"Chase?" I ask utterly shocked. He was the last person I thought I would end up running into. Well not technically run into as he is in Blake's house.

" Great security man." he compliments Blake, I think.

" Chase. What are you doing here? Is Liam okay?" I ask worried.

Chase starts to walk around the house and we follow him. He looks around, amused by Blake's paintings.

" You painted these?" he asks Blake.

Blake nods. He looks unsure of what is going on. Chase nods his head in approval and keeps on walking.

" I see Chicka is growing quickly." Chase comments while looking at my belly and focuses his attention back on Blake's paintings.

" Well it has been a month since you guys just up and left me here." I remark a little harsh.

Chase turns around at my sudden choice of words. He quirks his left eyebrow. " It looks like you're doing just fine without us."

The nerve this guy has.

" Do I have a choice? I'm not going to sit around and wait for you guys to one day realize that I'm still stuck here. Neither of you bothered to call or even send me a fucking text. At least I have Blake to actually give a damn about me. " I snap.

Chase was about to say something but he closes his mouth and keeps on walking. What is he doing?

" Liam is fine. Just busy but fine. " Chase announces.

That's good to know. He's fine but for how long will he be fine with his uncle still out on the loose? I restrain myself from asking and nod instead.

" Not to be rude or anything dude but Everly and I have plans that we need to get to. " Blake finally speaks.

Plans? What plans?

" No need to apologize. I just dropped by to see how Everly is holding up. I'll be on my way now." Chase makes his way to the front door. He gives me one last look and dissappears.

" What was that?" Blake asks as he exhales loudly.

I shake my head, not knowing what to say. At least it wasn't Liam's uncle to show up at the house.

" What plans were you talking about?" I ask confused. I was just planning on sleeping the rest of the day to be honest.

" I just made up an excuse to get him away. I saw how uncomfortable you were getting." Blake shrugs.

I walk over to him and wrap my arms around his body. " Thank you" I whisper and let go.

He throws me a quick wink as he leaves the room. I take the opportunity to climb, well try to climb up the stairs and dissappear into my temporary room. This pregnancy really is taking all of my energy.

I open up my MacBook and continue with my research on adoption. I really need to sort all of this out before she comes. I don't think I'll be able to hold her just to let them take her away from me. And yes I'm still putting her up for adoption. Not only because of financial difficulties but also for her safety. She will be the main target as soon as she is born because Liam's uncle knows how much Liam loves this unborn child. I just can't take the risk. I'm planning on doing a closed adoption. I can't put myself through the pain to be half part of my daughter's life. She doesn't need to know about this violent and dangerous part of her life. She needs to be raised into a stable family who will only show her love and support her through everything. I wish to be part of that happy family but this universe has other plans for me.

I don't plan on staying in England nor America after Chicka's birth. Blake has been nothing but nice to me this past couple of weeks but I need to focus on a new start for me. No pregnancy. No danger. No Liam. It's a hard pill to swallow but it's the best for me.

I'm disturbed by a knock on my door. I walk over and open it. Once again I am surprised by the person coming to my view.

" Stella?" I question the girl standing in front of me.

Stella looks behind her and then back to me. " The one and only." she smirks.

" How'd you even get in here?" I ask. I know for sure Blake didn't let her in. He doesn't like her very much.

" I snuck in." she shrugs.

Blake really needs to work on his security because this is the second person to enter the house without permission.

" So you broke into the house but knocked on my door?" I laugh.

" I don't want to walk in on you doing something that my pretty eyes should never see." she laughs.

" The only thing that will hurt your eyes is seeing me tie my shoes." I laugh along with her.

It's true. Tying my shoes has become more of a struggle than trying to open the fridge with your elbow.

" So what are you doing here? " I finally ask Stella.

" Just came to check up on you that's all. "she answers while walking into my room.

What is with these people today? It's like they have never been inside a house before.

" Why is everyone checking up on me all of the sudden? "I question mostly to myself. First Chase and now Stella a of the sudden.

I'm not trying to sound ungrateful but for the past month I haven't heard a word from them and now they suddenly show up with a sudden interest to check on. I can't help but be a little suspicious.

Stella walks around and finally decides to sit down onto my bed. She looks over onto my MacBook.

" Adoption? Wait. Are you going to give Chicka up for adoption? " Stella's eyes grows wide.

" I've told you this so many times before Stella." I roll my eyes.

"I know. I thought you were joking. This is crazy." she stands up frustrated.

" Does Liam know?" she questions.

I can't help but roll my eyes again.

" Liam doesn't have a say. It's my baby. It's my choice." I say and walk over to my window.

Stella comes to a halt next to me. She looks down at my bump. " Do you truly believe this is the best option for her?"

I look down to my bump as well. I slightly rub over it and nod whilst a tear manages to escape.

" I do." I breath out. I've had a lot of time to consider my options and this is the best I could come up with.

Stella exhales and nods in approval.

" Then I know about the perfect family for her." she smiles.

" Really? " I ask amused.

She nods. Before I can argue she continues. " I'll set up a meet and greet for tomorrow."

That was fast.

This is actually happening. My first meet and greet. Hopefully I won't chicken out.

" Chicka will be safe with them. I promise. " Stella adds.

Something about the tone in her voice sends a shiver down my spine. Something is off, I can feel it.

I look past the unknown feeling and focus my attention on what is going on outside.

" Her safety is all that matters. " I respond.

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