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Chloe's POV.

I woke up, screaming Max's name. I don't know what the hell is wrong with me. I know Zach saved me so why does it feel like I saw Max there.

"Having nightmares about Maxy, again?" Zach came in with a cup of coffee.

"Maxy? Who is Maxy?" I looked at him confused. I know I am a bad liar but he doesn't know me well.

"I don't know, but I do know he is important to you. Chloe, even when I took you to the hospital, yesterday you called him. Is Maxy your friend?" He asked.

"No." I giggled. "It's a girl not a boy and she is Courtney's cousin, trust me, we hardly friends."

"Then why is her name written on your table. I swear, there's Maxy everywhere on---."

"Forget about Maxy." I smiled. "Thank you for saving me yesterday, I couldn't wish for a better husband."

"It's my duty to look after you and my son, you carrying." He kissed me on the forehead.

"You so cute Mr. Jam. Now let me get ready for the office."I got up and he pulled me to himself. "Zach, I don't want to be late for work."

"I'll let you go, if you promise to have dinner with me, tomorrow." He whispered.

"Fine." I have to forget Max, at any cost.

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I entered my office and Courtney and Mia were sitting there.

"What are you guys doing in here?" I questioned, taking a seat.

"We heard what happened yesterday and we came here to check on you and the baby." Mia replied. "Especially the baby." Courtney added and I giggled.

"The baby is healthy and hungry so please tell me you got this for me." I grabbed the burger out of her hand. "You guys are my rock."

"You had breakfast, right?" Mia asked and I nod my head. "Yet you eating like someone who didn't eat in ages."

"I'm not hungry, it's the baby." I said and they shook their heads.

"I'm glad, I don't want to ever have my own children." Mia replied.

"You told us that a million times now lets tell Chloe the real reason why we here." Courtney said and I stopped eating. "Listen Chloe, before I say anything just know that we both love you and we just want what's best for you and we will always support----."

"Why are you talking as if you guys are breaking up with me." I faked a smile and they shook their heads.

"We will always be best friends but you need to give Zach a chance." Courtney continued. "We know you still have feelings for Max but you have to try and move on. Chloe when you give birth you don't want your child to doubt that Zach is the father."

"Yes Chloe. Kids, are smarter than us and if you don't start acting now you will have problems when your baby grows up." Mia added.

"I know." I quickly wiped the tear, I don't know what I did to deserve such caring friends. "I also thought about becoming a good wife to Zach that is why I agreed to have dinner with him, tomorrow."

"Tomorrow never comes honey." Mia said. "Call Zach and tell him you want to go out with him tonight and not tomorrow."

"No." I refused and Courtney quickly grabbed my phone and started calling him. "I'm not going to talk to him even if he answers."

"Well then, we will tell him you said you love him." Courtney giggled. "Hey Zach, Chloe told me to speak with you."

I looked at Mia for help and she shrugged her shoulders so I grabbed the phone from Courtney.

"Zach, did I disturb you?" I asked.

"You are my wife, you can never disturb me." He replied. Sometimes I forget how boring he is.

"You funny, anyways Zach can we have dinner together, tonight?" I shut my eyes, waiting for his answer. If he says No, I'll be happy and I'll go straight to bed but if he says yes, I'll have to try my best to make this marriage work.

"Of course honey but can I please choose the venue?"

"Yep. Bye." I quickly hang up and the girls started laughing.

"It felt like you were talking to a kidnapper who made you suffer." Courtney said.

"I promise I'll get used to him before I give birth." I smiled.

"Speaking of giving birth, Chloe why did you tell your dad you want to take a leave when you six months pregnant?" Mia asked.

"Because I want to work." I replied.

"Don't be stupid Chloe, your father thinks you two weeks pregnant and you not, Which means when he thinks you six months you will be almost nine-month which means you meant give birth at work and working at eight months isn't legal." Mia explain.

"I know but that is the only way I can think of making this baby a Jam and not a Santiago." I stated. "Guys, my father will be heartbroken and disappointed if he finds out this baby is actually a Santiago."

"He will never find out and even if he does, he knows you love him and you would never do anything to hurt him." Courtney said and I got up.

"Group hug?" We hugged and my father came in my office.

"Sorry to disturb you kids but I need Chloe, we have an important meeting and an announcement to make." My father said and I nod my head.

"Whoa Uncle, she can't do it because she has a date to get ready for." Mia said.

"Yep. Zach just called Chloe to tell her to get ready for tonight and trust me Uncle, it's important for her to be there tonight." Courtney added.

"The only reason why I'll let Chloe leave is that she's pregnant and I don't want her working. I want the Jam and Castello heir to be strong and healthy." My father gave me a kiss and I smiled.

"We have to leave. Byeeeeee." Courtney pulled me and we all left the office.

I arrived at my house and went straight to bed. I hope I don't dream about Max. I need to forget him and that's what tonight is going to be about.

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I woke up around five and went straight to the shower. I have to keep repeating, Max is gone until my heart believes it. It's the only way, I'll forget him.

I quickly got dressed and Zach entered the room.

"You look beautiful." He said and I smiled at him.

"Thank you." I grabbed my purse. "Can we please make a stop at my parents house before we--."

"You don't need to ask me. We'll go wherever you want, when you want." He replied and I nod my head.

"Lets go." I took his hand. "By the way, I want to go inside my parents, alone. I have to talk to them about something, I hope that's fine with you." I explain and he smiled nodding, his head.

"You such a caring person Chloe." He complimented me.

We arrived at my parent's house and I quickly got out of the car. I knocked at the door and the butler answered. I know if I used the doorbell, the surprise would be ruined.

"Come in Chloe." He smiled at me and I quickly went inside.

"Uncle Pete, I want to surprise my parents so please don't tell them, I'm here." I told him and he nod his head. I went straight to the living room and my parents were sitting there.

I took a deep breathing. I can't be nerves now. I just have to tell them, I'll make my marriage work and I already forgot about Max. And then maybe one day, I can tell them about this baby's father.

I walked closer to them but before I could utter a word my father's words broke me.

"Just imagine if she was carrying a Santiago baby, I would've killed him." My father said and I quickly felt my tummy. My father would never kill a baby, I know that. "Thank god that boy loves money or else he would still be here."

"I just wish he was different. My love, Zach is not Chloe's type and it hurts me to see her with a guy she doesn't like." My mother replied.

"She will fall in love soon." Father said. "I just wish I could read her mind and take away her problems, you know I love her a lot."

I quickly started walking backwards and left without them seeing me. I found a bracelet on the doorway and took it with me.

The whole car ride to the restaurant was boring. All I could think about was what my father said and all Zach could think about was staring at me. My parents definitely chose him with their eyes closed.

We entered my favorite restaurant and I quickly took a seat at the nearest table.

"Mr Jam and Mrs---."

"Call me, Chloe please." I smiled and she nod her head. "Can I please get this side of the menu, all of them and don't forget to bring me ice and chocolate cake." She nod her head.

"I'll have the Salad and chicken, that's all." Zach said.

"I'm not going to give you my food, not even the bones so order more." I tried to warn him but he refused and the waitress left. "So you don't like eating?"

"I eat when I'm hungry so no, I like eating it's just that I don't eat a lot. I actually just wanted to order salad but I thought of adding chicken." I will definitly remember your words, Zach. I'll definitely eat your chicken if I'm not satisfied.

"I'm a foodie, a loyal one." I smiled and he giggled.

"Where did you get your bracelet, it's beautiful." Zach asked.

"I found it at my parent's house, I love it. It looks expensive so I thought of wearing it until I find the owner." I explained and he nod his head.

The waitress came back with the food and I started eating as soon as possible. Zach ate his salad and said he was done without eating his chicken so I offered to help him.

"I never thought you could finish all of that." He said and I giggled.

"I always keep my promise even though I didn't make a promise now." I smiled and he took my hand.

"Then promise me that you, our baby, and I will be together, forever."

"No matter what happens, we will be together." He tried to kiss me but I dodged it. "I still have to finish your chicken."

"Seriously." He said, annoyed and I started eating again.

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