* Chapter 14 * Slowly, she stood up, with the race of her heart ten times more than normal. Luckily as soon as she glanced at the man who got her phone, she felt lighter. " Thank goodness! It is not Xander" He was 1.7 m tall with broad shoulders and dark brown eyes. He wore a hundred percent wool, a great suit that not only flaunted his broad shoulders but also his charismatic charm illuminating a calm aura. The man bent to hear what Val mumbled to herself. Their eyes met, the stranger's pupils dilated as his brow raised, and a thin line replaced the amused smile on his lips. " You " His shadow fell on Valeria and she subconsciously took three steps back. Instantly, Val grabbed her phone away and cleared her desk of the paper planes and kites. Which she had been toying with because she was bored and was not assigned to do anything.With that done she smiled professionally twitching her eyes. " Good morning. I am the new secretary" declared Väl, takin
* Chapter 15 * Valeria, who had been focused on her work, could not help but constantly throw a glance at Xander's office. Her heartbeat palpitate every time, she thought of what discussion was going on in there for over two hours. " I wonder what Mr. Jude must have thought of Mr. Gates about me. What will he think that I am just like every employee of his who eyes him? " In Val's brief time in the company and conversations with Liza, she could tell that almost every employee both women and a few gay men were interested in Xander. For she knew that they all were not aware of his obnoxious character. Her mind drifted to the scene of his kiss, subconsciously she positioned a finger on her lips recalling every tender touch. " Daydreaming about your crush " she was suddenly jolted by Jude's hoarse voice. In an instant, Val's reflection evolved into a white a sheet of paper. " No .. not really " Valeria's heart throbbed and she felt blood reeling in her vein
*Chapter 16 * Luck was not on her side, as Val's phone switched off in the next few minutes. " No no no " she cried out tapping on the phone not to sleep on her. " I thought I charged you this morning, What is happening? " Her blue eyes scanned through the empty wet road as the rain intensified. A cold wind blew over her nose making her cheeks turn rosy red as she began sneezing. ' achoo achoo ' Although Valeria lived in the North she had never acclimatized to the cold climate. It was something that she found funny anytime she gave it a thought. But at this moment, that was not important, what was; was how she would return home in this weather without a phone to even hire an Uber. A loud sigh escaped her lips as her eyes twitched before the pool of tears gathered in them. This was a habit of hers ever since her childhood, she tended to cry every time she felt like a circumstance was beyond her control. Wiping her tears, Val lifted her eyes to the sk
* Chapter 17 * Valeria looked up absentmindedly, unconsciously gripping the tray in her hand. She took a couple of big breaths before knocking on the door. A glint of concern flickered in her eyes." I brought the boss's tea" she announced, holding the electronic key. Miscellaneous heartbeats passed before he opened his mouth, "Come in Valeria " Valeria was in awe, disbelief evident in her eyes. Did he recognize her voice? She thought she had been successful in changing it. Nonetheless, she swiped the card through the keyhole. Opening the door, their gaze crashed prompting Val to instantly look away. " Set it on the table " he ordered without turning back to see Val. At this moment, she stared at Xander meaningfully. Bridging the silence, cold words escaped his thin lips as he looked over his shoulder " If that is all. Then you can leave " Valeria's jaws parted in shock. No apologies nor a look of guilt on his face. She felt a bizarre chi
* Chapter 18 * Support guys with gifts, comments, and following me. Love you!! * Bang!*. The glass of water which was holding fell on the floor. " When last did you see your period?" she heard him repeat. Valeria's cheeks became redder, this effect spread to her small ears. The question was very uncomfortable, could this man not see how uncomfortable she was now? How could he ask such a private question? Shameless man Rather, he was secretly enjoying seeing her being flushed. She played with her fingers as her lips quivered. " I am asking because I can not think of any reason why tea would make one throw up. "Xander inquired as he sat on the glass table. Val looked up guiltily at me with his empty eyes. She was not a virgin anymore so it could be a possibility. A possibility she dreaded at the thought, her responsibility was too much. She did not even have enough money to do anything at the moment. His lips curved into a dangerous smile
* Chapter 19 * He gently squeezed Valeria's hand. She turned as their eyes locked, the anger in her eyes faded away. " Carl! ``The name escaped her lips as soon as their eyes crashed. He badly wanted to hug her but the distance between them was too big. So he took a few steps before exclaiming " What pleasant surprise Val,why are you here? " " I came along with a friend..." She said casually, feeling a bit fuzzy. " With a friend?.." Carl quickly looked around, he spotted Liza strolling ahead and she was waving at him, plastering a huge smile. Val smiled faintly as she pointed at Liza " With her?" " Yes" Liza was the one who replied first while Valeria only nodded. His gaze averted back to Valeria and his voice softened as he asked " Are you heading home? I can drop you .." " Yes. WE are heading home" Liza emphasized the ' we ' to make her presence known. She stood in between Val and Carl and kept stealing glances of Carl. ' Val is so lucky alway
* Chapter 20 * At this point, he paused to look at her and continued to ask. She glanced at the expression on his face before turning her back to say " Two pink lines " " Congratulations " the doctor spoke out of formality. He saw the pale look on her face. " Don't worry! It will be difficult in the early months but it will all be worth it " Valeria smiled faintly. An array of thoughts occupied her mind. She did not want to get rid of the baby. It was against her morals. She could only stare as the doctor filled out some forms he stamped them. " I am a gynecologist call me anytime and make sure you come for every checkup marked in that document " Val smiled while taking the file. " I will " Truth be told, taking care of a baby will not be easy. However, the real problem was how to tell her grandmother this news. She imagined the disappointed look on her grandmother's face and it made her sad. She subconsciously placed her hand on her stomach and prayed silently
* Chapter 21 * " The file?" Xander asked for what seemed to be the umpteenth time. The lady he was referring to skipped out of fear from her daydreaming. She quickly handed the file sputtering apologies. Val was lost in thought regarding the controversy which will tag along with the release of her pregnancy report. It was something she wanted to keep private. However, this boss of hers had to ask for a fitness checkup as a requirement only at this time. They were in a board meeting with clients from abroad concerning the new bridge construction project in city Z. It was important to win over the project because it will earn hundreds of millions in return. Sam was giving a projection of brainstormed ideas to reduce the cost while sustaining the bridge quality for the citizens. The other board members including both clients from abroad began whispering to themselves. One client whispered" He should have hired brains not spread legs " It was so audible that Sa