CAUGHT IN THE ACT When I got home Markus was already back, I knew that because his car was parked outside. I took a deep breath and got out of the car then I walked slowly into the house. I was taking my time because each step I took felt like I was walking closer to heartbreak.I opened the door and got into the house and surprisingly I was hit with the smell of food, I almost forgot what was bothering me." Hey, I've been waiting for you," Markus said as soon as he saw me, he had a smile on his face, and as much as I tried to mirror his look it wasn't working. " Are you okay?" Markus asked as he left what he was doing and walked to me." Did that guy say anything to offend you?" He asked me, referring to Hardin, if only he knew he was the reason for my sad mood." You ran off without telling me, I was worried, where did you go?" I asked him hoping he wouldn't lie to me, I knew how crazy exes could be, for all, I knew everything might be a setup. I wanted Markus to reassure me, I
MARRY ME Jane had never been to my office so I was beyond shocked to see her right in front of me. " Jane, what are you doing here?" I asked as I moved away from Fiona and walked towards her." I was around the area and thought I should stop by, good thing the receptionist let me in, what is she doing here?" Jane asked me as she looked to where Fiona was standing.I didn't even know how to start explaining to her." Oh, didn't he tell you we were together yesterday?" Fiona asked and I felt like snapping her neck. I didn't care that we shared something but right now she was overstepping her boundaries." He did, told me how desperate for his attention you were," I was shocked, I didn't remember telling her anything, Fiona also seemed shocked, she didn't expect that I was going to tell Jane. Not like I did tell Jane anything." So I'm going to say this one last time, stay away from him, unlike you who didn't care about him I love him and our unborn child," I felt like I was just being
FATHER AND CHILD TALK Why would Markus joke with something as serious as this and in a time like this?" Markus, why are you joking? it's not funny," I said to him as I watched him quietly." Oh shit, there should be roses and all, this isn't the perfect proposal I dreamt of but I just couldn't help myself. As long as I spend the rest of my life with you, I'll spend every day giving you roses." His words were so sweet that for a moment I just closed my eyes to imagine what a forever with Markus would look like." Markus I don't want you to make a rash decision, you're not thinking straight," I said to him as my hand ran through his hair." Jane, I've never been so sure about anything in my life, I need you to know that I'm in my right senses and I'll ask this question over and over again until I get an answer from you," He said with so much confidence and when I looked into his eyes I couldn't find any lie." Are you sure?" I asked for the last time giving him a chance to change his
I FORGIVE YOU " Hi," I said to him as soon as he sat down opposite me. I had called him earlier today that we needed to speak, I knew he was confused and I also knew his wife wouldn't want him to be here, so whatever I wanted to say needed to be fast." I'm glad you asked to see me," he said with a smile and I managed a smile of my own." There is something I would like to clear up, especially about our relationship," I said as the words I'd practiced over and over in my head became so hard for me to speak, I wanted our meeting to be in public so I don't become too dramatic, I couldn't cry in public." That's why I'm here, I'll listen to whatever you have to say," He said with what looked like hope shining in his eyes." I want to let you know that at one time in my life, you were the best father, everything was perfect, I had dreamt of my father walking me down the aisle, I've had hope for our family, I painted the perfect picture, you know, I used to make drawings of us as a perfec
THE SURPRISE TRIP " Ma'am, it's getting really late, I think it's time we return home," I heard the voice of the driver behind me, I was so totally lost in my thoughts that I forgot about the time." I'm sorry, I lost track of time," I said as I rose from where I sat on the floor with the assistance of the driver.We walked back to the car and drove home.Markus was waiting just in front of the house and from the look on his face he didn't look pleased." I've been waiting for you, why would you come home this late?" He said calmly, trying not to raise his voice at me." And you, why would you let her stay out late? What the hell do I pay you for?" He didn't hold back for the driver, his anger showed in his voice." I'm sorry Sir, I just didn't want to bother her, she went to visit her mom's grave," He said, sounding so sorry when he didn't do anything wrong." Calm down Markus, it's my fault we're coming back by this time, don't take it out on him, you can go, Philip," I said to the
THE PREGNANCY CAMP" Oh my god Markus this is so lovely, thank you," I said with so much joy as I turned to Markus. He said we were going on a trip and when I asked where he told me it was a surprise, what I didn't expect was for Markus to register us for an expecting parent camp, he left all his work and gave me his time, what more could I ask for." I'm glad you like it," He said as he dropped the bags he was carrying and made his way to me." I want you to forget about everything that has caused us pain or stress, just think about the two of us, and of course the baby," He said with a chuckle." We have a camp instructor and we are going to have fun, but first let's rest we've had a long flight," Markus went into the bathroom to get the bath ready while I just settled on the bed watching cartoons." The fact that you enjoy watching cartoons makes me smile, our child isn't going to be bored, come on let's go give you a relaxing bath soak," He said as he walked to me and then he car
MARK AND MARKUSShe hasn't stopped talking since we started our walk. I know we were supposed to interact but she was just talking too much. What was her name again? Gina." So tell me is it fun having a pregnant wife?" She finally asked me something related to why I was even here with her in the first place." First thing I would like you to know is that my wife isn't the type to bother me, as much as I hate to admit it, she's an independent woman, she handles her pregnancy quite well, better than the way some women treat their husbands in the name of being pregnant," " You keep saying your wife, but you don't have a wedding ring," If she was looking for an answer from me she was wasting her time. Knowing that I wasn't giving her any answer she asked me another annoying question.…" So are you saying you weren't taking care of her and she had to do it herself?" Was this woman trying to offend me? I had just spent some minutes with her and she was already pissing me off. I wonder how
DIAPER CHANGING RACE I felt like a deer caught in the headlights. I still had the phone held to my ear as I looked at Markus not knowing if he was going to be offended or not." I, I'm…" I stammered not knowing what to say." I'm sorry, it just kept ringing," I said as I brought the phone down and kept it on the bed." Who was it?" Markus asked as he walked towards me." Fiona," I whispered." Fuck," I heard Markus mutter." What the fuck is wrong with this woman, can't she get the fucking hint that I don't want anything to do with her?" Markus asked in anger, I felt like half of his anger was directed toward me." I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pick up the call," I apologize with my eyes cast down." There's no need to apologize, I have nothing to hide from you. Did she say anything to annoy you?" He asked me as he sat beside me on the bed and his hands covered my face affectionately." I'm sorry you have to be dragged into this, I'll see to it that this number is changed, she won't be
A FAMILY " Dad! Dad! save me Mom is going to kill me," Alexandra shouted as she ran up the stairs to her father like she always does." I've warned you several times not to touch the cookies until it was time to serve them" Each time I baked cookies she always found a way to sneak into the kitchen and disappear with one, she was just like her father. They were a team at taking cookies from the kitchen." Have you seen Alexandra?" I asked Markus who was seated on the bed pretending like he didn't hear me, without even getting his answer I could already see Alexandra hiding behind her father's back." No, I haven't seen her, Why?" Like always, he'll cover for her." So there's no one behind you?" I asked as I started walking slowly to where she was hiding behind her father." So who's this?" I started tickling her through the sheet that she had covering her. She broke into a fit of giggling." Mom stop," " Will you pick cookies again?" " No Mom, Dad save me already," " Okay, okay,"
DEATH " Please I'll do anything, just let me know where my daughter is," I said to her hoping she wouldn't end the call. I didn't recognize the voice of the lady speaking." Listen to me carefully," She said and I nodded then realizing she couldn't see me I spoke." Yes, I'm listening." " Don't you try any funny business, if you do, your daughter dies." I heard crying in the background as if they were trying to emphasize their point." I'll do whatever you say, as long as you give me my daughter," " Okay, I'm going to send you an address, make sure you come alone, no police, just you," " No funny business, I swear," I said, trying to plead with her." I'm glad we have an understanding, because I'm sure my tigers wouldn't mind munching on her little flesh," My heart skipped, I couldn't dare imagine the image of tigers feasting on my baby.The phone suddenly got disconnected at the same time Rena opened the door.I almost forgot I was warned not to tell anyone the information I had
THE STRANGE CALLERJane has refused to talk to anyone even after she woke up. We were now home. I had to call the doctor to come check up on her and he confirmed that she was okay. What was happening to her was all because of the shock.She has refused to eat, no matter how many times or what type of food was brought to her.The last thing she said was I want my baby. After that, she refused to speak.Now I was trying to get her into the house. She wouldn't listen, she had been sitting and waiting in front of the house." Jane, let's go inside, please this isn't going to help with finding Alexandra, I can't focus on you like this please," She finally listened as she grudgingly stood up and walked past me not uttering a single word.I sighed as I turned to go inside but stopped when I noticed someone walking towards the house." You've got to be kidding me," I muttered as my eyes shot daggers at him." What do you think you're doing here?" " I'm not here to see you, I'm here for my fr
KIDNAPPED The world around me became dark, everything around me was covered in darkness like I was being cast a spell. Alexandra wasn't in her room, she wasn't with Markus then where was she?" Ma'am, ma'am," I felt someone shaking me but my mind was too clouded. The person didn't stop which made me eventually come back to my senses." Alexandra, Alexandra," That was the first thing I said as soon as I realized myself and remembered my situation." Go! Go! Tell the security to search the whole house, search everywhere, my daughter is in this house," I said as the maid quickly kicked into action.If I found out Markus was playing some silly games with me I swear I was going to chop off his balls.I went to Alexandra's room to search for her, for all I knew she might be in her room.I opened the door and rushed to her bed but she wasn't there. Alexandra was still a baby, she couldn't sit or crawl, I would have concluded that she crawled from my room to hers but she couldn't. Even if sh
MISSING CHILDI have never pushed someone with so much force the way I just pushed Markus, I didn't know where the power came from." How dare you? What gave you the right to think you could touch me?!" I yelled in anger." What? Do you think you could just throw me and pick me however you want? I'm not your toy, the next time you think of ever touching me, know that you might lose an organ and I will not be held responsible." I was beyond angry and I needed to calm myself before I did something stupid.Markus was looking at me with shock in his eyes as if he couldn't believe what just happened, did he expect me to run into his arms like a woman in heat? He's got to be kidding me.Without sparing him another glance I ran upstairs. Did he think that just because he had the power to tell me not to see my daughter he could blackmail me and make me do whatever he wanted?I'm a changed woman, he changed me.I opened Alexandra's room and she was sleeping so I quietly walked to her. She had
ANGER KISS I stood in front of his house as I scanned my eyes around, well it was a beautiful building, I had no grudge against his house, I was just here for him.I rang the doorbell and not up to a minute the door came open. I was sure he wasn't expecting me, maybe Jane.The look on his face told me he would rather speak to pigs than spend a minute of his time talking to me." What are you doing here?" He asked with a hard voice, I didn't care if he was sad or happy to meet me." Well is that how you welcome the father of your friend's child?" His jaw ticked but he didn't say a word. I knew what I was doing. I wanted to let him know that whatever happy ending story he had about Jane in his head needed to be wiped. I had the upper hand here. I have the child Jane is in love with and it's just because I don't want her to hate me more than she already does I would have told her that my condition is for her to stop seeing this man." I didn't invite you here, so you might as well go b
NOT FRIENDS I looked at Markus like he had gone mad, he was looking for another way to hurt me. A few days ago Markus didn't want me near my child, so why did he want me back in the mansion? With what had happened between us I had to be very careful, he couldn't be trusted anymore because once bitten twice shy." How is this of benefit to you?" I asked because he definitely had a reason why he was doing this that he was not telling me." This is for my child, you were right, I shouldn't separate you from her just because I didn't want you, she should have her mom," Was I dreaming? Markus agreeing with me on something was something I never pictured even in a thousand years. This was all too good to be true." So what you're trying to say is I can see Alexandra whenever I want, like even right now?" I asked, if what he was saying was true I might as well go see my daughter now." Yes," I didn't need more convincing, I stood up, picked up my handbag, and left. As long as nobody was sto
ANOTHER DEAL Without thinking I rushed to him and threw a punch at him." Markus!" I heard Jane shout but I was ready with my second punch to land on his stupid face but fortunately for him someone stopped me." Fucking bastard, you've refused to stay out of my business," I said with anger boiling inside of me. Jane rushed to him as she took her kerchief from her bag to clean the blood that was on the side of his lips. The sight didn't sit well with me." Markus, what is wrong with you? Why do you want to hurt me so much? First my child, now you're hurting my friends too, what did I ever do to you?" Jane asked with tears forming in her eyes." Jane it's okay, there's no need to cry I'm okay there's nothing to worry about," I watched in agony as the Hardin guy brought his hand to clean Jane's tears. I fisted my hands trying to control myself or else I was going to start punching him till his face was covered in blood.I promised Jane that I would always wipe her tears, I didn't like h
THE COURTROOM I was standing in front of the courtroom dreading going inside, stepping into this room meant I had officially given them the power to decide over my daughter, I didn't know what decision they were going to make. But I was scared.With all the willpower I had I opened the door and stepped in. Hardin wanted to come with me but I told him not to, he didn't like the idea but for my sake, he just had to agree.As I entered the courtroom surprisingly Markus was already in the room with my baby girl held in his arms. Our eyes locked for a moment before I broke the contact. I didn't want to look at him, it was just a painful reminder of what had happened between us, what he made happen.I took my seat as we awaited the case to start.Soon enough I was asked to move to the front where I would stand to answer some questions, if necessary. The judge entered the courtroom and everyone rose. My heartbeat increased and my palm started sweating, this was really happening." This cou