Draco

"Will someone explain to me what is going on here?" Sebastian said barging into the boardroom.
"Sit down Sebastian. Mr Prince has a brilliant idea," Mr Blake said.

Draco smiled. I had them in the palm of my hands I thought to myself as I pitched my idea on how to increase income thus lowering the risk of another employees strike. Everything had gone according to plan after starting a rumor about people's salaries being cut down and some actually working without pay for the upcoming months chaos had ensued as the managers came to me, begging me to fix the problem.

"Now Blake industries is a large company. I don't see why we have to cut down salaries but should actually be giving out raises. If we were to form a partnership with Belletower Ships this would be a positive factor for the company, our supply demand will triple once the African ports are open for trade. Our fleet is nothing compared to Belletower but if we were to make strong allies with this company, I guarantee success. Inside trade is safe, but there isn't much income now that competition has risen. With the help of Belletower everything would go smoothly."

"I like you idea young men," Mr Blake said as the others nodded in approval. Sebastian however had a scowl on his face.
"I will however need to get a forensic accountant to help me go through the accounts so that we have enough funds to support this deal.
"Very well," the old man said as Sebastian visibly paled at the mention of a forensic accountant.
"Than you sir," I said.
"No thank you young man. I see a bright future ahead of you," he said with a smile.
I simply nodded my head in acknowledgement rushing out of that office.

Locking myself in my office I settled down seeing my hand shake in anger as I remembered the way he smiled at me. He didn't even recognize his own grandson.
There was a knock on my door a few minutes later as I realized it was already 5 p.m.

Standing up I went to find out who it was only to see Ela standing there with a smile. At five months anyone could see the reason behind her glow.
"Hi," she chirped.
"Hi," I said opening the door wider for her to come in before closing it and joining her on the sofa.
With a tired sigh I closed my eyes opening them to see her looking worried.
"Is everything alright?" She asked.
I turned to her with a smile.
"Everything is much better now," I said winning a smile from her.
"Please tell me you haven't forgotten?"
"No, let me just get my things then we can go home, freshen up then off to your class," I informed her closing my laptop.

Caine was waiting in front of the building the door already open for us. Loosening my tie undoing the top three buttons of my shirt I rested my head back as we blended with the traffic.
"If you are tired we could always postpone," she murmured.
"No cara mia," I murmured shaking my head. "So how was your day?"
"It was fine thank you, very busy since more and more people are now coming in," she said with a warm smile gracing her face.
"That's good to hear," I said looking at her as she began to tell me more about her day with enthusiasm.

"We only had a problem with a bunch of pompous pricks who didn't want to pay their bill saying the food was not good once they cleaned their plates," she said with a frown remembering the men.
"So what did you do?"
"Well they messed with a pregnant chef what do you expect. I walked out there with my pan in hand and made sure they paid for their meal. Most of the customers ended up laughing at the losers and gave me an applause," she said proud of herself.
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"Well remind me not to mess with you in your condition," I chuckled as she laughed.
"I don't think we will have any problems, you are too good for that," she said.
"What if I have a bad side you haven't seen?" I asked her with a raised eyebrow.
"You, bad. Never," she laughed.
"Never say never mi amore," I said as we pulled up into the garage.

Taking her hand I guided her into the elevator as we shot up to my penthouse.
"There are some clothes of yours in my room. You freshen up in there I will use the guest room," I told her grabbing some jeans and a t-shirt and anything else I would need.
A few minutes later she emerged looking lovely in a yellow dress top that and black leggings paired with green sandals making me stop in my tracks.
My heart skipped a beat as she walked towards me in the kitchen taking my glass of orange juice drinking some of it in the process. She looked beyond beauty itself. I suddenly felt nervousness about this whole Lamaze thing. Yes I wanted to be a good friend and be there for her but at this rate I found myself wondering what would happen if we were more than friends. Yes she was carrying another mans' child, whose identity she still had to divulge.

Biting into my chicken and mayo sandwich I looked at her to see her following my movements her lips slightly parted as though she was about to say something. Placing the half eaten sandwich on a plate I handed it over to her with a chuckle as she took a bite moaning in appreciation.
"Next time just ask, not drool over the counter," I chuckled earning a scowl before she smiled seeing the laughter in my eyes.
"Look at the time we should be leaving," she said still holding the plate before grabbing a bottle of fresh orange juice from the refrigerator.

Indeed we arrived a few minutes late. Four couples were already present as we walked into the room.
"Ah good the last couple has arrived," Amber the instructor said as we walked up to her.
After introductions Amber asked everyone to sit on the rolled out mats with the women supported by their birthing coach. Ela and I looked at each other as the other couples got comfortable with the men sitting behind their wives.
Helping her to sit on the floor I sat behind her pulling her between my legs feeling her stiffen as she came into contact with my chest. My thoughts went haywire over the fact that she fit so perfectly with me as I supported her.

"Relax, I don't bite," I whispered into her ear as she giggled earning us a look from the other members.
"Now fathers I am going to show you a series of stretches and massages that can help relax mommy," she said using us as an example. "Have you been experiencing some back pain?"
"Yes," Ela nodded as Amber showed how the tension could be eased.
"Now you try, sir," she said with a smiled as I nervously placed my hands in her lower back. I heard her gasp as I started to move my hands feeling her body relaxed completely.
Going through routine stretches I was pleased with my work as she looked thoroughly satisfied.
"Okay class, time for a short break," Amber said walking over to a table full of refreshments.

Grabbing a bottle of water for Ela I returned to her side as she smiled at me.
"So how long have you two been married?" One of the couples asked.
"Oh no," Ela blushed.
"We are not married, just friends," I said as everyone looked surprised.
Amber decided to return right then as we settled down and listened to her speak about what exercises were off limits.
"Next week we will be practicing some breathing techniques," she said as everyone stood up.

"That was really...interesting," Ela sighed obviously tired.
Not waiting for my response I turned my head to see her already knocked out. Driving to my house I lay her in my bed before standing back to just admire the site of her sleeping peacefully. Calling the restaurant I informed the manager that she would not be coming in tomorrow. She needed to rest.

Just as I lay my head on my own pillow an hour later I heard a piercing scream come from her room. Barging into the room I found her awake as she sat with the covers pulled up to her chin. He eyes were still closed as she cried.
"Please, don't do this," she murmured as I realized she was still asleep.
"Ela," I whispered.
"Franklin please give then the money," she said with a frightened look before she started crying.

I was baffled by this as I took ahold of her shoulders gently shaking her out of her dream before her eyes popped open.
"Draco," she whispered locking her arms around my neck as she continued to cry.
"Sshhh, it's okay," I whispered into her ear pulling her onto my lap.
She continued to cry softly as I rubbed gentle circles on her back.

"What was the dream about," I asked once she had quietened down.
"Franklin owed some people some money. The day they came to collect their money he didn't have anything for them," she said as her hand clutched my shirt tightly. "Their boss made two of his men have their way with me as Franklin watched. He didn't even try to fight them off as they took away my womanhood, the one thing I had preserved for the man I loved. When he learnt of my pregnancy that's when we parted ways," she said as my hold on her tightened slightly careful not to hurt her.

Remaining quiet I just held her in my arms until she fell asleep. She had finally opened up to me after patiently waiting. Laying her down I sat in a chair beside the bed falling asleep watching over her.
I woke up the sound of her voice as she called out my name as she asked me to stay by her side.
Climbing onto the bed I pulled her into my arms. This I could get used to, I thought to myself as I lay on top of the covers.

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Monday morning I woke up in a great mood, after spending the whole weekend with Ela I felt like I could take on the world. After making a few calls I told Caine to track down the loan sharks as well as Franklin. I would deal with them personally.

"Good morning sir," I said to Sebastian.
"Ah Mr Prince, how are you?" He said with a smile that told me he clearly wanted something from me.
"Fine thank you sir."
"Right let me just get straight to the point. I want to know the name of the forensic accountant you hired," he said in a no nonsense tone.
"I will give you his details once I call him, sir. Enjoy your day," I said walking away with a smirk.
He definitely wanted to pay off the accounted if my suspicions were correct.

Calling in my good friend Terrence I asked him for his expertise and he happily accepted my proposal. Once I informed Sebastian of my choice I wasn't surprised when Terrance called me later in the evening informing me Sebastian had called to set up a meeting. This was too easy, that was the part that troubled me.
Terrance came in the following day with his assistant as they got started. He confirmed what I had found out and I went straight up to Mr Blake's office to find Sebastian sitting with the old man. That's when everything clicked, he was the one old man Blake was grooming to take over the company. I smiled as I greeted them with Terrence beside me.

Sebastian sat up straight once he saw us. We took our seats and presented the information to him.
"Sir I am afraid someone has embezzling company funds."
"What! Who is doing such?"
Once he dropped that question Terrance and I both turned to Sebastian as he stood up ready to make a run for it, but Terrance was fast on his feet.

"Your most trusted employee sir," I said as we went p on to explain our findings and how Sebastian had asked Terrence to overlook the missing funds.
"Lies!" Sebastian yelled out as two security men walked in.
"You have betrayed me Sebastian. Why would you steal from me when all this was going to be yours."
"I am not your blood, how was I sure that once she returned you wouldn't give her the company. I begged you for her hand in marriage but you refused and sent her away with that nobody. I had to make sure my future was secure after you were dead, but you just don't want to drop dead do you. You don't even trust me to run this company by myself opting to stay in office when clearly you should be resting enjoying your wealth."
"Please remove him from this premises," Mr Blake said with a pained look. "Thank you gentlemen, I would like to be alone for now."

One down one more to go I thought as we left his office. After being asked to fill in the shoes Sebastian had left I accepted the offer shortening the distance between my targeted and I. Straight after work Caine picked me up as we went to take care of another problem.

"Brother how is everything going," Dante asked over the phone as we drove to the location.
"Better than expected. But that's is what worried me," I murmured.
"Good to hear that. I sent you the package you requested from uncle Oliver."
"Thank you. How is Belle handling being the CEO of a billion dollar company?" I asked him.
"She is holding up pretty well. She is amazing actually though it's been a while since I saw her we text here and there," he said as I could picture the smile he had as he spoke of her. Yep my brother was definitely whipped and I knew the feeling all too well.
"Well say hi to her, I have to go now."
"Brother remember to control yourself," he said knowing I was going to hurt the men who had hurt my Ela.

He knew what I was up to. There were never any secrets between us, I guess that's what made us stronger hence the success of our company.
"I will brother. Remember mother returns in two weeks time so we need to tie up any loose ends, she will definitely digging up information on what we have been up to," I said.
"Noted brother. Take care and greet Angela for me."
"Good bye," I said hanging up as we arrived at the apartment.

Getting out of the car I found my package already waiting for me.
"Anya good to see you my dear," I said kissing the woman on both cheeks.
"Good to see you again Draco. Now I was informed you have a little problem."

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