A Baby For Billionaire Knox

THEME: She has Knox Martins

THE MARTINS EMPIRE

ELAINA MARTINS OFFICE

“Excuse me Ma’am.” Tracy said as she walked into the office.

Mrs Elaina Martins looked up from the paper works on her desk. “Yes Tracy.”

“Miss Betty Lawson is here.” Tracy informed her.

“Let her in.” Mrs Elaina Martins instructed her.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“Okay Ma’am.” Tracy bowed slightly before heading back to her office. “You can go in Miss Betty Lawson.” She smiled.

Betty Lawson walked into the large office. “Good morning, Mrs Elaina Martins.” She greeted.

Mrs Elaina sat back in the swivel chair. “Betty, it has been a while. How may I help you?” She said with a serious look.

“Won’t you at least offer me a seat?” Betty snorted.

“Suit yourself, Betty Lawson.” Mrs Elaina Martins smiled. She already knew what Betty did to Eretia. Her son already told her about it during his drive home.

“You have changed towards me.” Betty said in a low tone.

“Did I? Maybe you caused it. Remember the day you barged into my office and disrespected me.” Mrs Elaina reminded her.

“I was just angry to find that woman in Knox’s home.” Betty replied defensively.

“And is that why you went after the innocent lady? Is that enough reason to want to get rid of her so you can be with my son?” Mrs Elaina demanded as she leaned forward.

“No, you are mistaken.” Betty replied.

“Oh really? Then tell me how she ended up in a hospital.” Mrs Elaina forced a smile on her face.

“I.. I don’t.. know…” Betty stuttered.

“Three days. Eretia was unconscious for close to three days and you didn’t even pick up Knox’s calls. Why? Were feeling guilty all those times she was laying unconscious at the hospital? Or you were happy that she would be out of the way if anything goes wrong with her?!” The old lady emphasized.

Betty Lawson was silent. She had no idea why Eretia ended up in the hospital.

“Eretia said you picked up a fight with her.” Mrs Elaina breathed out.

“Yes… but I didn’t do anything bad to her.” Betty defended.

“Did you hit her?” Mrs Elaina asked.

“Yes.. and she hit me back too and I didn’t collapsed. My cheeks burned too from her hit on my face.” Betty responded.

Serves you right! The old lady said to her herself.

“Listen to me that lady isn’t human.” Betty stood up from the chair she sat on.

“Why did you say that?” Mrs Elaina furrowed her eyebrows.

“I saw her eyes.. and that bracelet on her wrist is magical!” Betty answered.

“What do you mean?” Mrs Elaina was confused.

Betty tried to explain to the old woman what she saw that day after grabbing Eretia’s wrist. Mrs Elaina Martins thought Betty Lawson was crazy after she ended the story.

“Are you okay?” The old lady asked.

“Yes.. yes I am fine. I know it sounds crazy and weird but believe me that lady is strange. She shouldn’t be with Knox. They shouldn’t be together.” Betty asserted.

“Oh I see..” Mrs Elaina mouthed. “Now I think I understand what you are trying to say. You think Eretia isn’t from this world.”

“Yes!” Betty Lawson snapped her fingers. “She must be an alien. What if she is a demon? Or a ghost out in this world to find a soul to switch bodies? She can be anything dangerous!” She held a pleading look, hoping the old lady would believe her.

Everyone Betty had told the story thought she was going nut. Even Mrs Precious Lawson thought her daughter was already losing her mind.

“I don’t believe you.” Mrs Elaina said with a serious face.

Betty was frustrated. “Why won’t you believe me?! I am trying to save your son’s life. So why don’t you try to ask her about that bracelet.” She stopped pacing to focus on the old woman.

“I don’t need to ask her. Eretia probably got the bracelet from a jewelry store anyways.” Mrs Elaina replied.

Betty rubbed her temples. No one will ever believe her. “I am leaving the country.” She said.

“Why?” Mrs Elaina asked.

“I want to be away from Knox or else I might end up hurting the one he loves.” Betty Lawson

sounded resigned.

Mrs Elaina nodded slowly. “Alright Betty… Safe trip.” She replied.

“I just hope that you act on what I told you about Eretia.” Betty said finally before she moved out of the office.

Mrs Elaina never believed her words. She just concluded that Betty Lawson was jealous of not having Knox to herself and she made things up to make her fire Eretia.

Her cellphone beeped and she picked it. “Hello Precious.” She said.

“Hi Elaina. Did you talk to Betty?” Mrs Precious Lawson asked

“Yes Betty just left my office.” Mrs Elaina replied.

“Did you notice anything strange about her.” Mrs Precious questioned in a low tone.

“Why did you say that?” Mrs Elaina stood up from the swivel chair and worked to the window pane.

“Well I think my daughter is losing her mind slowly.” Mrs Precious Lawson answered.

“You think so too?” Mrs Elaina mumbled.

“Yes, Betty keeps saying silly things about a lady close to Knox being a witch or a weirdo. I don’t understand everything she said to me about this woman working for your son.” Mrs Precious Lawson said.

“Yeah she said the same to me.” Mrs Elaina replied

“Do you think Betty needs to check into a mental home?” Mrs Precious Lawson asked.

Mrs Elaina Martins shook her head in agreement. “Try to talk to a psychiatrist about her case. I suggest therapy for her too.”

Mrs Precious Lawson let out a loud sigh. “I’ll do that but Betty insist that she is leaving the country.”

Betty’s mom doesn’t know about the deal she had with Mrs Elaina so it was best to keep her in the dark.

“I think she is leaving again for a vacation.” Mrs Precious added.

“She didn’t disclose the country?” Mrs Elaina asked.

“She didn’t say much but I’ll find out soon.” Mrs Precious Lawson answered.

“Okay Precious, I have to get back to work now. So I’ll give you a call later.” Mrs Elaina wanted to end the conversation.

“Wait.. will you be at Karissa daughter’s wedding?” Mrs Precious Lawson asked.

“Yes, I’ll got my designer to work on my outfit.” Mrs Elaina answered.

“Okay let us meet up on Friday to treat our hair and do our nails too. You know I have the best stylist and -”

Mrs Elaina Martins rolled her eyes. “I’ll give you a call later, Precious.” She ended the call.

“Oh Precious.. you better focus on taking care of your daughter before she becomes a threat to the society.” Mrs Elaina huffed.

••••••••••••

OLIVER SCOTT APARTMENT

Oliver walked into the sitting room with a tray filled with baked bread and orange juice. “Ryan, it is time for your medication.” He set the tray on the table only for him to notice the sober look on the boy’s face. “What’s wrong?” He asked.

“I am just worried about her.” Ryan replied with a shrug.

“Eretia? I told you to forget about her.” Oliver said with annoyance in his tone.

“Why are you so mad at her? She hasn’t done anything wrong to you.” Ryan defended her.

“Eretia isn’t coming back to us.. accept it.” Oliver gritted.

“Why? Did she tell you that?” Ryan demanded.

Oliver avoided his brother’s gaze.

“No miss Eretia didn’t say that she won’t be coming back to us. She doesn’t have anyone so she would definitely come back to us.” Ryan had a frown on his face.

“She doesn’t have anyone? She has Knox Martins now.” Oliver blurted out.

“Knox Martins is only her boss.. and we are her family.” Ryan countered.

“She isn’t a Scott!” Oliver snapped at his brother.

Ryan stared at his brother in disbelief.” I can’t believe you are saying this when you are the same one who brought her into our home. You offered to be her guardian. Are you are like this because she didn’t show up on Tuesday?” Ryan demanded.

Oliver didn’t respond.

“She didn’t make a promise to come visit us. Miss Eretia only said that she was going to plead with her boss to let her see us. So maybe he didn’t give her the chance or probably Mrs Elaina hasn’t seen the change she wanted in her son.” Ryan tried to give reasons why Eretia couldn’t make it to see them.

“That’s bullshit! She didn’t even bother to give us a call.” Olive grimaced.

“She must have a good reason so why don’t you call her and find out.” Ryan countered.

“Stop trying to-” Oliver was interrupted by the sound of the doorbell.

“It must be the gamepads I ordered. I’ll answer it.” Ryan stood up and went to the door. He opened it and Eretia was there.

“Miss Eretia!” And without thinking he threw his hands around her.

“Hi Ryan.” Eretia greeted as he dragged her into the house. She met Oliver’s gaze but he looked away quickly.

“Why didn’t you show up on Tuesday?” Ryan asked immediately he led her to the couch and made her sit on it.

“Forgive me Gideon.. I was-”

“Busy at work.” Oliver snorted.

Eretia looked at him and his expression unreadable. Oliver stood up and motioned towards the door to leave. He wanted to be away from her.

“Wait.. Oliver..” She stopped him.

Oliver stopped at the door but he didn’t turn to face her.

“I know you are mad at me because I didn’t show up at the hospital. Believe me I wanted to talk to Knox until someone picked up a fight with me and somehow I collapse at the agency.” Eretia didn’t want to go into details.

“I just got discharged this morning from Saint Peters hospital.” She added.

“You collapsed?” Ryan asked.

Eretia nodded her head. Oliver turned to look at her and he studied her expression.

“If you don’t believe me, you can call Doctor Brandon. He was the one who told me that you took some days off to take care of Ryan.” Their gaze locked and Oliver didn’t look away.

She was telling me the truth. He knew Doctor Brandon. The mention of him indicated that she was truly admitted at Saint Peters hospital.

“So you weren’t feeling well too. How are you feeling now?” Ryan asked.

“I am fine.” Eretia answered.

“So who stayed with you at the hospital?” Ryan asked again with a concerned look.

“Knox Martins.” Eretia replied.

Ryan shot his brother a never jump into hasty conclusion look. “I told you something must have happened.” He said to his brother.

Oliver realized that he needed to apologize for so many things. Eretia walked up to him. “Oliver, I know that I haven’t been paying much attention to you guys lately. I am-”

“I am sorry.” Oliver interrupted her to apologize.

“No, I should be the one apologizing for paying too much attention to work.” Eretia countered.

“I understand. I am sorry for lying to you.” Oliver muttered.

Eretia knew Oliver doesn’t understand. He was only trying to play cool. Since she found out he lied to her, he felt guilty for lying to her and for cutting her off the phone like she was some stranger.

“How is work?” Oliver asked.

“Fine.” Eretia whispered.

“Perhaps.. is Knox Martins giving you any problem?” Oliver demanded.

“No we are good.” Eretia responded.

His middle clenched at her words as he thought of the possibilities in the we are good.

“You are getting along well.” He mumbled.

“Yes.. and Knox Martins is nice to me.” Eretia said with a smile.

Oliver sensed something fishy by Eretia’s sudden smile at the mention of Knox Martins. As Oliver watched her, he got familiar with that look on her face as she answered all of Ryan’s questions about Knox Martins.

Eretia’s face beamed all through the discussion. She was in love with Knox Martins. Eretia wanted to tell the brothers everything that happened at Knox’s home but then her phone buzzed. It was call from ma’am Elaina Martins.

Eretia picked up. “Hello ma’am.” She cleared her throat.

“Hi Eretia, Knox said you got discharged today and you are seeing your family.” Mrs Elaina said happily.

“Yes ma’am. But I’ll head back to Knox’s home when I am done spending time with my family.” Eretia answered.

“Please if it is not too late come to the company before heading to Knox’s home.” Mrs Elaina said.

Eretia hummed a response before the call went off. “Mrs Isobel want to see me.” She said in a low tone.

“So you are leaving?” Ryan asked with a sad face.

“I am sorry.” Eretia stood up to leave.

Ryan wished she could stay a bit longer. “When next would you come around?” He asked.

“I don’t know, Ryan.” Eretia muttered.

Oliver was silent. “Okay.. at least I am glad you came around today.” He said with a half smile.

Eretia roughen his head as she placed a kiss on his forehead. “Get me Knox’s autograph.” Ryan declared.

“Sure.” Eretia smiled.

Oliver sat there rubbing his palms gently without saying anything.

“Bye Oliver.” Eretia said buthe didn’t respond.

Ryan waved at her as she walked out of the house.

“I told you she would end up leaving us someday.” Oliver stormed off to his bedroom.