I'm pregnant again , cant say that I'm feeling fearful but I am feeling a bit afraid . My number one worry is whether I can do it or not .

It scares me , that I might not be as engaged to my child as I want to be.

Going back to work has been the most amazing thing ever , I got a few stares - obviously because of my new to the country Louis Vuitton dress - but also because of the glow that Jozea spoke about .

Ace drops his hand on my thigh as he drives . He drops constant stares to my direction with a small smile .

"I'm living my biggest and wildest dream." He finally speaks .

"I always told my mother that I'd find someone I loved . I told her that we'd have children and jobs that allow us to live a comfortable life but I always told her about the love that'll fill my home ." He says . Taking me off guard .

"I wish I could've met your mom." I say .

"She would've loved you. You know , she was just like you. She was confident , intelligent, headstrong and the most beautiful woman I'd ever laid my eyes on. Only difference is that your ass is stubborn." He says with a smile that reaches his eyes .

"I grew up in a community where marriages were arranged , based on material or physical things and not love . Our neighbors used to laugh at mum whenever she spoke about me wanting real love .

I remember that Ms Ruby wanted me to marry her daughter Anastasia. My mum rejected the proposal.

I'll never forget that day , dad was angry . Telling mum that she didnt want a good future for me . My dad was more of the traditional type too .

Raised me to be a provider , to take care of my family . Mum wanted me to be happy . Oh , I miss them so much ." He says, looking straight onto the road .

We are about five minutes away from the company .

"I remember how Mum never wanted to argue with dad infront of me . She'd give him 'the stare' and dad would immediately stay quiet . I always wanted a relationship like that." He says.

"We can work on that." I say to him .

"We are already there baby , we barely even argue . Mostly because you always wanna be right." He mumbles the last part .

"I heard that ." I says .

He chuckles and parks the car on his reserved spot .

"Lunch?" He asks .

"Thai?" I ask him after nodding .

"On you?" He asks , and after giving him one look .

"On me." He says . I smile to myself .

"Yep , see you then." I say to him , he smiles and stares at me.

"Yep , mum would have loved you . That stare was just like hers ." He says smiling .

We get into the company and work flies by . Lunch comes flying in and as we're sitting and eating , a knock sounds on the door .

"In." I simply say . Then wipe the sides of my face .

Someone I haven't seen in ages enters .

"If it isn't Bella the bitch ." I say smiling at her . The corner of her lips turn up .

"Mrs Bernett." She says nodding her head slightly , her left hand drops an envelope on the table and I notice a ring on her finger . Someone could actually stand her enough to marry her . I guess love really does exist .

"Mrs Michelle ." Ace says .

She nods at him . She takes a seat next to me and pulls the papers out from the envelope.

"Well , I'd like to get straight to the point . If you remember well , Mr Smith has purchased a company in Paris .

Unfortunately he couldn't build it himself . But because he was still an owner of this company then , and the company he bought was under his name , this means legally the company is a branch of this one .

For the past three years , the manager has been running it , but it's gotten too much for him so we were forced to reach out to you .

You just need to sign some paper work before it can fully be yours .

And there is something else that we missed out on the will , but we will get to that as soon as we're done with the company. " She says .

Ace and I go through the paper and sign it . So Jason's company is now ours ? What a twist of fate .

"What did we miss out on the will?" I ask .

It was clearly said that the houses and cars Jason owned belonged to me because he never changed his will , and according to it I was still his wife . What could we have missed ?

"Jason stated that you should go and speak with his parents . That there is something you need to know." She says .

What could it be now? Even in death Jason is bringing surprises in my life.

"What does he want us to know?" Ace asks . He knows that Jason meant me , but he still wants to know .

What concerns him , concerns me.

"I also dont know. He did not say . I'm sorry for bringing it up this late. Thank you for giving me your time . I will be leaving now." She says .

"Thank you , see you later ." I say to her . Ace nods along . He's never been the type to say much to other people.

She leaves , Ace and I search for answers in each other's eyes but find nothing .

"We should go now , before Hero's daycare closes ." I finally break the silence .

The drive to Michigan is filled with a thick silence.

It was really awkward to think that my husband is going to meet my ex-husband's mother .

He constantly steals glances at me , and so do I.

I send a quick text to Kim.

Hey , Ace and I are off for some important business . Please pick up Hero and stay with him.

Almost instantly , she replies.

I'd love to .

Business huh ; )

This causes a smile to spread across my face . I reply quickly .

Yes Kim , business!

I reply then tuck my phone away.

"Kim is picking up Hero." I say to him .

He nods and makes a slight sound , it sounds like a 'Hmm' and that's just like that he's back to silence .

If I know Ace as much as I think I do , it means he's uncomfortable. I drop my hand on his thigh , his tense body loosens up but he still remains extremely quiet .

"Dont worry ." I say softly . I know how the Smiths are , and I know how difficult this is going to be but I pray that old age has softened their tough hearts.

The moment we get into Michigan , he drives to my mom's home first . We exchange a few words and she advices me not to go , but of course , I have to.

The drive to Jason's home brings back memories. From when he snuck me in , when his parents made him choose between me and them and myself standing up for him .

He parks infront of the cream house with maroon increments. Still looks the same.

I exit the car , pushing my ankle lengthed heel up the porch stairs . I pull my black leather pencil skirt down , and fix my white blouse to be tucked in well.

Ace raises his hand to knock on the door , after three knocks , she opens .

She looks exactly like I remember her. Her lips a hard line , insinuating how strict she was , her turned up nose almost flaring in anger from seeing me and her eyes are hard .

She is a bit slouched now , but still holds the same powerful demeanor. She stares at me , and then Ace and then glares hard at me . She says nothing , just stares .

"Evening Mrs Smith." Ace breaks the silence.

His voice is low and respectful. Diana visually relaxes . She looks up at Ace again .

She pushes the door open for us , the house looks exactly the same as before. Camel walls still the same . Pictures of Jason hanging everywhere .

Jason had an older sister who was murdered by her husband when we were in high school . Jennifer Smith.

Pictures of both of them hang on the walls , I understand his mother's pain honestly.

Once we're both seated , she stares at us . Scrunches her eyebrows .

"So , after taking my son away from me for almost twenty years , you want to come here when he is dead?" She asks . I see tears prickling at her eyes .

"Diana..." I begin .

"Mrs Smith to you . What has my son done to deserve this? I was not even informed about my own son's death?

I knew from the moment he bought you here that you were not good for him .

Marriage is not for my children . Both spouses picked my children , took them from me one by one!

Jason has done everything he could to be enough for you, he loved you . I mean hell , he chose you over myself and his father.

Cassandra , you have caused me so much pain . You snatched my son away and never brought him back. You let him die.

I believed in you Cassandra . I knew my son couldn't handle himself , but I thought you'd be there for him . Even though you're petty , I know you're headstrong.

Why have you forsaken him?" She asks , I feel tears prickling down my cheeks .

"Mrs Smith , Jason cheated on me . It's not that easy to just sit there and pretend like nothing happened . I loved him , he broke his promise to me .

That he made to me and to God. I gave him a chance and he didnt see through to get his act together . I tried my hardest to be there for him.

And I felt like I was not in the right position to come here and visit you. You are infact my ex-mother in law.

I only came here because Jason's lawyer said that we should come here ." I say to her .

"Come here for what?" She asks through tears.

"We dont know . Bella says it's on the will." Ace finally speaks . It's as if he was mute all along.

Then suddenly it's like realization hits her , and hard because she freezes .