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“Thank you.”
Those were the words of encouragement I needed to hear. I wasn't kidding when I said the pregnancy was a nightmare. I was afraid of my staff finding out. I was sure they could trace the father. So, I did my best to keep it hidden.
The pregnancy was the least of my concerns. I had to appoint a new board of directors. Then, I talked with Shawn about his plans to become a shareholder. But thanks to what had happened at the last board session, I was having issues trusting people.
“I still don't know why we have to wait until Zurich before coming to a final decision,” Shawn said.
“I don't like how you are forcing my hands to do this,” I replied. “Give me the space I need to make rational decisions.”
“But the longer you take…” He sighed and stopped speaking. “I'm just trying to make things better for you and easier. It would be best if you didn't make the wrong decision. I don't want you to waste time, making the right decision.”
“I understand and appreciate your concerns. But rushing me will do you no good,” I explained. “I got betrayed by half of my board and someone I-I trusted so much. You have to understand how difficult it is actually to trust another person again.”
“But you can at least trust me. I know we've had our differences in the past. I was never the suitor you wanted…”
“I didn't even want any suitors, but go ahead,” I interrupted.
“The point is…” he started and frowned, “my desire now is nothing but to keep you safe and make both our profits skyrocket.”
“I love the fact that you're just honest about the profit aspect of this whole thing,” I said and grinned.
“And that's the beautiful thing about me. You know I will be honest,” he promised. “I wish you would give me the chance that you give others.”
“Let Zurich just happen,” I said. “I will appoint you after.”
His face was filled with one of the biggest smiles I had ever seen him wear.
“I will not let you down,” he said and saluted.
“But be warned that I could change my mind,” I reminded him.
“Please do not do that,” he begged. “Don't give me hope and take it away.”
“Funny how that has happened to me,” I said softly as I remembered what happened with Bruce.
“I'll be different,” Shawn insisted.
“For both our sakes, I hope so,” I responded.
****
I was left alone. I had been able to get back into the groove of working with my patients again, especially the pregnant ones. They taught me many things I didn't know, even as a gynecologist. With that, I could be distracted from every other problem.
Or so I thought.
Just when I had started to forget about him, Bruce began to text me.
“Tabitha, it's me. Hopefully, you haven't blocked me yet. I want to speak with you in person. I know you're still upset with me, but just give me a chance. Could you at least tell me you're seeing my messages? I'm sorry. Are you ready for Zurich?”
That reminded me: we were both supposed to go to Zurich together. I wanted to show him around and to have fun with me, just like we did in Maryland. But I had yet to forgive him. Even though my heart was screaming to let him back in, I just couldn't do it.
Chapter twenty-four
To Zurich, With Love
Bruce
She wasn't responding to any of my messages. I didn't want to tell her what Shawn was planning or what I suspected. If I could just reach her, they would be no problems. I first started texting her when there were only three days left for her to go to Zurich. The day finally arrived. I was anxious, worried that she wouldn't be able to answer me. My phone started to ring. It was Tabitha.
