I couldn't sleep, somehow my mind kept repeating everything that happened last night. At least what could have happened. I almost kissed her.

What was I thinking?

I turned to my side to find Zoe still sleeping. She looked so beautiful when she was asleep. I wanted to move the strands of her hair a little farther from her face, just so I can stare at her.

What was wrong with me? I'm turning into a creep.

I needed to get her out of my head.

It was just infatuation, eventually, I'd be over it. Maybe I'm just getting a soft spot for her because we have been spending too much time together. I'm not falling in love with her.

I didn't have time for this, maybe some distance between us was what we needed. Having her move out of my house wasn't enough.

This was a lot harder than it sounded. I was drawn to her like a magnet.

If I wasn't going to sleep, the least I could do was get out of bed.

Lisha had some big event planned that she wouldn't tell anyone about. I honestly can't wait to get off this trip, I've never met a woman more annoying in my life. I wonder how Steven puts up with it. If that is marriage, I'm glad I'm not in it.

I went out for a walk trying to clear my head. I came back just as confused.

When I returned, Zoe was still laying in bed. Smiling to herself and staring at the ceiling. If I didn't already know she was crazy, I'd say that she has lost it.

"You should get ready, we'll all be waiting downstairs," I said to her.

She smiled and walked to the bathroom.

I couldn't help but shake my head. I wonder what was wrong, she isn't usually this happy in the morning.

While we waited for Zoe, we were all just socializing in the anteroom.

"Is everyone ready? We are going on a yacht for the day. It's going to be so amazing; we have a spa and everything ready for the ladies, not to mention the wine." Lisha announced.

Cindy looked excited, I noticed Zoe backing away. She was definitely up to something.

"I won't be joining you today; I am feeling a little bit sick. I cannot even look at the water right now, it will just make me want to throw up." Zoe announced.

Can't even look at water? She was in the pool yesterday. I knew she looked too happy this morning, I am not saying this as a narcissist. Something is going on.

"Well, I'll stay here and look after you," I announced.

"Yes, we'll just have to cancel today and maybe go tomorrow," Cindy suggested.

"No, you should go on without me. I would not want to mess up your day." Zoe insisted.

"It wouldn't be the same without you anyways," Steven said.

Right now, she was cornered, whatever she was planning wasn't going to happen.

"I'm pretty sure you all have better things to do than to babysit me. When are you going to start planning your wedding for example?" Zoe said.

What was she up to? She knew more than anyone else that the engagement was fake. There wasn't going to be a wedding.

"Well, that is a great idea. Now that I think about it, Crystal Turnings also happen to be here on holiday." Lisha exclaimed.

"Thee Crystal Turnings?" Cindy asked.

"Who is that?" I asked.

"You don't know who she is? She is one of the best wedding planners. She does a-list weddings all the time. She is amazing." Cindy explained.

Why would I know who she is? If it won't make me richer, why would I bother?

No, this was all just a distraction to take me away from the main focus. I needed to stay here and look after Zoe.

Besides, I would never marry Cindy. As soon as we get back, I'm ending this whole fake marriage drama.

"We still have time to plan the wedding, we'll do it some other time," I spoke.

"Nonsense, you should use as much time to focus on your wedding," Lisha said.

I noticed Zoe was starting to step away. What was she up to?

"I agree with Alex on this one. We are going to take things slow." Cindy said.

"I insist. I remember how it took me months to plan my wedding, even then, I felt like everything wasn't the way I wanted. "Lisha added. "You too are going to have changed your minds by the time you finally get married. I'd ask Crystal to come over here, but she was a little trouble taking instructions at times because she is such a genius. We would have to go over to her place. I'll call her now," She continued.

"We would but, Zoe isn't feeling well right now. We can't leave her on her own." I spoke.

"You guys should go on without me, I'll call you if anything was to happen," Zoe answered.

Why was I the one being backed into a corner? I don't take instructions from others, I give instructions.

"I don't think it's such a good idea," I said.

"You should go, I'll even call you if I need someone to move my pillow for me," Zoe added.

"Well, that's settled," Lisha said rubbing her hands together.

Great, now I was stuck planning a fake wedding. This is why for so long I insisted on having no friends, they drag you into their messes.

*~*

"If it isn't the infamous Alexander Forbes." A woman whom I assumed was Crystal said.

Zoe's Plan had worked. She stayed at the hotel, Logan insisted that there was no need for him to be here and Steven faked a knee injury so he wouldn't be here, that just left Cindy, Lisha and me.

Have I mentioned how much Cindy owned me right now?

"When Lisha called me to ask to be your wedding planner, I couldn't believe it." Crystal continued. "I was so excited that I haven't had the chance to come up with any ideas."

"Great, how about we get your contact details, and we'll contact you as soon as we get back," I suggested.

I needed to get out of here as soon as possible.

"Why don't we just start now. I'm feeling especially inspired. It's not every day one of the hottest bachelors gets married." She spoke. She slapped me across the arm.

"Sounds like a great idea," Lisha said.

Why was Lisha so pushy? Was I ever this bad?

"We'd like to give you as much time to prepare as possible." Cindy stepped in.

"I'm an artist honey, I'm always prepared." She spoke.

Just like that, I was forced into wedding planning. A wedding that was never happening,

If I couldn't get back to see how Zoe was doing, the least I could do was call her.

That would at least set my mind at ease.

"Excuse me," I said stepping away from the others.

After nearly fifteen tries she wasn't answering her phone.

Why isn't she answering her phone? I shouldn't have left her alone.

Could something be wrong?

I was just overreacting. She could be sleeping or something and that's why she isn't answering her phone. I just needed to play it cool.

"So do you have any idea of what season you would like to have your wedding in?" Crystal asked.

I stared at the phone screen. Maybe she would call me back soon.

"I don't care," I answered.

"I think a summer wedding would be great." Lisha imposed.

Remind me to cut all ties with Steven that way I don't have to see his wife again.

"Have you thought about how big you would want your wedding to be?" Crystal asked.

"I've always wanted something small," Cindy replied.

"Me too," I added. If we weren't going to make a big deal out of this, maybe I could get out of here sooner.

Both Crystal and Lisha laughed.

What was wrong with them?

"Your families are amongst the biggest names in the business world, and you want to settle for a small wedding?" Crystal asked.

That's what I had told her. Apart from being crazy, I'll have to assume she is deaf too.

"Alex, you are amongst the hottest bachelors in New York, the guy everyone wants to sleep with. And she..." Crystal said pointing at Cindy. "Will have to do." She added. "Everyone needs to look at your wedding and think, wouldn't it be great to be rich." Crystal laughed.

Now I know what Zoe thought of me as a snob, I was just as cynical.

I hate how much I have made everything revolve around her. I needed to get my head straight.

I couldn't help but check my phone again.

Screw this, I was done pretending to be calm. I was going to call her again.

I stepped away and tried her number again and with no luck.

What's it, I needed to go and check on her. Something was wrong.

"I have to go, there is an emergency. There is agent matter I need to tend to." I spoke.

Technically this wasn't a lie. This was an emergency. I was about to lose my mind.

Zoe was turning me into a crazy person.

I left in a hurry.

*~*

Getting back to the hotel, she wasn't there. Where could she be?

I needed to calm down. Maybe she just went for a walk. She wasn't a prisoner she could go wherever she wanted to go, as long as I knew about it.

I needed to stop with my obsession, I was taking things too far.

Just then my phone rang. Maybe it was her.

Instead, it was my lawyer.

"Good day sir," He greeted. "I was calling to ask about your lawsuit. Do you still want me to go ahead with it? We need to get all the paperwork done." He spoke.

"What lawsuit?" I asked.

Right now, I couldn't think straight.

"Against Ms Zoe Morgans. You asked that we file a lawsuit against her to have her deemed as an unfit mother. Would you still like to proceed?" He asked.

That lawsuit.

Did I want to go through with this?

Maybe I did. I'd be able to get my child away from her soon after birth. She would be completely out of our lives and maybe it would finally end my obsession with her.

But did I have the heart? What would I tell my child when he grows up? This wasn't one of the business transactions I made. Just feeling him move like that changed me. Just the thought of screwing up his life scares me. What would I do with something so small and fragile?

No, this was the time for me to be selfish. I wouldn't have to deal with Zoe again or get into another fight. She could go on and have other children.

But I couldn't, because I wanted to have her close to me. I was selfish like that, I wanted it all.

"I need you to cancel that lawsuit," I said.

"Are you sure sir?" He asked, he sounded almost as if he had choked on air.

"Yes," I answered firmly.

This was the biggest chance I've ever taken on anyone. It was scary.

It meant I was giving someone else power over me.

Sebastian was right, I should have never started with this whole insemination thing, it was a mistake.

I ended our call.

Maybe I had made the wrong decision, but I'm sure she would be a great mother. I'm not too sure if I'll be any good for my kid.

My phone rang again, this time it was Sebastian. Speak of the devil.

"Alex, son. How are you?" He asked.

"You called to ask me how I was?" I asked.

Sebastian and I were just straightforward. I'd take the time to ask him how he was but then again, I didn't care. In the business world, I learned that every second is precious. So why waste time asking people things you don't want to know.

"I just wanted to check on you. You should stop by when you get back." He spoke. "Are you finally going to stop by your mom's old house?" He asked.

"You know I won't," I answered.

He just had to bring my mother up. I know I needed to finally deal with it, but it was hard dealing with the pain. Forgetting made things easier, the pain would always be there but at least I didn't feel it. I couldn't allow myself to be weak and pathetic.

"If this isn't anything important, I have to go, I have an emergency," I spoke.

I hung up before he could answer.

I was still worried about Zoe.

I had to let her live her life. I just hope she was okay.

I went to the balcony to get some fresh air.

I formed a smile when I saw Zoe walking into the hotel. She was alright. I guess I was overacting after all.

But she wasn't alone. That idiot Logan was walking with his arm over her shoulder.

What was wrong with him? Couldn't he walk on his own?

I thought he was supposed to be with Cindy. I knew I was right not to trust him, he had gold digger written all over him.

I needed to be calm. I was trying not to be so controlling. There was no way Zoe would ever have anything with Logan.

Zoe walked in nearly twenty minutes later. What was she even talking about with him? I would have to deal with him later, but one problem at a time.

I needed to be calm. I couldn't show her that I had been desperately looking for her, I know I couldn't hide the number of times I've called but I couldn't show her how badly this affected me.

"I see you are back," I said.

She didn't look the same. Something had happened and I wanted to find out.

Could it be that Logan had done something to her? If he had, I'll kill him.

"Zoe?" I questioned.

She just stood still, staring at the floor.

Now I needed to find out what had happened.

"There is something I need to tell you," She finally spoke.