Xavier to the side.

The next week passes by quickly, and I still haven't had any luck finding a job. Mel's been great, keeping me company while Xavier's at work, and she's even been letting me have sneak peeks at her when she's writing her new books.

She saw how fascinated I was with the process, and had encouraged me to try write something of my own. I'd been unsure to begin with, I mean I haven't wrote anything at all before so it couldn't be any good, right?

But she'd bugged me over it, so for the last two days I'd started writing. I didn't have a title or anything, the only thing I did have was the plot line that I wanted to write it about.

Today though, I didn't feel up to writing, for some reason I felt like crap. I didn't have much of an appetite when I woke up this morning, so I asked Carlos to make me a small fruit salad and went to eat it out beside the pool.

Xavier's away on a business trip, and I think that's why I'm feeling this way, it's amazing really, how attached I'd become to him in such a short period of time.

After eating my breakfast, I went up to my room and changed into a blue bikini, deciding to make the most if the pool.

When I got down there, Mel was already there with another woman and man I didn't recognise. Feeling awkward, I make my way slowly towards them.

"Hey Aria, this is Amanda and Andre, our cousin's from Italy. They stopped by for a surprise visit. Guy's this is Aria, Xavier's girlfriend." She smiles, happily introducing us.

"Hi," I reply nervously.

They both smile at me, and nod in "hello" Amanda seems fascinated with my stomach, and I flush looking down.

With the bikini I'm wearing you can notice my small bump quite clearly.

"You're pregnant?" Amanda asks, sounding excited.

"Yeah, I'm two and a half months along." I reply, smiling at her.

"Oh, I'm so happy for you both. We've been keeping tabs on you two in the media, and they mentioned you moving in together, just not about the baby. I'm guessing you want to keep it a secret as long as you can, huh?" She asks, grinning widely.

Taking a seat beside them in the pool, I dangle my legs into the water, and nod in response.

"Yeah, I'd like to keep it a secret a while longer. The Doctor told us not to let a lot of people know until I'm out of the "danger zone" which is after 12 weeks. I'm 10 weeks now, so not too long now." I reply.

"Xavier's been driving us both mad, actually. He's extremely excited about the baby and very overprotective of Aria. He didn't even want to go away for this business trip that he's had planned for months now. But we finally persuaded him to go, Aria's perectly safe here." Mel tells them while smiling at me.

"Yeah I'm fine, just bored to death here. I lost my job around three months ago, and haven't had any luck getting another yet."

Andre turns to me, and nods.

"Yes, we saw in the papers about you saving your Boss's life. That was very brave of you Aria, why were you fired though?" He asks me sounding confused.

"Because my Boss, John couldn't work any longer, his son, Alexander took over. He came to my house after I was released from hospital and fired me. His excuse was, that he already has a PA so he "doesn't need" me any longer. As you can imagine I was pîssed off, and still am. John and Margaret, his wife were like family to me." I explain bitterly, it was still a sore subject for me to talk about.

"I'm sorry for bringing it up, Aria. So you've sent your resumè out? But not had any replies?" he asks me gently and I nod in reply, "That is very strange, have you thought about how Alexander could have written a bad review about you? He could be the reason you aren't getting anywhere." Andre replied, leaving me stunned.

John and Margaret wouldn't let that happen to me, would they? But then again they've let him fire me. So why not? Oh God, that bâstârd better not have done it, or I'll sue his slimy ârse for slander.

Standing up, I march inside, determined to get to the bottom of this. If that low-life has done what I think he has I'll rip his fûcking head clean off.

Mel comes running in, with Andre, and Amanda close behind her, looking worried.

"Aria, come on, calm down. You being upset isn't good for the baby. When Xavier returns you can ask him to help find out, his lawyers will help you, I promise. Now come back outside and relax, or Xavier will have our heads for causing you to be this stressed." She begs me quickly.

I turn to her feeling angry, but the sight of her worried face stops me. Taking a deep, calming breath I nod and follow her and the others back out to the pool.

Later that day Xavier calls me, sounding pleased. He informs me he made all the deals he needs, and is flying home tonight, three days earlier than he planned. This cheers me up immensely, and I can't keep the smile from my face.

Finally with him coming home, I began to relax. It's strange how crazy I am for him. I really do love him so much, that it really scares me.

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