It has been one of the craziest schedules for Donny Star, and he couldn't be more than happy when he stopped his car before his Villa at one of the Quiet Estate he owned in Brooklyn Heights.
Carefully, he alighted and walked right into the building, letting out a sigh when he perceived the scent of home. He pulled off his T-shirt and headed towards the bedroom when, all of a sudden, he stopped. He noticed the difference in the hallway. He remembers he had kept the lights off but now they are on. His eyebrows furrowed in a curious frown as he made his way through carefully toward the living room. In that particular Villa, he has no maids. He has made sure they come thrice a week to clean up, but they shouldn't overstay. Unlike every celebrity, Donny loves his peace and space. He emerges into the living room to freeze. The one who had violated his security and walked into his home unannounced was his childhood friend. Someone he had never expected to show up at all. " Ju? " He called, unable to believe his sight. The lady who was on the couch swiftly gets up upon hearing the call from her friend. Her lips quivered when he made his way to her. " What is going on? Hey, why are you here? " He asked softly, his eyes widening with so much horror when he saw her swollen eyes. " Goodness, have you been crying? " All his questions weren't answered by Julian. Instead, she smiled bitterly. " I thought you'd be angry I came into your house without telling you " " Not at all. I know you still remember all my passcodes. Your birthdate " " Stupid. Why didn't you change them during the time I was married? " Donny pulls back a bit. Taken Aback Back by her choice of words. " Was? What are you talking about? What are you doing here, Ju? " " I still have your text message which says you will be spending your vacation here at this Villa. That was why I have come. I know you will arrive, but I never knew you'd take a long time to ... " " What's going on? " He cut her off by reaching for her arm firmly. " Answer the question " Donny pinned her with his gaze. A man slightly built just like Asher. This time Julian couldn't look away. She couldn't avoid the question anymore. " I am... I divorced Asher Atticus " " Like hell you did. What are you even talking about? He is your everything, Ju. Have you forgotten how much you pined for him during college? When he finally asked you to be his girlfriend, do you remember how much you cried in joy? " She looks away at his question. Yes. That's the very truth and that is the real reason why she would never forgive him for humiliating her. " Not anymore, Donny. He asked for a divorce, and I signed the papers. By ... By tomorrow or the next I am sure you will read it in the news. Asher Atticus, the best scientist, divorces Julian Atlas, the small-time Health Consultant who works for him. Didn't that sound like a good and interesting headline? " She chuckled at her own words, bitterly that it was so painful to Donny. He could see how much she was crumbling. How much Asher had broken her. He allowed her to laugh to her heart's content, and when the laughter trail off, the tears emerge. Julian sank to the ground, crying bitterly like never before. Donny, who was helpless now, couldn't help but go down beside her, giving her a handkerchief and sitting right beside her without any consolation. " I am glad you leave him. He is never worth you " He said to her. " I have never liked him one bit. Now I hated him to the core. Should I curse him for you? " Julian heard this question, and abruptly, she stopped weeping. Tiredly, she looked away to blow her nose with the handkerchief Donny had given her. " You have always wanted to be an uncle, right Donny? " She asked after regaining her voice. " Hmmm. Sure " " Now your wish will come true. I am pregnant " Again, Donny was taken aback. It was evident in his eyes and he didn't even bother to hide it. " What? " " I did the test and it comes out positive. Five weeks " " Ju, what about your husband and ... " " Asher didn't know. I will take care of this baby myself. It belongs to me. You can be its godfather if you want " Silence fell from Donny's side. He didn't speak. Instead, he pinned his gaze on his childhood friend, who had been everything to him when he was growing up as an orphan. " I came to you tonight, Donny, for help. Please " " I can't " He replied tenderly. " It's Asher's baby. You have to tell him. He has the right to know, ju " " I won't. Asher lost his right the very moment he told me to go to hell with it " She retorted firmly. " I won't go back to that house, Donny. I won't go back to him " " Your ... Your parents. What about them? " At this particular question, the memories of her father resurface in her mind and the desperate call from her mother echo in her head. Instinctively tears burned her eyes again. " My Dad disowned me because I stood my ground against Asher " " What? Ju, I think you have to go back. You obviously can't stay here. In no time, FanDonny will come asking for an autograph, and besides, my vacation only lasted for the weekend. My agency will call soon for a new role " " That is why I have decided to relocate to the countryside in Baltimore. I will live as quiet as a mouse, Donny till I give birth. You can help me this much, can't you? " " Ju ... " " I can't go back to Asher. Unless you want me dead, Donny, unless you ... " The man didn't allow her to finish her statement before he pulled her swiftly into his embrace. This time he patted her back, consoling. " We will make the journey with my private jet. I had a vacation house there. You'd stay till you gave birth. Okay? " " Okay "FOUR MONTHS LATER" Uhm... Miss Julian. Here are the results. I uh... I am sorry to say that you are in a very delicate situation. Your baby is growing inside of you abnormally. I will advise you to visit the Ashju Facility in New York. There is a scientist there who specializes in a rare situation like this one. Thank you so much, " The doctor said to the lady before him, expecting an answer, but none came through. Julian didn't speak a word as she rose to her feet and headed out, her palm on her flat belly. The reports have been all the same. No Doctors could pinpoint her illness. They'd only say her baby is growing abnormally and then urge her to visit Ashju Facility, to visit a scientist who is the best in curing the rarest disease. How could they direct me to the very demon who did this to me? How could they? With her pale lips, she left the hospital and walked to the car, which was waiting for her. The journey back home begins, giving her time to reflect on her actions. Four
Julian's eyelids fluttered open, and she looked around tiredly, breathing softly. She could see the familiar chandelier and also perceived the familiar scent of the rose flower in the garden which was only located in Ashju Mansion. She smiled now, wondering why she was having a weird dream about the man she loathed. Slowly, she sits up and rubs her eyes. " Donny? " She called sleepily but no answer came through. " Donny? Are you there? I need to use the bathroom. Can you help? " There was no response but there was an offer. A palm was extended to her and she smiled at it. Slowly, she looked up as she wanted to take this palm only to lay eyes on the very last person she wished to see. Asher Atticus. The slumber in her eyes vanished away at once, and she looked around frantically to see she was back in the room she had once called her matrimonial bedroom. Then she waited for a while, allowing the memories to rush back in, making her feel more irritated than she could ever be. " Do
" Congratulations, Mrs Atticus. It's positive. You are five weeks pregnant " The doctor said with a smile right up on his face. He directed it to the lady who sat across him, The wife Of Asher Atticus. Julian stares blankly at the man across her for a long time, and then she scoffs. " That's a joke, right? Please... Tell me it's not " " Of course, it's not. Here are the results. " Julian took the results of her pregnancy, and she sighed, almost bursting into tears. All she could think about now was her husband. Now, after so many differences, she is sure once she hears about their baby, things will change for the better between them. In glee, she rose to her feet and headed out at once after thanking the doctor. On her way to her car, she dialed the contact of her husband, but after numerous rings, he didn't pick up. " He just is busy with his project as always," She said to herself aloud, assuring herself Asher was only in the lab, super busy as always. Joyfully she put a call
Mrs Atlas, an elderly, beautiful, and vibrant lady, was preparing for the night when the maid rushed into the living room; her eyes widened with so much horror. " Ma'am... Miss Jully is outside... Crying " At these words, Mrs Atlas chuckled. " You must be mistaken. My daughter is obviously with her husband. It's late. Why will she even be here? " Her question didn't last for minutes before the door opened, and Julian walked into the living room with her traveler's bags and duffel bags as well. She stops at last in the middle of the well-furnished room to stare at her mother. Her eyes teary. Silence fell. Words couldn't be spoken. One can tell from her pale lips and face that she had gone through a lot that night alone. Mrs Atlas was shaken and stunned at her daughter's state. However, she didn't speak or ask questions. Instead, she spread open her arms for her only child to come in. Julian forgot her adulthood at that moment to hug her mother. Tears streaming down her eyes. Her