(Vivienne)I failed to understand why I had to do something I didn't want to do. I didn't approve of going out for was I in a better position to leave the house and go somewhere, especially with the grumpy manBut now I was all dolled up, looking like some rich girl wearing a simple short black dress which had a lace around the belly area showing part of my toned belly,the upper was like a crop shirt with some knitted diamonds decorations of the sort around the neck. I felt comfortable because It was a floral dress that reached mid-thigh high with some flat shoes which I understood. After all, a pregnant lady wasn't expected to wear heels. I had to wear my hair down which was not my style but according to Julia and the rest of the ladies who attended to me, the dinner date was important to Victor because it was held at a well-known hotel"Welcome sir...please this way"we got out of the car immediately it reached the hotel. I was stunned at such a lovely place from the main entrance.
While we waited for our food, the four people started talking about hospital things I didn't understand hence I focused on something else.Like admiring the restaurant and the serene pleasant atmosphere, the soft music playing in the background and the mouthwatering smell of great cuisines, and the natural scent of the restaurantI was so bored even when the food was served to our table. I didn't feel okay with the wine smell. I waited for a while as I scanned the fine-looking grilled steak and the shrimp I always loved"Eat up dear...this looks delicious' 'Gwen coaxed as she poured me a glass of wine. I glanced at Victor as the waiter poured him champagne, which I knew was liquor or whatever alcoholic beverage it was. My eyes narrowed recalling the deal I made earlierIt didn't matter the occasion, my deal was simple. He didn't have to take anything containing alcohol and looking at the many bottles of champagne, I frowned"Victor...don't you like the wine we ordered...I could get an
Victor didn't even know what to say to the men Justin said he should have a meeting with. Yes, they looked to have potential and exactly what he wanted but they kept on praising his surrogate do much. He was tired and irritated with them that he just wanted the dinner to be over so he could go home Everyone knew he hated crowded places specially open spaces like the so-called restaurant he didn't choose to come to"Dear are you okay"Victor heard while he was eating his food and looked up only to turn to his surrogate and she looked uncomfortable? Earlier he noticed how nervous she had been but got over it with time but now she seemed to be sweating so much"What's wrong?"He asked her about her sudden behavior. His surrogate didn't say anything as she had her hand covering her mouth as if preventing something and when she managed to voice out her worry. She was already out of her seat and ran away to who knew where"What's wrong with her!?"Gwen asked me but I didn't know to unless she
"Victor this is normal...she's having some common symptoms of pregnancy...I guess she couldn't take it"Justin said as he moved away from Vivienne sleeping peacefully in her bed. Victor was standing on the sides as he nodded and checked the medication Justin administered and he was aware of these things. He knew what came with a woman being pregnantHe didn't expect the symptoms to start so soon and it turned out they hit his surrogate a little hard for her to pass out"How long will she sleep like this...any chances of her waking up and messing up the bed?" it was Monica who asked sarcastically as she peeked to see the troublemaker who always managed to get into trouble every time.Even though it hadn't even been an hour when Victor rushed back with her in his arms saying she fell sick.So much for taking her to such an important meeting and now they had to deal with her. However Victor did mind as he walked around the bed, but Monica knew his worry wasn't about Vivienne but about the
"Victor I don't think spending the night in that surrogate's room was a good idea," Monica said as she walked to Victor not sure why he had to spend the night in Vivienne's room. He already employed servants to look after him so why would he decide to sleep in her room? She was not happy when she found him sitting in a chair with his head on Vivienne's bed while she held his hand as if they were some coupleThe sight was something she wasn't so pleased to see. Victor was busy checking some recent files delivered to his mansion by Beverly. Since he wasn't going to the office or visiting the bank."Do you need anything?" like every time Monica tried to start a con with Victor he ignored her and treated her like air but not anymore. She is to remind him of the only woman in his life. Even if she wasn't there Victor had no right to hold or hug or even touch any other woman"Are you planning on replacing her?"Monica lowered her voice as she asked more seriously. Her eyes were sharp and pi
(Vivienne) I woke up feeling tired, my head was spinning so much that standing was impossible. I didn't know what happened to me but I didn't like what I woke up. I was connected to some IV. I yelled to be freed and Julia rushed in together with Justin"Stay calm Vivienne...it's okay I'll remove it, "Justin said softly as soon as he rushed in and started removing whatever he put on my hand. I winced in pain as I watched Justin place some cotton on the little spot which drew some blood. He pressed his fingers there to stop blood from flowing. I was so confused and felt ill"Mr. Ellison...I brought the soup you asked for"it was Julia who rushed back into the room holding a tray with a white bowl on it. I didn't know why they were subjecting me to such torture but Justin had a serious expression on his face as he worked around"Justin...any problem...why all these medicines?"I asked, noticing a lot of bottles on the side table. I recalled some parts of the previous night and I knew how
(Vivienne)"Stop defending her Justin...if we give this girl a lot of freedom... She'll start to think this is her house"Monica didn't stop there, it seemed she was out to put out my mistake. I wanted to defend myself but I chose to stay quiet not because I was afraid but because I was innocent. She was wrong about me just like the rest of them. I chose to be a surrogate because I wanted good for myself. And if she was worried about Victor then she could as well as stop troubling her heart because Victor was only concerned about his unborn baby. It was written in his eyes and I didn't mind. I had only one mission and that was to bear him a child, get paid, and leave their lives. Monica was making a mountain out of a molehill"Please Monica...stop this...why are you bothering her or have you forgotten why Victor kept you around... Vivienne is pregnant it's best we don't stress her out!"Justin got furious as he spat out his words and sounded annoyed as he grabbed Monica's hand and pull
"Sir... everything is ready…"Beverly said to Victor as soon as her boss entered the office. Victor seemed to be in a foul mood just judging by his cold distant behavior which wasn't new. She looked at him for a while but shifted her attention to the files she had in her hands. There was a lot to do and her boss coming in late for work scared her"I thought you were on leave?" to her surprise Victor said as he sat in his chair and took off his coat and hung it aside. Beverly didn't react as her eyes shone with delight. He was right she was on a week break as per her calendar month however with the current situation with her boss and dealing with his new surrogate, she thought he might need her help somehow"Y...yes sir but I thought…"Beverly stammered to voice out her opinion and tell him what she thought but just one look from Victor shut her up"You can go...I'll handle this," he said coldly as he concentrated on his work. Beverly didn't argue or anything but nodded knowing Victor ha
(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"