" What do you mean you can't? Just hand her over." Stella urges and tries to reach for Chicka.

I immediately pull her closer to me.

" Don't fucking touch her." I growl. Yes, growl. It's a mommy thing I guess.

Stella looks at me big eyed and then turns to a confused looking Jasmine. She nods her head and Jasmine smiles. Jasmine gives me one last look and takes Brent's hand. They both smile at me as they exit the room.

What the what.

" What just happened?" I ask as a nurse comes to take Chicka again. It was almost a tug of war between me and the nurse but I realized that Chicka probably needs a few check ups.

" I knew you were going to keep her so I talked to them just before they came and explained to them that if something happens and you decide to keep her then they need to back off. There wasn't a contract signed that they have to take her. It was still your choice. " Stella explains.

It still doesn't make sense. If I were Jasmine I would've started a World War 3 in the room if I couldn't have the baby. Odd people I guess. But at least Chicka is mine.

Chicka. Oh shit. I don't have anything here for her. No diapers or anything.

" Don't worry. I already sent Blake and your mom to get a few things." Stella quickly says as she basically reads my worried thoughts.

She should really become a psychic or something because she can clearly read minds.

" How did you know I would keep her?" I ask her again.

Stella shrugs and a smile comes to her face. " I just got that feeling. "

I smile. I have a baby. I have a legit breathing little human I can call mine. She's all mine and no one can take that away from me. I get to see her grow up and face all the problems headed her way and I'll be there to help her through it. Her asshole of a sperm doner can forget about ever seeing her. I wonder how Liam will react when he finds out I'm keeping her. Yeah right, like he would care.

" Ahhh I'm an aunt!" Stella squeals.

I raise my eyebrows.

" Technically-"

" Shut up and let me be an Aunt for God's sake." she hushes me.

I chuckle at her reply and don't argue further. She can be the non-blood related Aunt I guess. Alexa will definitely be the Godmother without doubt.

" Does this mean we can finally go home?" I ask Stella quietly.

I really just want to leave this place. This isn't home. I didn't grow up here. America is my home and I'm seriously home sick. I would've gone back earlier but I was too far along in my pregnancy. I just want to feel at home again. Maybe I can convince Blake to go back with me. I'm sure he'll love what America has to offer. But it isn't his home. He loves living here. And he's been busy a lot so I doubt he can just drop his work and tag along. It wouldn't hurt to ask him I guess.

" I'll talk to Liam and see what I can do." Stella replies.

Hell no.

" Liam doesn't have a say anymore. The only reason why I haven't gone back home was because I was too far along and Liam stole my passport. I'm not pregnant anymore and I can reopen a new passport. I'll just say I lost mine. He can't stop me. He did once but this is my life and this is my decision. Are we clear? "

Being home sick definitely got to my head.

Stella rolls her eyes and heads out of the room. That's what I thought. Soon enough Chicka is back in my arms. I should probably decide on a name for her. Chicka will be her nickname but I have to at least give her a decent name.

" I'm proud of you Everly." doctor Louis smiles.

My heart melts. I haven't heard those words in a long and I mean a long time.

" Thank you for everything Doctor Louis." I thank him.

He nods and exits the room just as a nurse comes back. She explains that there will be two nurses 24/7. One for me and one for Chicka. Spoiled? Probably but that's just Stella's orders.

The days passes by quickly as I start to walk on my own again. I was allowed to stay in my room but under strict bed rest according to Blake. For now the nursery was in the corner of my room. It's just better that way to keep an close eye on Chicka. Stella has also decided to move into my room and we currently share a bed. Don't ask why. Stella's excuse is that she wants to make sure that we are safe.

Chicka keeps me up during most nights. She's a hungry little one. I decided on breastfeeding her. It's the better option in my perspective. She's the cutest little thing. Besides from all the crying and non stop breastfeeding she's actually really adorable. Cue the motherly moment.

Mom already went home. Something about the divorce arrangements. Luckily she gets to keep the house and she said that she wants me and Chicka to move in as soon as we move back. At least I won't have to start apartment hunting once I'm there. I really don't have the money at the moment. I'm not planning on staying long in New York. I have to cut off most my connections with gang related business. That means Liam and the rest of his inner-circle. Including Stella. This is going to be hard but it's the only way I can keep Chicka and make sure she is safe. Once Liam's uncle realizes I'm no longer an interest for Liam he'll back off and hopefully leave me alone.

I also started packing some of my stuff. I don't have a lot of things but I'm gathering it so long. I got my passport within a week's time. Apparently Blake has something to do with it. Sheesh I didn't know he would want me to leave so soon. And yes I did try and convince him to come back with me to America but he declined my offer. I understand that his home is here in the UK. It still sucks that he can't come with but we promised to visit each other more often.

Everything seems to fall into place. I leave with Chicka in two days and then we can finally start our lives in America, where we belong.

I don't need Liam to make a new start. I'm already making it on my own. Although I am nervous as hell to see him again.

Hopefully he won't hate me for coming back without his permission.

Like I said. It's my life and it's my choice.

It's not that I'm going to be staying for long.

America here I come.

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