(Vivienne)"I feel like you are hurting yourself, "I said, taking a sip of my freshly made mango juice. Both of us stopped at a restaurant after a good refreshing ride bonding with nature. I was being honest with Leo, he was my favorite person, and seeing him hurt made me feel sad"I'm fine you don't have to worry...what's important is you are okay," he said as he played with his fork digging in his food. I didn't believe a word he said because I could feel he was hurting from inside and it was Monica's fault. I told her countless times to stop whatever she was doing. How on Earth was she going out with two men? Leo was hurting because the woman he loved was going out with another man "I don't see you getting better...you work all the time... sometimes I feel like you are the new Vic" I had to be honest with him. His eyes said it all, his actions proved he was hurting inside and the thought of it made me hate Monica for playing with Leo's feelings"I should be worried about you...tel
(Vivienne)"Ms...Ms. Payton, I don't think this is safe" Victor said as he moved closer to me. I told him I had everything under control and there was no need for him to stop me. I've done this before and I didn't need his help"Don't worry I've done this before... remember when you got drunk" I said winking at him and driving the car at normal speed. I knew how to drive and I did this when I first met him. I drove his car and didn't damage it so why couldn't he just let me drive to our destination peacefully"See I'm sure you remember...I drove you safe and sound...I'm pregnant not broken plus I trust me with driving not you" I said when he didn't say anything about that night and moved away from the steering wheel and let me do my thing. I knew he was worried that a pregnant lady wasn't supposed to drive but I don't think there was anything wrong with me driving. I was okay "Sir trust me...you are safe in my hands I told you before...when Vivienne is around you don't have to worry"
(Vivienne)I watched him as he built the tent. Was I asking too much from him..maybe he was already irritated with me but I couldn't help itSince I've known Victor I've never seen him genuinely happy, I thought since he had everything he ever needed he'd be happy unfortunately that wasn't the caseHe rarely smiled nor did anything which made him happy, I felt bad just seeing him like that. I wasn't pitting him but I just wanted him to loosen up a bit. To smile and be carefree. He seemed like someone who had the world on his shoulders. Like every little burden was on him. He didn't have to solve the world's problems"Sir you are a doctor right...why don't you work in the hospital?"I asked the question I always wanted to ask. I was so curious about Victor. He seemed like multiple talented people. He knew almost everything. He was a successful businessman no surprise there and he was also a doctor. I wanted to know some things about him and more on a personal level"I'm not a doctor" he
(Vivienne)When morning came I was surprised we spent the night outdoors. It was something I didn't think would happen but waking up wrapped in Victor's arms was something I always loved each time it happened. Happiness rushed through me that all I wanted was to snuggle to his warm body. Unfortunately, the man was shamelessly awake and teasing me. The idea of snuggling with him was disrupted when his eyes flew open and caught me in the process"Rise and shine?"I muttered with a smile but he didn't say anything and only looked at me blankly. It was understandable knowing Victor was a man of a few words. I scanned his handsome face and blinked a few times when his arm which was supporting his head moved to his sides and he cupped my face"Good morning" he murmured and tucked my face behind my ear. I smiled and leaned toward his hand. Was he in a good mood for him to give me such a wonderful morning? I tilted my head and ended up kissing his hand and I saw as he narrowed his eyes and sli
(Vivienne)This was a bad idea. I should have kept my mouth shut but I had to get angry and rattled out Monica. The doctor was always cool and never got angry but that wasn't the case because now the worst of it all happened when someone arrived at the wrong time adding fuel to the fire. I stepped away from the heated moment which I wanted to happen a long time ago when I found out Monica had two men in her life and both she didn't want to let go of and now Leo and Justin were standing face to face. Head on and angry that I could feel the heat from where I was. Monica stood there trying, by all means, to keep her tears in check and I felt even worse knowing I caused this"Son of a bitch!"The doctor was fast to land a heavy punch across Leo's face such that Leo stumbled backward obviously wasn't expecting something so vicious from a man who was refined and carried himself like a nobleman. I saw as Leo held his mouth and straightened up. I could tell he was boiling with rage as his shar
(Vivienne)"This is enough...thanks Julia, "I said when I got the tray of heavy breakfast on the tray from the kitchen. Julia wanted to take breakfast to Monica but I decided to do it. Since last night the woman had been ignoring me. I felt terrible and didn't even want to see Victor when he came backI was angry at him for being such a jerk as to use me for his benefits, yes the situation was unpleasant and any man would get angry if the people close to him were doing that kind of thing under his roof"Please just eat this once...see she made omelets and pancakes. I asked her not to add syrup because you hate it. ''I said when I got to Monica's room and she was avoiding me. I found her bedroom door open and she was sitting by the window going through some files. She wasn't like her usual self but just wearing a white robe with her hair pinned up and her face make-up free"Take everything out" she simply said without even looking at me. I came to know the envelope I got the last time
(Vivienne)"Hehehe...s...stop it...that's enough"the licking was so much that I couldn't help but laugh. It was ticklish that I turned to get rid of whatever it was and when my hands brushed in fur."Tiny?"I was surprised when my eyes opened only to find the brown furry puppy staring at me with cute eyes and when I tried to touch it, it jumped on my chest and licked me again, happiness washed over me"Hey boy when did you come huh, "I said while lifting it off my chest and raising it in the air it made low sounds and I smiled and tried to sit up"Oh god...this is a disaster" even getting up was a huge problem all because of my big belly. "So did the grumpy man bring you back huh...are you fine?"I asked while I checked its little paw to see if it was alright. The last time I saw it, the doctor told us the surgery they did on it was successful and just needed time to heal and now I saw it was even stretching itself. I smiled and hugged it in my chest feeling relieved that the little th
"Is everything okay...do you feel uncomfortable...have you eaten...come take a seat" every time he asked so many questions and once and forcefully led me to sit and like a fool, I complied and sat comfortably on the sofa and cradled the puppy in my lap"Aren't you coming, sir...I'm about to leave"I asked, keeping my eyes on the puppy and I played with its ears. He never came with me unless he wasn't so busy but now I knew he wasn't coming"Ms. Payton, I have a business trip in two days...I won't take long but today I'll be around but I just won't come with you" he said hearing his voice he was calm and collected which made me angry but I didn't have to show my anger other than endure this"Okay""Kyan will escort you...the driver is waiting for you better get ready...I'll inform Maverick" the man said and I had nothing to say to him. He was a busy man and I didn't have to worry. "Fine," I said letting go of the puppy and it jumped off my lap and ran away I rested my hands on the armr
(Vivienne)I sat there by the edge of the seat fiddling with my hands which felt too cold like I was sitting in a cold room. The VC was going through some files when I came in and he asked me to wait for a while. Looking at him he wasn't as scary as most students said he was. I met him countless times in these three eyes at his house when Alexis invited me and so far he was a kind man.He looked just like Alexis, especially her black hair although Alexis took her mom's blue eyes. Surprisingly she had eyes just like mine but I shook my head as I waited for him to finish upAfter some time he carefully shoved some files away and closed his laptop and took off his specs and set them aside"Welcome Miss Payton," he said, rubbing his hands together. His voice was low and calm which made me relax as I exhaled silently and nodded with a warm smile"I'm surprised about you...you are wonderful...as you know our school is nothing but the best in the region," he said as he looked at me with a bl
(Vivienne)"Ahh...now I feel worthless," Leo said with a cute pout while holding out a spoonful of ice cream. I laughed hard seeing how ridiculous he looked with such a face. For a 32 years old man. He was supposed to be better than this but the man was still the same. Playful like a child"I saw it...I mean is it real?"I asked again, I had a chance to watch one of the movie scenes he was shooting here. I didn't know the man was such a sweetie sexy seductor"It's called acting...it's fiction... whatever I do has nothing to do with my real self," he said defensively and I gave him the eye. No one would believe it when I saw how he was touching and kissing his co-star. It was so real, especially when they kissed. I felt shy watching him"I don't believe you okay...I saw and believed it"I simply said and ate my ice cream. Leo just looked at me with a blank expression. There was amusement and delight as if he was trying to understand me and I stopped not sure why his gaze made me feel unc
"But that's not what I want…""To work hard and do this yourself...but trust me...my dad is the best...he knows students like the back of his hand and I heard this time...the school will be selecting the companies we'll be going to, "she said and I was surprised. I didn't know that"Really how is that possible" weren't we supposed to choose for ourselves"I heard dad say it...that's why you need to chill I'm certain if it's dad in charge then both of us will get something good...I just hope he recommends his friend,'s company to you too"I heard Alexis loud and clear but I didn't want to get anything just because I was her friend but if her dad was in charge then I was hoping for the best"Our internship will start in a month or two...I'm so nervous okay...three years feels like forever" I said and dropped to the ground like a sack of potatoes, the slightly wet grass pricking my back and exposed arms but I didn't care. I exhaled and inhaled the wonderful fresh air of wet grass and open
(Vivienne)"Why is he so difficult?"Alexis asked as we rushed for classes. We were so late and Mr. Whitlock was a ridiculous professor. He didn't tolerate late coming and of course, he gave difficult exams...forget tests and assignments which were like he didn't have a heart"It's cool he's just preparing us for our future," I said, fixing my hair. I was a total mess. I was only wearing blue skinny jeans with a blue tank top and some sneakers. My hair looked like a bird's nest because I didn't blow dry it but just washed it and applied conditioner to soften it"Come on, let's hurry or it will be a full lecture on being late which would apply to our resume, "Alexis said sarcastically and I wanted to laugh because her words made no sense. But I understood her unlike me, she was the center of it all. Being the vice Chancellor's daughter wasn't easy. She and to be the perfect example and she was exceptional"Oh thank God" she exhaled in relief when we got to class and it was as noisy as e
"Hey ..hey...no look at me...yeah look at Uncle," Kyan said waving the baby toy in the air and the baby followed his gaze. "Good girl...look at this...her name is... Vivienne or just Vivie" he added and showed a photo of Vivienne. Of course, he didn't know if the baby could even see or recognize the picture he was showing her. She was just three months old"Come on Sky focus," he said, sounding a little coy as he sat there. His niece was in a world of her own. But she looked really cute in her pink romper with pink socks and a cute headband with a ribbon attached to it. She was giggling and moving around with her tiny little hands grabbing things and fighting to get her tiny fingers in her mouth"Okay...we are on our fourth session of knowing Vivienne...she's cute with eyes like yours...not sure why but you have beautiful eyes just like her, "Kyan said, making a thinking face as he looked at a pic of Vivienne then his niece. Of course, her name was Skylar, short for the Sky. Victor na
******Three months later(New York)**(Vivienne)"Can I help you?""Yes, please...I'm new here...can you show me where the library is?"I asked, looking around the place"Yeah down the road...you can take a taxi from here or just walk but it will take a little while" the lady replied showing me the directions I smiled and thanked her before I walked away leaving the fast-food restaurant I was having my lunch atI glanced at my watch and it was getting late and the goofy girl I was waiting for hadn't shown up"Where are you, Alex?"I said and quickly crossed the road to the other side so I could wait for her. It was early in the afternoon, the day was crisp and sunny. Although it was a little windy which made my hair blow around disturbing my peace I didn't mind as I stood there staring at the brochure in my hand. I looked around the busy streets. The lady I asked at the restaurant told me this was where the public library was. I would have used the one at the University but I decided to
**2 Weeks later**"S...sir should I…"Julia asked when she accidentally walked into the room Vivienne used to sleep in but stopped when she met Victor along the way. He didn't know why he came here but he couldn't fall asleep no matter how hard he tried"Leave," Victor said coldly and Julia didn't even waste time as she retreated away Victor stood by the door for a while then rested his hand on the doorknob. A long sigh escaped his sealed lips as he pushed the door open and walked inHe turned on the lights revealing a neat well-put-together room. His Surrogate's bedroom. This was her bedroom. It had been two weeks since she left him after giving birth. He didn't blame her at the end of the day, they had a deal. She signed a contract which she honored. It was up to her to leave he had no say in her decision but she should have done what was needed of herVictor shook the thoughts away and walked to the bed. It was the same, the room was the same and empty. Her perfume lingered in the a
(Vivienne)"Destination please?""United States," I said, handing her my details as well as my password. The lady looked at me for a while and continued her work"Vacation or…""School" I replied without delay and the woman glanced up then shrugged. I didn't know why she did that but I didn't care as I stood there waiting for my ticket. I was lucky the plane to the US hasn't left yet. It has been an hour since I got here. I had everything ready to go but just needed to confirm the tickets and it was taking longer than I expected"Are you okay Ms?" the lady asked, not sure why but I was fine, just a little cold. I didn't know why it was this cold now of all days. I was wearing black leggings with ankle boots as well as a long-sleeved sweater that reached up to my neck and a brown long coat to keep warm but still, I could feel the wind blowing around"I'm fine please, "I remarked distantly, trying, by all means, to keep her off. I came to the airport early. I wanted to leave this place
(Vivienne)It felt like a dream, I felt empty and aching everywhere. I tried to move myself hoping to stop the pain I was feeling but everything seemed hard. I wanted so badly to open my eyes and see where I was unfortunately they seemed glued and wouldn't open"Ahh!"I tried to shift a little and when I moved my hand. I felt a sharp pain that made me his and kept my hand still. My head was spinning and when I flickered my eyes opened. I could only see blurry visions and it took blinking multiple times to finally adjust to the Bright Light of the strange room I found myself in"Well you are awake" I heard a small female melodious voice and suddenly a nurse was standing before me. She was smiling at me which made me wonder. I was so lost to find myself in the white-painted room which smelled like medicine and a mixture of certain cleaning agents"W...what happened here?"I managed to voice out the words but hearing myself, I sounded so restrained as if I had lost my voice at some point"