Chapter 1

Atasha woke up feeling hungry but she wondered why someone was hugging her. She adjusted a bit because her head still hurt and she also felt the pain in her middle of her tight. Until she came to her senses and immediately sat down because of that. She looked at her side when someone moved there and hugged her tighter. She saw his body without a top so she immediately looked at her body and she was naked!

“What have you done Atasha!” —Atasha whispered softly to herself and held her head. She saw the clothes on the floor so she removed the man's hand from her. She was just careful because the man might wake up. When she did it properly, she immediately stood up even though her womanhood hurt, then she quickly got dressed.

She did not look at the man or even look at his face because of her shame. She ran to the door and grabbed the doorknob then opened it. She suddenly stopped because there was a part of her that did not want to leave. When she turns her head back, she could not see his face because he was now hugging the pillow she used earlier.

She just shook her head and got out of there. When she looked at that hallway it was so vast and empty. It is still dark in her eyes; it is probably dawn. She carefully walked in that hallway and tried to find the way out. Which she did. She saw a magnificent staircase that made her frown.

“The wealth of its owner.” She said and walked there carefully and looked around. A few minutes after she got off, she saw the main door. When she was about to open it she heard someone talking outside so she quickly left there lest she be caught.

She ran to an unknown place then saw the kitchen and smiled because she saw an ordinary door. She first listened if there was anyone outside, she knew that way was going to the back and to make sure there was no one, she immediately opened it and went out.

Grass greeted her with a fragrant surrounding that she knew it was a garden. She is barefooted because she was wearing her heels and that would make a noise. She stopped being amazed at that garden before she was caught so she quickly looked for a way out.

“Why is it so big?!” She whispered because she had been circling there for a few minutes.

“Yes, let's go there and I have something to ask.”

Atasha's eyes widened when she heard the conversation and immediately hid in the grass. Her hand was shaking in fear that she might be caught. But then she wondered why she was afraid? Because she was running away, she was ashamed of what happened especially he took her virginity.

She just shook her head at that thought.

“No. What I did was more embarrassing than embarrassing!”

She peeked through the plant to see the passer-by. It is still dark but the light on the poles that are there serves as a light on the road. Atasha was about to say something but lost her attention when she saw the two men talking next to her.

“Gun?!”

Her eyes widen and sat down on the grass which stunned her. She wondered how they had a gun, but she remembered that she was in a rich man's place and that they were probably guards with guns. She sighs in relief.

When they were far away, she got out and followed them. They were probably going to the main gate and she knew she could get out of there. A few minutes passed when she smiled because she was right. She hid and watched the guards talked at the gate; she had this opportunity to look around. Atasha's eyes wandered and she almost fainted when she saw the many guards there.

“My God! What did I get myself into?”

She looked at the men as they walked away which cheered her up because there was no guard at the gate. Her only problem is how she can go out without anyone noticing her.

She was thinking of a way to get out without being noticed but she was suddenly surprised because an alarm suddenly went off. Atasha was confused but she saw that the guards had left their positions and entered the house so she took advantage of that and immediately ran towards the gate even though she was very scared.

She was very happy to see that the gate was not locked. She is running fast. And because Atasha participated in the marathon when she was still a student, she immediately reached the exit that also had a guard.

She found a way to pass without being noticed by the guard inside the guard house. The opportunity suited her better when she saw someone call and the guard and was busy with the conversation, so she crawled on the floor even though she was wearing a dress. Even though her leg is already injured and her knee is also injured, it will be fine if she can get out of there. 

“Woman sir? In a red dress? Alright sir, I will not let my guard down.” Her eyes widened when he heard that as she passed by the guard house. She knows it was her! 

She immediately stood up after passing there and ran outside. Without looking back, she ran and ran and she reached the high way she still did not stop running. Until she could not run anymore because she was tired. She held her knees from exhaustion but she gasped when she noticed that her knee was bleeding at the same time, she could feel the pain in her feet. 

 

She looked at the road and immediately get a taxi. After she said where was her house, she leaned against the backrest as she closed her eyes. She did not think that so much would happen in just one night. She remembered that she was in the bar until a man came up and insulted her and then there this man came like a knight in shining armor and they ended up in bed.

She touched her lips as she remembers everything that happened to them. How she moaned because of the pleasure the man was doing. She felt red and shook her head.

“Atasha you are flirting!”

She whispered softly and adjusted herself. That is when she realized that her hair was a mess. She looked at the rear-view mirror and the driver was looking at her earlier.

“Are you okay ma’am? You look like being rvpe.”

Atasha swallowed what the driver said and faked a smile.

“I am fine. I just fell on the grass and injured myself because I am drunk.” The driver nodded because of what she said.

“Are you sure ma’am? Because if not I will accompany you to the cop.”

Atasha was quiet because of that.

In her mind, yes, what that man did to her was not right, but she also wanted it. Not forced, she even convinced the man to kiss her again.

"Ma’am?" She blinked at what the driver said.

“I promise, I'm fine, don't worry.” She said with a smile so the driver could not do anything but nod and focus on driving again.

Atasha closed her eyes while waiting to reach home. She did not want to think about what happened to her. What she wants is to go home and hug her mom to regain her strength. But she immediately opens her eyes when she remembered her bag! Her wallet is there, she had nothing to pay but what worried her more was that she left it with the man. But she leaned back again when she remembered that she didn't have any business card there and even any identification with her, just money.

She breathed a sigh of relief because of that and she even laughed because her wallet was the only thing that she had on her bag.

“That car!” She shouts and the old man looked at her.

“Ah—hehe, that's a beautiful car I saw pass by.”

She said making the old man smile and nod. She held her breath because of her stupidity. What worries her more is that her car key is there and she is sure that her car is still there. But it's fine and she has two cars and the car she used last night was her favourite so she was very sorry.

It is okay because she does not have any identity there but it is her favourite so she still regrets it. She does not understand herself if she does not want the man to know who she is. She wanted to remember the young man's face but no matter how hard she tried to go back to what happened to them, she could not remember his face because of the drunkenness.

She came to her senses and looked out the window when the taxi stopped and they were already there. She had been deep in thought for a while so she did not notice.

“Can you wait for a while? I will take payment inside the house.”

She did not wait for the driver to speak and immediately went inside; she was hiding a duplicate key of their gate in the plant that was there. She entered and went to her room to get money. She ran out even though her leg hurt to pay the driver.

“Here. Keep the change.” she smiled and said to the old man that he is outside now.

“Ma’am are you really sure that you’re alright?”

Atasha let a small smile as she the driver asked her again.

“Yes, don't worry.”

Finally, the old man nod.

"Thank you. This is a great value."

"There's nothing to worry about, so you can enjoy yourself."

He smiled at her and left. He was happy because she gave him a thousand pesos.

“Atasha!”

She looked behind her and he saw her mom. As soon as she saw her mother's face, she immediately felt tired and her tears started to fall.

“What happened to you?! I was worried! You did not go home!”

She hugged her mother and cried there.

“I-I'm sorry.” She said crying which surprised her mother but she just rubbed her back.

“Hush now, let's go inside so we can treat your wound.”

They were both silent while she was being treated. It seemed that they both did not want to speak until it was over, only then Atasha decided to speak.

“I went on a blind date but it did not work because the man was rude. I-I was under so much pressure for your wishes that I went to the bar. I drank until someone scolded me but someone saved me. I do not know his name. He helped me and brought me to their house and there something happened to us. I was drunk but when I remembered your wish to have grandchildren, I decided to go with the flow.”

Atasha was crying because of what she was saying. While her mother was surprised.

“I just woke up in a house. I ran away so I look like this. It is true that something happened to us. I am sorry, because I was not careful. I-I did something that should only be done by a married couple.” —she added

She is Atasha Selry (Pronounced as Syri, silent L only) second and youngest of their siblings. She had an older brother but he died along with her father in a plane crash. Her father and older brother were about to return home from Davao because they went to one of their businesses there but they just heard that the plane they were on crashed.

It was difficult for them to accept everything, especially her mother. Their business went bankrupt until it was closed. She did not have the ability to handle it while her mom was down so they were forced to close.  But with Atasha's help, her Mama returned to her old self and she was studying hard just to bring her mom a better life.

“F-forgive me... Because of me you are led to a wrong path. I did not expect this to happen. Forgive me. And please do not blame yourself, it is my fault.” 

Atasha just shook her head at what her mother said

“Let us forget about that, Mama. I-I enjoyed it too,” She shyly said that her mom stopped and soon she smiled.

“Do you like him?”

Atasha frowned because of that.

“We just met, I mean I don't even know him,”

Her mother nodded because of that.

“But why did you run away? Isn't the natural thing for a woman to do in such a situation is to disappear and yell at the man?”

Atasha was silent because of that. Her mom was right. But she only knows one thing; she also liked what happened so she didn't lose her temper like a normal woman would do in such a situation.

“Like I said, I liked and enjoyed it. And I was ashamed of him so I ran away.”

Her mother nodded because of that.

“Mom,” Atasha said seriously as her mom looked at her.

“Why? Do you still have problems”

“I'm hungry.”

Her mom stopped for a while then laughed.

“Atasha! I was nervous there!”

“Haha mama come cook me quickly,”

***

ATASHA

“What did you say?! You had a one-night stand?!”

I immediately threw the thing right next to me at Grace because she has a loud voice and we are in my office!

“What a mouth you have, Grace!” I said to her; annoyed. By the way, she is my best friend, Ellen Grace, we have known each other since high school and until now we are still friends.

Of course, I love her even though she often teases me.

“I'm sorry hehe, but are you serious?”

I glared at her as I said “Dead serious.” And looked at the papers on my table.

I am a Wedding coordinator. We coordinate the wedding of those who are getting married.

Oh, I was the one who arranged their wedding while I was left behind, but that is okay because I want to take care of mom more.

“OMG!!! Finally, you are not innocent!”

“Tsk. Crazy.” I said without looking at her.

“Talk to me quickly! Is he handsome?! How was it?! Is it big?!”

I felt myself blush because of what she was saying.

“What a mouthful you are Grace!” I said making her laugh.

“Haha what? We are both old, but you act like a child! Hello, we're about to turn 28!”

“That is next year!” I answered her

“I know, but what the hvll Sha-sha, be practical.”

My nickname is Sha-sha, that's also what mom calls me sometimes. All of them are calling me Ms. Sha-sha especially my colleagues.

“Yes, tsk. It's big, it's delicious, but I don't know how to remember how handsome he is.”

I said that made her shout more. She is really a loud one.

“OMG!! It is the end of the world! My friend Sha-sha is a girl!”

I just shook my head at her. I cannot blame her. I do not care about men and she knows me.

“But seriously you cannot remember him? How are you going to find him?!” She asked me frowning.

“Am I going to find him?!”

"Silly, of course! What if you get pregnant?! Did he use protection?!”

I was stunned by what she said and then what happened that night came back to me. He did not use any kind of protection and he released his sperm inside! I immediately looked at her with wide eyes.

“Oh my god! Do not tell me he cvm inside?!” Grace said making me nod.

“OMG!! I am going to be an aunt!”

I almost fell out of my chair because of what she said! Shameless! I still thought that she would be angry with that man or maybe she would scold me because of my stupidity—My God! I have a crazy friend!

“I do not know, Grace. You are a big help! I am afraid that I might be pregnant.” I said making her look at me.

“Girl, what are you afraid of?! You have a business. Plus, the fact that your mom wants a grandchild. Renz said to me that you will grow old alone. Do you know that I am really pissed at him because if that comes true, I am not going to marry him!”

Renz is her boyfriend. Fiancé to be exact but they are not planning a wedding yet, they are just preparing for the expenses. But what he said made me think. She is right, I can fulfil Mama's wish. I held my stomach. If ever I will get pregnant I will accept her because that night was not a mistake.

For me that is the happiest part of my life. Whoever that man is. I know that I have feelings for him but I do not want to show it. I was covered with shame. So, if we have a child, I will raise her alone and fill her with love.

***

~One Month Later~

ONE month has passed and life is still the same. I am always in the office for work, especially now that there are many people getting married, so we have a full schedule.

As for the child thingy, there is nothing. Of course, I was observing myself feel but nothing. I do not get nauseous in the morning, I do not conceive. I just feel dizzy because of being so busy at work.

“Hey Sha-sha! Alizha told me you have not eaten since morning! You really neglected your child!”

I raised my eyebrows because of what Grace said to me.

“Grace, stop. I am getting dizzy from my work. I do not have time for your jokes.” I said calmly and went back to work.

“Seriously, Sha-sha I am just worried about you. Look at you, you're dizzy, how come you're not eating when it’s already noon!” She said so I looked at her. By the way, Alizha is my secretary. When I am not feeling well, she takes care of everything.

“Grace, I know I have a lunch meeting today, so I'm sure we'll eat later.” I said that she looked at me like he was examining me.

“Are you sure?!” She said to which I nodded.

“I'm sure thank you for coming but I'm really busy.”

She sighed.

“Are you really sure you're not pregnant?”

I raised my eyebrows at her. She always told me that since I said that Mr. Saviour did not use protection.

“Grace, nothing okay? I am not conceiving, I am not vomiting,”

“Just making sure hmp! Alright Renz and I have a date!”

A few minutes later after Grace left, someone knocked on my office.

“Ms. Sha-sha it's time for your lunch meeting,”

I nodded to Alizha and stood up. I am still hungry, I stopped because my sight seemed to be spinning but I just shook my head. I really need to eat now I am neglecting myself tsk.

We went to a room here where the meeting with my client is always held. There is like a new couple getting married. I talked to the bride, Ally, she said that she will bring the groom with her now, so I agreed.

They immediately stood up when they saw me.

“Good afternoon to both of you, sorry if I'm late.”

“That's fine, Sha-sha. By the way, this is my fiancé, Eldrith,”

Ally said with a smile. When I become your wedding coordinator, my number one rule is that they consider me a friend because almost throughout the preparation I am with them and always talk to them, so I am part of the wedding.

I looked at Eldrith and smiled at him.

“Nice to meet you Eldrith. I'm Atasha, call me Sha-sha.”

I smiled at him and held out my hand but the man was just dumbfounded so Ally immediately elbowed him that made hime back to his senses and accepted my hand.

I frowned because there was something about his shaking hands.

“N-nice to meet you too Sha-sha,” he said that I just smiled.

“Alright, sit down, I'll prepare the food, just wait.”

I said and went outside to talk to Alizha and came back. I saw them talking and looking at me when I came back.

What is with the face? Why does Ally look at me like that?

“Is there any problem guys? Do you need anything?”

I asked and they both shook their heads so I was about to sit down when I felt dizzy. I tried to close my eyes and get rid of the longing I felt but my sight was really spinning. Until I did not know what happened anymore and I lost consciousness.

***

WHEN Atasha collapse, Ally and Eldrith panicked and immediately called an ambulance.

Everything happened quickly and they were already in the hospital.

“Is Sha-sha alright, honey?”Ally asked Eldrith.

“Yes, she is honey. She should be fine." Eldrith answered, they both stood up when the doctor came out. Her secretary was left in their building for another client.

“Are you too related to the patient?” The two looked at the doctor's question.

“She's our friend.” Ally answered.

“Well, I will tell you. She should not always be hungry and tired because that will harm the child.”

They frowned because of what he said.

“Child?” They said in unison. 

“Yes, she's one and a half month pregnant.”

Their eyes widened because of what the doctor said.

“Doc!! My friend is pregnant?!”

Ally looked at the newcomer and saw a woman with a man who they thought was her boyfriend and a not so old woman.

“Excuse me?” The doctor told them.

“Doc, I'm the patient's mother.” Atasha's mother said that surprised Ally more.

“Oh! Good to know, your daughter is pregnant. Please keep an eye on her because she is starving and that will harm the child.”

Grace immediately screamed because of what the doctor said.

“Kyahhh!!! Aunty I told you! That man was shooter even for one night OMG!! I am going to be an aunt!” Grace said happily.

“Babe your too laud we are at the hospital,” Renz said which Grace apologized.

Atasha's mother had a big smile.

“Is it true, doc?” she said happily.

“Haha Yes, it is true. Your daughter is pregnant.”