The baby contract novel Chapter 13

     " Let's just go in, okay? " His voice was warm this time and he leaned down to kiss her forehead. 

    She blushed " Okay "

   The minute they turned to go in, the wide doors swished open and Diana came out, accompanied by two maids. Liam turned to her with a look that said " I told you she had seen us all along "

   Carla smiled but said nothing. The woman coming towards them was the female version of Liam, they looked so much alike. Her hands tightened around Liam's in anxiety and he squeezed back.

   " Darling! " Diana screamed and flew into her son's outstretched arms. 

   Carla moved a step away to avoid being crushed by the woman. Surprisingly, she was strong and energetic for her age. 

   " Oh Liam! You haven't been home in ages to see your old mother " She sniffed through his shirt while he patted her on the back. 

  " I'm sorry Mom, but I saw you last two months or so " He reminded her with a smile. 

   She drew back from him and hit him on the arm playfully " Brat! Last two months?? You're not ashamed of saying it out loud that you saw your mother two months ago?! "

  " Okay I'm sorry, Mom and you're still as young as ever! Beautiful too, if I must say so you're not old at all " He said as he took her hands in his and placed a soft kiss on her fingers. 

   She blushed and looked up at him with doe eyes " You think so? " 

  " I know so " Liam replied with another charming smile of his

  She was a dramatic woman, Carla mused. 

 As if Diana knew what Carla was thinking about, she turned to her curiously " Hi there, I'm Diana, Liam's Mom " She looked at Liam with affectionate eyes. 

  " I'm Carla, Carla Reeds " She smiled warmly and outstretched her hand for a shake. 

  But Diana surprised her by pulling her into a warm hug " It's a real pleasure to meet you darling! I've been looking forward to this day since Liam told me he was going to bring his girlfriend! "

  " You're so beautiful! " She added and drew back from the hug. 

 " Thank you ma'am " Carla said softly. 

 " Diana, it's Diana for you, hon " Diana smiled at her so wide that Carla guessed it would hurt. 

 " Come on, let's go in " She said and led the way back into the house.