Easter's Lilly by Judy Serrano

Author:Judy Serrano
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781935605904
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Published: 2010-12-15T13:00:00+00:00

“The best,” Max answered. “Please remember this has to stay confidential.” Hector patted Max on the back. “Congratulations, man.”

“It’s a boy,” Max said. “We’re having a boy!”

“You guys are going to have to look sadder than that if you’re going to fool Mick.”

“Thank you,” I said to the nurse, and she left.

Chapter 20

He had Zero Reaction Time

“Why are we hiding this from my dad?” I asked. “I’m telling you, he is not working with my husband.” They stayed quiet. “Max?” I asked.

“Well, it’s not one of us,” Max assured me.

I looked at Hector. “Oh… that hurts, Lilly.” He put his hand over his heart like he was wounded.

“It’s not Hector,” Max said. “I think your dad is a reluctant traitor.”

“He would never put a camera in my bedroom,” I said, defending him. “He is my father, after all.”

“He might if Diego was still using you as a bargaining chip,” Max answered. “You know he has been working Mick for years.”

I looked at him in disbelief. “I simply do not buy that he would hurt us like that.”

“Lilly…” Max looked at Hector with a questioning gaze.

“You’d better tell her, Max,” Hector added.

“Diego married you to use you as leverage with your dad. He continued to allow drug trafficking as long as you lived a prominent life style and stayed…well… breathing.”

“You knew about this the whole time, didn’t you?” I asked.

“I’m sorry, but yes. That’s why I was not afraid to get close to you. I knew that was not his initial goal.” He pulled me close. “The more I tell you, the less you trust me, no?”

“I trust you. I know you didn’t want me to have to lie for you. I still love you.”

“Just tell him the baby’s Diego’s. We can tell the truth when the baby is born.” He took my hand. “I want you alive, baby girl.”

“I will obey, as always,” I said. “I am getting tired of being the obedient mistress.” I crossed my arms and turned away.

“You were never my mistress,” he added. “You were always the love of my life.”

“I’ll say the baby is his, but I hate it.”

“I’m sorry, Lilly. When this is all over, you won’t have to ‘obey’ me anymore, okay? Just right now it is important that you let me keep your heart beating.” He put his hand over my heart and Hector looked away.

“You two really need a room,” he added.

“Sorry,” Max responded. “I’m a little giddy.” He and Hector high fived each other.

“A boy,” Max said. “I can’t believe it.”

“It’s not over, Max,” Hector reminded us. “We have to put Diego and Jorge in jail. We need to make this happen before she delivers.”

“Right,” Max said. “Focus…”

We went home and dad was waiting for us. “Are you all right, baby?”

“Fine daddy,” I answered.

“How long until the results come in?” he asked.

“A day or so,” Max quickly answered. “We’re excited.”

“I’m glad it’s done.” He walked away and Max and Hector looked at each other with that mischievous glance they get before they are going to do something bad.

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