Chapter 15

A week Later

Maddie was sitting in James' office reading the documents that they got from detective Wright that day when officer Woods got killed because of these documents.

As she read them, the only thing that she could find were the reason John had become that person is now known and being afraid of, apparently, he experienced childhood trauma when he saw his father killing his mother for cheating on him with any other men while he was working. One day, his father came home early to spend it with his family. He went to his bedroom to surprise his wife, but it ended with him seeing his wife cheating on him with another man. John was 10 years old, when he saw his father killing the man his mother was cheating on his father and then he saw how he was torturing his mother until he killed her.

After that, he became obsessive with dating women so he could kill them before they could leave him or cheat on him.

Maddie just couldn't believe it, as she was reading the documents that had the information about John's behavior and the reason for him to kill innocent women that did nothing.

While she was reading, suddenly Maddie ran to the bathroom to vomit. For the past 3 weeks she was feeling ill to the stomach, after risings her mouth in the bathroom she saw her calendar and noticed that she was late, maybe it's nothing, right? Despite that, she made an appointment with her doctor for later. She hoped it was nothing, because if it's what she thinks. Well, she didn't want to think about it now!

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As she left the doctor's office, Maddie feels happy and scared at the same time. She doesn't know if James will be happy or not but even if he does, she is afraid that John will find out and try to do something like kill her or James or even… Maddie didn't want to think about it even.

After arriving home, she saw James was already home playing with Drew. She smiled. Ever since he asked her to move in with him two weeks ago, she felt happy but now Maddie doesn't what to do with this additional income that she discovered.

"Maddie? Are you feeling, OK?" Maddie looked up and saw that James was standing in front of her with Drew standing next to him. She kissed him gently and bend down to extend her arms for Drew, who happily went to her.

"I'm OK, just tired, that's all. How was work? Are you hungry? Want to help me prepare our dinner?"

"Work is doing fine. You sure you're, OK?"

"I'm fine, my love. Just tired, outside is hot currently so I'm feeling a little tired. I'll take a shower and then prepare our dinner, OK?"

James smiled at her and nodded. He gave her a kiss on the forehead and took Drew from her hands so she could take a shower.

"What do you say, buddy? Should we surprise mommy and prepare for her the dinner?"

Drew clapped his hands in happiness and laughed. James also laughed at his reaction and went to the kitchen. He could feel that Maddie was hiding something from him. He didn't want to push hard on her. Maybe she'll tell me when she's ready, he thought to himself. He sat Drew in his highchair and prepared this dinner.

Half an hour later, Maddie came to the kitchen to prepare dinner but as she came in Maddie got shocked to see that their dinner was ready.

"Have a sit Maddie, the dinner is ready."

"You didn't have to do it, but thanks. After dinner I want to talk to you about something, so let's eat and then put this little guy to bed."

While they were eating, James noticed Maddie wasn't eating much. "Is the food bad?"

"Oh no, it's not that. I'm not that hungry. I feel bad not eating the food you prepared for me."

"Don't feel bad. If you're not feeling good, then it's OK. I'll put it in the fridge for you to eat later, OK?"

"Thanks, and I'm sorry, James."

James kissed her and smiled, "don't be sorry, it's OK. I'm going to put Drew to sleep, and I'll meet you in the living room, OK?"

Maddie got up from the table and hugged James and Drew together, then gave Drew a kiss on his cheek, "goodnight baby, sweet dreams."

Maddie watched James going upstairs with Drew, and she felt more nervous than ever. How am I going to tell him this news? Will he be happy? Maddie sat down on the couch and waited for James to join her. She didn't have to wait long before he appeared in front of her.

"What do you want to talk about, Maddie?" James sat down on the couch next to Maddie and waited for her to talk to him.

Maddie took a big breath and released it. "I went to see my doctor today."

"What? Are you OK? Is it bad?"

"Relax James, I'm OK. I did my blood tests in the morning, and I received them two hours ago."

"What did the doctor say?"

"My blood test is negative but one test that came out positive."

"What kind of positive?" Maddie felt her eyes filling up with tears. She was nervous to tell him, but he has every right to know.

Maddie turned to him and said, "I'm pregnant, James." Maddie turned away and closed her eyes with fear that he'll be angry at her, but the moment she felt him hugging her and kissing her with light feather kisses around her face she felt relief.

"We are going to be parents. Really?" Maddie nodded at him because she felt that her voice will crack from the emotions she's feeling right now.

James hugged her and as he got up from the couch, he swung Maddie around with happiness. "I'm so happy right now, Maddie. I can't believe it. Is that way you got so pale and were not eating?"

Maddie nodded her head, "are you really happy that I'm having your child?"

"Oh Maddie, of course I'm happy, my love. Wait, were you scared that I'll act like your ex did with you?"

Maddie felt ashamed of that thought, but she suffered so much in the past.

"Don't worry, Maddie. I'll help you with your pregnancy, and I'll be with you all the way."

"Thanks James, for being by my side and thank GOD for putting you in my life. I don't know what to do if I didn't meet you." James smiled at Maddie and took her face between his hands and kissed her.

"I'm the one that is happy to have met you. If not you, I wouldn't know what to do with my life. What do you say that tomorrow the three of us will go to the mall and start buying stuff for the baby?"

"I would love too. I love you, James, with all my heart."

"I love you too, Maddie." James carried Maddie bridal style all the way to their bedroom to show her how much he loves her until the next morning.