baby.
She sat on the edge of her bathtub and took deep, calming breaths. Okay, the breaths were deep, but not calming.
Other than being one day late for her period, which was always regular, she had no symptoms.
She placed a shaky hand on her still-flat abdomen. More signs would come soon enough.
What would Brady think? They hadn’t even spoken the three most important words that should be spoken before making a baby.
Even though she did love him. She wouldn’t be this deep into a relationship if she didn’t. She wouldn’t have opened up about her mother, her worries as a businesswoman, if she hadn’t fallen for him.
When the burning of fresh tears threatened, Sam came to her feet, placed the stick on the edge of the counter and went to dress for work.
She’d had to go to the pharmacy early this morning for the test and pray that no one recognized her. That’s all she needed was for news to travel back to her father, her brother or worse, Brady, before she could tell him.
How would she break this life-altering news?
She hoped Brady was happy, but she understood if he didn’t want a family. He was, after all, a businessman with a chaotic schedule. How would a wife and baby fit into the mix?
And who’s to say he would even want to marry her, she thought as she grabbed her Kate Spade handbag. Honestly, she didn’t want Brady to marry her because he felt obligated to. Marriagesthat started out of obligation usually ended in disaster.
They were still getting to know each other. Actually, they hadn’t even spoken about how far this relationship had progressed.
Did Brady even consider them a couple? Was he just with her while he stayed on the island for business?
She stepped onto the elevator, and because the doors shut leaving her all alone, she placed a hand on her flat tummy and grinned.
“I love you already,” she whispered.
If Brady took the news well and was excited, Samantha would have to make more life-altering decisions.
Working under Miles would probably not be good in the long run.
And even though she hated to give up Lani Kaimana, she knew making a life with her baby and Brady would be better in the long run.
After all, how could she work fourteen-hour days and take care of a little one?
God, all the what-ifs swirled around in her head as she passed through the lobby.
Employees nodded and smiled, and Samantha wondered if they knew. Could they tell she wasgoing to be a mother? Could they see it in the silly smile she knew she wore on her face?
She needed to speak to Brady as soon as possible. She couldn’t wait to tell someone the news. But this was also the one time in her life she’d dreaded. How would she cope with a child without her own mother? Who would give her motherly advice?
A lump formed in Sam’s throat at the thought of going through this without her best friend.
God, what an emotional wreck she was. This pregnancy thing really did take a toll on emotions. Hadn’t she just been smiling five seconds ago?
She headed down the hallway to check on the progress of the spa. The contractor had started on the renovations last week and Sam was already hearing the buzz about guests who were eager to return.
“There you are.”
Sam turned to the male voice and was shocked to see her brother.
“Miles,” she greeted as she gripped her purse tighter. “What are you doing here?”
“I came to check things out,” Miles said.
Sam clasped her hands together instead of balling them into a fist like she wanted to do. “You mean to check up on me.”
“I’m looking out for my property, Samantha.”
She quirked a brow at him. “I certainly hope you don’t consider this your property. If I recall, I’m the one that has been here busting my butt since we acquired it and you just slid into dad’s seat.”
“Let’s not get petty,” Miles suggested. “Could we talk in your office?”
Sam hesitated a split second before she stalked off, leading the way. The sooner she
She sat on the edge of her bathtub and took deep, calming breaths. Okay, the breaths were deep, but not calming.
Other than being one day late for her period, which was always regular, she had no symptoms.
She placed a shaky hand on her still-flat abdomen. More signs would come soon enough.
What would Brady think? They hadn’t even spoken the three most important words that should be spoken before making a baby.
Even though she did love him. She wouldn’t be this deep into a relationship if she didn’t. She wouldn’t have opened up about her mother, her worries as a businesswoman, if she hadn’t fallen for him.
When the burning of fresh tears threatened, Sam came to her feet, placed the stick on the edge of the counter and went to dress for work.
She’d had to go to the pharmacy early this morning for the test and pray that no one recognized her. That’s all she needed was for news to travel back to her father, her brother or worse, Brady, before she could tell him.
How would she break this life-altering news?
She hoped Brady was happy, but she understood if he didn’t want a family. He was, after all, a businessman with a chaotic schedule. How would a wife and baby fit into the mix?
And who’s to say he would even want to marry her, she thought as she grabbed her Kate Spade handbag. Honestly, she didn’t want Brady to marry her because he felt obligated to. Marriagesthat started out of obligation usually ended in disaster.
They were still getting to know each other. Actually, they hadn’t even spoken about how far this relationship had progressed.
Did Brady even consider them a couple? Was he just with her while he stayed on the island for business?
She stepped onto the elevator, and because the doors shut leaving her all alone, she placed a hand on her flat tummy and grinned.
“I love you already,” she whispered.
If Brady took the news well and was excited, Samantha would have to make more life-altering decisions.
Working under Miles would probably not be good in the long run.
And even though she hated to give up Lani Kaimana, she knew making a life with her baby and Brady would be better in the long run.
After all, how could she work fourteen-hour days and take care of a little one?
God, all the what-ifs swirled around in her head as she passed through the lobby.
Employees nodded and smiled, and Samantha wondered if they knew. Could they tell she wasgoing to be a mother? Could they see it in the silly smile she knew she wore on her face?
She needed to speak to Brady as soon as possible. She couldn’t wait to tell someone the news. But this was also the one time in her life she’d dreaded. How would she cope with a child without her own mother? Who would give her motherly advice?
A lump formed in Sam’s throat at the thought of going through this without her best friend.
God, what an emotional wreck she was. This pregnancy thing really did take a toll on emotions. Hadn’t she just been smiling five seconds ago?
She headed down the hallway to check on the progress of the spa. The contractor had started on the renovations last week and Sam was already hearing the buzz about guests who were eager to return.
“There you are.”
Sam turned to the male voice and was shocked to see her brother.
“Miles,” she greeted as she gripped her purse tighter. “What are you doing here?”
“I came to check things out,” Miles said.
Sam clasped her hands together instead of balling them into a fist like she wanted to do. “You mean to check up on me.”
“I’m looking out for my property, Samantha.”
She quirked a brow at him. “I certainly hope you don’t consider this your property. If I recall, I’m the one that has been here busting my butt since we acquired it and you just slid into dad’s seat.”
“Let’s not get petty,” Miles suggested. “Could we talk in your office?”
Sam hesitated a split second before she stalked off, leading the way. The sooner she
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