(Vivienne)I never imagined being pregnant would be so tiring. I was sleeping in my head but in reality, I was fully awake."Ugh" I groaned in frustration as I moved around the bed groaning lazily. I was agitated as well as anxious. I was bored to death and I couldn't stop touching my belly for a second.It was too good to be true, it has been like two weeks since the IVF happened. I thought I would feel the little thing right away but so far, it was nothing, like I couldn't feel anything"How come it's not moving...aren't I supposed to be throwing up and acting all preggy"I mumbled as I sat up and raised my shirt so I could see my belly. It was flat and looked nothing like I was pregnant. How on earth, Justin said it was successful so why wasn't my belly big like a water balloon yet"I should get something to eat, "I said, crawling out of bed. I was so bored with nothing to do, I swear two weeks indoors with nothing to do nearly drove me crazy. All I did was sleep, look at my phone.
Yes, he would get angry but I just wanted to take a look. And when I turned the gold-made knob, I slightly pushed the door open and closed one eye as I peek in to see if Tiny, as they called the puppy, was there but he was nowhere to be seen hence I opened the door fully and I was stunned. My jaw dropped, I thought I would find some luxurious room with so many expensive things, but to my surprise, the room was just normal. I walked in and closed the door. My eyes shifted around and I smiled. It smelled lovely, like the man himself and I guessed it was so because the room was his"Tiny...where are you, buddy?"I called out to the little one in a soft low voice and lowered to check if he was hiding anyway. I searched the bed but he was nowhere to be seen. I looked around the bed, the dressing mirror and I searched the balcony but still, I didn't find it."Maybe he isn't here" I muttered with a frown resting my hands on my hips. I'm sure if Julia was right about the little puppy being any
(Vivienne) I was sweating all over keeping my eyes away from the grumpy man who was enraged beyond reason. I only looked up at him one time but his red eyes were enough to scare the living daylight out of me. I acted in a naive way despite everything I was told about getting in his room and touching his things and now he was angry at me although he only shouted at me once, to leave his room and never set my feet there. I was anxious as I sat in the living room waiting for the victor to come so that I could say sorry to him I saw Beverly walk in a few minutes ago and I guessed she was seeing Victor. I was hoping to see her so I asked her a few questions about Victor "It's just been two weeks and you made him angry...tsk tsk...I wonder where he picked a classless girl like you from" as if my situation wasn't enough I have to deal with Monica's tantrums. She approached where I was sitting and sat down elegantly as she reached for a fashion magazine on the side table and crossed her le
After saying my goodbye to Beverly, I fixed myself and paced around the living room before I could go ahead and meet the grumpy man. I had to say, Beverly was a kind-hearted woman. I hated the way Monica spoke to her but keeping that aside, I knocked on the door to the study room and moved back as I waited for the man inside to say a come in. I was a little nervous as I fiddled with my cold hands, digging my nails in my palm while biting my bottom lip anxiously. A while passed and I heard a come in, I slowly but surely pushed the door open and walked inside and closed it back as I made my way to the grumpy man half sitting on his wooden desk. I stood to the sides like an obedient child with my head lowered. If I were to stand with him. I swore I would look like his little daughter although my features weren't so timid, I was a lot bold and confident but with Victor he made me seem like a scared little girl who had to be obedient to him and that was not what I liked I stood there w
(Vivienne)I always had this assumption about rich people. They were classy, lived in big mansions, and ate good food. Wore expensive clothes and jewelry.They had nothing to worry about because they had all the things more money could buy for them.I always thought rich people were happy and never went through emotional things or problems because they had money hence lived a happy lifeThis was the main reason why I wanted to be successful, if I had money no one would look down on me. No one would reject me and call me a gold digger just because I was lacking something. To me having money was a source of happiness and no could make me think otherwise "Please make sure you eat a lot...sir ordered us to make some fruit salad for you as well, "J Julia said as soon as she came back to the dining room and two other female servers who barely said a word started fishing out the food. I sat there, I counted the chairs at the dining table and they were close to eight or ten. The gold-made ta
I was hurting inside and losing connection with consciousness, I could only hear distant voices and felt a pair of hands lift me off the floor taking me to a place I didn't know "How is she?" It was Victor who asked the two doctors he specifically invited to his house and were at his disposal no matter what time it may be. This was important to him and when he was called that his surrogate was having a fit. He dropped whatever he was doing and rushed to her "Sir...she's calm now...I gave her an injection to stop the pain"one of the doctors answered as he continued checking Vivienne. The entire house was shaken by the incident. No one knew what had happened to Vivienne and victor was the agitated one. "You told me there was nothing to worry about...what the heck is this... it's been two weeks and she was fitting!"Victor made a low yell as he said the words bitterly. He warned all the highly trained and capable doctors he could find around the country. He even went as far as getting
(Vivienne)The following morning came like the wind, The day dawned crisp and clear. The sun poured through my window. Vivienne shifted around on the bed feeling someone's weight on her body."Stop it" she mumbled as she slapped a hand or finger which was poking her face or feeling her skin. She wanted to open her eyes but she wanted to continue her sleep"Is she real...look at her skin...her hair looks dolly like"I heard someone say in my sleep and my brows crossed as I stopped moving. Was it a dream but it sounded real, more like there was a person in my room sitting on my bed looking at me with intense eyes, and when I thought about that and gathered all the possibilities? My eyes instantly flew open only to "Ahhh!"I screamed loudly and immediately kicked the person who was on me, staring at me with sharp force. Eyes. "Damn it girl" I heard a groan coming from the floor and with heavy breathing, I quickly wrapped the sheets around my body and went on my knees to see who it was th
The sun was bright. The light of dawn seeped into my room. I rubbed my bleary eyes and walked to the window. There was a pearly glow in the sky. I smiled as I stretched my hand out as if to catch the rays of the sun The first rays of sunlight lit up my room. The dawn chorus of melodic birdsong drifted in. The rising sun cast a rosy hue across the morning sky which made it look mesmerizing. Golden fingers of sunlight lit up the scene. I loved mornings the most and looking at the blue sky with white clouds. I giggled but soon stopped when I sneezed some movements in the garden. Yes, my room had a garden view and I had to say it was glorious, absolutely magnificent that I dashed away from the window and left my room. "Morning Ms…"I was greeted by someone immediately I stepped out of my room but I didn't stay for long however I just nodded with a smile and proceeded to the stairsThe house was nice and clean and as always empty. I guessed Victor was already gone which was a good thing
(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"