The Billionaire’s Given Baby

Chapter 5

When they arrived, the place was crowded, everywhere glittered and glowed. Camera lights were flashing like crazy. She almost wished she had dark sunglasses to shield her eyes from the flashing glare of the cameras.

After they presented their invitations, they were told their seating arrangements and escorted by a hostess to their table where Harvey stood waiting for them. Harvey introduced her to his parents, they sat at a nearby table, and they were a vibrant elderly couple, very proud of the accomplishments of their son.

It was the first time in years since the accident that their son was introducing them to any of the women in his life. They knew by his doing so, it was his way of showing how serious he was about this woman. She sat at the table with Betsy and Bryan while he gave his speech after having accepted his award.

Bryan saw some of his clients from previous business deals, he and Betsy went over to talk with them leaving Trish alone at the table. Out of nowhere Miranda waltzed up to the table. Trish was taken aback not sure what to say with Miranda’s added presence to the table. Making a conscious decision to keep her mouth shut and let the viper speak first.

“Well look who’s here, how did you manage to snag an invite to such a prestigious event?”

“Not that it’s any of your business but I was invited here by Harvey.”

“I see, the man of the hour himself, since when did you and Harvey get so close?” Miranda was fishing around for information, she drew up the closest chair and planted herself facing Trish.

“He needed a date, and I was available.”

“You know I like to look after my own, so let me give you some advice and dumb it down a bit for you. Harvey is like fine wine and you are like Kool Aid, the two don’t mix well together. You should leave Harvey in more capable hands.”

“I take it those capable hands are yours?”

“Ding, ding, ding, you’ve finally got it right, you have no business swimming with the adults, go back to the kiddies pool.”

“Look Miranda, out of respect, I’m fully aware we aren’t of the same niche however that gives you no right to talk down to me. If I ever need advice from you I will ask for it, until then stop poking your nose where it doesn’t belong.”

“While you work for me, I expect you do everything that I ask. If you want to continue to get those lucrative jobs at Crimson Elite, Harvey is stubborn but I will have him under my rule sooner or later, you will be wise to heed my warnings or you will only end up hurt and out of a job sooner than later.”

“Ms. Chase sorry to interrupt but Mayor Elliston would like to speak with you.” Cried Brenda.

“Brenda darling, impeccable timing as always, I was just about to bid adieu to this young lady.” With those closing remarks, she got up from the chair and walked away without looking back, Brenda in tow and close on her heels.Betsy returned to the table and sat down beside Trish. “Why do you look so glum, what happened to you while we were gone?”

“Miranda Chase happened to me.”

“That vicious old bat is here, what did she run off her mouth about now?”

“She was in a generous mood, she felt it necessary to come over and remind me of my station in life, which is beneath her. She doesn’t want me to throw away all that she has given me for Harvey.”

“So she’s basically asking you to choose your career over Harvey. So what are you gonna do?”

“I’m just gonna play it low key by the time she finds out I’m pregnant, I’ll be out of a job anyways, so I’m just going to ignore her for as long as I can and earn that cash.”

 “Girl you have it rough, to think I used to envy you, now I wouldn’t want to be caught dead in your shoes, so I guess you’re going to keep the baby then?”

“Yep, have a scheduled doctor’s appointment coming up, and Harvey said he would take me.”

“Wait a minute, Harvey knows and he’s ok with it?”

“He’s so sweet and considerate Betsy, he said he would support whatever decision I made. He said as long as I wanted to work, he would arrange it so that I’ll have jobs with both him and Livingstone Cosmetic, during and after pregnancy, isn’t he simply amazing!”

“Yes girl, he sure is, now you don’t have to feel so pressured about finances. Oh my goodness, I’m going to be an aunt.”

“What caused your sudden change of heart now Betsy? I thought you were totally against me having this child.”

“Bryan kind of showed me the hypocrisy of my ways, how could I claim to love you and call you my best friend, and not worry about the mental frame of your mind if you went through with the abortion. This is your heart’s desire, you would have been like an empty shell, closed off from the world filled with endless regrets had you gone through with the abortion.”

“Wow, that’s so deep Betsy, thank Bryan for his wisdom please, I’m so glad you’re always on my side, even when I don’t seem to appreciate it, you know I love you girl.”

“You better girl, friends for life.” They do a pinky swear to seal their agreement, which is the crossing of their little fingers, like they did when they were little girls in kindergarten and they made a promise and sworn each other to secrecy.

Harvey and Bryan returned to the table to face the wrath of the women they had both left alone for so long. To their pleasure, they found them laughing in deep conversation, making a mockery of the clothes people were wearing. They joined in on the chatter and agreed that some of the clothes these couples were wearing was very flashy and outlandish, all for the sake of fashion and to make a statement. Some people would do anything for the spotlight and that included a dress made out of red raw meat. Another woman looked like she had robbed Big Bird of all his yellow canary feathers. Another gentleman forgot that the pimp era was over, he was all decked out in long shocking green top hat, with matching green suit and Crocodile Dundee shoes.

After they finished the three course meal, a delicious cream of pumpkin soup for starters, then a huge plate was delivered with baked chicken breast, mashed potato, pumpkin rice and raw vegetables were served. It’s a wonder they found room for dessert, a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dark chocolate mousse cake with strawberries on top.

He was too filled to eat his but Trish had no problem devouring both his and hers. Harvey wondered if being pregnant had affected her appetite, if so how did Trish manage to stay so rail thin if she continuously ate for two. He just chalked it all down to Trish having good genes, he hoped that someday she would be proud to introduce him to her parents. He would love to meet the parents who gifted the world with such a beautiful and charming woman. He would have to ask their permission before he got down on his knees and proposed to Trish. He never used to be a fan of the theory of love at first sight but after meeting Trish he was officially a firm believer and would do anything to make her officially his.