Chapter 3: Pregnant!!

"I'm pregnant," she said, holding her stomach. The situation seems to have changed forever."So who's the father?" Quen asked the girl, "Sorry, Quen I can't say it," Amy said to Quen, Amy quickly put away her things and said goodbye to Quen.

"Quen I have to go," he said and Quen also said goodbye to him, the nervousness in his voice when he got out and saw Zack sitting outside.

Zack looked at Amy ready to approach him, but Amy suddenly dodged and walked in the opposite direction. Amy's heart was confused, she still couldn't believe the news that she was pregnant. One night's mistake, a momentary event that caused a massive change in his life.

It was late afternoon when Amy got home to the house her parents bequeathed to her. "Manang, I'm home," he said softly to the old man who was with them in their private mansion. The tiredness was evident on his face, as if he was burdened with heavy worries. She held her stomach and carefully spoke to the baby in her womb.

"Baby, I'm sorry, I can't introduce you to your father," he whispered as he ran his fingers over her stomach. Although tired, there was a burning hope in his heart. He knows there will be more trials to come, but he is ready to face everything for him and his son.

In the evening, the phone rang. The old maid answered. "Hello, is Amy available?" asked the voice on the other line—Zack. "Oh, shark, he just fell asleep," answered the old man.

While hanging up the phone, Zack couldn't get Amy's behavior out of his mind when they met earlier outside his sister Quen's clinic. The questions came to his mind again. What exactly is Amy doing there? He decided to ask Quen about it, but the brother refused.

"Sorry, Brother, but I can't share my clients' information. It's all confidential," replied Quen, seriously and professionally. The questions in Zack's mind deepened—questions that seemed to have no easy answers.

The next day, Amy decided to look for a job. After he showered and dressed, he approached the old man. "Manang, I'm just leaving. I'm going to look for a job," he said before finally leaving the house.

While walking around the city, Amy stumbles upon a tall building—the *Dilgado Building Inc.*. She didn't know that Zack, the person she was thinking about last night, was the owner of that company. He was determined to find a job, so he went inside and approached the receptionist.

"Hello, I would like to apply as a secretary," he said calmly but full of hope.

The receptionist smiled and answered him immediately. "Ah, the interview will be held on the 15th floor," he replied as he handed over the instructions. Amy still doesn't know that in that very building, her and Zack's paths will cross.

As Amy waited outside the office, she couldn't help the nervousness that seemed to be weighing heavily on her chest. He was confused as to why he felt the way he did, but he forced himself to be strong. He sat for a few hours, until he heard the call of a secretary.

"Miss Amethysts Quizon," the CEO's secretary called.

Amy sighed, said a silent prayer, and then walked into the office. He didn't immediately see who his boss would be, so he tried to stay calm.

"Good morning, sir. I'm Amethysts Quizon," Amy said, standing and careful in her movements.

The person sitting in front of the table slowly approached. When he saw who it was, his eyes widened.

"Zack," he said unexpectedly. "I mean... sir," he quickly took back what he said, stuttering and obviously surprised. He did not expect that the person who would become his boss was the same person who had been troubling his mind for a long time.

Zack stared at Amy, unable to hide the shock in his eyes. Although they hadn't seen each other in a long time, in an instant all the memories came back—things they had never talked about before.

"Amy..." Zack said professionally. He let out a deep sigh before returning to his formal tone. "Miss Quizon, please take a seat."

Amy sat up, her hands still shaking, trying to hold back her nervousness. She can't look directly at Zack, they're both wrapped in tension—their past seems like a shadow they can't escape.

"So, you're applying as my secretary?" Zack asked, his voice cold.

"Yes, sir," Amy replied, forcing herself to be calm. But inside, he seemed to be on fire with nerves.

Zack was silent, studying Amy. He was staring at her as if he was looking for an answer in his eyes. They know there are things left unsaid, questions that remain hanging between them.

Their eyes met, and there, as if someone accidentally started their unfinished story again.

Zack let out a cold smile. "You do realize, this is not going to be easy for either of us, right?" his voice was mixed with warning, as if he was referring to more than just work.

Amy swallowed. "I understand, sir." He answered even though he knew he wasn't ready for the complication of this situation. But she needs a job, and most of all, she needs to be strong for her son.

"Very well," Zack replied, as he readjusted his posture, as if nothing had happened. "Let's proceed with the interview."

As their conversation about work continues, hints of the past return. Amy knows it won't be an easy job and Zack also knows that every decision will have complications. Amy couldn't help but feel the nervousness, the tension, and the feelings that had been building up for a long time but hadn't been expressed.

After their brief conversation, Zack called his former secretary. "Inform the others that the search for my new secretary is over," he said, his eyes resting on Amy. Amy felt the surroundings getting heavier.

Suddenly the office door opened and a beautiful woman entered who immediately approached Zack. He kissed her without hesitation in front of Amy. "Babe, I missed you," said the woman, full of tenderness and casual demeanor, as if there was no one else around.

Amy stopped. He felt a sudden throb of pain in his chest, a pain he hadn't expected. He held his breath, and he couldn't help but look away. He didn't like what he witnessed, but he couldn't change it either. Sadness slowly enveloped him.

Amy held her stomach, seemingly apologizing to the child she was carrying. I'm sorry, baby. I'm sorry,' he whispered, trying to be strong and not hurt. He knew his feelings of jealousy were wrong, but he couldn't help but be hurt by the scene he witnessed.

Zack is surprised by the unexpected return of his girlfriend, Vanessa who he thought was still in America. He immediately felt the tension in the office. Before he could react properly, Vanessa suddenly spoke.

"Oh, who is she?" Vanessa asked flatly, unable to hide the jealousy in her voice as she glared at Amy.

Zack immediately answered, trying to keep his tone formal. "She will be my new secretary."

Despite the cold air that enveloped the office, Amy showed professionalism. "Nice to meet you ma'am," he said, even though he felt the weight of Vanessa's gaze.

But instead of answering his greeting, Vanessa avoided him and went straight for him, making no attempt to hide the jealousy she felt. Amy felt the weight of the situation, but she tried to stay calm, even though there was a pinch in her chest.

"Vanessa, you didn't say you were coming home," Zack tried to make light of the situation, but his eyes were also uncertain. He saw Amy squeeze his stomach slightly, and there, it seemed that there was a glimpse of an answer to the questions that had been bothering him for a long time.

"Vanessa, you didn't say you were coming home," Zack tried to lighten the situation, but his girlfriend's voice was still cold.