"Hello? Emily?" Nora called out.
She had received silence as a response after asking her question but the call was still running. She started to wonder if everything was okay. A hint of nervousness coursed through her veins within that brief moment of silence. In truth, Amy was wracking her brains on how to deal with the situation.
She looked at Zach, she had his reputation to consider and there was that back story she had created about her 'husband'. Aside from Suzy, she had no plans of letting anyone know about his presence or letting them meet him. He was supposed to be away on a mission anyway. Another thing was, she didn't want Stella to worry about her being hospitalized. She wished for the older woman go focus on her recovery. So what should she say?
"I'm here. Where are you? Back at your mom's? Is Stella with you?" She deliberately lowered her voice.
"No, I'm walking there. Um, is everything okay?" She stopped in her tracks completely suddenly feeling anxious.
From what her mother had told her about Amy, it wasn't like the young woman to suddenly disappear. And now, her voice sounded suspicious. Did something happen?
"Actually, I'm at the hospital", Amy decided to take the honest route.
"Oh! My god! Are you okay?" Nora practically shouted.
"I'm fine. I was just brought in for a minor issue, it's been taken care of, both the baby and I are fine. I just don't want Stella worrying about me that's why I didn't say anything. Don't tell her, Nora. Please do me this favor", Amy pleaded. She genuinely expressed her worry.
Zach was done with the phone conversation regarding his helicopter. He heard Amy's plea and realized something: Stella must be someone important to his wife. Suzy was done with the examination and excused herself. She mouthed 'I'll be right back' at Amy before taking her leave when Amy nodded.
"Shit! Um, okay. I'll make up something but you know Mom can see through my lies", she sighed. It would have been easier if she needed to fool Richard. "Don't you think it's better if she knows? I mean she might be even more worried when she detects my lies."
"I.... Um, okay. Just tell her I rushed to the hospital for a check up. She'll call me and I'll handle the rest."
"Sounds good. Do you want me to send Ian to come get you when you're done?"
"Mmmm.... I don't think that will be necessary. But I'll let you know if anything."
"Okay."
The call came to an end. She let out a breath of relief as she relaxed against the head board. A knock was heard and Zach went over. While Zach attended to the door, Amy received a call from Adrianne.She spun the same 'truth' she gave to Nora who bought it. Was she really just trying to not let them worry and protecting Zach's identity or was she just being selfish so she can have him for the day. She didn't know how long he would be in town for.
Zach went to the door and received a cart from a man in a black suit and dark shades. He closed the door with a kick before proceeding to wheel the cart inside. The pleasant aroma reached her nostrils before the lids were opened.
Zach chuckled when he saw her wet her lips while her eyes stayed peeled on the cart. He uncovered the lids and her eyes widened in shock. A savoury bowl containing grilled potatoes, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocados, spinach, pieces of bacon, and boiled eggs, garnished with feta cheese and some spices; peanut butter and banana oatmeal, bacon bread bowls, and a yoghurt parfait.
A jar of orange juice was set on the side as well. The arrangement was not just mouth watering but also appealing to the eyes.
"This is... This is not hospital food", she disapproved though her gaze remained on the food. Although she had been hospitalized in the V.I.P ward, she knew this was not the typical hospital food. If anything, it looked like hotel food.
"Don't like it?" He asked as he sat down in her bed facing her.
"I do...", Amy looked him in the eyes. She fell into hesitation before voicing her concern, "but is this allowed? I mean...."
"I talked to Dr. Glynne about this. Don't worry yourself", he assured her with his gentle gaze never leaving her.
"But still, Zachery this is a lot", she protested.
"Just eat what you can", he coaxed her.
Amy let out a heavy sigh. She looked like she had been put into a difficult position. Zach started to wonder if he really brought too much. It was for the both of them anyway. Does it mean she hasn't been eating that well? How is this small amount a lot? He made a mental note to handle all her meals and make sure she eats well.
He poured a glass of orange juice and passed it to her. She thanked him before taking a sip. She set it down as he passed her a fork and the savoury bowl. She forked a potato and bacon and took a bite, her eyes closed as she moaned in appreciation.
He was caught off guard by her actions as he curiously stared at her. His eyes darkened in desire as he watched her moan against the savoriness of the food. It was such an intoxicating sight to take in. She opened her eyes to find him staring at her with raw desire. His gaze fell to her luscious plump lips.
Amy felt them tingle the longer his gaze remained on them. Is this going to be their first kiss? Her heart thudded and her lips slightly parted in anticipation. Zach mentally cursed when he saw that. He suddenly averted his gaze and refocused in eating.
'Oh?' Amy mused sadly.
She awkwardly cleared her throat in obvious disappointment as she too focused on eating. They silently devoured their meal. But something else caught Zach's attention. All the plates had been cleared up in a short time and his wife was now eating her yoghurt parfait.
'Didn't she say it was too much?' he mused.
But seeing her heartily finish the parfait, he could not help but feel she was too cute. If not for yesterday's incident, he would have missed out on this, the baby, and everything that is currently Amy Harper, his baby mama.
"Stella.... She's Ian's grandmother?" He started.
"You remembered?" Her brows rose in shock.
How could he not? The guy had broken into her house under the guise of being sent by his grandmother. That still disturbed him but he trusted Amy had taken care of the matter.
"Mm. What happened to her?"
"She sustained a hip injury and is currently recovering. She's been taking care of me, of us, but it would freak her out if she finds out about last night", she explained.
"You can't keep this from her forever. You don't know how long we're going to be here", he said with seriousness as he sipped on his coffee.
"We?" She was genuinely shocked by that statement.
"We", Zach smiled as he cupped her cheek and gently caressed it.
She could melt right on the spot as she looked down with a bashful smile playing on her lips. Zach committed to his memory a new favorite: Amy's blushing face. He was about to speak when they heard a knock accompanied by the door opening. The two watched as someone walked into the room.
"Oh! My God!"
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