Chapter 52: Chapter 52
(Vivienne)
Nothing felt good as spending time with my daughter even if I had to refrain from calling her my own. Holding her while she slept was like a dream come true for a mother. It took time for me to fall asleep even when Victor and Skylar both fell asleep holding my hand.
Having Skylar resting her head on my chest and Victor holding my hand was something else. The emotions evoked within me, I was her mother and I was dying to let it all flow. To shout to the world that I was Skylar's biological mother however the fear of losing her now held me back
I knew Victor would get upset even if he liked me now and wanted me in his life. This was a lie and Victor hated anyone lying to him, especially the woman he trusted
"Mm" everything was so warm and cold and whatever was running their fingers in my hair was lovely and so good that I couldn't help but let out sounds as I tried to move. Unfortunately, it felt as if someone was lying on my back.
"Good morning baby" I heard someone say in a low soft voice and hearing that voice my heart raced as my eyes flickered open, blinking a few times to adjust to the bright light, and when I lifted my head
"You" it was Victor's chest I was lying on not just that but I was on top of Victor who was half sitting and leaning back to the pillows
"You look lovely in the morning" he murmured reaching for the sides of my face and brushing my hair off my face irritating me even more, I tried to move unfortunately
"She's lying on your back...don't wake her up" the man whispered, cupping my face and leaning forward. I didn't know what to say to him but seeing how a small smirk was tugging at the corners of his lips. I knew he was acting like a fool
"The sun is up sweetheart...how do you feel waking up in my arms?" he muttered while caressing my cheek gently. His gaze was soft and a little playful. The room was bright and I could see the sun sipping in and some birds chirping outside. Shifting my gaze back to Victor,
"You didn't leave the bed," I said wondering why he was here when he said he would leave. Skylar was resting her head on my back while I was sleeping on top of Victor
"Does it matter... aren't you happy that I'm here?" he murmured, his voice sounding even lower as he rubbed his thumb on my lips with narrowed eyes. He teased to kiss me but Skylar's little groans as if waking up made me push him away and he chuckled, shaking his head and watching me as I turned to get Skylar. I glanced back and she was sleeping soundly
"Let her be... she'll just wake up and interrupt my morning," the man said, rolling his eyes and I frowned at him. He invaded Skylar's bed and now he was saying something bad. Was he kidding me
"You are impossible... aren't you supposed to go to work," I asked when I managed to make Skylar lie on the bed and I moved a little to Victor who took the chance and held me by the hips
"No...I'm lazy…" he simply said, smiling like a fool. He leaned forward and managed to steal a kiss but before he could deepen the kiss. I pushed him away
"You are a grown man...there's a kid in the room...have some shame, "I told him straight and got out of his hold. Victor wasn't offended judging by the way he was laughing unfortunately I had no time for him as I left the bed
It had been a while since I spent a night in Victor's house. I wondered what happened to my old room. I wanted to see what happened to my old stuff however when I tried to open it, the door was locked hence I went straight to Victor's room to find something to wear probably his shirt
After going through Victor's things in his walk-in closet. I managed to get a long-sleeved white shirt and a pair of shorts which I happened to laugh at once I wore. A quick shower was what I needed and I appreciated how the man didn't interrupt me because I made sure to lock the bathroom door
"Vic...said you fire all your workers?"I shouted once I walked past Skylar's room and headed downstairs. The mansion seemed quiet. I thought Julia or anyone would come upstairs and ask for something unfortunately it was awfully quiet
"Weird," I said as soon as I descended the stairs and tried to tie my wet hair in a bun unfortunately my hair wasn't dry enough because the shirt I was wearing was getting wet on the shoulders
"Julia!"I called out when I heard a doorbell. With what I was wearing which only reached mid-thigh-high
"I should just get it" I decided to get to the door when there was no sign of anyone, not even Julia was around or the chefs and other servants. The house was like a desert, especially with Monica's absence who seemed like the queen of the Ellison family
The door opened and the person I found standing there surprised me
"Vivienne....I didn't know you are here?" Beverly said with a surprised exclamation, smiling at me as she pulled me for a hug. I was twice as shocked not sure what she was doing here
"Hey, Bev...what brought you here?"I asked, still wondering if she got her job back from Victor. She looked fresh in a pink short dress hugging her body tightly and reaching above her knees. Her black hair was falling to her shoulders in waves
"Well, I decided to say hi... especially to Skylar, "Beverly said cheerfully and smiling from ear to ear. To be honest I didn't know what she was doing here, especially dressed like that.
"Oh...umm...she's sleeping now, "I said, not sure why I didn't invite her in because she looked like she wanted to get in. I just couldn't move
"Can I wait for her...I mean I only saw her once and I want to see her and give her my first gift"Beverly was sweet as she said showing me the little pink shopping bag she was holding
"Umm sure, "I said hesitantly and stepped out of the way and she didn't even waste time she walked right past me. I stood there still glued to one place. The last time I wanted to talk to her she said she was busy but since she was here. Then I could as well as question her about her friendship with Alisa especially the fact that the doctor who was doing chemotherapy on Alisa was recommended by Beverly
"Hi, Vic...I mean good morning sir"I heard Beverly say and I knew Victor had come downstairs and once I followed him to the hallway. I found Victor standing by the stairs and Beverly smiling at him
"Ms... Payton, it's too early to let visitors in…"Victor remarked coldly looking at me with distant in his eyes as if he wasn't so pleased but I didn't say anything, I didn't want to let her in especially because her visit was a little weird. Why would she visit when it was early and most importantly the outfit she was wearing. I knew her from before and Beverly never wore something so revealing not just that but her behavior and the way she was looking at Victor didn't sit well with me
"I'm sorry sir...I thought by this time you'd be at the office...my apologies for this"Beverly said apologetically looking so pathetic as she folded her hands in front of Victor making me even more suspicious.
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Maverick had reported working earlier than usual. Although he had patients to see, his eyes were on the clock counting the hours passing by. He knew who he wanted to knock at his door but he was just sitting there going through some reports of patients he had scheduled for another day
"Has she come already...if she arrives send her to my office right away"Maverick said over the phone to the nurse assisting him. He didn't know why he was eager to see Alexis especially when he asked her to come for further tests or if she changed her mind and went to a different hospital.
Yes he screwed up the first time not because he was always rude to patients but he was just in an awful mood but now he regretted what he said to her
"She won't come," he muttered, getting up from his chair and slamming the pen down harshly. Everything was so full that he didn't find delight in working like he always did. To top it up he came early because his mom and sister didn't stop asking him about Alexis. They thought he was dating her when he wasn't. He just rescued her and taking her to his home was a bad idea because now
"Hello, doctor…" lost in thoughts when the door opened and the lady he wasn't expecting to walk right in walked in and startled him as he turned around and his lips quivered upwards unknowingly. Happiness rushed through him that he didn't know where the strange feeling of satisfaction came from and the sight of the lady looking so beautiful in white shorts and a pink crop shirt and a black jumper on top,
her hair was tied in a ponytail with a few strands falling to the sides of her face. The white boots she wore added to the gorgeous look. He didn't want to admire her but she was looking simple yet gorgeous. Especially with makeup on
"Ms. Crawley. I thought you changed your mind please have a seat"regaining his wits Maverick said gesturing for her to take a seat and Alexis who wasn't in the mood to talk to him walked right to the chair and elegantly sat down
"Good morning Doctor," Alexis said more professionally as she sat crossing her legs and Maverick walked back to his chair and sat down. Alexis failed to understand why he was so happy.
"I'm glad you came...shall we begin"Maverick said, clearing his throat and looking up at Alexis. The awkwardness in the room was something else. Alexis didn't want to be here but after a lot of thought she decided to see him although she didn't want to say anything
"So first thing first...I need to know well. if you suffered an accident in the past...or an event which led to you having abdominal pains"Maverick said starting up a professional conversation. He knew he had to find out if his patient had any past accidents for her to be having frequent pains which weren't normal. Looking up at Alexis his eyes narrowed when he saw how nervous she was. She was almost shaking from fear and her face had turned pale white
"Are...are you okay...did I ask something I shouldn't have?"Maverick asked while getting up from his chair. He was concerned about her, especially her sudden behavior. Deep down Alexis was scared as she tried to keep calm. This was nothing. She just had to go through this and get help for her well-being.