Chapter 7

MAYA'S POV

“If the both of you were not so level headed, she would not be in this state right now.”

“So now you want to blame Jayden and I for everything when you were also part of it?” 

I groaned as the familiar voices kept going back and forth against each other. I slowly opened my eyes but closed them back, due to the rays of the light in the room.

“I think she is slowly waking up.” 

I opened my eyes once more and this time they fully adjusted to the lights in the room. I slowly tried sitting up, as my triplet mates encircled me.

“Where am I?” I asked, trying to make sense of the white colored room and the bed that I laid upon.

“Jayden and Jenkins were arguing when you passed out. I tried controlling the both of them, but they kept acting like babies.” Jethro explained, glaring hard at his brothers whose attention were on me.

“How do you feel now?” Jayden asked, his voice soften and eyes showing concern.

“Weak….I guess” I replied.

Behind the triplets, the door opened and a man all dressed in a white lab coat stepped inside. He had a smile on his face as he laid eyes on me.

“How do you feel now?” He asked.

“Doctor, what is wrong with her?” Jenkin asked.

“I did not want to break the news to the three of you, but the young lady is pregnant.” My eyes widened after the revelation from the doctor I had thought I could keep it away from them.

“Pregnant?” Jethro asked, also in a state of shock.

“Yes and it appears the pregnancy is slowly taking a toil on her. I will advise you three to ensure she has a good rest.” 

I was too stunned to speak, my mind wandering back to the night I shared with the triplets. I should have been more cautious, now I am stuck with a child inside of me.

“So which amongst you is responsible?” 

“I am!” They all said in unison.

“Don’t be silly Jayden, I had sex with her last. It surely has to be my child.”

“You must be stupid to think I will allow you claim a baby that is mine.” Again, another round of argument rose between the triplets.

I look up at the doctor, who was staring at me with pity on his face. It almost felt like he understand the dilemma I was in.

“Gentlemen, this hospital belongs to me and as for this woman, she is my patient. I will suggest that you allow her rest for now. She will be discharged in the evening and then you can solve whatever confusion is between you all.” The doctor explained.

They hesitated, but one after the other they began to leave the room, till it was left with only the doctor.

“I understand your predicament Miss…”

“Maya, Maya Luka” I completed.

“Okay Maya, I think you should rest your head and maybe later, you could discuss the situation with the gentlemen outside.” I thank the doctor, before he would finally take his leave.

Left alone, I took a deep breath amidst the panic that was slowly rising inside of me. Being pregnant unexpectedly was one thing, but being pregnant without knowing which amongst the triplets is responsible is a bigger issue than I expected.

***

Later that evening, we arrived at my apartment, after I had been discharged from the hospital. My mates were still relentless in their argument and it slowly irritated the hell out of me.

“Can you three act like adults for once?” I yelled the moment we entered my room, causing them to stop their talks.

“I stand in your midst a confused woman because my mates happens to be the three of you. It has never happened in history that a woman is pregnant for three men, but regardless of where the three of you stand, I am carrying your baby and even if you don’t have respect for me, have some decency for the baby.” 

I took a deep breath and dropped to the couch placing my hand on my forehead. The triplets were quiet after my speech, each taking their respective positions around me.

“Look I understand that you are worried and confused right now, but I want you to know one thing, none of us will ever leave you behind. This child is my responsibility and I will make sure that I do my part as a father.” Jenkins spoke.

“Not your child Jenkin, you heard what she just said. This child is for all of us. Stop being selfish once in your damn life.” Jayden interrupted him.

“She will have to come leave with us in the mansion.” Jethro, who has been particularly quiet spoke up.

“I barely know any of you; I did not sign up to have myself mated to triplets.” I said to the three of them. “Look, I need time to process everything happening in my life now. I suggest the three of you leave.”

I watched them look at each other and although they hesitated, but they unanimously rose to their feet and turned to the door.

“Regardless of what happens Maya, I want you to understand that the baby is ours and you don’t have any right to decide it fate alone.” Jenkin spoke, while the rest nods their head before leaving the house.

After they were gone, I closed my eyes remembering how this even started in the first place, Alpha Simon’s rejection sets me apart for this predicament. 

As I lay on the couch thinking back to the day he rejected me for his sweetheart Emma, I muttered curses underneath my breath, hoping he will never find peace.

Suddenly, a knock came through the door, breaking the chain of my thoughts.

“Why can’t I get my own peace?” I said in frustration, heading for the door. If it was any of the triplets I would lash out at them.

I opened the door and it was  Claire my best friend who just got back from work.

“Hello darling.” She said.