- Heather's POV

3 weeks later

"Luca, we need to be leaving soon." I holler up the stairs walking back into the kitchen getting a glass of water. I take a big gulp and a deep breath. Tessa walks over rubbing my back affectionately. I give her a weak smile trying to find my energy. I haven't been feeling well in the last few days. 

After our dinner with my family. My father had decided that he would be opening up a branch here. They have been looking for a house in the last week. My father has decided that the position for CEO was still open if I wanted it. I politely declined telling him that my heart was still with the students and I was happy. Christopher has decided to take over in my place which I was proud of. He is going to be staying in New York while my parents retire here in California. 

"Momma, I am ready!" I turn around and nod my head at Luca. I give Tessa a hug while she hands me a bottle of water. I thank her and turn back to Luca whose hand is out stretched ready for me. I take it and we walk out to the car. Xavier had to head in early for work today. Living with him and Luca was much easier than I initially thought. Other than a few nights of Luca wanting to sleep with us, we haven't had any troubles. 

I begin holding my head while the car pulls up to the school. My head feeling light. I look back at Luca who searches my eyes looking worried. I kiss his forehead trying to reassure him. He steps out and I take his hand. The school and other students have since learned that I am his mother and other than a concern from the principle about teaching my own son, we haven't had any issues. 

"Miss Drake, are you okay?" Xavier driver comes around the car looking at me skeptically. I nod my head and begin walking. I don't make it more than a few feet before my body begins feeling like bricks. My knees giving out and my vision goes black. 

-Xavier's POV

"Sir, you have a phone call." My assistant rings through my intercom. I buzz him back. 

"I have a meeting in 5 minutes. Who is it?" I say still signing the papers in front of me. 

"It's Leo sir."

I look at phone picking it up immediately. 

"Sanford"

Sir, Miss Heather has fainted and is on her way to St. Jules hospital.

I drop my pen and go still. I don't think I heard him correctly. 

"What?" I ask with a trembling voice. 

I just received a call from your driver. She fainted outside the school. He said he was taking her directly to the hospital. 

I hang up and grab my jacket. I don't waste any time strolling out of the office. I tell my assistant to cancel all my meetings. He nods his head and doesn't ask any questions due to the state I am in. I make it down to the lobby where workers greet me. I don't spare anytime getting to my car not giving a glance at any of them. 

I arrive at the hospital in record time walking the familiar halls once again. This time when the familiar receptionist spots me her eyes go wide in fear. I walk up and ask her where Heather is at which she directs me to. Upon arriving to her room, I see Luca sitting with a nurse. He sees me and he automatically sprints to me running directly into my arms. I hug him tightly and walk over to Heather. Her angelic face looking pale. She is asleep. Her hair is all over her face which I gently brush out of her face. The nurse clears her throat as my driver walks back in with a glass of water for Luca. I thank him and relieve him for the day. 

"Ah, you must be Mr. Sanford." I turn around with Luca still in my arms looking towards the door. A young male doctor standing there with a clip board. I nod my head once at him. He walks in and stands at the end of her bed. He checks the vitals before directing me to take a seat. I pull up a chair sitting directly next to her bed. 

"What happened?" I ask looking at him intently. 

"She fainted from lack of nutrition and exhaustion." I scrunch my eyebrows in confusion. She hasn't been sleeping well? "It's perfectly normal-"

"I'm sorry but it is normal?!?" I say raising my voice slightly. Luca holds my neck tightly while I glare at the doctor. He gulps but continues. 

"It's perfectly normal to be extra tired due to her condition." I stand up continuing to glare at the doctor. 

"What condition?!" I spit out the word with disgust.

"She's pregnant." I feel my heart stop beating. The breath being knocked out of my lungs. She's pregnant? Oh. My. God. We never used protection but I didn't think anything of it. I flop down in the chair still holding Luca. She is having our child. I look to her face wondering how she will react to this. I then look at her stomach placing my hand on it. "She should wake up in the next few hours. I will prescribe some prenatal vitamins and pills for the nausea which should also help her sleep." 

I nod my head still not being able to form words. I reach over grabbing her hand bringing it to my lips. Luca pulls back looking at me questionably. 

"Dad, is momma okay?" I once again nod not being able to find my tongue. He looks over to Heather's face with worry still laced in his eyes. I clear my throat and finally speak. 

"She's okay son, she is just tired." He nods his head and leans back against me. 

I request to take her home which they allow. She still hasn't woken up when we arrive home. I gather her in my arms walking her upstairs. Leo helping open all the doors along the way. His concern clear as day as well. I nod at him as he closes the door to my room. I crawl in the bed beside her looking onto her again. I kiss her forehead as I rest my hand on her stomach gently stroking it with my thumb. 

My baby... 

I can't help but smile as I feel my own tears leak out. It was amazing to hold my son but the experience of the pregnancy was not something I could enjoy with him. I am hoping Heather will be happy. God, I love this woman.