Chapter 179

Jason came looking for her as soon as he woke up to the world again. She was sitting on the patio, supervising Jaden’s homework.

He looked disheveled and so incredibly sad. Jaden stood up and hug the sad man around his waist. Jason close his eyes for a moment and sucked in his breath, tears threatened to spill again and he felt the uncontrollable quiver of his lips.

“I’m sorry about Bethany.”

His hands ruffled through the boys hair. This could have been his son so easily, he loved the child that much!

“Thanx buddy.”

Megan gulped at the lump trying to choke the life out of her.

“You need anything Jase?”

What he needed she couldn’t give him.

“Coffee would be wonderful, thanx honey.”

She ordered them each something to drink and came towards him where he stood, staring out at the grounds. Her hands rested gently on his shoulder.

“I know this is hard, but if you’ll let me. I’ll help arrange the funeral  and everything else you need.”

His eyes clouded over.

“I cant expect that from you, Meg. Look at you, you are pregnant, you’re just starting your new life with Jon..”

“Everything in my life is under control, let me help you through this, please? You’ve always been there for me and Jaden. I WANT to do this.”

They didn’t hear the car stop.

He turned towards her.

“God, you look so beautiful since you’ve gotten pregnant. “

That thought wasn’t meant to be heard and he blushed slightly.

“Sorry. I didn’t mean…”

She smiled gently.

“Stop apologizing Jase. Thank you for the compliment.”

She opened her arms and he accepted the offer. His hand slipped in between them, cradling her bump in his big hand the other keeping her close to his frame.

“We’ll get through this. It wont be easy but we’ll get through this.”

She felt silent tears pooling on her shoulder.

Jon felt his knees buckle when he walked in on them. Al the hair on his body pricked and a cold hand brushed over his spine. His hand was on Megan’s bump, his head nuzzled in her neck..WHAT THE HELL?

“Hey, baby.” His voice was calm enough but the storm brewing in those blue depths was clear.

“Hey Angel.”

She didn’t look embarrassed or caught off guard.

Jason moved from her slowly. He didn’t have the strength to feel anything but excruciating pain.

“Jason.”

Jason took his hand and shook it limply.

Jon met Jason’s face and shock coursed through him. The guy looked like death warmed over.

Jon flicked a questioning eyebrow Megan’s way.

“Jason’s receptionist died this morning in a horrific car accident. They were like family.”

“Oh God I’m so sorry to hear that Jason. My deepest sympathy man.”

Jason nodded and sagged into the nearest chair.

The servant came in and Megan ordered a coffee for Jon as well.

She walked into his arms, lifting her face for a kiss.

Her lips were warm and welcoming against his. Jason’s cologne drifted to his nostrils and he felt something sizzle through his gut. He didn’t like another man’s cologne on her skin it made his skin crawl. He was hoping he could come home and discuss Dorothea’s moving here with her. No such luck.

It just had to wait for later then.

Megan invited Jason do dinner but he declined. Not long after did he leave with the promise of Megan meeting him early the next morning. Jon kept his frown at bay, he knew she loved Jason just as a friend and being the wonderful person  that she was, she just wanted to support him in his time of hardship. He didn’t have to like the idea though.

Not long after he left they settled in their dinnerchairs, ready for supper. Richie had whirled in, his own chirpy self ready to fill his bottomless pit.

The conversation drifted around Jason’s heartache for a while. Richie was quite stunned about it and expressed his sincere sympathy for the guy’s loss. Having everyone around the table Jon decided to drop the bomb, seeing as Richie would have to stay in the mansion and Megan would have to deal with his indiscretion up close every day.

“There is something I need to discuss with you  two.”

Richie was intrigued but the look on Jon’s face made Megan’s heart jump. She knew him so well.

“Dorothea is moving into the cottage till after the baby is born. I would just feel better if I know someone would be close 24/7 if something should happen.”

Richie’s mouth gaped open a few times just like a fish out of water, his stunned face trained on Megan. His brain came out of shock mode and he turned towards Jon.

“Have you lost your fucking mind Jon? Don’t you think rubbing Megan’s face in your fuck up every day would do HER and HER BABY harm? What the hell is wrong with you Jon?  DO you even remember Megan at all? I think that is a heartless move to make!”

Megan rested her hand on Richie. He felt the slight shaking and he felt his temper rise a notch.

“Its ok Rich. I’ll be ok about this, really.” Megan’s face was averted; she could for the life of her not meet Jon’s eyes, the pain and shock in to would be plain to see.