Chapter: Chaos at Dinner Cassie could sense the tension in the room as she walked in. She took a deep breath to steady her nerves and clutched at her long red dress. “I thought we might have to pull you to this place with a string young lady” an older lady she could tell was Zander's mother scolded her from the table. All eyes were on her. She felt like a sheep walking into a den of lions. She mumbled an apology under her breath hoping it was heard and walked to the seat that had her name on it. She found herself sitting right next to Zander who didn't even say a word to her. He turned and scanned her from head to toe, then gave a simple nod of satisfaction.She sank into the seat and stared at her plate, wishing that the dinner was over.Zander cleared his throat and addressed everyone calmly “Well…I suppose we are all here now. This is Cassie Barns, the surrogate carrying my child…Laurie's child.”Zoe scoffed, eyeing Cassie in disgust. She didn't bother to hide the irritation in her eyes. “She is a str
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Chapter: Dinner with the Family Cameron’s smile was filled with mischief. He looked around the office and faced his brother with a smirk. “This office still looks the same. Boring” Zander ignored his comment. “Cameron Scott” Cameron chuckled softly “In the flesh!”Zander scoffed and walked towards his bar. He poured himself a drink and turned to Cameron who had not moved from the spot.“Are you done touring the whole of Europe? Are you sure you've met all the beautiful women yet?” He teased.“Oh absolutely not! But I had to cut my trip short. I hear we have more interesting business at home” Cameron replied, his curious eyes watching Zander's face closely.Zander gave him a knowing smile and picked up an empty glass “Care for a Drink?”“Sure”“Whiskey, scotch, wine…”“None of that soft stuff. Whiskey please” Zander knew that despite his playful attitude, Cameron was always fishing for information. He poured another glass of whiskey and walked towards his brother with the glass.He had not seen his brother in
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Chapter: Rich People Problems Cassie tried to avoid turning around to steal glances at him as he pounded at the sack furiously. She glanced at him again as she worked on the treadmill. He was hurriedly pulling off his loose shirt. The sight of toned abs and his large biceps took her by surprise.“Oh” she gulped and missed her step on the machine.“Are you okay ma'am?” The instructor asked, reaching out to steady her on the treadmill.She nodded, her cheeks turning bright red with embarrassment. “Yeah”He didn't even flinch or notice them. She stood, mouth open staring at him.Her instructor stood watching her, puzzled.His back and chest glistened with sweat. He only stopped for a few seconds to adjust the wrap around his fingers and then continued to pound at the hanging sack.Probably sensing that he was being watched, he turned around suddenly to face them. “Uhmm” Cassie cleared her throat and looked around the gym, smoothing her hair nervously with her hands.When she eventually found her courage and turne
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Chapter: Bumping into You(PRESENT DAY)The knock on her door wouldn't stop. Cassie woke up feeling like she had run a marathon in her dreams. “I am so tired”. She sat up in her bed and looked around the room. Her head was spinning.The knock came again breaking through her hazy thoughts and forcing her wide awake “Ma’am! Miss Cassie!” She recognized Jeffrey’s voice. “Please come in!” she called out. She tried to stand and the wave of nausea hit her with force.She ran into the bathroom just as Jeffrey walked into the room. “Ma’am it is time for….” He paused staring at the bathroom as the sound of her vomiting echoed in the large room.“Do you need help Miss?” He asked unsure of what to do.She rinsed her mouth first and walked out of the bathroom, making sure to wrap her robe around herself tightly.“No Jeffrey. I am alright” she replied. She watched him expectantly.Realizing that he had not explained his presence in her room, Jeffrey shifted uncomfortably “Ummm….it is time for your morning gym ses
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Chapter: Laurie's Dream “What do you mean doctor? You have to do something!” Zander yelled in frustration startling his wife and the oncologist in charge of her treatment.The doctor was used to reactions like this from his clients. He shook his head sadly “Mr. Scott, believe me…we have tried every form of treatment and we have failed” “Then try again!” Zander retorted angrily, his hands trembling on the desk. He could hear Laurie sobbing softly beside him so he tried to calm down. “This cannot be happening to me now”The doctor shook his head “Please calm down Sir. We are doing the best that we can to save your wife…”Zander banged hard on the desk in frustration “Your best is not enough! Is this the best you can do? Really! She is not getting better!”“Can you calm down Zander? Please…” Laurie pleaded, sniffling and wiping her tears gently with her handkerchief.“We can try the radiation this time Mrs. Scott” the doctor spoke again addressing Laurie who shook her head furiously.“No…please I can't go thro
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Chapter: I Am Dying Zander(5 YEARS AGO)Zander stood at the balcony of his bedroom, a big smile on his face and a glass of champagne in his hands. He enjoyed the feeling of the evening breeze blowing softly across his face and tossing his hair around as he looked out at the beautiful night view.It was a really good day. He had listened to Laurie, his beautiful wife and had thrown a big party to celebrate his birthday. He wasn't a fan of parties but Laurie wanted to celebrate and he couldn't say No to her.The party was a good idea. He stood replaying the beautiful memories from the event. Laurie had gotten him a limited edition, Rolex wristwatch in Gold, customized with his name on it. It was his first gift for the day and his favorite. Other gifts kept coming till the day was over and he lost count.He smiled again. He had woken up to a freshly made bowl of mixed fruits and a large breakfast on their king-sized bed and after his lovely breakfast, she had given him the wristwatch and stood by his side singing
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