finger nervously.
"What? Why?" I asked in surprise.
"I don't know.." She looked up at me. "Can you-can you maybe beak the news about him?"
"No, no, no. You can't make me do that." I shook my head. "This is something they need to hear from you.I told them about Kylewhen we started dating and they were super-thrilled when we got married-so I don't see why..?
"You were always the perfect daughter so that's expected." She muttered.
"Rita- Come on. Don't be like that.Just tell them. Now would be a good time as any," I said as I neatened my desk.
"Anyway-you said you wanted to talk? What's up?" She asked as she shifted on her seat.
"I think I'm pregnant." I whispered, barely audible.
"What? Are you sure??That's great news!" She came over and hugged me.
"I took several tests yesterday and they all came out positive..so yeah..I'm pretty sure," I said.
"So have you told Kyle?" She asked as she sat on the edge of my desk.
"No..I wanted to tell him when he comes back on Friday.I don't want him to rush back here."I rolled my eyes.
"You know your husband too well!" She laughed.
Just then my mobile phone rang and coincidentally the screen flashed my handsome husband's face. I smiled as I answered it.
"Hie husband," I smiled and Rita stood up and left.
"Hie babe! I miss you. I miss you. I miss you." Kyle said.
"I miss you more baby. More than you can imagine." I sighed.
"I'll be home soon babe. Like two days soon.I hope you're still working out cos I'm going to need you to exert a lot of energy when I-"
"Stop right there!"
"You're no fun babe." He laughed.
"Before I forget..I saw you on the cover of Vogue in that black number and I almost flew home straight away. Damn! You were smoking hot babe." He gavea wolf whistle .
"You're crazy you know that?!" I giggled.
"Crazy about you babe..I can't wait until you're in my arms again. I'm counting down the hours. I live for that day." He said softly.
We were interrupted by a knock on the door and Andrew stepped in.
"Sorry to interrupt but the Marketing Department meeting scheduled for 2pm, is about to start in five in Conference Room 3-" He advised.
"I'll be right there Andy-just give me a few minutes," I said.
"Kyle-"
"It's okay babe. Go make that paper. I'll speak to you later." Kyle cut in.
"Okay later then. I love you." I said.
"I love you the most babe."
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The meeting dragged for hours and I left the office after 7. I stepped into the elevator and there was a young guy that did not seem familiar to me.
"Miss Walsh," He nodded at me.
"Good evening," I replied and stood in the corner of the lift.
The lift stopped on the Mezzanine floor and the guy turned to me and smiled.
"I think we need to take a little detour." He pulled my arm and dragged me out of the lift.
"Don't make a sound and don't make any funny moves. Act normal." He ordered as he pushed me in front and I stumbled slightly.
"We're going to leave through the fire escape so go in that direction.. Remember no funny moves." He breathed down my neck.
We walked into the parking lot and he kept pushing me forward.
"Look-it seems like you're in a hurry so can I at least remove my heels -so that we can move faster?" I asked, slightly irritated.
"Make it fast." He snapped.
I leaned down and removed my Jimmy Choo block heels.As I got up I swung the shoe aiming for an uppercut and succeeded. There was a loud cracking sound as the heel smashed into his chin. Not losing momentum I smacked the other heel into his templeand he keeled back, grabbing his head and screeching with pain.
I quickly dug into my purse, pulled out my taser and pepper spray and continued my onslaught. When I was positive that I had immobilized him I ran barefoot, back into the building and screamed for help. Security came out rushing immediately and I told them to go and nab the guy in the the car-park before he got away. Then I called Detective Mullins and Kyle to tell them about my attempted kidnapping.
Both of them informed to stay put they were on their way.
I buzzed security to get my bodyguard Richard to come up to my office as I waited for the police to arrive. My heart was in my mouth and I had broken into a sweat.I walked into the bathroom and washed my face with cold water.
JP was never going to leave me alone.