Chapter 15 A little piece of him that I can love forever . Oh … I smile softly . I imagine the future with just the two of us , and a weird sense of calm falls over me . I can do this , me and bub , we will work it out … together . We can build a new life for the two of us . Gabriel gave me the ultimate gift . His child . Violet MIDNIGHT . Where darkness lives and anxiety thrives . Its been four days since I found out I was pregnant . Four days of swinging between elated and shocked to horrified and sad . I havent told a single soul . I dont know what to do and Im scared . The enormity of carrying Gabriel Ferraras baby has just hit me . He doesnt want me or a child , and having a baby on my own is not something I ever envisaged for myself . To be honest , I dont know if I can do it . This house is big and quiet … and now lonely . I imagine myself coming home from the hospital with my little bundle of joy …. all alone , how will that I see my future of sitting up in the middle of the night and feeding a tiny little baby , nobody to help me , nobody to love me … or him . This poor little baby deserves to have a dad who loves it , this isnt his fault … or hers . 10.52 The Conspiracy of Baby Switching 10.8 % Chapter 15 And what do I tell the baby as it grows up ? Daddy wants nothing to do with you … He wants an Italian baby and you just dont cut it . The hot tears run down my face and drip into my ears . Ive never felt so alone , so confused . My heartache was bad enough when I thought I just lost him , but now this everything seems magnified and Im no longer grieving my loss of him , that seems irrelevant if Im honest . Im grieving for my baby and the happy family that I cant deliver him . I picture the moment when I tell my parents and my brothers that Im pregnant with my former bosss baby and that he doesnt want anything to do with me . My mom will cry , my dad will be outraged with Gabriel … Everyone will feel sorry for me . Poor Violet , her boss got drunk at the Christmas party and had her on his desk for kicks , got her knocked up and now wants nothing to do with her … I hate that its true . And then theres the Ferraras , Gabriels mother is going to go ballistic . His father , his brothers and sister … oh god . I feel sick to my stomach. The tears flow onto my pillow like a river , my mind is jumping from one nightmare thought to the next and I know exactly how this looks . A grab for cash from one of Americas wealthiest men , the ultimate trap . I imagine the tabloids and the media coverage . Gabriel Ferraras former PA falls pregnant after having sex on his desk at the Christmas party . I screw up my face in tears … oh my god , this is a disaster of epic proportions . Gabriels going to hate me , and who could blame him . All the plans he had for an Italian family … his hopes and dreams altered forever too . I close my eyes at the horror , how the hell did I let this happen ? Why didnt my pill work ? Whats the damn point of taking it if the fucker doesnt work ? Everything is changed now , and I cant take it back no matter how much I want to . 10:52 The Conspiracy of Baby Switching 10.9 % Chapray 11 This isnt how I imagined my life would go , fu supposed to be happy and fulfilled , feeling safe and secure , building a family and a home with a man that I love . My husband I roll onto my side and curl up in a ball as I try to protect myself from my own thoughts . I have to talk to someone , I have to get out of my own head , I cant keep going round and round like this . Tomorrow Ill talk to Deb , shell know what to do . , I sit in the cafe , the morning sun is beaming onto the bench seat through the window as I wait Theres a window planter box with panties in every color , and the village feels alive . The two coffees , the waitress says as she puts them down on the table . Thank you . Things look better today . Along with the sunlight , I feel stronger . But thats how I seem to roll at the moment , brave by day , terrified all night . My favorite thing about Greenville is my best friend , Deb . She also happens to be my cousin and the reason I found this place . It was her wedding that I came here for five years ago , and from the moment I stepped out of the car , I instantly fell in love with the place . Deb married a local boy she met at college , his name is Scott and this is his hometown , they moved back here permanently after their wedding Deb bounces through the door and her broad smile lights up the entire café . She trips on a chair leg as she sees me and stumbles . Sorry , she apologizes to the person who was nearly thrown out of their chair . I giggle at her dramatic entrance . Hi Deb is how can I explain her ? Chicken soup for my soul for everyones soul . Blond and pretty with a can do attitude to everything. She kisses my cheek and sits down . Tell me you have good news . What ? Well .. Her eyes dance with excitement . You said you had something to tell me . He called , didnt } I stare at her as my brain misfires . Oh … 10 52 The Conspiracy of Baby Switching 110 % Chapter 15 I knew he would . She smiles . I knew he would come back begging on his knees . I exhale heavily , one thing about Deb is shes the ultimate optimist . He didnt call . He didnt call ? She scrunches up her nose . Whats wrong with this dickhead , why didnt he call ? She sips her coffee . You know , you keep saying this Gabriel Ferrara is super intelligent , Im finding it very hard to believe . I exhale heavily . Well … She sips her coffee again . What do you have to tell me ? Im pregnant , I blurt out . She puts her coffee cup down onto the table with a thud and coffee sloshes over the side . What do you mean ? What else could I mean ? Im pregnant . Are you sure ? Positive , Ive done six tests . Her eyes widen . Its his ? Well … I havent had sex with anyone else , have I ? Fuck . She puts her hands up to her temples as her eyes hold mine . When did you find this out ? Monday . Its Saturday . She frowns . Yes … so ? So you havent told me for five fucking days ? I was trying to get my head around it . Fuck , she whispers as her head begins to catch up . Oh fuck … Violet . You said that already , I snap . What did he say ? Gabriel ? Yeah . He doesnt know . 10.52 The Conspiracy of Baby Switching 11.1 % Chapter 15 He doesnt know . She gasps loudly . I look around at the people in the tiny café . And neither does anyone else . Keep your voice down . Oh my god , she whispers . He doesnt know . She puts her head into her hands . He didnt wear a condom ? No. She holds up her hands in question . Im on the pill . You forgot to take it , didnt you ? No. I did not forget to take it , I snap . Well , how … ? I dont fucking know , okay . I cut her off . All I know is it happened and now Im pregnant and I have no idea what to do , and if your reaction is anything to go by , I am totally fucking screwed . She winces as she sits back in her chair . Im just shocked . She puffs air into her cheeks . Its a shock . For me too . We sit for a moment and both sip our coffee . What are you going to do ? she asks . I dont know . Are you … Im having the baby . I finish her sentence . Her eyes hold mine . Deb , Im twenty nine , Im very single , and who knows , this might be my last chance and … I shrug , lost for words , … Im having it . She nods . Well … Congrats …. She gives me a lopsided smile . Thanks … I guess . When are you going to tell him ? she asks . I exhale heavily . I dont know . I think for a moment . I dont know if its the hormones or whats going on , but I feel so vulnerable and fragile . Im not sure I could even see him at the moment without having a full mental breakdown , and thats without the baby . 10:52 The Conspiracy of Baby Switching 11.2 % Chapter 15 Deb gives me a sad smile and takes my hand in hers . Have you been to the doctors , like is it confirmed confirmed ? Well , Ive done six pregnancy tests and they were all positive , and its been seven weeks since we had sex . So if I were a betting man , I would bet that youre seven weeks pregnant ? Deb thinks out loud . Last time I looked youre not a better or a man . I hope your baby has your wit , she mutters dryly . I exhale heavily as I think about the next steps I have to go through . Ill go to the doctor on Monday . Ill come with you . She squeezes my hand in hers . A baby , she whispers as she hunches her shoulders up . This is a little bit exciting . For the first time , a glimmer of hope runs through me , and I smile . Its positive . Moran smiles . Congratulations , Violet , you are eight weeks pregnant . My stomach flutters as if this is the first time I have heard it . Thank you . Ill write you a referral for an obstetrician . He begins to type into his computer . Ring in the next few days and make an appointment for when you are twelve weeks along . Ive also written a pathology request for some blood tests, get those done before your appointment . He gets out a little wheel thing and spins it . I have your due date estimate as the twenty seventh of September . I smile goofily . Deb bounces in her chair beside me , unable to hide her excitement . Is this really happening ? Any questions ? the doctor asks . Thank you . Congratulations again . He smiles . I walk back to the car in a daze , Deb is chatting on and on but I hardly hear a word shes saying . 10 52 The Conspiracy of Baby Switching 11.2 % Im having a batry . His baby . 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