Secret Attraction

[melbender]

"No there's no phone signal strong enough for a call.. I'm sorry about the island, i just don't know how to run one or know what to do." I admitted ashamed "Maybe you could help me, even after we leave here?"

[Demona]

"Yes i'll help you of course. But you'll have to keep in touch with your manager, on a daily basis, check the books, the feedback clients leave"

[melbender]

"Maybe we can meet up once a week and you go over them to make sure I'm doing things right?" I burst into tears "you say you're making all this effort for Ruby and Ollie, you're forgetting I'm still here and desperate for your attention.. for you to want to do things with me too." I shook my head grabbing another tissue.

[Demona]

I looked at her and laughed "you're being hormonal you know that right?" I wiped her tears and hugged her again before i started the car "i'll do my best Lily, i'll be here for you i promise"

[melbender]

"Can you please make an effort for Mason then." I wiped my eyes, sitting back in the seat. "I know I'm hormonal, I hate it. I hate crying. That's what I inherited from mum." I grinned "her tears and your temper."

[Demona]

"Oh yes you definitely have my temper" i chuckled "but you inheritted more of your mother. You got her heart too." I looked at her and back to the road "i can try, but i can't promise you"

[melbender]

"That's all I ask. I just wish you could see him the way I do, because he's really great with Willow and he was the one more excited about another baby. I was terrified." I looked out at the ocean and pointed to the beach "I heard you need some practice staying on your surfboard, maybe we can go surfing if you're up for it."

[Demona]

"I am up for it but can you surf while pregnant? I don't think that's a good idea. Maybe we could make sand castles" i laughed

[melbender]

I burst out laughing "umm I can surf but I'll ask the doctor when I visit, I just have to check on these pains I keep getting." I looked at the steering wheel with the car brand badge on it "if the island is broke, how did they afford to buy a Mercedes benz as a hire ?"

[Demona]

"The island isn't broke baby, you are. The people here have good businesses, and all the rents go to a charity or the island's orphanage. But you're hotel is broke"

[melbender]

I groaned "yes but how? There was plenty of funds in there before we left for Christmas and then two weeks later they call and tell me they're going on-" I frowned then my eyes widened. "Oh my god, they're going to pull an insurance claim and set the hotel on fire then say they were working in poor conditions, and sue me."

[Demona]

I smiled "exactly what they are planning to do. But it won't work because when i went to town i went to the station and accused your staff of stealing everything. And i reported that we weren't notified about anything. They were surprised to see us here, because we came without telling them. And those two women he said were friends? Were employees. I hired them, indon't forget a face. Maybe mason should be here after all"

[melbender]

"Maybe you should call him, and ask him to come along but he can't leave Willow with mum, she's got her hands full." I sighed "you're so clever. Should have been a detective."

[Demona]

I chuckled "am i? I called the insurance company too. And i'm sure the manager will be under arrest in a few hours"

[melbender]

"And what about the people coming here? To help with the hotel?" Watching him for his answer. "'Do you think I should move here and focus on this place?"

[Demona]

"No! Your restaurant and book is more important. The island can be managed, i called all the charities this morning and they are still receiving the money so that's good. I'll apoint a manager. Of my choosing"

[melbender]

"Managed like Camilla managed yours?" I raised a brow "the twins said there was a man at Christmas, who was he?" I asked wondering. "Oh my god!" I shrieked grabbing my stomach "he's kicking! He hasn't kicked before!"

[Demona]

I placed my hand on her belly and chuckled "hey baby steven, you better be like grandpa cross" i chuckled "that man is...well nathaniel Archibald"

[melbender]

"Oh." I gazed down at my belly and smiled when the baby kicked again. "Don't tell Mason you felt a kick before him, he'll be devestated." I grinned "how about we close the island, as I own the whole thing and then do a proper opening, in a months time after renovations and you can invite all your rich friends to come and stay?"

[Demona]

"No tourists for a month...i don't think the locals will be happy with that. Unless it's a free of rent month, what do you think?"

[melbender]

"Fine, and the hotels that are built will be demolished as they need a proper building permit that's approved for safely too. and all the staff need to re apply for jobs with Mason doing security checks on each. You have created a exclusive resort for rich people wanting luxury and relaxation, why don't we have this one the same, but more family friendly?" I suggested. "And on opening night, you can offer them some kind off discount if they book here and with your island also."

[Demona]

I parked the car and looked at her "you should have never left business. That's a good idea, you'll turn this place around in a good way" i smiled and got out of the car "come on let's see a doctor and go to the hotel, you need to rest before tonight".

[melbender]

I laughed following him up the stairs "business was too boring for me, I like being creative and sitting behind a desk doesn't interest me." I pulled my bag over my shoulder, my purse in hand. "I did love designing the resturant though."

[Demona]

"Just like your mother" i smiled "but i don't spend my days behind the desk, i should be travelling more but with your mother i can't really do that" i chuckled

[melbender]

"Na she likes you home, I think shes scared you won't come back again." I shrugged as we got to the reception desk "lily Taylor, I'm here to see an obstetrician."

"Right away, take a seat and the doctor will be with you shortly." The assistant smiled politely but made eyes at the man standing beside her.

I rolled my eyes and went to take a seat.

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