Chapter 73

After consoling Collette for hours, we left her asleep on her bed on Thursday night. My mind is still conflicted about going on the trip tomorrow, but I guess it's too late to back out on my word.

Besides, my daughter is really excited about this trip, so I will have to set aside the situation we face and enjoy one fun day with the kids and my daughter.

When we arrived home, Liam carried our sleeping daughter to her room while I went straight to our room feeling exhausted. I made sure the bathroom door is locked and took my medicines and vitamins from its hiding place.

I haven't had the opportunity to tell Liam yet about my pregnancy. It will just have to wait for another day or two. Besides, I want to surprise him, and our daughter about this news and I need time to prepare. I finished my routine before bed and changed into my pajamas when Liam knocked on the door.

" Are you okay in there, baby? You didn't fall asleep on the sitting on the loo, did you?" He joked, and I smiled. At least he sounded okay. I was worried about him this morning when Todd was brought to the station.

" I'm almost done,  babe. I'll be out in a minute. I hid all the medicine and unlocked the door. I went out and saw Liam stretched on the bed with his hands behind his head. He looked at me when I emerged from the bathroom.

" All done, baby?" He asked, standing up and pulling me in his chest. I looked up at him and nodded with a smile. He kissed the tip of my nose then went into the bathroom to take a shower.

I climbed the bed and went under the covers, suddenly feeling so sleepy. I tried to stay awake, so I could tell Liam that he had to send us to school early tomorrow for the trip. After 15 minutes, he came out of the shower and rubbed his wet hair with a towel.

He is wearing only his sweatpants and shirtless. This is the problem with being pregnant. The sexual urged is too strong. I looked away from him and breathed deeply.  Now I've turned into a sex addict and want to devour my sexy fiance.

I felt him came under the covers beside me and turned off the lamp. The whole room is soon enveloped in darkness, and only the light from the moon outside illuminates the room. He pulled me in his embrace, and I laid my head on his bare chest.

I can smell his aftershave and body wash, and it's intoxicating. He kissed my forehead, and I kissed his chest in return. I am writing patterns on his chest while listening to his steady breathing.

" Babe, you have to send us to school early tomorrow. Principal Tom said the bus would leave at 8 am." I told him, looking up. I felt him lets go a big sigh. I know he's really not in favor of us going, but I can't abandon the kids and let Principal Tom do it alone.

" Okay, love. Please promise me that you will be very careful, okay? Always keep your guards up, observe your surroundings and the situation. Even though Todd is caught, we still don't know if he's really the one." He said, rubbing my hair and kissing my head.

" I will, babe, I promise. Don't forget to give me the spare phone, okay? I'll hide it in my jacket, just in case." I answered him.

" Okay, love. Now let's get to sleep. You look so tired and sleepy on our way here. If we're leaving early, then you need to rest early. Goodnight, baby." He ordered.

" Goodnight, babe. I love you." I whispered to him and reached up to kiss him on the lips.

" I love you more, baby. " He replied and hugged me tightly. I inhaled deeply and sighed in contentment. I want to sleep like this every night, enclosed in his embrace and smell his scent.

Soon after, I heard my alarm went off and reached for my phone on the bedside table. It's 7 in the morning. It's time to wake up and prepare breakfast and a light snack for Sophie while we're on the road. I let Liam sleep a bit more while I went to the bathroom to take a shower.

I wore my skinny jeans and a white long sleeves shirt. I tied my hair in a pony and left my face bare. I went to the kitchen to cook breakfast and prepare water and snacks for Sophie and me before going to her room to wake her up.

She woke instantly when I shake her a little. She's up and ran to her bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. I choose a denim jumper for her and a tight red sweatshirt. I also put her hair up on a ponytail like mine.

I gave her cereals and milk and went to wake my man up. I kissed him repeatedly and asked him to wake before he opened his chocolate eyes and gave me his dimpled smile that I love so much. He gathered me in his arms and inhaled my scent.

" Good morning, my love. " He whispered huskily, and I answered a mumbled good morning back. He held my face between his hands and kissed me properly before getting up. He went to the bathroom and said he would follow after he's done with his morning routine.

I was eating my toasted bread and bacon and egg when he joined us. He kissed Sophie's head before sitting beside me and drink his coffee.

" Are you excited for today, peanut?" He asked his daughter, and she nodded eagerly, mouth full of cereals. We both chuckled at her enthusiasm. She really is our bundle of joy. After breakfast, Liam grabbed his car key and handed me the spare phone.

It's a small device, so that it won't be a problem hiding it in my jean pocket. It won't be hard to hide it in the back pocket since my shirt is long and totally covered my back. I grabbed my small backpack with all the spare clothes for Sophie, snacks, and water. I put my cellphone in the front pocket of the bag and my wallet.

We arrived at the school at exactly 8 am, but there's no bus in sight. I was worried we were left behind, but Principal Tom is by his car waiting. Liam parked the car beside his car and came out to open my door and Sophie's.

" Good morning, Dr.Jones, Bella. Hello little Sophie." He greeted us with a big smile.

" Principal Tom, where is the bus?" I asked him in confusion.

" Oh, they went ahead, Miss Montreal. I told them we would catch up with them. There's one substitute teacher with them, so you don't have to worry. We have a schedule to follow, so I told them to leave us. We'll catch up, and you can transfer on the bus when we do." He explained. I looked at Liam and saw him eyeing Tom suspiciously. He was frowning and stared at him too hard.

" Can't you wait for a little bit for them? We arrived at exactly 8. It can't be that late." Liam said, irritated that we would be riding with Tom in his car.

" I'm sorry, man, we can't take the risk of being trapped in traffic and be late for our scheduled tour," Tom answered, looking apologetic. Liam threw him a death glare before turning to me.

" Remember what I told you? Always be on guard. Do not trust anyone and call me if anything happens, okay? Be careful, love, and take care of our princess." He said softly that only I could hear. He kissed me in front of Tom, who looked the other way to avoid seeing our public display.

" Sweetheart, enjoy yourself, but do not stay far away from mommy, okay? Always hold mommy"s hand and do not go with anybody but mommy, you understand?" Liam crouched down to Sophie to give her instructions and to say goodbye.

" Okay, daddy. Can't you go with us, daddy?" Sophie asked her dad, wrapping her little arms around his neck.

" I can't, sweetheart. Daddy has a lot of things to do today. But you will call me every hour, okay? So daddy will not worry about you and mommy." He said, and our darling daughter nodded.

" Principal Tom, I am entrusting you, my family. If anything happens to them, I will hunt you down and kill you with my bare hands." He warned Tom. Tom huffed and shook his head.

" Don't worry, Doctor. I will bring them home in one piece." He answered with a grin, then gestured me to his car. Liam hugged me one more time and kissed me. I helped Sophie at the back seat, then went to the passenger seat.

Liam stood there while we exited the school ground. I was looking at him until we turned a bend, and I can't see him anymore. I fidgeted with my fingers and glanced at Tom nervously. He glanced my way and smiled mysteriously with glinting eyes.