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“No need to send anyone after me, I'm here. I see you have chosen your usual person to hunt me. “

“Princess, all I want-“

“I'm not giving you a dime. But luckily I can't because I literally have nothing. I lost it all in a bitcoin scam. It wasn't mine to start with. Why do you think I've been working so hard? “

“You're lying! Cole, look it up!”

“Sir it says her accounts have been wiped cleaned. There's nothing in her accounts, she's telling the truth.”

“No! They'll kill me! Princess how could you be so foolish! That was billions of dollars. “

“I don't care about money the way you do. But I took the liberty to broadcast live your unethical ways. So the whole world has seen you act so political, Mr President! I invited some friends, they're here to take you to your next big house. I hope you enjoy your stay.”

“Princess, why would you do this?”

“My mother paid with her life for your greed. You hired Machen's father and he ordered the death of my son when you did not pay. He was only 4 and had a promising future. My mom and my son paid for your greed or lack there of, for money! I may not be as happy as I was, but I be happier knowing you are off the streets.”

She didn't give me a glance as her father was lead away. The room cleared and no one was left but she and I. That's what I thought until I saw the door open and in walked Jacob. I was annoyed at the sight of him. He kissed Chloe and asked his men to wait outside.

“You took something from us, someone rather. Chloe says I should let you suffer for what you did. Then I saw your mom be executed on National TV.”

“You killed our son! I want to know why?”

“Chloe-“

“I only want to hear the reason why!”

“My dad told me he wasn’t my son. I had the test ran and found out he wasn't. But then when I had gone home after I threw him in the floor, lifeless, mom told me that you had altered his records so your dad couldn't find you both. I felt horrible. I'm sorry Chloe. I let my jealousy cloud my judgement and Yanis paid for it.”

“You killed our son because you thought I lied about his- I told you that I altered his records!”

“That's what mom said. I'm so sorry, please forgive me.”

“You're going to jail where you belong. You will be expedited back to France where you will be tried for the murder of our son, Yanis Wright.”

“I deserve that..”

“You deserve death! I loved you enough to birth your son! I cared for him. My only mistake as his mother was letting you in his life. He was so happy when he got to spend time with you.”

“Chloe, I feel bad-“

“Not as bad as myself. I got to watch him die twice!”

“Madam President, sorry to interrupt.., there's a call on line one, it's urgent.”

“Why did you call me Madam President?”

“Your father has been charged with murder and his wife is no where to be found. That makes you Madam President by default. “

“Where's the Vice President?”

“I can call them”

“Do that! I don't do politics. I will shift duties once he has been brought up to speed”

Jacob and I retired to my old bedroom. The maids accommodated us. They extended their condolences for Yanis' passing. I asked Jacob to give me a minute on the balcony. I phoned Emelia.

“Baby sister, you're a worldwide hero. How'd you discover Machen's father killed your mother?”

“Yanis.. he created this listening app. I thought it didn't work. Until, I was able to hear a call between his father and himself. He put a bounty on Yanis for inheritance. I've never taken money from Machen, so he should've known I didn't want any inheritance.”

“I'm sorry sis. I found grandmother, but you aren't ready for this debrief. Spend time with Jacob and get some rest. And sis...”

“Yeah?”

“You need to tell him. He's not Machen.”

“H-how did you know?”

“I'm your big sister!”

We ended the call and Jacob was waiting for me at the door. I wasn't sure he hadn't heard my entire phone call. He wrapped his arms around my waist. I held on to his arms as I felt him manipulating my fingers.

“What are you doing Jacob? Why are my fin-“

*gasp*

“Chloe, I know now isn't the best time, but I've known every since I first met you that I would love you. My heart beats faster when we are together. I know I failed you and Yanis, but-“

“Jacob, none of that was your fault. This ring is beautiful. When did you have time to go ring shopping?”

“I've had it for years. It's my mom's ring. She told me to give it to my wife. I hope that you-“

“Oh Jacob! I don't want to give you false hope! I'm so unsure of so much right now. “

“Do you love me?”

“Yes, more than I care to admit. But love isn't enough!”

“Chloe, I know you've been hurt in the past. I'm not him. I would cherish you everyday. I would show you why I loved you everyday. You don't have to raise our baby by yourself. I'm right here.”

“Jacob, Yanis is gone! I let his father kill him! I didn't protect him!”

“Yes you did! Helga told me you were nearly beaten unconscious yourself, but you never gave up trying to free him from Machen! I also, was talking about the baby you're carrying”

“You know?”

“Maribeth wasn't good to my mom, but she always showed me love. When you started to pull away from me I thought you were falling in love with Machen again. You didn't let me touch you like I did before and I was convinced you hated me! When I asked Maribeth what I should do, she said prepare the nursery. I was confused. Then I looked into her eyes and saw her excitement. She was telling me you were pregnant.”

“Jacob, I was-“

“I know. Even your sister saw it before I did. I'm sorry.”

“Birth control has failed me twice now. I took it on time, but for whatever reason I have fallen pregnant-“

“So, you're going to keep our baby?”

“Of course! Why would you- I'm sorry Jacob. I couldn't kill a kid. I'd accept raising him alone before I thought about ending the pregnancy. Is that why you're asking me to marry you?”

“No.. I'm asking you because I know you love me the way I love you. So, let's get married and start our family. If my math is correct we have 8 months to prepare for baby DeSantis?”

“I haven't made my appointment yet, but that sounds about right. You're not upset? “

“No! I'm beyond happy! I'm going to be a father! I'm sadden we didn't get to tell Yanis that he was going to be a big brother. Wait , what if Machen injured the baby? You fought him!”

“Jacob the baby is fine. He's too tiny right now to have been injured.”

“You sure? We should call a doctor over! You-“

“Jacob!!”

“Yes Chloe?”

“Ask me again..”

“Chloe Denise Dunn, will you marry me and make me the luckiest man on Earth?”

“Yes!”

He embraced me and kissed me tightly. The fresh air calmed my nerves and my nausea. I wrapped my legs around his waist as he walked us back inside. He laid me down on the bed as he stripped away our clothes. He slid a chair in front on the door, making me giggle.

“I'm so happy that for 8 months I don't need protection! I want the whole White House to know you said”

“Yes! Oh Jacob!”

“Music to my ears!”

He was inside of me in a blink. He was thrusting carefully. He didn't want to hurt the baby. Our moans saturated the room. I was just about to topple over when a knock sounded on the door.

“Chloe! It's Miles! I came as soon as I saw dad was arrested. Jacob get off of my sister! We have a problem!”

I looked at Jacob who'd paused. He was debating finishing me and letting me up. He was about to roll on the side of me until I tighten my legs around his waist.

“You told me not to run off before you were finish. The same applies to your pregnant fiancée!”

“Yes ma'am!”

It didn't take long for him to send me barreling over the edge! I screamed his name as he filled me with his seeds. He kissed me passionately and then pulled away from me. He obtained wash cloths from the bathroom. I was fighting my exhaustion as he cleaned me up. He filtered through my closet to find me more clothes. He dressed me and then himself. He carried me out of the room and down the stairs to where Miles, Raith and Emelia were waiting.

“That's a pretty nice ring baby sister. I take it you told him?”

“Told him what? Wait you're getting married sis?”

“So you're Jacob? He is quite a looker! I still think I look better!”

“What was so urgent you stopped your pregnant sister from resting?”

“Pr-pregnant? Chloe! Congratulations!”

“Congrats Chloe!”

“You've already got her pregnant? You moved quick, Jacob!”

“She needs to rest. Did you forget she's grieving a son and publicly put her father behind bars? She's slept none, so my fiancée wants to hear what the problem is so she can rest. Our baby is kicking her ass right now.”

Miles: “I'm sorry sis. Remember Olla? She said she was your grandma?”

“Yeah, I haven't heard from her since she left Paris”

Miles: “That's because she has been working with dad to get you to give up the money.”

“What?”

Miles: “She isn't your grandma. She's Phix's grandma. I did the research with Raith”

Raith: “Chloe, the night your mom died, your grandparents were killed. I have learned that Michael Jelks is your father.”

“I already know that Raith. I mean not about my grandparents but I know uncle Mike is really my dad.”

Raith: “Chloe the Phix you know is actually Harmon! Phix's body was found in the Atlantic. He was an unidentified male corpse. No one claimed his body so government officials had it cremated and placed in an urn.”

Emelia: “Harmon, found out that dad fathered us both. Chloe..”

“No! Emelia!”

Miles: “He had uncle Mike murdered on his way here. I'm sorry Chloe”

“No!”

“Baby, I'm so sorry. Hey Miles can you call the family physician?”

Miles: “Sure. I like the way you take care of Chloe. Even though she isn't my sister anymore-“

“I-I am y-your sister! Your big sister, Miles! Dad didn't get to tell you, but I put it together. Eva, your mom, failed to mention she was involved with "uncle Mike" you're his son and so are the quads!”

Miles: “What!”

“That's why Eva is missing. I don't know if she's hiding or if Harmon got to her, but that I know is true.”

Emelia: “So what are we going to do about Olla?”

“I need to rest. I'm exhausted”

Emelia: “That might be because Jacob was on top of you!”

“Em!”

I blushed as everyone laughed. I hadn't laughed in days and it felt good. I had two funerals to plan and I was even more sad, I wouldn't get to know uncle Mike as dad. Emelia was devastated. She confided in me that Yuri was the product of a night of partying. She was tired of hiding from the world. She went out and woke up in a hotel with a guy she didn't know. He told her she was one of many girls in the room that night. That four other guys had a go at her before he did.

She told dad and he never judged her. He hadn’t got to meet either of his grandsons. Dad's (Mike) parents were still alive and on the day of the funeral, we met them both. They were in love with Yuri the moment they set eyes on him. They extended their condolences to me for Yanis. Morning sickness reared it's ugly head. I ran to the puke up my stomach more times than I care to admit.

Jacob was supportive and had a face wipe handy when I came up for air. I cried my hardest at Yanis funeral. I buried him next to my mom. Surprisingly, Jacob's father and Maribeth attended his funeral. Jacob pretended not to see and like he didn't care, but I know it meant a lot to him.

Emelia and I both took to the podium for dad’s eulogy. We spoke of him keeping us safe and him dying to do so. Cheers erupted as we concluded. Emelia told me she hoped we could grow closer now that we knew about each other. I told her I would like that.

The secret service had lent us their men to hunt down Olla. She had gone off the grid. Harmon was arraigned and charged with the murder of Lena, Phix, dad, and a host of others. He was facing the death penalty. I knew Olla would reappear upon hearing that. I was right! The secret service caught her trying to sneak into the prison. She confessed to a slew of crimes hoping it would free Harmon, but it made his charges worse.