Novel-novel oleh Summie

Cecilia's povI made the deal that completely upended my life two weeks ago.My father was getting better, his medical bills had been paid in full and for the first time in months I wasn't overwhelmed by financial worries because Benjamin had fulfilled his promise. But I was troubled by the cost of the things I had agreed to. Benjamin and I sat in a private doctor's office today. Dr. Fields was a gentleman in his fifties with silver hair and keen eyes.He gave us a warm smile while explaining the surrogacy procedure. He handed me a packet of instructions and explained ."To make sure your body is ready, you'll go through a few more health checks. For this surrogacy, a natural insemination procedure will be employed." I blinked perplexed. "What does natural insemination mean?"Benjamin appeared a little uneasy as he cleared his throat. He gestured hazily ,his face flushed a little."It means well… you and I will."I was hit hard by it. "What do you mean that we must—?."Dr. Fields no

Cecilia's povThe tension was heightened by the faint buzzing of the police station's fluorescent lights.Tears streamed down my face as I pleaded with the man who had brought me here as I sat in the hard metal chair. Across from me Benjamin McCarthy sat with an unreadable expression."Please." I begged to put my hands together. "I didn't intentionally cause the mishap. I have nothing—no money, no way to pay for this and my father is in the hospital. Please pardon me, I beg you."Benjamin narrowed his eyes and leaned back in his chair. "Do you know how much that car costs? Do you think that tears will solve this? You expect me to forget about it because you're poor?" The icy tone of his voice made me wince but I persisted. I will do anything to put things right. I beg you not to press charges, my father needs me."He raked a hand through his well-combed hair and scoffed. "Anything? You're already in debt aren't you? How will you pay me back?When I realized I had nothing to say I sh

Cecilia's pov As I put my head on Max's shoulder, the slight hum of the television filled the small apartment.The smell of motor oil and cigarettes drifted into my nose. We had sex twice that night because he was angry at something and sex was his coping mechanism.All I wanted to do was fall into bed after a long shift at the bar. Max however had his own methods of relaxing and I lacked the stamina to object. My head throbbed, my body hurt and my mind was racing with all the issues that were just waiting to consume me. The bar manager had threatened to fire me if business didn't improve quickly, the rent was past due and my fathers medical bills were mounting. Max broke the silence by whispering into my ears, his other hand roaming my body under the sheets ."You're quiet today." "Just tired." But my response was an understatement.All I wanted to do was scream, cry and ask the universe to be patient with me. But Max wasn't into in-depth discussions.He lit a cigarette, his s

Benjamin povThe chandelier glistened above us seemingly mocking our already decaying union.Stella stood in front of me in her expensive silk robe, her immaculately manicured fingers encircling a champagne glass.The final straw was her lack of interest. I slammed my palm against the marble countertop" Stella, this is serious!" I yelled." We have been married for five years. Five years Stella! I've always wanted to have children with you." She took a leisurely sip of her champagne while rolling her eyes." And I told you Benjamin that I have no interest in those outdated ideas of having children to fulfill your ancestors desire for a successor. We have Josh and that's enough, you don't want here littering with kids do you?”Then she rolled her eyes and mumbled.“ I'm not a pig.” "Ancestors?" I said in disbelief." You are my wife. We are the focus here, not just me." I shook my head. “ Just a child won't hurt.” With a gentle clink, Stella set the glass down and her lips formed a