DENYING HER BABY DADDY
Estaban sighed, looking at his little brother. “Before we think of anything, I just want you to be mentally prepared. Sii forte. You know how it is back there, this is a whole different and new stage and trust me when I saw it won't be easy.” Santos nodded. “Mother needs to find out first and you have a perfect opportunity to tell her the truth when she arrives next week.” Estaban added. Santos suddenly got up. “What? Mother is coming here? Why!?” “You refused to go back to Greece, Santos. She's worried.” Estaban replied. “More like she wants to control my life.” Santos scoffed. “I can't believe she is coming here.” “Focus, Santos. Essere un uomo. When did you find out about the this?” He pointed at the envelope. “Three days ago.” “Did you talk about it?” “No, she doesn't know I already found out.” Santos replied and Estaban waited with a frown. “I found the envelope, hoping to return it but I decided to open it last night.” “How did you get the envelope?” “I…I…she dropped it.” Santos shrugged. “She came to you again after two months?” “No, I..I..went to to look for her.” Santos looked away from his brother. “So, let me get this straight.” Estaban walked around a bit. “So you met Kimberlee, a waitress and as usual, slept with her. Then for some reason, went back to find her when you've clearly never ever slept with any woman twice, you have a rule about that. By chance, you personally found out she was pregnant, she didn't tell you herself or try to rip you off. You immediately accepted it is your child and didn't even try to find out if the child is really yours” “What is your point, Estaban?” “Santos, there is a reason why she didn't care to tell you.” Estaban answered. “Which is?” Santos waited. “She doesn't want you.” Santos walked to the french windows. “And deep down, you know it.” Estaban continued. " But that's good for you because you have options. You can either act like you never found out and go back to Greece or you have to marry her and you don't have to worry about her being a gold digger because she obviously isn't.” " How do you expect me to live with myself after knowing about the pregnancy and abandoning her?” Santos said. He can never do that. " You can ask her for an abortion.” Estaban added. " I do not have the right to ask her to do that. I will never allow her do that.” Santos sternly replied. Estaban walked to his brother and threw his arm around his shoulder. " It is confirmed then.” He said with a smile. “You want the child." Santos paused. “W..what?" He moved away. "No.” " Fortunately, you do and I'm happy. Although, I don't know if you want the child because it's yours or because Kimberlee is carrying it.” Estaban teased him. “You need to stop it. I know it's my baby so I feel the need to protect it, and have it." Santos sighed. “What are you thinking?" “Mother. Kimberly. Our child.” “I can't believe my baby brother is going to be a father. Playboy turned papa.” Estaban laughed but Santos didn't find it funny. “What? Cheer up. Your only problem now is mother.” “No, it's not mother.” They walked back to the table. “Kim, it's Kimberlee.” “You mentioned she is stubborn?” “Very. Like you said, she doesn't even want me.” Santos picked the empty bottle. “No more alcohol. You need to stay sober. Since it's just a waitress and not blonde, I'm pretty sure it will be easier to handle her with no scandal. So, what are you gonna do?” Estaban asked. “You know exactly what I'm gonna do. There's no other option. The only problem is convincing Kim.” Kimberlee looked from Zita to Pamela. “Well, say something.” She desperately said. “What you're saying is, mister Santos is your baby daddy?” Zita happily sat beside her on the couch in the living room. It was very hard to open up to her friends but she knew she had to tell them eventually. She misplaced the test results a week ago and couldn't find it still. “You are pregnant?” Pamela was still in shock. “Yes and yes.” She sighed. “I'm keeping it.” She added. “Of course.” They both nodded. “I can't believe I'm gonna be an aunt.” Pamela finally smiled. “You're already an auntie, Pam.” Zita chuckled and turned to Kim. “Why are you so quiet? Why aren't you happy?” “I have mixed feelings. I'm not happy, neither am I sad but I definitely don't like the fact that Santos is the father.” Kim answered. “Why?” Pamela frowned. “He is a playboy. He is wealthy and a complete flirt. I don't think I want the father of my child to have any of those tags.” She continued. “Well, it doesn't matter anyways. He is never going to find out because I don't plan on telling him so he doesn't really have to be worried about being a father which he obviously isn't interested in.” Zita and Pamela looked at each other. “He deserves to know, Kim. Not only because it will be unfair to him but because he is the father and should take responsibility.” Pamela said to her. “I don't need him.” “How do you want to handle all these at once?” Zita asked. “Santos is capable..” “That's my final decision.” Kimberlee got up. “And that's on period. Do not tell me how to live my life.” The doorbell rang. Kim went to get it but it was a letter. “I just got my first investor.” Kimberlee excited jumped back to her friends. Zita and Pamela screeched in joy. “This is big news!” Pamela grinned. “I am so happy for you!” They both hugged her. “They scheduled a meeting for tomorrow morning. Oh my God!" Kim jump again. “I can't wait to meet them. I have a very good feeling about this and I think this is going to be a very big investor. What should I wear? I need to make a perfect impression.” " We got you.” Zita said as they matched to their room. " You should wear something cooperate. Very serious but elegant. A suit!” Pamela suggested. “No, she should wear a dress. She needs to look sexy.." Zita chirped in. “You know the foundation is for orphans, right? She's not starting a strip club." Pamela cut her short. “There's nothing wrong with looking sexy. It's my fault y’all think looking naked has to do with clubs." Zita replied. " Okay Zee!” The other two chorused with the roll of their eyes. " Y’all saying my name like I'm your grandaunt!”SCOOTER CHASE “Miss Kimberly?" The receptionist smiled at her when she walked into the huge lounge. “Yes." She walked up to him with a smile. She couldn't believe her dream was about to come true. If she gets a huge investment, she can start the foundation immediately and more investors would like to join after seeing the progress. “I have an appointment." She smiled. She decided to choose what to wear instead so she dressed up in a simple black jumpsuit and her wedge sandals. “Yes. I will have someone escort you in." He replied and placed the telephone on his ear. She wanted to use public transportation but changed her mind and came with her scooter instead. Just in case she needed to go elsewhere. A suited man approached her shortly. “Shall we?" “Thank you." She said to the receptionist and followed the man. He took her to a very huge office that was empty. Where is her investor? “Please sit. He will be with you shortly." The man said and gestured she go in. Kim sl
CHEAP CONFRONTATION“Why?” His cold voice asked.Kimberlee slowly dropped her purse. “Why are we here? Why did you bring me here!?” She asked, feeling her anger build up.“You still wanna play dumb?” He scoffed. “You know exactly what you have to tell me.”“Well you see, the problem is, I don't have anything to tell you.” She sternly said. “I don't see the point of all these when I already made it clear that I don't wanna have anything to do with you again.”“When you're done blabbing, do tell me if you're pregnant or not.” He simply said, picking up the bottle instead.“Are you carrying my baby or not!?” He snapped.Kimberlee froze.He knew. Her heart literally stopped beating for some seconds and when it resumed, it felt distant and hot.She took a step back.He found the envelope. He did and she knew he already knew.But then, why was he acting so offended? She owes him nothing.Kimberlee breathed and quickly masked the shock on her face after she swallowed hard. “And who said it'
A DRIVE AND A DICK“Are you really gonna stick to that decision? Santos is willingly to take responsibility." Pamela said with a little frown. Kimberlee sighed as she looked from her two friends. “He isn't capable. It goes beyond having a fat bank account, girls. Santos isn't father material." “I personally think that's too judgy on your path." Zita replied. “And that makes it not fair. You don't even know the guy.”" I don't need to know him, I can tell from his personality.” Kim replied. " With his lifestyle, you can clearly tell he never planned to have a family so why would I trust such a man with my child?”“Technically, it's his child too." Zita replied.“And you can't conclude on that alone." Pamela added.“Which side are you on?" Kimberlee said frustratingly." Just because he never planned on having kids or building a family doesn't mean he can't be ready.” Zita calmly said to her." So you're basically saying he was forced into fatherhood?” Kim asked." Aren't you too?” Pa
PAINFUL PROPOSAL Santos dropped the bottle and sat at the edge of the table as Kimberlee waited for him to make his point.He could see the confusion in her eyes but with was laced with an angry patience." I have a lot of options, Kim.” He continued. " I can take him away from you after birth,”Kim slowly turned pale as the blood in her veins froze. “I will never let you do such!" She was deeply shocked he could say that to her.The smile on his face showed a completely different side of him. “What will you do? Take me to court? Fight for custody?” He chuckled. “I can bribe the whole fucking court.”Kimberlee slowly stood up. Her heart skipping and beating fast at the same time. " W.. what?” She asked in horror." I've told you already. You do not get to decide.” He walked to a drawer and brought out a pack of cigarette. " Everything will go my way.” Kimberlee watched him lit the cigarette and deeply draw in some smoke. Words failed her because how could he do such a thing to a fel
FIRED FOR FIGHTINGSantos paced around in his office."She's here.” Estaban walked in. " Mother just arrived and she seeks audience with you.”Santos looked at his elder brother skeptically. "She's gonna kill me. She won't let this go easily." “What you should be more worried about is Kimberlee. She still hasn't arrived." Estaban worriedly said. “Mother hates tardiness." “She'll definitely come. We just need to make an excuse for her." Santos fixed his tie.“Don't worry. You look perfect, mother's attention won't be on you today, trust me." Estaban laughed.“Now isn't the time for jokes, Es. You know I'm in a deep mess and she won't take it lightly." Santos and his brother walked out.They hesitantly walked into a conference office after getting out of the elevator.They looked at each other when they opened the huge double doors and an elderly woman dressed in expensive golden satin sat on the head chair.“Hello, mother." Estaban bowed to her and took her left hand into his to kiss
BOLD BUT NOT BLONDE Kimberlee sadly put her papers back in her bag after walking out of a restaurant.She'd been to six different interviews today and all rejected her without a good reason.And now, she doesn't even want to try out the remaining two because she knew the outcome would still be the same.Weldone Santos, weldone.The sun hit her face and harshly settled on her skin.She looked around and spotted an ice cream cart on the other side of the street.Nothing better than her favourite flavour on a sunny day.“Sir, caramel, please.” She said to the man and brought out some dollar notes from her bag. “Sorry, make that two.”He shortly gave her two cones of ice cream.Kimberlee held them in each hand, licking from both as she walked on the sidewalk.Santos has totally ruined her life.What kind of influence does he have to be able to control people to this extent?She heard a horn and looked towards the road but it was Santos's car. The driver's window slowly rolled down.“Hey
WHERE IT HURTS THE MOSTSantos quickly dashed out of the office and went after Kimberlee.She was just about to mount her scooter when he yanked her down." Kim.” He angrily stared at her." Don't you dare touch me like that!” She pushed him away. “What the hell were you thinking acting up like that? My mother…”" I will overlook the fact that you made a decision without my consent. I'm the one carrying this child but for some reason, you consulted your mother first and you're trying to shove down instructions down my throat! Let me make this clear, Santos. If perhaps I finally decide to accept you, your mother will never have a hand in our decisions." “The decisions that were made will stand. There's just nothing you can do about it and that's why consulting you in the first place would be very useless." He said to her." I don't care who the hell Berenice is. My only concern is my child and don't you dare make another decision for me.” She climbed the scooter.“Thread carefully,"
DEFEAT, DECISIONS & DEMANDS Kimberlee slowly walked into the office, anger radiating off her.She swallowed and finally stood in front of his huge glass table with fists by her sides.“Took you long enough." He dropped the file in his hands and looked at her.He sat on his huge throne with a small smirk on his face.“Give me back my kids." She simply stated.“You know what I like about people like you?" He adjusted a little. “At the end of the day, you have no options." “You have no right to take them from me. You have no idea what I've been through with those kids. You can't just take them from me!" She hardly stopped herself from breaking down.“You did this." He simply said to her.Kimberlee looked at him. The way he responded to her felt so cold and so distant.“Santos, please.” Tears filled her eyes. “You didn't have to involve Pamela and Zita, they have nothing to do with this, my children too. This is between me and you. Give them back, please.” The tears slowly betrayed he