Chapter one
PREGNANT!! SOPHIE'S POV "Congratulations, Sophie; you are six weeks pregnant."I overheard the doctor say as he gestured to shake my hands.His remarks startled me, and I gazed blankly for a while, wondering what to reply. This news was not my expectation. It was more than I had imagined. "Mrs Sophie," he yelled for me once more, a bit louder than before and I jolted back to reality feeling absolutely no thrill. I could not possibly be pregnant. After learning of the pregnancy, my thoughts had wandered, but his call snapped me back to reality. Regaining my composure, I shook his hand and thanked him. " Emm......Thanks." He gave me an eerie look as I responded and stood to go, unsure about what to do next. My aunt would murder me if she found out I was pregnant. Despite her warnings about Ryan, I persisted in dating him, and now this. I had been sick a few days and my aunt insisted I go to the hospital and see a doctor but pregnancy was not exactly how I hoped it would pan out. "What could I possibly tell her?" I murmured to myself as I considered the ideal disguise and ultimately decided that I would tell her it was simply a fever until I could come up with a better plan. "How could I be so careless? After my last intercourse with Ryan, I had neglected to take an after pill. I quiered myself bittered about the issue. I got into the cab at the hospital's entrance and wanted to go home, but I opted to check in with Ryan first. Since his help will be invaluable in telling my aunt the news, I wanted him to know what had transpired. Enticed by some soothing music on my phone, we drove to Ryan's house, my head spinning with ideas. Hoping to talk to Ryan when I got there, I peered out the window and tried to shake the problem. My reverie was abruptly interrupted when the cab pulled to a stop outside his house. I paid him off, stepped down and grumbled when I saw the house, hoping he was home as I had phoned numerous times in the cab and received no response. I straightened my clothing and made my way to the entrance. I banged for a while and got no answer, so I tried to look through the window but it was closed, afraid I could have gone all the way for nothing, I search through my purse for Ryan keys since I recalled he had handed them to me. "Yes," I exclaimed with excitement as soon as I saw them. I took the keys and unlocked the door. Discovering the house was abnormally quiet I believe that no one was home and made to leave. I noticed some clothings on the ground as I turned to go and decided to follow the trail. "These are Ryan's clothes," I said, relieved since I had feared someone had broken in before my arrival. As I picked up the clothings, I noticed a lingurie. Certain that it was not mine, I came to the conclusion that Ryan may have acquired them for me. I felt a glimmer of optimism, waiting for something unexpected. I raced into the bedroom, hoping to find Ryan waiting for me with a surprise. As I got closer to the bedroom, I heard some commotion and hurried over to find out what was happening. "Oh my gosh!" I shouted at what I had just witnessed as the door sprang open, the clothings falling from my hands as tears rolled down my cheeks. More than I anticipated, I had received the surprise of my life. Ryan was back at his house, lying in bed with a different woman. I stood numbly crying, scarcely able to move. They turned to face me as I got a closer look. The woman was Tana, my best friend. The image of them kissing and smooshing brought me to tears. I could not believe that after everything we would been through together, Ryan could do this with my closest buddy. They looked at me as I remained there numbly starring at them for a while, and Tana groaned as she turned Ryan's face to kiss her. " I thought you were done with her?" Tana feigned to push Ryan away, a phoney scowl on her face. "Yes. We are done; Tana, I love you." She let out a sensual gasp as Ryan planted a kiss on her neck. His words shattered my heart, yet I was still unable to move my legs. I just gazed at them hopelessly. "I love you, too, sweetie." Tana murmured as the kissed passionately, numb as I was tear slid down my cheeks freely. "Noo no no," my stomach churned and I felt like puking as I shouted till unable to support my legs. Barely able to stand, the results tumbled out of my hands. "Ryan, I am pregnant." I muttered as both of them mulched, hoping that would change Ryan mind and turn to me as I was carrying his child. It was not real, but I believed him knowing would make a difference. Ryan stopped abruptly and turned to face me "I cannot be that bastard's father; leave my room." He stared at me with disgust and turned to Tana as they kissed passionately. My heart crushed when Ryan spoke those words not believing he would say that to me after four years together. I screamed picked the results and raced out of the room, my legs wobbly. It felt as if my world had ended. The two people who meant the world to me were the ones who had betrayed my trust. I dashed outside, tears welled up in my eyes as I got into a taxi.I wanted to chill off the steam. I was pregnant and the father was sleeping with my closest friend. My favourite bar sprang to mind, but I opted against it since it brought back too many memories of Ryan. Instead, I went to another pub to decompress. I stayed in a more distant seat from everyone as soon as I entered the pub since I did not want any approaches. I ordered a round of tequila, downing around three shots right away to try to forget what had just happened. "Hey, gorgeous," I heard someone remark as he sat next to me; my sincere desire was to take a drink and relax, as I was not in the mood. "Bad night." He grinned at me as he talked; there was something about his smile that made my world pause and make me feel wonderful for a little period. "Yeah," I responded, sighing, my eyes welling up with feelings I could not suppress. "Do not stress too much about it; you will be alright. Shit happens." He soothed me as we drank till late at night. We both had a lot going on and needed some downtime. -------------------------------------------------- When I heard a tap on the door, I rolled over on the bed, not wanting to wake up, but as I looked around, I saw this room was not at all like mine. I leaped out of bed when I realised I was not in my room, bewildered, because I had no idea how I had gotten there, making an effort to recall, my head hurt so much.I was hung over from drinking so much the night before. "What happened?" I murmured to myself as my head slammed so hard, I could not think clearly. The door opened, and the housekeeper brought in the meal. She put it down and started to walk away, but she stopped when I called her. " Where am I?" I inquired, perplexed by all that was going on. She looked back, trying not to show how disgusted she was, and answered nicely. "You arrived with a young man last night, and he asked to make you be comfortable until you were ready to go. I will take my leave now, please call me if you need anything." I sighed as realization hit me. It was the stranger from last night.As soon as I noticed some money and a letter in the drawer, my thoughts flashed back to the previous night. It seemed as we had talked late into the night and he took me home when he noticed I was drunk. " Thanks for last night. You can leave when you are ready, ."I read the message aloud, angry and resentful that he believed I was a prostitute, and got out of bed to take a warm bath. I noticed that I still had slept with my dress on. My mind raced as I attempted to find out who I had been with the night before. I did not even who he was neither did i remember how I got to his house. I got dressed had some food and aspirin and left making sure no one saw me as I did. I hurried to work,my head was buzzing as I fretted about how the conversation with Aunt Susan would go when I arrived at the mall. Aunt Susan was the only surviving relative I had as I lost my parents in a ghastly motor accident. She helped raised me and provided for me in the way that she could. She owned a mall I worked as the sales manager there. "Where are you coming from? " I heard someone shout as I crept into my office.Chapter 2GET RID OF IT!!!!SOPHIE'S POVAs I sneaked inside my office, I heard someone voice call out, scared to my bones I stopped as I soon as I heard the voice. I turned towards the direction of the voice and I soon overcame my trepidation as I recognised it was my aunt.Quite unexpectedly, she arrived early at the store. I did not anticipate her to be in the store at this time and had no excuse yet to tell her. Clutching my hair, I moved in her direction while concealing my face in the hopes that she would not probe too much."Hi Aunt Susan," I walked to where she was sitted and embracing her thinking it would help me avoid this dilemma. When I let go of her, she did not say anything and just looked at me. I knew she wanted answers. " Maybe she would not react as badly as I had anticipated" I thought to myself, but I was not ready to give up, yet I could not hide anymore."Ahm, I went to the hospital as you suggested, and........" I stuttered and stayed muted as I did not know
Chapter ThreeIT'S HIMSOPHIE'S POV.I heard a knock at the door as I was preparing to head to my daughter's school. Her school instructor had phoned to inquire about her whereabouts. Jade's attempt to matchmake me with a man was not her first instance of acting naughtily. With all my heart, I prayed she was okay and this was just one of her misadventures."Hello, Mrs Sophie, how are you doing today? The school instructor at Jade's school inquired."Hello, Ma'am. I am doing well. Is there a reason you are calling? Is Selene okay? I inquired as I was intrigued about the purpose for the call. I had lied to the school that Selene father was out of the country so everyone referred to me as Mrs even though I had no husband."It is regarding your daughter Selene, we did not see her at school today and were wondering why, so we decided to call you," the instructor said."What do you mean she is not at school? She took the bus this morning." I shouted at the school instructor as I hung up t
Chapter 4MARRY ME SOPHIESOPHIE'S POVThe stranger and I both turned to face Selene, and astounded by her outburst, I scowled and warned her not to say it again."Do not talk like that!" I grimaced as I gazed at her. Dhaken by what Jade had just said, I attempted to defuse the tension by giggling to make sure the stranger did not interpret her remarks as intended."I apologise for her outburst; kids can be difficult to deal with, and I am sure she has no idea what she is saying," I mouthed, attempting to grin. Selene still in my embrace."Tha.......nk.....you." I muttered afterwards and was suddenly interrupted by Lois laughter. I was completely unaware of her presence the entire time.We turned to look at her, and while she laughed hysterically, I wondered what was funny about the whole thing." What gives you the impression that this man would desire her since your mother's attitude prevented her from keeping a man?" Lois waved her palm at Selene, who was in my hands, making fun of
KARL POVPACK THIS!!!Walking out of Sophie's apartment, I marvelled at my good fortune. After learning more about her, and on Max's advise, I had gone looking for her. I pondered for a while before deciding it was the best strategy since I did not want the press to be all over me about the divorce, and I also needed a nanny for my four year-old son Davis, whom Claire had left me with.I came across a little girl who begged me to assist her get home. I had grown a liking for the little girl who was so adorable and hard to resist and on finding out who she was I took her home to meet her mother too."Who would have thought that the little girl who I met on the street and who had begged for my help was Sophie own daughter." I muttered aloud as I walked away, turning to gaze at the house again."Max's advice was not so horrible after all." I grumbled to myself as I walked to my car, my thoughts racing with how I had found out about Sophie. Max's unexpected suggestion eased my concerns ab
Chapter 6Tick tock says the clock.Sophie's POVMy phone beeped as I stood up to open the door, but the knock persisted, so I decided to go see who was knocking. When I reached the door, I sighed heavily, praying it was not Karl. I needed sometime to figure out how to salvage the situation. I did not want to accept his proposal and that would hurt Selene since she was already quite fond of him.I needed a flawless cover story for why the marriage would fail, and I wanted him to be on my side to persuade Selene."How was I supposed to handle this?" the persistent knock on the door prompted me to ask myself this question. When I opened the door, I was surprised to see an unexpected visitor. It was a young man, too elegantly dressed to be a delivery man, carrying a package. It was a lot going on in one day, and I prayed for the best. I glanced at him, without concealing my concern about what he wanted. I looked at the parcel warily, wondering who it was for."Good day, ma'am, I was i
Chapter 7KARL'S POVI HAVE A WIFE ALREADY..As soon as I have instructions about the parcel to Ryan, I went directly to my office. I had to meet with Mr Micheal who I had been informed was waiting for me. My phone beeped as I entered the office, it was a message from the CEO of a company we were about to do business with too. I turned my gaze to my phone to check the message as I walked to where Mr Micheal was sitted." Hello Mr Karl." He stood up to greet me as soon as I entered the office. Even though Mr Michael appeared irritated that I had kept him waiting for so long, he faked a grin extended his hands to shake me as soon as I entered.I could not help it as I had forgotten I had a meeting with him and gone to attend to other things." This should be fine." I muttered inaudibly still engrossed with my phone. As soon as I was done I turned to face him, I guess he dropped his hand after a while as he noticed I was not paying attention to him. Athough Mr Micheal was family every on
Chapter 8 SOPHIE'S POV LET ME GO!!!! " Mummy when is Uncle Karl coming?" Selene tapped up me up from my sleep that morning. It was morning and I almost overslept thanks to Selene. I tossed on the bed and finally woke up to the staring eyes of Selene waiting for me to answer her question. " Emmmh He will come soon my love." I said to her as I got off from the bed to make breakfast and get ready for work. As I made breakfast I worried about Selene and her sudden fondness for Karl. I had decided on what to do to avoid the marriage but I couldn't bare to see my baby girl hurt. Selene was about the only thing that mattered in my life and I was willing to sacrifice my happiness for hers. We ate breakfast quietly and I tried as much as possible to ensure it stayed that way as I was not ready for Selene's questioning. "Mummy" Selene called out for me as we ate and I turned to answer her facing her. " You should finish your food so you don't go late to school." I answered and I
Chapter 9 SELENE 'S POV Let's get Ice cream!!! When I arrived at school the next day with my mother, we walked straight to class, and she handed me over to my classroom teacher. After my previous incident, mum decided she would had enough of my drama and would bring me to school and collect me up every day after I closed even though it would be tough for her because she would have to come from work every day to pick me up and we would both head back to her office where I would wait until she closed before we went home together. She was determined not to allow me out of her sight for anything other than school. It would not be an easy approach, but I had no option because Mummy was scared of anything happening to me and had decided to keep a watch on me since my previous adventure. "Selene is naughty." I could hear some of my class mates whispering to the others as I stepped in. The news of my escapade had gone around school and almost everyone was talking about it. Xavier