ALPHA'S HUMAN SURROGATE 8

I was lying on the cardiac hospital bed with an IV fluid drip inserted into my peripheral vein. My head is hurting so bad. I said with my hand on it. "Take it easy, girl. Sandra said. What happened to my head? You passed out and hurt your head. She said.

The doctor came in and asked me if I was fine. I nodded. Ms Catriona, you have to be very careful in whatever you do from now on. You're two weeks pregnant. Said the doctor. I hung wide my mouth in aghast. "Doctor, say that again. "You are two weeks pregnant. He said again.

Really? I asked, still not believing my ears. "Yes ma'am, you are."

Wow, this is good news. Am so happy and relieved at the same time. Jayden and I had been having amazing sex every day like we were real couples, but I was not getting pregnant. It stressed me out so badly and made me anxious. A week before Jayden left for his business trip he told me he took me to the doctor for an examination, thinking that I might be having a problem with conceiving. I was scanned, and the results came out positive. I was also worried that I might be barren, but thank God I am not.

The doctor cleared his throat, pulling me out of my thoughts. Ma'am you okay? He asked. I am a fine doctor. Thank you so much for the good news you gave me. You're welcome, ma'am. He said. Doctor, call me Catriona, not ma'am. I told him. I will try ma'am. Anyway, I would like to be alone for some time. I said, and he nodded. He left after checking on the drip. Sandra, can you leave me alone for a few minutes?

No woman, I can't make that same mistake. She said, "What mistake did you make?" I asked. The mistake of giving you some alone time and then later you pass out. What if something bad happens to you again? I don't even want to think about that possibility. How will I face Alpha? I don't have another home to go to when something bad happens to you again. Sandra, I just want... She cut me off before I continued. Catriona, you may take me or my words as a joke, but my Alpha and the other people in the pack... I mean, the people in this house are the only family I have. She said,

Sandra, I don't know if your eyes are working very well. If you look clearly, I am lying down on the hospital bed. Am not going to run away. And if I try, that door over there is the only exit. I argued with her. Catriona, if something happens to you again because of my negligence, alpha will not forgive me this time. If you see me as a good friend, please let me do my job well as I was told without difficulties. She said with tears in her eyes.

Okay Sandra, do whatever you want or as you're told. I said.

Really? You won't give me difficulties? She asked. I said, "Do whatever you want." I repeated myself, and she blessed me.

I have to spend another night here before I get discharged. Sandra was with me the whole time.

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In the morning, I was discharged from the hospital and headed back home. Sandra and I went into my bedroom. Am going to take a quick shower. I told her. I walked a few steps and stopped when I saw her following me. Where do you think you're going, Ms. Sandra? I asked her. In the bathroom with you. She said, "Excuse me, what? Girl, I know you're following your alpha's orders, but please. You're going too far. Am going to the bathroom... bathroom. I'm taking off my clothes and showering. I told her. I will close my eyes if you're worried about me seeing your nakedness. I just gazed at her bewildered. I know that even if I tell her to leave, she will not.

Thank God the shower enclosure was tinted. The person outside can't see what is happening inside. I undressed myself inside. I slightly opened the shower glass door and tossed them on the rug.

I took a warm shower and a long one. I did it intentionally thinking that she would give up and leave. But trust me, this girl is made out of titanium. She was standing without even moving her legs.

After showering and putting on some clothes, I checked on my brother, and I was told that his surgery was in one week from now. After talking with my brother, I tossed the phone on the couch. I told Sandra to get me something to eat. Okay, I'll go and bring something quickly. She said and headed towards the door. She stopped and looked at me. Let's go together. Am not going anywhere, Sandra. Stop treating me like a fucking child. I gruffed. See I am going to stay like this, seated on the bed, until you come back. I said. Alright then, I'll be back quickly. She said and left.

My phone was ringing again. I groaned, regretting throwing it on the couch. I stood up and went to get it. " Look who's calling. I answered it. "Hey, Jayden! "How are you feeling? He asked. Am fine, and you? Good. He replied.

Listen to me Mr Jayden Evers, I know Sandra might have told you what happened but please, tell her to stop following me wherever I go. Did you tell her to follow me even in the bathroom? Yes, I know you did. I didn't have to ask that.

Yes, I did tell her to stay with you every time and everywhere. He said. Mr Jayden, I'm not a baby who needs to be monitored every step of the way. I told him. I get what you're saying but please. I would like to request you to be a little patient with her until I return. He said. Okay, I will do that. Just tell her not to follow me in the bathroom.

So, what did the doctor say? Did he tell you the gender of the baby? Am I having a son? He asked in one go.

I think you should calm down and listen to me. The pregnancy is still too early to know the gender. It has to be at least 6-10 weeks. I said. I heard him snorting.

Mr Jayden... I cleared my throat, are you happy? I asked him. Happy about what? He asked. About the pregnancy. He didn't answer me and I thought that the phone was disconnected. I checked on the screen and saw that the timer was still counting. Mr Jayden, are you still there? Before he could respond, Sandra came back with bread and peanut butter.

How did you know that I wanted peanut butter? This is one of the foods for pregnant women. She said, I thanked her and took the food from his hands. I was about to eat, and I remembered that I was on the phone with Jayden.

Am hanging up Jayden. Am hungry and need to eat. Alright then, bye.

Sandra, let's go to the balcony. Sure. She followed me and made sure that I comfortably sat down. Her phone rang and she went inside after looking at the caller.

I started eating and it was delicious. In the distance, I saw those three men again staring at the house. I don't know how they knew that I was looking at them. One of them averted his eyes from the house to me. He smiled and waved at me and I waved back.

"Who are you waving at? Sandra asked, coming towards me. I raised my hand to show her the person I was waving at. They were gone. Where did they go?

Who? She asked. Ah .. never mind, no one.

I finished eating and went inside to take a nap. I will leave you to rest. Call me if you want something. She said I arched my eyebrows in aghast. Aren't you going to sleep next to me? I teased her. As soon as she closed the door behind her, I drifted to sleep.

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I was seated on the big rock in the middle of the woods. There was a big pond surrounded by flowers of different types and colours. The flowers made it look so beautiful that I couldn't keep my eyes off of it. It was very peaceful here though I don't know how I got here.

The water in the pond started dazzling with tiny stars. A beautiful woman came out of it barely with a beautiful smile I had never seen in my life. She has long hair that covers her breasts and the other parts. Her eyes were shining brightly with love and sadness in them.

You came? I knew you'd come. I have been waiting for you. She said I turned around to see if she was talking to someone else and found none. I've been waiting for you, Catriona Havers. She said, Who, me? I pointed a finger at myself.

Yes, you. She replied. Why have you been waiting for me? What do you want from me? Do we know each other? I asked, confused.

No, we don't know each other in real life but I have been watching you. I became more confused now. Let me introduce myself to you. My name is Luciana.

Nice to meet you, Luciana. I stammered. Why are you in the pond? And what do you want from me? She came out of the pond came closer and stood before me. Thank the heavens who gave her the long hair that can cover up her private parts. I stood as well and faced her.

I'm waiting for you because I have something important to tell you. You are the only one who can help him. Help who? I asked. Jayden Evers. She said,

Do you know Jayden Evers? I asked. Yes, I do know him. She replied. Mmm, I see. I said, getting a little jealous. She saw my reaction and she smiled.

I know what you're thinking but it's not what you think. She said and I felt embarrassed.

What's wrong with him, for you to say I am the only one who can help him? I asked her. I want him to know that Sofia was the one who..... Before she finished, we had a loud growl. I saw Luciana getting scared. I turned around and saw a big wolf growling furiously. Blood was gushing out of its mouth. It started coming towards us. "Run. Luciana whispered to me. The wolf lunged at Luciana snapping its teeth at her wanting to kill her. "Catriona ran". Luciana yelled. I realized that I was covered in fear. Run. She shouted again.

She managed to fight it and leapt back into the pond. The angry wolf turned around and pinned its eyes on me. When I saw it coming my way, I took off running towards elsewhere.

I don't know how long I've been running because I was very tired. I tripped my foot and broke my ankle. I saw it walking slowly coming towards where I fell. I started trembling in fear as I tried to push myself backwards.

It came closer to me and beard its long sharp teeth. Please don't kill me, am pregnant. It became more fierce when I said that. I knew I couldn't fight it and escape. I closed my eyes waiting for it to finish me but nothing happened.

I slowly opened my eyes and saw it looking behind me with fear. Where is it looking that made it so scary? I followed its eyes and saw another big wolf. This one was bigger than it. It was two times my attacker. My attacker tried to run but the huge one was very fast. It pinned my attacker down. It opened its teeth to finish my attacker. No.... I screamed. Please stop. The huge wolf averted its eyes from my attacker to me.

My attacker escaped from it and ran away. When my attacker escaped, the huge wolf slowly matched towards me. Oh no, did I offend it by distracting it from killing? It stood on the safer side looking at me. Please don't kill me, I am pregnant, I don't want to die with my baby. My baby is innocent. I also have a brother who needs me. "Please." I cried.

It came very close to me and I could feel its hot breath on my face. I was too small beneath it. It took a few steps back and started howling.

After a few seconds of howling, it came back close to me. I was now ready for whatever happened to me. I was shocked when I saw it bending its head and started licking my painful and swollen ankle with its tongue full of saliva. When it finished linking my ankle, I felt no pain. Though I was still shaking with fear.

It looked directly into my eyes as if telling me that it would not hurt me. I started back into its eyes as well. When I stared into its eyes, I felt like I had seen them somewhere but not sure where.

I stopped shaking and felt safe around its presence. When I was starting to get used to it, it turned around and started running towards the woods as if running away from me. I was very hurt watching it running away from me.

"Wait, don't leave me here alone. I shouted. It stopped and turned its head looking at me. Please don't leave, I am very scared. I cried in a low hurt tone. It completely turned around facing me and my heart was delighted thinking that it wouldn't leave me alone but then again, it sprinted back into the woods and disappeared without even looking back.

"Catriona, wake up. I heard Sandra's voice but it felt very far.

I snapped my eyes open and sat up straight. Catriona, are you okay? Sandra asked.

It was just a dream. But it felt so real.