"Listen miss...""Maria Rogers" I cut him off. "Whatever the hell you are called" Seriously?"You don't come into my office and began talking nonsense. I wonder how they freaking let you in here"I scoff. "I don't know if you truly don't remember me or you are just pretending, but we met at bar and we spent the ""Do you know how many women I have been with?" He ask proudly. I don't know why but that seem to hurt me a little.Why is that?"A lot. So yes dear, I don't freaking remember you" he say. I open my mouth to speak."I think I know what you want" I furrow my brows at him. "You need money.""Excuse me?""I mean that's all you girls of these days do. You go to any length to get money from any hot billionaire like me"I scoff. Unbelievable."I get it. Honestly I do. Actually I respect the hustle sweetheart" What a jerk."But seriously, the pregnancy lie wasn't necessary. You should've gone straight to point and beg for money. And not cook up something. That's gold digging you k
EDWIN***AN HOUR EARLIER*****I sit on the bench as I open up my water bottle and gulp as many as I can hungrily. I just finished playing tennis with Edward and Lisa. We do this every Sunday. Not actually every Sunday though but most Sundays. Edward and Lisa are still playing and funny enough, he is losing to her.This is the only time I get to make him do something else apart from work and work. But he is not good at anything. Trust me when I say I have taught him almost all the games but it's as if you are teaching a three year old something that's impossible for him to learn.That dude needs a very good vacation that will last for a month. Or two weeks. He really needs to relax. To chill. And have women all over him to help him relax. Not just that slutty Laura.Rolling my eyes to her name, my mind went to that girl that came to my office days ago. At first I actually thought she is one of those women looking for someone to feed on by cooking up stories like pregnancies. But I gave
MARIA***FLASH BACK****"What's your name again?" The old man ask after taking a seat opposite me. Everyone is looking at me. Vanessa is still looking furious. My eyes went to Edwin. He is throwing aggressive daggers at me and it's making me uncomfortable."I asked you a question young lady" I look at the old man. "Maria Rogers" "Maria"I nod."Are you hundred percent sure that my grandson here is responsible for your pregnancy?" He ask making me look at Edwin nervously.Grandson?"You have to answer my question dear"I look at the old man. "Yes he is" I say, looking down."Okay. Here's the deal" I look at him. "We are going to run a test on you two" Test?"If it's positive that my grandson is responsible then he will take full responsibility" I sigh softly."By that I mean, both of you will get married"My eyes widened."Every child of this family must be taken care of by this family alone. He or she won't be denied that." He say.I look down. Marriage? Get married to this arrogant j
THIRD POVLisa walks into her office and slam the files on the desk angrily. She is breathing hard, thinking about that stupid slut that want to ruin everything from her. How dare she even think she could use that stupid pregnancy to get Edwin for herself?!"Argh!" Lisa yell as she aggressively push everything on her desk to the floor, causing some strands of hair to fall to her face."Oh my God ma'am, are you o...""Get the hell out!" Lisa yell making Stacy flinch "But ma ""Are you freaking deaf? I said out!" Lisa say throwing a book at Stacy. "Sorry ma'am" Stacy say as she quickly walk out.Lisa is breathing hard in anger, jealousy and heartbreak. She feels nothing more but to strangle that bitch to death! Edwin won't marry her. No.No way!Laura stops in front of Lisa's office. The door was a bit open. Laura could see furious and vibrating Lisa looking messy with her hair. Her eyes went to Stacy who is unease."Hey you"Stacy look at Laura "Good day ma'am" "Good day. What's wro
MARIAI am in the bus on my way to the Martins place. My heart is beating so fast that i can't even control it. I feel Beth hold my hand to calm my nerves. It did work a little."Relax"I nod."Holy cow!" She say making me look at her. She is looking at something and i follow her gaze. "Best tell this is the place""Yes it is" I say sighing."Geez girl! It's beautiful!" She say. Yeah it is.The bus stops and we both get off. We make our way down the gate and press the button. Like before, we were both auto scanned and the gate opened for us."That's awesome" Beth say. She is intrigued like I was the first time I came here. We both enter the compound, heading towards the main door."Best, if you get married into this family, I am definitely going to be visiting every damn day. Geez!""Let's just hope they don't get me arrested instead" I say making her sigh."Listen Best!" She say stopping on her track. I look down "look at me!" She orders and I obeyed. "You are a hundred percent sure
THIRD POV"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride" Edwin opens the veil and leans in to kiss her....******"No!" Lisa shouts sitting up. Doreen, her cousin rush into her room and move closer to her. "What's wrong Lisa?"Lisa is panting fast, her anger deep down is getting worse. What kind of stupid nightmare is that? "Was it a nightmare?" Doreen ask as she caress her cousin's hair."A very terrible nightmare" Lisa say trying to calm herself. Doreen sighs "it is okay. It's just a nightmare nothing serious" Lisa look at her "it is serious Doreen. Really serious"Doreen yawns. "Okay do you want me to sleep here with you? Cause you look scared" Lisa sighs as she place her hand on her temple "no no don't bother. I am fine""You sure?""Yes. Go to your room""Okay. Good night" Doreen say as she place a kiss on Lisa's hair and leave the room.Lisa rest her back on the bed board as her thought swims around the nightmare she just had.If Edwin gets married it will surely ki
EDWIN"Damn my bro!" Edward say walking into my room and towards me. I am standing, facing my huge mirror. I am on my black tuxedo getting ready for my wedding. Yes. It's my freaking wedding day. How exciting.Note my sarcasm."You look good" He says as he checks himself out through my window. "So do I" Sighing, I pick up my tie and hung it around my neck."Let me" he offered as he come to my front and began helping me with my bow tie. "You don't look happy today of all days"I scoff "If I had the chance, I will get out of this place"He chuckles "But you can't. Grandfather is like reception. If you run, you loose reception. You don't want to end up with nothing all of a sudden do you?""That's freaking messed up you know?" He shrugs."This aren't back in dad's days. This is exactly how he forced dad to get married to mum""True. But yours is pretty different. You got the chick pregnant. Trust me, if you hadn't, I doubt if he will force you at all" he said as he moves behind me so I c
THIRD POVIt's eight pm in the night. The night is beautiful as it corresponds with the shiny lights and beautiful decorations in the spacious garden in the Martins mansion. The newest couple, family and guests are all here, chatting with one another with a glass of champagne on their hands.Waiters and waitresses are moving around carrying their tray of champagne filled glasses.The couple are seated in front of the audience. Edwin is looking bored as he press his phone. Maria is looking unhappy but is unconsciously playing with the hem of her dress. She steals glances at Edwin and I find him smirking while going through pictures of girls on swim suits. That seem to get her upset, making her look away from him."Best" Beth call, approaching with two plates of lasagna on her hands. A smile forms on Maria's face seeing the food and she is drooling already. She has been eating more than usual these days.Yeah the pregnancy."I asked the waiter to get you orange juice. You want that righ
MONTHS LATER*****"You look beautiful Beth"Beth smiled as she look at herself through the mirror. She is on very stunning wedding gown looking so beautiful like a princess."Soon to be MRS" I sing making her chuckle. "I am so happy Best" she say."You should. A bride is meant to be happy on her wedding day"She turns to me and hold my hand. "I am grateful we are best friends, Best" I smile. "I am too sweetie""Out of everything, you are my biggest happiness. I love you" she say. "Yeah I know""Hey that's my line" she say making an angry face. I laugh. "I love you too Beth"We both hug."Now let's go before MRS Johnson comes in here again and yell at ""What the hell are you two still doing in there?!" Mrs Johnson yell from out the door, cutting me off."Speak of the devil" Beth barely whisper making me chuckle. "Maria. Elizabeth!""Coming auntie" Beth say as we make our way out of the room. We move outside the house and into the car.Getting to the church, everyone is seated and t
MARIAA MONTH LATER******"Baby"I hear the sweetest voice call and i stir on the bed, feeling sleepy. "Maria"I smile to how sexy my name sounds whenever he says it."You have to get up" I feel a touch on my thigh creating a lot of goose bumps. I moan a bit."It's almost eleven baby" he say and I feel him kissing my cheek and my arm. "Give me one more hour please" I moaned.He chuckle. "Nah. Get up cupcake" "No!" I whine."Beth is awake"My eyes swing open. I look at him. "You are joking right?"He nods no. "The doctor called, he said she is awake. Edward is already on his way there" I quickly sit up. "Really?!""Yeah" he say smiling.I scream happily as I reach for Edwin's neck and hug him. "That's great news! Let's go right away""Yeah go freshen up. I'll be waiting for you downstairs" he say kissing my lips and get off the bed. I get off the bed too and rush into the bathroom.Minutes passed and we are driving out of the compound. Edwin played a song by my favorite artist, Justin.
MARIAI don't know why but Lisa doesn't scare me one bit. All I see is a husband stealer who doesn't want to accept the thing called friend zone.I am standing here in this huge hall filled with exercise equipment and all. Lisa, Laura and Edwin are looking at me. They are surprised to see me, I am sure. Edwin most especially. He has a lot of things in eyes, one of them is fear. Fear of this Lisa hurting me."Oh....if it isn't MRS Maria Edwin Martins. How interesting" Lisa say making me look at her. She is smiling like the witch that she is."What is she doing here?" Laura ask.I look at her. The freaking bitch that caused Beth's accident."Nah huh Laura" Lisa say "it's a good thing she is here. Isn't it Edwin?" She ask touching Edwin's back neck and I feel so angry right now.Edwin is moving away from her touch but she still has her hand on him."Get...your hands off my husband" I say looking at her sternly.They all look at me.Lisa scoffs. "Your husband huh?" She say making steps to
MARIAIt's almost eight pm and I am in my room putting my stuffs inside my box as tears roll down my eyes. I wipe it off getting angry at how uncontrollable my tears can be. My things are scattered on the floor and I am just packing them up randomly.I am done with this madness. I can't continue putting up with this. First thing tomorrow morning I am out. This is last straw. I hate Edwin so much.God I love him but I hate that I love him.He is a liar, a cheat, a freaking man whore and a terrible person. He doesn't love me. He was making a fool out of me when he told me he love me and I was stupid enough to believe him.Stupid again!I sit on my bed feeling exhausted. This is not go for my baby. It's all Edwin's fault. He is the devil in my life! He couldn't even wait longer before coming to my life but had to come right when I turned eighteen.Right at the beginning of my adulthood.He is the actual devil.The image of those pictures came to my head again. I have deleted it but it is
EDWINMaria and I are walking into the hospital. More like running. She is pregnant but seems to be faster than me. Well it's her best friend we are talking about.More like only friend.She was panicking all through our way here. I guess her friend isn't just a friend to her.Perfect timing for this occurrence. It just had to happen right when I was confessing my feelings. I can't even believe I actually did that.We enter the VIP room. Edward must be the one that made them put her here. Maria gasp the minute we see Beth. She is unconscious on the bed with oxygen pipe covering her nose and mouth. She is also covered with bandages on her arm mostly and other places. Maria moves closer to her touching her friend and crying softly. Seeing her like this is so upsetting.Edward is standing a bit away with folded hands. You could see the pain in his eyes seeing his girl in this critical condition. I wonder what I'll do if it was Maria in this condition.I won't be still as Edward is right
THIRD POVBeth is busy with her phone in class. Others are chatting with one another, some are making noise and some are laughing. They seem to be waiting for their professor.Beth smiles at her chat with her new boyfriend. They have been dating for a week now and she has never been so damn happy.Edward is a very sweet guy and a wonderful lover. God she can't wait to get out of class and go see him. She is so grateful it is Friday. They both have plans for the weekend. She just can't wait to be in his arms."Beth" a girl call claiming Beth's attention. The girl is familiar but they don't talk much. "Yeah?""Someone wants to see you outside" the girl say. Beth furrow her brows at her "Who?"The girl shrug. "She didn't say her name" "She?""Yeah. She said it's kinda urgent." The girl say and walk away.Beth is still confused. Who could that be? Could it be Maria? If it's Maria, she would have entered the class. Maria knows her class, she wouldn't send someone to call me. Beth thought.
MARIAI am seated on the beautiful white chair at the balcony. My eyes is blessed with the beautiful view Sun City has to offer. You could see a lot from here. The cool breeze caressed my skin making me feel so refreshed. Sighing, i place my hand on my belly."I am sorry Maria. For everything"His words sings again in my head for the millionth time. It's been twenty four hours since he said that to me and trust me when I say, I am still intrigued by every word that came out of his lips. It felt like a dream. I was like, is he really saying this? Who are you and what have you done with Edwin?Sighing, I rub my belly as a smile forms on my face. He called me baby. I don't know why that made me so excited. Gosh can I be any more stupid? I had to force myself to walk away from him because I know if I had stayed longer, I will surely hug him. That means I am being so easy for him.Of course I forgive him. But he has to suffer a little. He has to learn how to value women and not treat them
THIRD POVBeth is walking along the hallway dragging Maria's bag along. She bumps into someone making her look up. A smile forms on her face. Her heart is jumping in excitement right now seeing the person in front her"You should watch where you are going cupcake" Edward say as he touch her cheek with his fingers."Sorry" Beth say blushing uncontrollably. Edward chuckles."Good morning" she greets."It is indeed a good morning. And you are the reason"Beth couldn't hide her blush. She look down. This man makes her so excited. "Where are you going to with the bag?" He ask looking at the bag."Oh. It's Maria's. I am taking it to my room" Edward furrows his brows at her "Why?""Well she doesn't want to stay in the same room with him anymore."Edward sighs. He knows his brother must have messed up again and since Lisa is also here, it's possible he did mess up."How is she?"Beth shrugs. "She is fine. She cried all night" "Seriously?"Beth nods. "You brother is a very terrible person.
MARIAI run out of the resort and I find myself in the garden. My face is filled with tears. My heart is breaking into a million pieces. The cold wind of the night hit my body but I careless about catching a cold. I am aware they are having an affair but I didn't expect to see them like that. In that position.Sniffling, I sit on the small decorated bench beside the flowers. The sight was so upsetting. He had to be in her freaking room, standing close to her like that and she was wearing that seductive thing and had her hands all over him. He was so focused on her like she was the only interesting thing in the world. All that gave me a sharp pain in my heart.God why is this bothering me so much? I do know they are having an affair. Why does it hurt so much?He doesn't care about how I feel. Hell he never cared about how I feel. Of course he did that just to hurt me. He enjoys doing that. I shouldn't let him get to me like this. I am only letting myself get hurt by him. He is a total