When Zion awoke for the second time, it was already daytime.

And when he opened his eyes and the spot next to him was empty, it took him a second before shooting out of his bed. He rubbed his eyes and opened the bathroom door. Nothing.

"Ebony!" He roared through the house as he walked downstairs. No answer. Damn it, he thought as he opened his front door. She was gone and he didn't even get to find out what happened to her.

"This woman!" He growled to himself before walking back into his house. Today was Saturday, which meant he had an appointment with his financial advisor at 12:30. He looked at the clock and still had two hours to beat.

Zion knew he had to come up with something, some plan in order to make the company's numbers rise again. Because his advisor has been advising him to do so, two months ago. But for some reason, he hasn't done shit.

So with his usual morning juice in hand and that thought in mind, he willed himself to let go of Ebony Stewart as he turned towards his home office.

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Bonnie groaned once her period started the next month. Another failed attempt, she thought as she rushed to the bathroom.

That meant she had to visit him yet another time. But she was not surprised, nor discouraged. Her doctor told her it may not work the first few times. In fact, some people try for years until they get pregnant. And even though Bonnie's eggs were perfectly in tact, she didn't know about Zion's semen.

She did know he was fertile, her pregnancy for seven weeks showed her so. But maybe they ought to go to his doctor and check? Even though she doubted he had an issue down there, it didn't hurt to check.

Bonnie hurried up when she heard her phone ring in the living room. She hoped it wasn't him, but knew she'd had to face him soon anyways.

"Hello?" She asked upon seeing an unknown number.
"Miss Stewart, I'm happy I could reach you. I'm Lord Asher's P.A., Lucas Dawn. We've sent you an invitation three months ago and we have not received an answer yet. Since the event is tomorrow morning, we figured you might have forgotten." Oh shoot!

"Oh, Mister Dawn. Of course, I got your letter. My apologies, I've been too busy with work and personal stuff. The event is tomorrow you said?" Bonnie totally forgot about the charity event.

When she got the invitation, she somehow thougt she still had a lot more time to answer and decide. Now, she totally winged it and had not even thought about the advantages and disadvantages of attending.

"We figured that much and yes, tomorrow night, starting at seven p.m." He told her.
"Is it possible to call you back in a few hours? I have not exactly decided yet." She hoped he would say yes.

"I would definitely let you call me back, miss Stewart. But we are currently printing the reservation tags and I have to put your name in, in case you are coming tomorrow." He urged and Bonnie completely understood. This was her fault, she should've remembered it.

The event was annual and last year, she wasn't there because the numbers of her company were not big enough yet. But now she was the second biggest CEO of whole Silverthorne and her numbers were rising. So of course she had to attend this year. It would a) make a good first impression, and b) be beneficial for the company.

"Of course, sir. I understand completely. Do put me on the list please, I am attending tomorrow." She said with certain finality in her tone.
"Very well, miss Stewart. Lord Asher will be very pleased to hear that. Until tomorrow, miss." He said and they hung up a few seconds after saying goodbye.

"Great." Bonnie sighed as she sat down on her couch. Now she was on her period and had to attend a charity event. It would be her very first and hopefully not her last. Nothing can go wrong. She sat up straight. And she needed a dress, darn it.

And she needed a partner. Someone who would look out for her and offer her comfort during the night. Someone who's been in a scene like that before. Bonnie smiled once she thought of the perfect person for that.

But for now, she needed to prepare.