Exton

The afternoon had passed quickly. It was a beautiful day for the open market, but there seemed to be an uneasiness, a wariness to the air. People looked over their shoulders as if expecting someone, looked around at the crowds, not quite trusting strangers. It made Laila hesitant and nervous but Ramji assured her he would watch, none would get close that meant her or Thea harm. He knew as well as she did that Rath may have day creatures in his employ.

Ramji watched while the girls shopped, Laila picking out a few things for her room and soaps and shampoos from a local vendor that sold homemade items. Thea stood aside and let Laila make her own decisions, and noticed some of the looks exchanged between her and Ramji. They always seemed to know right where the other was at any given moment. Thea smiled in approval at her observations. She would have to make a point of some alone time with her sister so they could talk before she had to leave.

After a stop at a bank so that Thea could transfer Lailas inheiritence to her and set up her accounts, she asked to go back to the hotel. She and Adrian would spend a couple of nights at the tavern before heading back to Greece and she had some duties to attend to.

Laila turned to Ramji as he opened the front door of his new car for her. “I have one more thing I need to do if you dont mind driving me. Can you take me to see Rowan?”

“Of course. I would take you anywhere.” Ramji takes her hand and kisses the palm. “Is your hand hurting you?”

“Just a little. Star thinks some of the stitches can come out. I want to see Serena and check on the babies. And I... I need to talk to Rowan about birth control. I mean... I really want children someday, but right now... everything is so new and changing so fast...” Laila looks at Ramji, afraid he wont understand.

He pulls her close and kisses the top of her head. “You dont have to explain. Everything in its time....”

Laila sighs with relief, “Yes, exactly...”

Ramji looks in her eyes, “You dont have to afraid or worried to tell me things. Whats in here...” and he points to the side of her head, “or whats in here...” his finger moves down her neck and to her chest where he can feel her heart beating.

Her smile as bright as sunshine, Laila stands on her toes and kisses Ramji. “All right....”