Total pages in book: 74
Estimated words: 69488 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 347(@200wpm)___ 278(@250wpm)___ 232(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 69488 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 347(@200wpm)___ 278(@250wpm)___ 232(@300wpm)
“Motherfucker, since when?”
“About twenty minutes or so.” I knew I should have just come home right after work. If that son of a bitch even upsets Addie the slightest, he’s dead. I walked directly to the elevator and called it down.
I stepped into our home, Drako not the least bit happy as he growled quietly in the corner near Addie, while my father sat on the other end of the couch.
“Ah, son, I was waiting for you. Addie was kind enough to offer me a drink, but I declined,” My dad said as he stood up and headed toward me.
I passed him and made my way to Addie. “Did the fucker do anything to you?” I asked forcefully.
“I didn’t do anything. I didn’t even speak to her.” I heard from behind me.
“You mean to tell me you came into our home and ignored my wife?” I said as I looked at him.
“Daimon, I have a business proposition to tell you about. It’s a frien—”
“Screw you and your business proposition. I'm not interested,” I fired back.
“Daimon, listen to me—”
“I’ll make this plain and clear to you, so that from now on you understand where you stand with me and Addie. My grandfather gave me everything and you know it. I inherited all his possessions and his businesses, leaving you with nothing. I pay for your living. I allow you to stay in my house. So from now on, you treat Addie, the mother of your unborn grandchild, with respect or I swear to you, old man, I will rip everything away from you,” I threatened.
My father’s eyes grew wide as he looked down at Addie’s belly. My body grew rigid; his look wasn’t one I liked. “You stay the hell away from my wife or you lose everything you hold dear to you. Do we have an understanding?”
“How could you do this? A child? She did it on purpose to gain your money, you idiot. What do you think your mother did? She did the same damn thing. That’s why I had to marry her. Your grandfather insisted. Now what, Daimon? All your money goes to this child? I can’t believe this,” my father berated.
“Get out. Do you hear me? Get out, now!” I shouted.
“Daimon.” Addie reached for my hand, making me look back at her.
“Are you okay?” I asked as I knelt down in front of her.
“I’m fine. I just don't want you to get upset,” Addie said sadly.
“I’m not upset. Fuck him! He’s not important. You and our baby are,” I reassured her.
“Daimon, I did not raise you to be like this,” my father shouted.
“Well, it’s a good thing you didn’t raise me. My grandfather did and I'm going to show my baby the kind of man he taught me to be, and it was nothing like you. Now, I told you to get out. Do it now before I call security,” I pressed on. My father stood before me with menace as he glared at me, while Drako barked and growled a few times. I knew the boy meant business too. My father left afraid of our little family. My family.
Security
“Who the hell is this and where is Ted?” Addie shouted at me the first thing in the morning. She was going for a run and I had Jimmy take over Addie’s security. I knew she cared for Ted, but I didn’t trust the fucker with my wife. He wasn’t reliable enough to make me feel reassured that Addie and the baby were safe. “Why the hell did you take Ted away?” she continued.
“Because Jimmy is better,” I said nonchalantly, stirring my coffee.
“I don't care if you think he’s better. I want Ted, not Jimmy. No offence,” she said to Jimmy as he stood behind her.
“None taken, Mrs. Evans,” Jimmy said quietly.
“Daimon, you can’t control everything. Shit happens and Ted would have kept me safe.”
“Ted didn’t tell me about your appointment with your doctor,” I bit out annoyed.
“Ted didn’t tell you?” she repeated quietly.
“That’s not all. He seems more on your side then the man who pays him,” I added.
“I wanted to tell you. I mean shouldn’t I be the one telling you that I'm pregnant?” Addie looked at me hurt.
“He should have told me what you were up to. But he keeps his mouth shut and I hate it,” I said, watching carefully as Addie started to get angry.
“You don't need to know everything, Daimon!” she snapped.
“Why not?” I asked. “How can I keep you safe? How can I know you’re okay if I don’t know?” I could feel my blood rising.
“All you want is control. Are you still afraid of me leaving?” Addie breathed angrily.
“I want my wife and my baby safe. That is all that matters to me and if you don’t like it, I don’t care. Not about this.” I rose from the chair and walked up to her. “I realize I have my issues. I get it, Addie, but you are the most important person in my life. I will do whatever it takes to protect you both,” I said low and clear for her to hear. Addie’s eyes became wet with tears. “I love you and this is the extent of my love. I don’t give a shit if others don’t like it. I don’t give a shit if others think I’m overbearing.” I leaned in closer, cupped her face and I wiped away her tears as I kissed her softly.