Page 35 of Sapphire Queen
Chapter 25
Rory smiled at Alex as he rolled his cars across the tiled floor. He was fascinated with the way the cars bounced across the colorful flooring.
“He’s so damn cute.” Rory grinned, “I can’t wait to see my little one after watching him play so happily.”
Sarifena leaned across and patted Rory’s tiny bump. A deep yearning skittered across her chest as she removed her hand. She had fallen in love with Alex, a part of her longed to have a child of her own.
“How are you feeling these days?”
“Good. The morning sickness is slowly wearing off… but the exhaustion is no joke.”
“It’s a good thing you have two loving partners that dote on your hand and foot.” Sarifena grinned at Christine and Anthony, who were standing in the kitchen together.
Anthony looked at both women like he’d struck gold. Feeling eyes on him, he turned and shot Sarifena a warm smile.
“Don’t tell them,” Rory whispered, “But they are almost suffocating me. They act like I’m made of glass or something. It can be nerve-wracking.”
“Awe… you’re a lucky woman, Rory.”
“Speaking of lucky, tell me what’s going on with that hot doctor of yours.”
Sarifena blushed, “He’s been so understanding and supportive of my need to take care of Alex.”
“It’s more than that… that man is head over heels in love with you. I’m just curious why he hasn’t asked you to marry him yet.”
“I told him I wouldn’t commit to something… he wants a family – a child and with the probability of my insides being destroyed from the poisoning…” sighing she shifted in her chair, “I can’t do that to him.”
“Um… have you noticed you have a family? Heath seems to love that little boy, Sari. I think you're just scared.”
“Maybe…” she watched as Christine sat on the floor beside Alex. He rolled her his car, laughing as it crashed into her leg.
“Ladies, Anthony.”
Sarifena gasped when she turned to find Heath standing in the doorway. “Heath?” she stood up to greet him.
“Hey, Heath,” Anthony shook his hand, “I didn’t think you were coming.”
“Yeah, sorry for the intrusion. Sarifena, can I speak with you?”
“Is something wrong?”
Heath glanced at the others, unsure if he should tell her with an audience.
“Rory,” he smiled at her, “would you be willing to take Alex for a moment and let me talk with Sarifena alone?”
Rory pushed herself up from the couch, “Sure… Alex,” she held her hand out, “Would you like some ice cream?”
Alex looked at Sarifena, apprehension showing in his little face. “It’s ok. Let Auntie Rory take you to get a treat.” Alex wobbled over to her, outstretching his arms so she could take him.
“We’ll be back in a jiffy.”
Sarifena watched as her friends left the room, “Heath… what’s wrong? You're freaking me out a little.”
“Sit down,” he guided her to the couch again and sat down beside her.
“Has something happened? Is that why you came out here?”
Lacing his fingers with hers, he pulled her hand to his mouth and pressed his lips to her knuckles.
