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• the world   chapter 47

  November 21:"Are you doing okay? Do you need me to get you anything, darling?" Thomas’s voice is sweet and encouraging as he kneels at my bedside, but honestly all I want to do is strangle him with my IV. It's not like me, honestly, and I know that it's not actually his fault, but just look at him! Completely fit and healthy without anything trying to rip out of his body."No offense, sperm donor, but leave this to me." Fiona's voice booms in my delivery room as her and my mother clamber in holding bags full of stuff that I can't yet identify."Fiona don't be so rude," my mother quips "but honestly, Thomas. She'll be in labor for a while. Twins are a nightmare. Why don't you go talk to Isaac and Howard." I can see just how badly Thomas doesn't want to leave my side, but we all know that it's going to be several hours before our babies are born.

• the world   chapter 46

  I stand still, a delicate ivory fabric hugging my curves. I'm staring at my reflection while everyone around me comments of how beautiful I look.Someone says that I'm absolutely glowing and it makes my stomach flutter.I've thrown up today, but it's not only due to the fact that I'm nervous.I know something that no one else knows."My goodness, Soph, you're so beautiful!" Fiona sobs, streaking her perfectly applied foundation, but her mascara stays put. We searched the internet for hours until we found the most cry proof one.I stare at Fiona's reflection beside me in the mirror, her curvy body adorned in a pearl pink floor length gown. He dark black hair is completely pinned back out of her face, and her heels make her almost as tall as me when I'm barefoot.

• the world   chapter 45

  Not long enough after Thomas destroyed my senses, were stepping out of a taxi and standing in front of Rathbone and Lax, a very beautiful building with What appears to be one thousand windows."This is it." Gabbie's says with a soft smile, her blue eyes squinting in the sunlight as she stares up at the enormous building before us.We walk inside where a perky receptionist is waiting for us."Hello, how may I help you oh! Gabrielle, it's wonderful to see you again." The receptionist smiles at Gabbie who looks disgusted as she stares at the curvy brunette."Hello, Donna." She says curtly. "This is my father's three o'clock, Sophia Dawson."I wave and smile at the receptionist and she returns my pleasantries."Oh of course, Mr. Rathbone is ready for

• the world   chapter 44

  Everyone takes turns meeting baby Ruby, and they all immediately fall in love with her soft little coos and whines.I stand next to the coffee machine with Thomas, Gabbie, and Isaac as we refuel. It's three AM and both Gabbie and I know that we're in for a world of hurt tomorrow."We have to be on a plane in four hours." Gabbie says With a disappointed sigh. I rub my temples and yawn."Unfortunately." I add, but Thomas just cocks an eyebrow at me."Plane? Where are you two going?" Suddenly it occurs to me that I never told Thomas about my book."Oh my goodness, I haven't even had time to tell you. Gabbie's father is a publisher and he is representing my first novel, The Dead Dame. I'm getting published and our first meeting is tomorrow!" I say excitedly because I know Thomas Will be jus

• the world   chapter 43

  Thomas and I quickly redress, but he has to fish through my closet for one of his old shirts because the dress shirt he had been wearing before was a casualty in our erotic war.I regret nothing.I slip on a comfortable sweater and some faded old jeans, my feet taking warm refuge in a pair of UGGS. Thomas looks at me and grins. "You're going to be cold Without a jacket."I shake my head and lift up on my tip toes, kissing him lovingly on the lips."I won't be cold, I have my fiancé for warmth."Thomas's breath hitches in his throat and his eyes close tightly, his heart beat sporadic."Say It again." He demands, his whole body tensing against mine.I kiss him again, my tongue lingering against his, and

• the world   chapter 42

  What do I say to him? Where do I begin?The car ride is mostly quiet as I try to gather the thoughts that are swirling around inside my head.I should have just believed him from the beginning, I just never would have guessed that Clara would do something like this. I hope it's not too late to fix all of my mistakes, but I won't know unless I try.Thomas pulls into my apartment complex and puts his car in park."I'll wait for you here." He offers but I shake my head."Come inside, Thomas. There's a lot we need to talk about." My words seem to surprise him and I can see nervousness spread through his body.He hesitantly shuts his car off and steps out of it. He follows me to the front door where I unlock it with shaking hands, my body already react