Chapter Seven

Mrs. Stella La Lallana P.O.V

I was late today at work. I had an important meeting to attend. Lara had already gone to school, so I called Megan to come to babysit later today. I quickly got dressed in a black and white suit, I packed my hair into a ponytail and wore my black heels. I applied a little makeup, some powder, lip gloss and a little bit of mascara. I walked out and headed to the drive way. The driver was already waiting for me. I entered the car quickly.

"To the office." I said to the driver.

"Okay Ma'am."

Reaching the office, everyone moved in and out of the entrance. When I stepped inside, everyone stopped at what they’re doing. They arose from their seats.

“Good afternoon, ma’am,” they said in unison.

“Afternoon.” I hurried towards the elevator, which I make it in time. Once the elevator traveled to its destination and opened, I dashed towards my office. Once I arrived, I arranged my files and worked on my presentation. My office was spacious, the walls were painted in milk while the floors were white, the curtains matched the walls. There was a huge desk at the center of the room with my name plate on it, an office phone by the left and some files that were neatly arranged on the desk, there was a chair that faced the desk. A couch by the left with a small carpet in front, a door next to it which was the bath room.

I have been waiting to fix this meeting for months, Today I was finally going to get the contract signed. This meeting is crucial. It’s worth billions. One wrong move and the contract will fade into existence. A knock on the door interrupted me.

“Come in,” I said.

Peter, my secretary, arrived holding lots of files.

"Good morning Ma'am." Peter said with a wide smile on his face.

"Morning Peter, are you prepared for the meeting." I said to him.

"Yes ma'am." Peter said.

"Peter can I have the files I asked for yesterday?." I asked.

"Here is it ma'am." Peter said while handing over the files. I was checking the files when the office phone ranged.

"Pick it up Peter."I said to him while checking my laptop.

"The clients are here, ma’am.” while dropping then phone on the desk.

“Okay, I’m coming,” I said.

When the door closed, I picked up my black jacker and files. I was about to leave when a wave of nausea struck me, and slowly crawled up my throat. I quickly dashed to the bathroom and barfed on the toilet until I lost consciousness.

As I opened my eyes, I found myself in the backseat of a car with Aaron.

"What happened to me? Where are we?" I asked Aaron.

"We are in the car." Aaron said.

"I know Aaron, why I'm I here? Aaron, what are you doing here?” I asked.

“I got a call from the office, you fainted and We’re going to the hospital.”

“What about the clients?”

“I’ve taken care of that.”

"Did they sign the contract."

"Yes they did, don't worry everything is been taken care of." Aaron said.

"Alright, we don't need to go to the hospital, I'm fine okay." Stella said to Aaron.

Upon our arrival at the hospital, I endured medical tests to determine what was wrong with me. After what seemed like hours, the doctor approached us.

"Congratulations Mrs. La Lallana, you are pregnant." The doctor said while giving me a smile.

"Are you sure doctor?." I asked.

"Yes, you are three weeks pregnant."

"That amazing baby." Aaron said while giving me a hug.

Oh, my God, I was so happy, and so was Aaron. How would Lara react to this news? I’m sure she’ll be thrilled.

Meanwhile

Isabell P. O. V

I can’t believe I’m going to Lara’s house today for the assignment, even more so she talked to me. Still, she couldn’t come close to me. When she told me we’re doing the project at her house, an unnerving chill crept upon me. I don’t want to go to her home. I tried to tell her, but I was too scared, I tried avoiding going to her house but Mom forced me to go. She said even if I don't like her I need her to pass the assignments.

I was at her house, in her room. Megan, her babysitter, told me that Lara is coming. At least I won’t stay alone in this place. Megan is also my neighbor; she sometimes babysits me when my parents are not around. Twenty minutes passed, and I still waited for Lara. Where was she?. I sat on her bed making sure I don't make contact with any of her stuffs.

Her entire room gave me the creeps, with painted black walls, white floor, a large bed at the center above the bed was a painting of her name. There were two windows in her room, they looked rather too large, a large curtain was hanged above the window and the room was highly ari conditioned.

She had creepy toys that were all over her bed. I examined the room when I spotted a strange book under her blanket. I approached the book but didn’t want to pick it up. A book titled “El Diablo.”

What was Lara doing with that kind of book? The cover of the book was beautiful, I was about to pick it up when a noise grabbed my attention. It must be Lara. I sat down, far away from the book. As she arrived, she switched glances between the hardback and me, acting as if I saw it.