A Baby For Billionaire Knox

THEME: A connection from the sea

HUMAN WORLD

Eretia and Knox held each other hands as they both walk on the beach. “You like the sea?” Eretia asked.

“Yes, I love the view from my home.” Knox responded.

Eretia stopped and stood in front of him. “Can I ask you something?”

Knox arched his brows. “Yes.” He kissed her forehead quickly.

“Would you start a family around this lonely area because you like the view of the sea?” Eretia asked.

“No.” Knox replied.

“Why?” Eretia furrowed her eyes.

“Well I intend to move back to town very soon. I am thinking of moving to somewhere close to my family home or the agency. But I’ll always come around here anytime I need a break from work.” Knox replied with a smile on his face.

Eretia looked at the sea. And she couldn’t help but wondered what was going on under the sea.

Knox cleared his throat. “You said something.. about starting a family..” He paused. Eretia looked up at him. “Well.. I.. I was just wondering if you are-”

“I am not ready.” Eretia cuts in sharply before Knox could complete his intended statement.Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

As much as Eretia would love to stay with Knox for a long time, she knew it was impossible. Eretia couldn’t say yes to being ready to start a family because she knew sooner or later she would have to return to her world.

“Okay.” Knox mumbled. All though he wasn’t satisfied with her immediate response. Knox let it drop because he concluded that he was probably going too fast on her and he doesn’t want her to feel pressured.

Knox’s cellphone buzzed. “Your phone.” Eretia nudged at his side.

“Oh..” Knox muttered as he took the phone out of his pocket. He made a disapproving sound and declined the call.

“Your mom?” Eretia asked.

“No, it is Betty Lawson.” Knox responded.

“Answer it.. I heard she is leaving town.” Eretia said calmly.

“I don’t want to talk to her.” Knox objected to picking up the call.

“You are still mad at her for what she did to me.” Eretia gave his hand a small squeeze.

Knox hummed a positive response.

“Come on, I already told you it wasn’t her fault. So let it go.” Eretia leaned closer to him.

The cellphone beeped and beeped again. Knox picked it and clicked on the speaker so she could hear the conversation.

“Hello, Betty.” Knox said.

“Hey Knox Martins.” She greeted.

“What’s up, Betty?” He stared down at the phone.

“I am good.” She answered.

“I heard you are leaving town soon.” Knox replied

“Yes, I am at the airport.” Betty responded.

“Good for you. So why did you call me?” Knox questioned.

“I wanted to tell you something..” Betty stopped.

Eretia’s heart skipped beat. She was scared. What if there are still traces of what she said last night in Betty’s memory? She pondered.

At that point, Eretia concluded that she would tell Knox the whole truth.

“What is it?” Knox Martins asked.

“I.. I don’t remember some certain things. It is as if I have lost a part of my memory over night. And-”

“Betty, are you okay?” Knox asked.

“I am serious.. I wanted to tell you about -” Betty stopped talking to think.

Knox exchanged glances with Eretia. She knew Betty was trying to figure the missing piece in her memory.

“What?” Knox asked.

“Your mom.” Betty said finally.

Eretia let out a sigh of relief.

“What’s with my mom?” Knox frowned deeply.

“Your mom loves you and you shouldn’t blame her for your father’s death. I mean it doesn’t make any sense quarreling with her because she accused him of having an affair. The dead is gone so you should let things go and be good to her.” Betty Lawson advised in a calm tone.

“We are good now and that’s all thanks to -” Knox paused and looked up at Eretia.

She placed her finger on her lips to stop him from saying her name. Knox furrowed his eyebrows as he reached out to hold her right hand.

“Who?” Betty Lawson asked.

“Never mind.” Knox muttered.

“Anyways, I am going to miss you, Knox Martins.” Betty Lawson added. She was disturbed. She couldn’t figure the reason why she was leaving the country.

Knox was Silent. “Won’t you wish me well?” Betty asked.

“Safe journey, Betty Lawson.” He replied

“Thank you, Knox. And take good care of your mom.” She said

“Thank you.” Knox responded and ended the call.

“Why did you silence me?” Knox asked Eretia when he dropped the call.

“I didn’t want you to tell her about me.” Eretia replied.

“Why? I really wanted her to know you reconciled us.” Knox countered.

Mentioning Eretia’s name might make Betty Lawson lose her mind completely. Eretia wanted to tell him the reason but she held back her words.

“Betty Lawson doesn’t have to know. The most important thing is that you are on good terms with your mom now.” Eretia said with a shrug.

Knox nodded in agreement while Eretia looked beyond the sea.

“Hey look it’s a whale!” She screamed out in excitement.

Knox looked up to the sea and saw nothing. She was teasing him. “Gotcha!” Eretia giggled at the look on his face.

Knox had expected to see a whale in the sea. He would have taken pictures. “You tricked me.” Knox reached out to grab her but she pulled away from him.

“Sorry boss.” Eretia laughed.

Knox tried to get her again but she sidestepped him. “You can’t catch me!” She giggled

“Of course I can!” Knox placed his hands on his waist.

“Then catch me if you can my boss!” Eretia started running on the sand as she tried to dodge him.

And in a swift movement Knox caught her. “Gotcha!” They both laughed happily. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the bank.

“No.. no.. Knox.. don’t..” Eretia pleaded.

Knox ignored her pleads. “Well I intend to drop you into the sea.”

Eretia struggled to free herself. “Come on! Are you scared of the sea?” Knox chuckled

No she wasn’t scared of the sea. But Eretia knew her tail would appear the moment her legs touches the sea.

“Wait!” Eretia screamed when he was about entering the sea.

“What?” Knox asked.

Eretia held on to him tightly. “I love you.” She mumbled, blinking severally.

“Yeah I know you love me.” Knox smirked

Eretia nodded her head slowly. “So I was thinking if… we could go in.. and..” She stopped.

Knox Martins stepped backward when he saw the wave of the sea. “Go in and?” He asked.

“You want to know.. go in and-” Eretia stopped again.

Knox arched his eyebrows trying to understand her words.

“Let us move away from the sea first.. far away for here.” Eretia replied.

Knox Martins rolled his eyes. “Are you trying to trick me again?”

“No. But I’ll tell you what I want us to do when we are far away from the sea.” Eretia repeated as she smiled at him.

“Alright.” Knox agreed and he moved away from the sea to the dry land.

“Put me down.” Eretia ordered and he obeyed her.

“So what were you saying?” Knox asked as he placed his hand on his waist.

Eretia stepped away from him. “Well..” she itched the back of her neck. “I am hungry.” She said.

Knox cocked his brows. “Hold up.. is that what.. you wanted to say?” He stuttered.

“What are you thinking?” Eretia pouted.

“You said we should go in.” Knox replied.

“Yes.. go inside and have lunch.” Eretia completed.

Knox ran his hand over his face. “What’s running through your mind?” She asked with a croaked smile.

“Nothing.” He mumbled.

“Are you sure?” Eretia asked again.

“Forget it.” Knox walked away.

“Wait Knox!” Eretia called out to him. Knox Martins didn’t respond. “Knox! Boss!” Eretia screamed out his name.

Knox smiled as he walked to the front door. Then when Eretia was about to take a step, she felt something hit her in the heart. It was painful than the previous one and her gaze dropped down at the bracelet. It was shinning.

“No.. no.. not again.” Eretia said shakily.

She turned away to the sea to hide her eyes from Knox who was now waiting for her to join him on the porch.

“Come in!” He waved at her.

Eretia didn’t turn to face him. Tears welled up in her eyes at the images of Knox looking at her like she was a monster. She had hated the look on Betty’s face when she changed so Knox look would shred her heart in pieces. He won’t hesitate to stay away from her or push her away like Oliver did if he sees her this way.

Eretia’s vision became blurry as she held her chest and screamed out in pain. Knox watched her for a second trying to make out what’s wrong with her. Then he heard her scream and soon she was falling to the ground.

“Eretia!” Knox ran as fast as his legs could carry him. “Eretia!” The light faded as soon as she blacked out.

Knox didn’t see the bracelet as he reach her side and held on to her. “Eretia wake up! Can you hear me?!” When she didn’t respond, Knox knew she was unconscious again.

“Damn it!” Knox Martins carried her up in his arms into the house.