Chapter Twenty Four ~ I don't want you

Emily

I’m standing in the road outside our house as I wait for Dad to get ready, “So how are you holding up?” Wiliam asks and I shrug.

He came this morning and offered to drive us to the hospital and no matter how much I avoid getting help from him, he keeps showing up and I don’t know how I’m supposed to get rid of him when he’s still the one in charge of Dad so, I just let him be. “I’m alright. It’s sinking in.”I smile knowing he’s referring to my pregnancy.

A car comes from nowhere at high speed when William pulls me into his arms and moves me off the road in a flush making my adrenaline rise and my hands clamp straight to my stomach protectively. “Thank you.” I breathe and William nods.

“Oh my God!! are you okay Emi?” Aunt Melan rushes to my side and I immediately nod. “I’m okay. But you go ahead I will meet you later. I have to pick up a package.” I rush to Dad’s side and give him a quick hug and rush back to the taxi. Taking a deep breath, I hop in, instructing the driver