Surprise Baby for my Billionaire Boss

The self-imposed exile back home in the spare room of Tonya’s apartment had to be better. At least that’s what she’d told herself over the last two weeks. Besides, her mind had enough to keep her focused on other problems. Six babies. She’d gone to her first OB/GYN appointment yesterday, and now had more supplements and rules to follow than she ever could have imagined. Soon enough, she’d have to head from DC to her mom and dad’s home near Baltimore. They had to know everything that was happening, that she was expecting oh so many children.

Surprise, Mom and Dad, you’re going to be grandparents six times over.

Sandra had no idea how to tell them that, but she was supposed to be going over for dinner with them next weekend. That would be a complete shock for them. Beyond a complete shock. It would probably cause her dad with his weak heart to keel right over.

“What a mess I’ve made.”

Tonya entered

the room and set a tray full of oranges, chicken noodle soup and biscuits on the bedside table. “You didn’t make a mess. The only thing you did wrong was come home. I still say who cares what Javier said. He’s not Xav, and he barely likes anyone.”

“But I should have told him about our night in Atlantis from the first day. It does look suspicious, and Javier has already had a chance to talk his ear off and turn him against me.” Tears sprang from her eyes, and she stroked her fingers over her belly. Six little lives were in there that she and Xavier had created together. “I just can’t stand to hear him say he hates me.”

“I understand that, but if you don’t tell him about his kids, he’ll be mad at you.”

“I can’t deal with this. I can’t deal with anything right now. Tonya, he was the one. I loved him so much. Hell, who am I kidding? I still love him. He’s all I can think about.” Sandra sniffled. “Well, I also think about the babies all the time too, but that counts as being about Xav.”

Tonya sat on the bed next to her and stroked Sandra’s hair back from her face. “I can help explain it. He’d understand. You’re so miserable.”

“I’m also sick. The hormones are hitting hard. I’m tired all the time, and I do want to eat, but it’s so hard to keep anything down.” She set her head on her friend’s shoulder. “I’m a complete mess.”

“True, but see this time if you can at least keep some chicken broth down. I have some errands to do, but we’ll talk later. I don’t think you want to turn your back on Xavier like this.” Her friend stood and then patted her shoulder. “Hang in there, hon. You take it little by little and just get the nourishment for the babies. I’ll help you with everything else.”

“Like my own personal nurse?”

“I like to think of it as more like a little fairy godmother.”

Sandra laughed as her friend disappeared out the door. Her eyes grew heavy and she closed them, cuddling against the mattress for a nap. Rubbing her stomach, she added, “Well, gang, I guess it’s just us for a while.”

She dozed for a long time. It was the only time she wasn’t nauseated and when her head didn’t spin. When a faint knocking sounded on the door, Sandra put her head up and noticed the sky was pitch black outside. Picking up her phone, she glanced at the time.

Wow, it’s nine p.m. I’ve slept through everything!

The knock sounded again and she hopped up, glad her body wasn’t that changed yet and she still had some strength to her. Walking over to the door, she flung it open and was expecting it to be Tonya with more soup. Her jaw dropped when she found Xavier on the other side. Instinct took over and she threw her arms over his shoulders, relishing the cinnamon scent that tickled her nose, made her happy.

Made her feel like she was back at home.

How long has it been since I started thinking of Barcelona as home?

She looked up at her lover. No, not just that. He was the father of her children, damn it.

Concern colored his bright green eyes and his face was unshaven, a day’s worth of stubble covering his face. There were dark circles under his eyes, and he was swaying a bit on his feet. Reaching up, she planted the back of her hand against his forehead.

“You look terrible. Are you sick?”

“Only for you,” he said, shutting the door behind him and then leading her to her bed. “Tonya called me over Skype. I was expecting it to be you.”

“She has my password,” Sandra said sheepishly.

“Sandra, I was so worried.”

“I know and…” She blinked back at him. “You said my name.”

“Tonya explained everything. I had no idea that you were here because Javier was mean to you. I know you needed space for the gall bladder surgery, but I was so confused when you didn’t answer my calls.”

She stilled. How could he not know? Oh Javi has been busy, hasn’t he?

“I…you know that I’m the same woman from Atlantis?”