M E L I S S A

The next morning, I was sitting in the office going through some emails while also looking at maternity clothes I was thinking of buying. I heard my phone buzz, grabbing it from the side I saw it was a message from Harry.

I couldn't help but smile as I clicked on the message, leaning back into the chair.

Harry: Good morning gorgeous, how are you feeling today? My meeting is running a little late as my lovely assistant forgot to book in the time I asked for. Isn't that great? I should be able to meet up for lunch, what would you like?

I couldn't help but giggle at his comment about his assistant.

Me: I'm feeling okay this morning just a lot of kicks to my ribs though, that's okay if you are a little late and great for your assistant to do that. I'm craving a nice Asian chicken noodle salad. Is that's okay?

Harry: Of course that's okay, I remember your favourite place you were talking about the other day. Thank you for being so understanding, how's the business today?

Me: So good we managed to make €250,000 in the first hour we opened and the subscription boxes have given us today so far an extra €50,000. We just finished our busy period, had to go help for a bit with customers

Harry: I am so happy it's going so well, do you need to hire more staff?

Me: I think it will be okay, for now. Probably wait until the end of October as Christmas will get busy. I reckon we could hit around the 2 million mark over those months. Also before I forget I have another ultrasound tomorrow, did you want to come?

Harry: Really? You want me there?

A small smile appeared on my face, he honestly was the sweetest.

Me: Yes, I mean I want you there when I'm in labour. Plus you make me feel comfortable and it will help my nerves

I knew this would make him smile, I wasn't lying, when I'm with him the worries I have been there but he makes them bearable and distant

Harry: You want me to cry before this meeting? Don't you? I'll be there. I'll pick you up from your place.

I went to reply when I heard a knock at the door, looking up I noticed it was one of my employees.

"Sorry to interrupt Melissa," Abigail spoke.

I shook my head, smiling warmly at her, "Oh no, you are fine. How can I help?"

Abigail walked in closing the door behind her, "I was wondering if I could leave a little early today. My son who is 3 goes to childcare, I just got a call to go pick him up because he has a little cough. I'm sorry."

"That's fine Abigail, how about you clock out now. I will give you a full day's pay, I hope your son feels better," I replied without a second thought.

"What? I wouldn't have enough leave," Abigail was shocked.

"I'll figure something out, be with your son," I spoke.

"Thank you, Melissa," Abigail replied as she stood up.

Smiling widely at her, I watched her leave.

XXXX

Sipping on my water, I gasped as a massive kick came to the side of my ribcage making me groan.

"Fuck," I swore as I sat up trying to rub the swore area.

A knock came at the door, it opened slightly to reveal Harry who was carrying a bag of food.

"Are you alright? What's wrong?" He asked as he saw the look on my face.

"Just another kick to the side," I replied, I couldn't help but hiss once again.

Harry closes the door as he entered, placing the bag on the tablet before gently placing a hand on my belly as he kneeled down.

"Hey, why are you hurting your mum like that?" He asked my bump while gently soothing the area.

I sniffled as tears formed in my eyes causing him to be concerned again.

"Are you okay?" Harry asked.

I wiped a tear away, "Yes, seeing you like this makes me happy. I'm crying because I know my child is going to have a great person to turn to, that is you."

Harry smiled and gently kissed my swollen belly before standing up, "I am here every step of the way. Now lunch, I managed to get the last two chicken salads you like."

A small smile created on my face as I stared at him, "Thank you, Harry."

He just smiled as he handed me the salad and the herbal tea I like from that place, he sat opposite me.

"This feels a little weird," he commented as he faced me.

I couldn't help but let out a chuckle, opening my salad I was about to eat when a knock came at the door. I groaned as all I wanted to do was eat.

"Come in."

The door opened to reveal Evelyn who was one of my service members, "We have someone out here who wants to see you, we tried telling him you were on break but he wasn't listening."

I frowned slightly something inside me stirred, I looked at Harry who stood up. The two of us walked out, instantly my chest began to fill up as if I was losing my ability to breathe.

"Melissa," Harry tried saying but his voice sounded like we were underwater.

I saw his face in my head, shaking my head as I tried to breathe.

"Melissa, here my voice okay. Try and breathe," Harry spoke his voice filled with worry.

I tried doing what he said, I held onto Harry's hands as I was slowly able to breathe again. Harry gently rubbed my shoulder before pulling me into his chest where I cried once my panic attack was over.

"It's okay, you're okay," Harry whispered as he gently rubbed my back.

Once I was calm we made it to the front, where the man waiting for me as soon as he saw me, he instantly walked over. He went to touch my hand but I moved it away.

"I'm sorry to be so blunt but who are you?" Harry asked.

The man flashed a card which was read, imperial lawyers. "Can we speak in private?" He asked.

I knew the name as that was the lawyers James went through

"I guess," I replied as we showed him back to my office, Harry closed the door once he were inside.

Harry crossed over and gently placed his hand on my back, "How can Melissa help you?"

"My name is Brian and I am James new lawyer. It's come to our attention that you are pregnant with his child and he wants custody," Brian explained.

I stared at him and Harry as who in there right mind let's a man who rapes someone allowed to see that child.

"No," I simply said.

"Well if you remember, you lost the court case," Brian said, sounded as if he was chuffed about it.

"Yes, we found out later that your legal team and James bribed that judge to make me lose. So the answer is no, I'm in a good job where it pays extremely well," I spoke again.

Brian shifted in his chair uncomfortably, "Well he has asked you to appear in court in The London Court in the next few weeks. I suggest you find yourself a good lawyer."

He handed me some papers before leaving, Harry rubbed my back. "We can fight this," he whispered.

"How?" I asked.

"I have two friends who are lawyers and a judge. If you will allow me to tell them everything you might be able to win everything even about what you just said. I could make a few calls to see what we can do about their injustice and that judge," Harry spoke as he kissed my temple.

I thought about it for a few moments, "Okay, will you be there with me?"

"Of course, you known will," Harry answered.

Authors Note:
Melissa can't catch a break, how did you find the chapter.
Sorry for the inactivity