Love affair of a life time *EDITED*

Chapter 11

The next morning, Anna walked shakily into her office and Willow looked up, "Anna? What happened, you look like you've seen a ghost."
Anna shook her head, "I'd rather not talk about it." She mumbled.
Grace rolled over to her on her chair, "Are you sure? You know we're here if you need anything."
Helen nodded in agreement, "Yeah, no matter what, you're stuck with us." She winked. Anna smiled, feeling slightly better but that quickly disappeared when the phone on her desk rang. She picked it up, "Hello?"
"Miss Barnes, Mr Colburn has requested you up to his office immediately." Carla's voice replied before the phone was put down. Anna sighed and stood up, "I'll be right back." She smiled to the women behind her. Helen raised an eyebrow, "Where are you off too?"
"Mr Colburn wishes to see me." Anna mumbled, sucking in a deep breath before walking towards the elevator and pressing the bottom for the top floor. She waited patiently as the elevator rose up, painfully slowly. Allowing the nerves to crawl back into her stomach. She took a steadying deep breath and rolled her neck as the doors finally opened and she stepped out. She looked over to Carla, who nodded for her to go straight in. Anna gulped as she walked across the wide space between the elevator and his office. She gripped the handle of the door and closed her eyes tightly, pushing it slowly open.

Harry looked up at the sound of his door opening and his heart jumped into his throat to see her standing in his doorway. Anna. His beautiful Anna. Harry quickly rose to his feet, walked around his desk and towards her, closing the door behind her and pulling her close, embracing her tightly. Anna's eyes widened but she returned the hug none the less, "Harry, I have to tell you something." She gulped. Harry drew back from their hug and pulled something out of his pocket. Anna gasped when she saw the test stick, "How? I... I thought I-"
"Picked up all the evidence? You dropped it. Why didn't you tell me?" Harry asked, unable to cover the hurt in his voice. Anna's heart broke at the sight of him, his hair poking out in every direction by the looks of it, he'd been running his fingers through it non-stop. He had dark circles under his beautiful eyes and was unusually pale. Anna looked down sadly, "I'm sorry. I knew I should've told you, but I was scared. I thought you'd turn your back on me, think I'm a whore or something." Her voice shrinking away.
Harry shook his head fiercely, "No! I would never do that Anna. I love you ok? There, I said it. I. Love. You. I know we haven't been together for very long but, I love you. And I would never leave you or our child." He said softly, placing a hand over Anna's still flat stomach. Anna blushed, but couldn't hold back the tears spilling over her eyes. Harry wiped them away, planting a kiss on her quivering lips before holding her tightly, rocking from side to side, "Shhh, don't cry."
Anna clung to his blazer and buried her face into his chest, "I'm so sorry!" She wailed. Harry buried his nose in her hair, "Don't be. I understand why you ran. But I'm still mad that you did. You didn't really think of leaving me right?"
Anna nodded, "I didn't know what to do. I thought you'd hate me or think I'm making up that I'm pregnant just so I could get your money. I thought that if I left you, then you could be happy with someone else and not feel tied down because of me. I'm sorry."
Harry felt his heart break when she admitted to thinking about leaving him. But she was here now, with him and that was all he cared about. He lead her to his desk and handed her a box of tissues, sighing, "Why did you want to keep it a secret so badly? I still don't understand."
"I panicked. I don't know. Like I said before I was scared." Anna sniffled.
Harry tucked her hair behind her ears, "You didn't have to be, if Christmas wasn't enough proof that I love kids then I don't know what is." He smiled. Anna cracked a small smile when she thought back to Harry playing with her little cousins. It was a completely adorable sight, as if they had already accepted him into the family. She nodded, "Guess I forgot in my panic."
Harry nodded and kissed her head again, "Indeed you did love." He chucked before placing his hand over Anna's stomach again, "So when do we find out the gender?" He asked excitedly.
Anna laughed, "I just found out yesterday dude,  jeez. Besides, we need to have a scan to be able to tell but-"
Harry pouted before reaching back for the phone on his desk, quickly dialling a number, keeping his arm around Anna tightly, "Yes, I'd like to book an ultrasound as soon as possible." Harry answered in his business tone. He nodded, "Of course. Yes. I understand. 2:00 pm it is. Thank you." He then hung up abruptly and smiled at Anna, "Now we can find out."
Anna smiled, "You know we won't find out the gender until about 4 months right? Maybe even longer?"
Harry groaned, "Too long."
"You're being oddly relaxed, considering your going to be a dad soon. Are you sure you're ok?" Anna asked softly, cupping his face with her hands, feeling some stubble growing around his face. Harry nodded, "Yes. I had all last night to think about it, and I can't wait. I love kids, so of course I'm happy to be a father. I've always wanted a child of my own anyway. I just didn't need expect it to be so soon and with such an amazing woman."
Anna blushed and looked away, "I'm not amazing. I tired to keep your own child a secret from you." She mumbled. Harry shook his head and hooked a finger under her chin softly, "I know, but that didn't last even 5 minutes did it? Which makes it less serious. Plus, I can't ever stay mad at you." He admitted, a light blush colouring his cheeks. Anna sighed, "I still suck."
"No you don't. Now come here, you owe me the many kisses I didn't get yesterday." He grinned, pulling her closer and locking his lips with hers once again.