ALINA'S POVHearing the words that Micheal had said to her had shattered her.Her thoughts replayed their conversation over and over as she laid splayed in the couch after overdosing on milk and cookies to soothe herself.Her hand absently moved to her belly and rubbed,her heart filled with warmth at the thought of having someone who would always love her and she would never be a burden to.Her cheeks stained with tears as she smiled wistfully at the fascination that there was a little life growing inside of her.A mini her or a mini Micheal.Her smile quickly faded at the doubtful look in his eyes as she narrated what happened that night ...FLASHBACKShe paced the length of the living room waiting for Micheal,he was later than usual and the last time that happened he had collapsed and she had gotten burns.She felt goosebumps crept up her skin at the thought of having his family blame her for Micheal predicament.She breathed out a sigh of relief as she looked towards the door and in wa
MICHAEL'S POV How could this happen?why would this sort of situation come at this moment?"he said as he rubbed away the ebbings of a headache.He was seated across from his best friend,Jefferey who was sitting patiently. A waiter came up to them with a menu and a smile on her face.She winked at him just before she left,his face scrunched up in disgust. He had found himself revolted by women who tried to hit on married men.His hand instinctively reached for his ring finger to find it empty.His expression turned solemn.Jefferey arched a brow up at him with an amused smile playing on his lips."Look man,there is no way to know that she is indeed carrying your child or not.But I think what you should do is to ride the wave"he advised leaning closer with his arms placed on the desk.He frowned up in confusion."What do you mean?"he asked.Jeffery leaned back to his seat with a wry smile."Micheal,when it comes to love,I'll say you're one of the most clueless human beings on the planet a
ALINA'S POV As she waited patiently for Micheal to arrive after calling in to alert her about having a visitor. At first she had been perplexed that he had called her to let her know about the visitor.He never did that before, even before their divorce. It was so uncharacteristic of him but it was appreciated.A huge smile brightened her face as she recalled their phone converstion. FLASHBACK"How are you doing?"he asked ."Am okay"she replied.An awkward silence ensued. "Have you had lunch?"he asked breaking the silence."Yes I have.I just had some chicken salad.Would you like some.There is plenty left over,I could preheat it for you..."she offered."...No,no...there's no need,thank you.Am not going to be back until later.So I just need you to rest."he replied."Okay."she said,a little disappointed."And there would be a visitor coming over today,please do well to make her feel comfortable and show her to the guest room so that she can settle in quite nicely."he said.She frowned
MICHAEL'S POV "I'm okay"he said weakly as he saw the tears stream down her cheeks.Her eyes roamed around his body searching for injuries."Are you sure?"she asked skeptically.They turned when they heard a scream from behind them.It was Felix who was nursing the bullet wound on his shoulder.The officers escorated him out of the room after Micheal had given them strict instructions.Once they were alone again,he tried to think of something.Anything tangible to say but it seemed that nothing came to mind.He couldn't believe how harsh he had been.He hadn't even listened to her side of the story.He had just thrown her out of his house without so much as a dime and had let his mother influence his decision. He stared down at her remorseful now but she was focused on the couch.Her eyes roamed around the room in search of something."Are you looking for something?he asked."She nodded."Its nothing to worry about"she stated,waving her hand dismissively.Reluctantly,he stayed.He waited fo
ALINA'S POVEver since that day,Michael's demeanor and behaviour around her had changed.It was like he had been remorseful about what he had done and was trying to make up for it but she wasn't letting him.She was too hurt to believe that he had changed. She knew that something worse could come along and he would change again.She didn't trust him. Once burned twice shy.That is what she believed.She was still deep in her thoughts when the knock on the door sounded jerking her out of her reverie.She glanced towards the door skeptically after what had happened yesterday she had been traumatized.She walked slowly over to the intercom as the door bell rang repeatedly."Who is it?"she asked as soon as she clicked the button."It's me"the voice stated.Sh paused.Her heart rammed in her chest.Was her mind playing tricks on her.How was it possible.She pressed the visual on the camera button and it confirmed her suspicion.It was her mother standing there looking so different from what she
MICHEAL'S POVThe merger was finally going to be finalized. After three whole months of planning and refurbishing, the owner of the building across his street was going to be revealed. The suspense had driven him insane, thinking of what man would choose to remain anonymous till the very end."Cara, please could you bring in the documents needed for the meeting so I can go over them before the meeting starts"he instructed. The tiny older woman rushed to the other end of the room to retrieve a blue folder file which she clasped tightly in her hands. She handed the folder over to him to let him know.Donald had reported to his new job immediately after his promotion letter was assigned to him. He had been partially responsible for the quick move. After what he had witnessed the last time they interacted, he couldn't let him stay. He had sworn him to secrecy about what he had seen which he agreed to reluctantly. Now that another person had seen him at his worst, he was becoming more p
ALINA'S POV "Alina,you didn't tell me you were pregnant"She watched the horror that was evident on her mother's face."Mum..."she called trying to reach out to her but she moved away from her."Where is your wedding ring for goodness sake?!"she cried."In all this time that I've been here,I haven't seen even a single photo of the both of you.Did you lie to me Alina?"She directed,her eyes were tear-glazed.She opened her mouth to speak but no words came through.She didn't know what she would say.She didn't know how she was going to explain her dynamic with Micheal or tell her how she had been raped while under her husband's roof.Her mother had just come back from the hospital,so she knew that now wasn't the right time to explain everything to her."Alina,why didn't you tell me?"she questioned She plastered on a fake smile she had rehearsed over the years ."Mum,everything is fine"she assured."Micheal loves me and I love him.We're happy together and he takes good care of me.Yes, I a
MICHEAL'S POV"So what do you do for a living?"Michelle probed.Dinner started out quietly.After Alina had cut herself with the knife unconsciously,Her mother had taken over the kitchen and had finished up the meal instead. The meal was definitely delicious which reinforced the idea about where Alina had gotten her talent for cooking."Micheal?" he looked up to find curious glances directed at him.His smile faded quickly."Yes, ma'am"he responded."I asked you a question,what do you do?"She repeated.His spine straightened as he gave her a proud smile."I run a company ma'am"he answered. She arched a brow up at him."Is that all?she asked,Alina's hand reached out to cover hers."Mum,I think that's enough of the questions.Let's just eat and enjoy this wonderful meal that you made" She stated,staring back at her mother with pleading eyes."I haven't satisfied my curiousity yet,baby.I still have a lot of questions that you need to answer young mister"she said,pointing at him."Okay.Am
ALINA'S POVWaking up that morning had been relatively quiet and peaceful,apart from the fact that Micehal had to rush out that morning without even a passing greeting even while she had called for him from the kitchen. Her belly was growing bigger and her waist line had grown thicker as she felt the weight of her baby while parading around the house in comfy sweatpants before settling on the couch.Her mother was supposed to come help her out today. And her gynecologist had said she was doing extremely well taking care of herself and the baby.She let out a frustrated sigh as a repeat episode of her favourite series came on.The house was relatively lonely and quiet on most days just like they were now.The only solace she had was either reading to her baby or watching a tv show and whenever her mother was less busy she would come over to keep her company.She smiled at the sound of the doorbell and without hesitation padded briskly towards the door without looking at the intercom, un
MICHAEL'S POV.His bag slipped and fell from his hand as he froze in shock.She had on a sly smile."What?" he asked in disbelief."You heard me." She replied, giving him a sly smile."Yes we made a baby that night you came over at my place." She explained.Micheal padded towards the living to see Alina seated in the couch flickering across the TV channels smiling distractedly.He breathed out a sigh of relief. She was out of earshot and thankfully was so engrossed in the TV program that she couldn't have heard anything that had been said a few minutes ago.His hand reached out to clutch her arm and dragged her upwards towards his study. Giving Alina a forced smile when she sent a worried glance their way.Paulina protested all the way till they were safely in his office. "Why are you acting suspiciously?" She said wryly. "It's not like she had any say to what happens in this house, you're the head of the house." She stated matter of fact."What was the meaning of the rubbish stunt
ALINA'S POVShe had been shaken up after his mother's visit. But the past three months have been quiet and distant.Micheal had seemed more distant than normal. He had chosen to spend his days at work and he was rarely at home. Even when he was home he was distant, he only spent silent hours eating and once dinner was over he was leaving without so much as a word. She wished he would at least open up and let her know what was bothering him but he was sworn to silence. Everything had relatively stayed normal except her mother visited more often.She had chosen to come to terms with the fact that Alina was pregnant and there was nothing that could be done now.She still didn't like Micheal but she was careful not to be present whenever he got back from work.She was nestled on the couch watching a rerun of the show "housewives of Johannersburg" When the knock sounded on the door.She paused the show and headed to the intercom to see who was knocking.It was a unfamiliar face.She frowne
MICHEAL'S POVA FEW DAYS BEFORE..."Paulina what are you doing here? In my bed?" He asked panicked as he looked under the covers to find that she was wearing nothing underneath.He quickly closed it,wrapping the bedsheets around him sarong style as he jumped out of the bed trying to get some distance away from her. She had on a satisfied smile and he could clearly recognize that smile from all the times they had made love in the past. He chastised himself inwardly for being unable to erase that part of his past and memory."You're the one in my bed " She clarified.His eyes darted around the room and his eyes widened in recognition."How did I get here?" He asked in disbelief."I brought you here. You needed a place to sleep because you were drunk and I couldn't let you drive home like that. So I offered to bring you to my room, and it's a small apartment, I don't have a guest room at the moment. "She stated sitting up and letting the duvet slid down her breasts without the least bit
ALINA'S POV"No! No! Please, somebody help me! Please! "She cried as she fought and scratched whenever she had the opportunity to. But she wasn't strong enough. She felt powerless and helpless. "Felix stop! Please am begging you" she pleaded, her eyes streaming down with a pool of tears. She felt her body loose all its energy as he inserted himself into her. She was numb to the pain now as he begun to move. She was at the brink of giving up when she heard a voice. His voice guiding her back."Alina, am here. No one is going to hurt you,I promise. Am here now" She heard him speak softly as he shook her slightly until the scene before her had begun to change. The disgusting smile of Felix atop her slowly disappeared and she found herself lying on the bare ground staring into nothingness.She finally opened her eyes to find Micheal's face towering over hers. His forehead were creased in worry as he stared intensely into her eyes. He gave her a warm smile and lifted her up in his arms
MICHAEL'S POVHe heard her sharp intake of breath as her shoulders slumped at his reponse. He couldn't let her see the pain in his eyes as he felt it in his heart.So masking his facial expression,he walked away leaving her sitting there still in shock over his reveleation. Once he was secluded in the confines of his room,he paced the room restlessly.He ran a frustrated hand through his hair.How could he tell her that every morning,she was the first person that he wanted to see.She was the one that kept him awake thinking about all the times they could made love and whenever he woke up he craved for her.But he couldn't let her know.His diagnosis had come back even worse.He had just returned from visiting the hospital. FLASHBACK"Am sorry man,but it looks like your health is detoriating faster.And all attempts to treat this the non-surgical way is not working."Jefferey said ,his tone turning solemn as he showed him his brain scans on the monitor."So what do I do?"He asked,unsure o
ALINA'S POV "Please turn this car around"she interjected firmly."No."He answered sternly. "What?"She grimaced in pain."Until I know for sure that that baby in your belly isn't mine,I cannot let you subject an innocent child to those terrible conditions"She gasped in surprise."Excuse me.I decide how I live and where I live.This is kidnapping!"She retorted in a pathetic attempt to reason with him.He scoffed and swerved the wheel towards the other side of the road pulling up on the gravel road leading up to the estate."Micheal,I don't want to live with you!"She cried."Well,unfortunately for you,you have no choice."he addressed,pulling up in front of his gate.Frantic and alarmed,she struggled to open the car door but it was locked."Don't be dramatic Alina.I know you're just pretending to act tough but you truly want to live in my mansion.Besides I took care of you better than any lover that you had "He commented,pressing the button that automatically pulled the gates open.She
MICHEAL'S POV"So what do you do for a living?"Michelle probed.Dinner started out quietly.After Alina had cut herself with the knife unconsciously,Her mother had taken over the kitchen and had finished up the meal instead. The meal was definitely delicious which reinforced the idea about where Alina had gotten her talent for cooking."Micheal?" he looked up to find curious glances directed at him.His smile faded quickly."Yes, ma'am"he responded."I asked you a question,what do you do?"She repeated.His spine straightened as he gave her a proud smile."I run a company ma'am"he answered. She arched a brow up at him."Is that all?she asked,Alina's hand reached out to cover hers."Mum,I think that's enough of the questions.Let's just eat and enjoy this wonderful meal that you made" She stated,staring back at her mother with pleading eyes."I haven't satisfied my curiousity yet,baby.I still have a lot of questions that you need to answer young mister"she said,pointing at him."Okay.Am
ALINA'S POV "Alina,you didn't tell me you were pregnant"She watched the horror that was evident on her mother's face."Mum..."she called trying to reach out to her but she moved away from her."Where is your wedding ring for goodness sake?!"she cried."In all this time that I've been here,I haven't seen even a single photo of the both of you.Did you lie to me Alina?"She directed,her eyes were tear-glazed.She opened her mouth to speak but no words came through.She didn't know what she would say.She didn't know how she was going to explain her dynamic with Micheal or tell her how she had been raped while under her husband's roof.Her mother had just come back from the hospital,so she knew that now wasn't the right time to explain everything to her."Alina,why didn't you tell me?"she questioned She plastered on a fake smile she had rehearsed over the years ."Mum,everything is fine"she assured."Micheal loves me and I love him.We're happy together and he takes good care of me.Yes, I a