Chapter 1
Hello
everyone out there! It’s your favorite witty writer, who is always here to tell
you what news is really worthy.
Okay loyal readers, here’s a question for you. What happens when a former it
girl returns home from a little under a year gone? Don’t feel bad for not
knowing, I’m not sure either. But, we’ll have the chance to find out.
Sources say that Paige Spencer, daughter of the late Paget Spencer and
Prudence Spencer Foley, arrived home. If you remember correctly, she disappeared
about 11 months ago to work on her late father’s hotel business. She even had
long time boy toy Jared Padalecki fly out about two months into her
disappearance, just for him to return single.
So, how will she deal with best bud and step-sister Trista Foley’s
engagement to long time boyfriend Zac Efron? Or her mother’s upcoming vow
renewal to Tristan Foley, another hotel giant?
Or worse, how will she deal with Jared now dating enemy Porshe Cole?
One thing is for sure, things will defiantly be interesting…-Scandalous
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“Paige, you have gotten huge.” Trista said as Paige set her luggage down on
the couch of her family’s upscale mansion.
“Bodies tend to do that.” Paige replied.
“But how do you plan to hide it?” Trista asked, watching her step-sister
plop down onto the couch.
“I’m almost done. Besides, the dress for Mom’s ceremony is big and billowy.
I can easily hide.” Paige replied.
“Are you sure that Jared doesn’t know?” Trista asked.
“He doesn’t, and he doesn’t have to know. Trust me, it’s for the best.”
Paige replied.
“So when he dances with you at the vow renewal ceremony, and he holds you
close because Prudence makes him, you think he’s not going to realize that he
can’t hold you as close as he had before?” Trista asked.
“That’s four months away. I’ll have slimmed down a lot by then. All my
weight is in my stomach and my breasts. So, at the very least, I’ll just be
rather busty.” Paige said.
“So, what are you going to do for tonight? Prudence and Dad invited the
Padaleckis and Efrons over for dinner. This will be the first you’ve even seen
Jared since he flew out to see you 9 months ago. And, it’s the first anyone will
see you like this.” Trista said.
“I’ll hide. I know every secret passage in this house so I can sneak down to
the kitchen and have Ilsa whip me up something. And then, I’ll sneak back.”
Paige replied.
“You should just tell him. It would make life much easier.” Trista replied.
“If it all works out, he’ll never find out.” Paige replied.
“Paige, you have to tell him.” Trista said.
“You know how much of media frenzy there would be? It would be worse than
when he and I broke up.”
“But you can’t keep something like this hidden. And especially not with as
close as Prudence and Jared’s mother are.” Trista said, pacing in front of
Paige. “You know Prudence is chomping at the bit to tell people your news.”
“Really? I figured she’d be hiding in shame.” Paige replied.
“What are you going to do next month then?” Trista said. “Or as the vow
renewal ceremony gets closer and everyone’s hanging out around here? Or as Zac
and I’s wedding comes closer? You know you can’t hide forever.” Trista said.
“Why not? I made one lousy mistake. And now, after all these months, I’m
left dealing with the fallout. I’ve gotten pretty accustom to this and I don’t
need Jared hopping in and passing out cigars. I don’t need anymore of a
reminder.” Paige replied.
“Paige, Jared will always love you. You should know that. He always put up
with you changing from dating to playing around.” Trista said, sitting down next
to Paige. “He just has to realize that again. And, maybe this I show he does
it.”
“Really?” Paige said, raising an eyebrow.
“Honey, I am your best friend and your step sister. I know more dirt than
you can believe.” Trista said, quickly looking at her watch. “I gotta get going.
Zac and I are taking Patricia and Patrick to the mall. Patricia wants to stop by
that store where you build your own teddy bear.”
“Cute, I may have to make one.” Paige said, a hand jumping to her stomach.
“Maybe next time sis. We have a month till things will get crazy.” Trista
said, standing up and helping Paige up. “You may want to start working on that
slimming down now. You are heavy.”
“She ain’t heavy.” Paige said, rubbing her belly. “She’s my daughter.”
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“So, Paige has returned home?” Sharon Padalecki said, as she, Jared, Mr.
Gerald Padalecki and Jeff Padalecki joined the group that was forming in the
formal living room.
Prudence Foley nodded. “She arrived by train this morning. It’s amazing to
have her back. Her father’s hotel here has fallen apart with her gone starting
some new thing somewhere else. She’s been excited to be back.” Prudence said.
“Excited is not quite the right word.” Trista whispered. Penelope Spencer
elbowed her. “She was defiantly glowing with happiness.”
“Where is Paige.” Starla Efron asked.
“Guest room, working on something for a Prince Babaloo.” Patrick Spencer
replied.
“I’ll be right back.” Jared whispered to his mother as he quickly slipped
away from the group.
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Paige sat on the queen size bed. She had stripped down to her bra and
underwear and was wearing a silk robe. She had a notebook lying across her
belly, along with a pillow. In what was left of her lap was a laptop. She was
typing some things up and surfing internet sites on pregnancy.
There was a loud knock at the closed oak door, causing Paige to jump. She
quickly switched from the internet sites to her word processor. “Come in.” She
called, quickly rereading what she had typed before.
Jared stepped into the room, causing Paige to pull the robe tighter around
her waist. “Prince Babaloo was an old excuse.” Jared said, closing the door
behind him. “Could you not come up with something newer?”
“What?” Paige asked.
“Our sex excuse. Anytime some boring party was thrown and you wanted me, you
made the excuse about needing to work on something for Prince Babaloo. It was
our little code.” Jared explained.
“And you think I used it because I want sex?” Paige asked, raising an
eyebrow. She hugged the pillow closer to her body.
“Well, that’s kinda why I’m here. We can’t have sex.” Jared said.
“You out of condoms?” Paige asked.
“That’s not it. It’s just impossible.” Jared said.
“It just takes some finagling.” Paige replied. Paige replied.
“I’m not that kind of person.” Jared quickly shot back.
“Really? I didn’t know you were.” Paige said. “Besides, it’s probably
advisable for me to wait.”
“You? Wait? You wanted it at the airport bathroom when I flew out to see
you.” Jared replied, as he sat down on the edge of the bed.
Paige felt sweat forming on her forehead. “I just should wait a month.” She
quickly said.
“A month? What is going on with you? You were never that dedicated to hotel
openings to give up sex.” Jared asked.
“Trust me, you wouldn’t want to know.” Paige said. “You came in here to tell
me something?” she asked.
“Oh yeah.” Jared replied. “I’m engaged.” He replied.
Paige felt tears sting the side of her eyes. She quickly wiped them away. “I
can top that.” She whispered.
“Huh?” Jared asked. Paige said nothing. “But, I want you to know that you
will always have a place in my heart. I mean, we were each others firsts. But,
when we broke up, I was a mess. And then, I fell for Porshe.” Jared explained.
The door flew open to the guest room and Trista came flying in. “Jared’s
engaged! You can’t tell….hey Jared.” Trista said, embarrassed to see Jared.
“Thanks for the news Trist.” Paige replied. “You’re engaged to Porshe Cole?”
She asked.
“For about a month now.” Jared replied.
“Jared Tristan Padalecki!” Two voices, a male and female voice, yelled.
“Sienna Paget Blythe Spencer.” Another male voice yelled.
“What are they yelling about? And what did you best friend come running in
here to tell you not to do?” Jared asked, as the door flew open again. Jared’s
parents, the Efrons, Tristan Foley and Prudence filed in.
Paige slowly stood up from her side of the bed. The silk robe flowed over
her belly, highlighting it’s size. “Everyone, I’m having a baby.” She said, a
weak smile on her face.