My Inclined Baby

Chapter 32. Toilets

Helen proved her determination to prepare for the party tonight. Zaylin had also given an answer that she could attend, but it was a little too late.

"Helen, are you sure Van's gonna be home in time?" Abbey felt bad for her former boss.

"Just wait. He must be home."

"Why is that sure?" ask Abbey.

Rylee was resting in the guest room, while Abbey accompanied Helen to prepare some food and drinks. A few alcoholic drinks were also prepared, but Helen had already informed her that Abbey should not touch her.

"For Anne," continued Abbey.

"Yes. I think I'll get proof of that, Abbey. I'm sorry I suspected you were in a relationship with my husband."

"I'm not a teaser, Helen. If I wanted to, it's been a long time since I worked there. My chance is much greater because I have a clear Van work schedule. Where he'll be a few minutes later. Then, he went with anyone. Everything is in my hands and well structured."

Also true. Abbey had been such a close friend to Van, but since Van had seduced her and Abbey refused, it was fitting that Van would have kept some distance from Abbey.

"If it turns out they're really proven tonight, what are you going to do? Sorry, I didn't mean to interfere." Abbey can't wait to see Van get his sentence.

"I don't know yet, Abbey. I'm not as strong as you."

Said who? Abbey is fragile. He was thinking about Eric and Rylee at different times. Sometimes she can't accept Eric because Rylee is the biological father of her baby. However, how could Abbey possibly enjoy her life if they lived in the same house?

"I'm not as strong as you might think, Helen. Everyone has their lowest point."

"really? Aren't you and Rylee engaged?"

"Oh, yeah, geez, Helen! How many times have I been back? I'm not engaged to her, but to her brother, Eric. My parents don't agree that I'm married to Rylee."

"Oh, yeah, geez! May there be a miracle to unite the two of you. I just saw you couldn't handle it."

Approaching dinner, Thanos and Anne come first. They were somewhat surprised to see the presence of Abbey and Rylee. All this time they knew that Abbey was back at her parents' house.

"I don't think you're coming back" Thanos said.

"I have the right to come to this place whenever I want. Helen doesn't matter either, but why are you confused?" ask Abbey.

"No. Not like that, Abbey. Your apartment and car have–"

"Ck, the news spread quickly!" exciting Abbey. "I sell and rent it does not mean that my life has plunged into the lowest caste of friendship. I'm just going home, Thanos. I don't think we're talking about personal matters. How are you guys doing?" Abbey doesn't seem to like it.

"We're good and–" said Anne. She almost realized that she was pregnant.

"Thank God. I'm happy to hear it, too" said Helen, who tried to be friendly.

Zaylin also arrived shortly after the arrival of Thanos and his wife. He brought some bags.

"I brought all your orders, Helen. Meat, some wine, and a little fruit" Zaylin said.

"How much money?" Helen did ask to buy it, but did not mean to ask her to pay either.

"no need. It's not as expensive as this meeting" Zaylin replied. He approached Abbey and hugged her. "I miss you, my dear. What about your womb?"

Zaylin held her friend's stomach still flat. That did not go unnoticed by Rylee, Thanos, and Anne. Without her noticing, Anne stroked her stomach with a smile. However, she did not realize that Helen was paying attention to her.

The three women were deft enough to prepare that dinner. Helen repeatedly looked ahead as if waiting for someone. More precisely Van had not come home until dinner arrived.

"Is Van overtime in the office?" ask Thanos.

"I guessed it. Lately he's gone early in the morning and came home very late. He just wants to work hard for his wife." Helen smiles.

Anne watched Helen's every move. A glint of jealousy. Apparently this is what has kept Van busy lately. He didn't even send a message at all.

"Can I get that extra food?" Rylee pointed to Zaylin's steak that tasted good.

"Well, this time you managed to make a young man fall in love with your food, Zaylin!" puji Abbey.

Zaylin smiled. She provided some steaks, while Helen prepared some wine glasses.

"Helen, I don't drink!" reject Abbey.

"Yes, I know. Anne, Thanos, please!" said Helen.

Anne, who used to judge all kinds of alcohol, refused this time. Moreover, she knew that she was pregnant, but had not told Thanos. The first person to know is Van.

"This time I don't drink" Anne refused.

"Battle, Anne. You're like a pregnant woman" Zaylin said.

"No, Zaylin. I'm just trying to live healthy. You know that Thanos and I are committed to not having children in close quarters, but that doesn't mean we're going to legalize childfree." Anne just kept the answer.

Actually Anne was very worried. From the moment he arrived until dinner was almost over, Van was nowhere to be seen. Perhaps the man deliberately avoided her or did not want to meet her.

"Van where to? Does he really want to leave me?" inner Anne.

Seeing his wife uncomfortable, Thanos showed concern for her.

"Darling, you look so anxious. What was? Did you miss the photo shoot or what?" ask Thanos.

"Nothing, Thanos. I'm fine."

A lie! Thanos could see the anxiety on his wife's face, but it was also useless to force her to talk while she didn't want to.

The van that is actually lazy to go home suddenly wants to go home. A few days of avoiding Anne was a way to convince Helen that they had nothing to do with her. In fact, the feeling of longing forced her to return home just to see Anne closer.

"Oh, Anne, I'm going crazy! Every second in the office, it takes millions of years to forget you. I dodged not because I wanted to get away from you, but I just wanted to make room for Helen to let go of that suspicion. I'm sorry, Anne. I miss you and now we'll meet again" Van murmured.

A few minutes later, the car arrived home. As soon as possible Van came down and went into the room even though only passing Helen and her friends. The feeling of hesitation to go down got bigger as Thanos' car was also there.

"Darling, are you home?" Helen greeted her recently seen husband.

"Ah, yes, dear. I'll go to the room for a second" said Van.

"Helen, which toilet is next door? I think I want to wash my face. I'm a little sleepy." Anne's looking for a reason to meet Van.

"I think you've memorized the entire toilet seat in this house, Anne. So, I can't show you where the toilet is, unless you want to go into the toilet in our private room" Helen said.