Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Two - Other People's Life

I feigned sleep when Adian came to bed last night, because I wasn't ready to have that conversation, with him about the possibility of my father actually being alive, or that he didn't die with my mom, like everyone wanted me to believe.

As a child I remembered, but, I know now that Amelia wanted me to forget.

The last time I saw my father was on TV, but I didn't understand, that he was going to prison. When I screamed at the television, a worried nanny Pierce called Amelia and she's the one who sent me for therapy, claiming that I imagined all of it.

Why did my daddy go to prison? What did he do, that cause the cops to take him away in a patrol car?

I intend to find out and it starts today. Mr. Knotts has so much explaining to do.

All the lies and withholding the truth from me.

I was late going downstairs, hoping to avoid Adian and any questions, concerning what he read in my files.

"Morning" I greeted Adian, Mel and Basil in unison, heading directly to the refrigerator without waiting for a response from anyone.

Helping myself to a glass of milk, I spun around to see all eyes on me or should I say the glass of milk in my hand.

Hating milk, just because I couldn't have coffee, I glared at Mel and Basil, still avoiding eye contact with Adian.

I ended up drinking the glass of full cream milk and refilled the glass before securing the cartoon in the refrigerator.

Leaning against the sink, I eventually looked at Adian whose eyes was surprisingly focused on the counter top.

Basil looked between Adian and I, with an expression of discomfort, before nodding to Mel.

"Hailey, there's pancakes" Mel stood up and walked to the stove, ready to switch it on to make me breakfast.

I stopped her immediately, "no Mel, don't bother, I'm not hungry" I insisted, when she ignored me.

That was the only time Adian actually lifted his eyes towards me, staring at my stomach, a clear reminder that I am pregnant and having breakfast is extremely important for the baby and I.

Without saying a word, Adian started sipping his coffee once again.

With my eyes on Adian, "actually, I have an errand to run before going to the office, so I plan to get breakfast at a cafe on my way." I informed Mel, but it was really for Adian's benefit.

This time when Adian lifted his head and looked at me he spoke, his eyes with a tinge of coldness, his jaws clenched as if he's trying to control himself.

"Where are you off to?" He asks appearing casual, but there was a deep undertone to his voice.

Looking down at the glass of milk in my hand, I suddenly felt nervous. Should I try to contact Mr. Knox. Yes, yes, I need to know what everyone has been hiding from me. I need to.

"Mr. Knox" I said lifting my eyes to meet Adian's, whose expression suddenly softens. He understood why I am meeting Mr. Knox and I give him a small smile, thankful I didn't have to go into any any details about how I felt with what I only just found out about my father.

I don't even know how I feel.

Am I afraid?

Am I excited?

Am I angry?

I am numb!

Adian turned to Mel, "Mr. Knox, that's Hailey's lawyer, you should go along with her and have your meeting with him. I will give him a call" Adian suggests to Mel, leaving me confused. Pulling out his phone, Adian starts dialing and he walks out.

I turned to Mel to find out what's happening but she was staring a Basil, with a small nervous smile hovering on her lips.

Basil on the other hand gave her a smug contented smirk.

Between the both of them, it's as if they forgot that I was in the kitchen with them.

"Uh um" I cleared my throat loudly to get their attention.

Mel turned to give me a shy, embarrassed smile.

"I'm sorry" she started, "I'll explain on our way to Mr. Knox's office." Mel continues and I am actually curious, because I know Mel and Adian had some kind of conversation last night, but I didn't give it a second thought.

Now? I am definitely intrigue. I could use someone else's news to help me forget my problems.

Nodding, I turned to wash, my now empty glass, suddenly craving a hot cup of coffee, but I will try to do what is right and healthy for my baby, although I doubt coffee is bad.

"Where's Gerard?" I asked Mel and Basil, my back still turn to them, while I quickly started piling the dirty utensils in the sink.

"You can leave that you know, Mrs. Harris will be here shortly" Mel says, placing empty plates and cups in the sink.

Frowning, I turned to face Mel, "I don't normally do that" I said, staring at the doorway, "how come she isn't here yet?" I turned back to Mel.

Mel shrugged and turned to Basil. "How come your sweetheart, isn't here yet?" Mel stresses and I stifle a laugh when I heard the jealously in her tone.

Standing up, Basil comes toward us, with his and Adian's empty cups in his hand. Placing the cups in the sink, he embraces Mel, "her driver couldn't make it so Gerard went to pick her up" Basil chuckles at Mel's irritated scuff.

"Hey, come on guys" Adian whines from the open doorway. "Gerard is on his way" Adian informs us, walking further inside the kitchen. "Bas you and I will go and the girls can go with Gerard" He says looking at his watch. "I can't be late." He says to Basil.

Nodding, Basil, kisses Mel on the lips and adjusting his suit, he walks ahead of Adian, "I'll be right back, I need to get my phone" he says walking out of the kitchen, with Mel running to keep up with him.

"What's going on?" I asked Adian, "can you afford for Mel and I to be late this morning?" I continued, because I have been so absorbed in my own life and own problems, I have no idea what's going on with Mel.