Let's get married.

Andrew went home that night feeling exhausted. He had a shower and decided to go straight to his study since he wasn't feeling hungry or sleepy while working.

Mrs Thompson walked in. "Andrew, I want to talk to you about something," she said in a calm manner

Andrew understood that it was important. "I'm listening," Andrew replied as his mother sat down.

"Look, whatever is going on between you and Astrid, I don't want the baby coming out of it. I understand that you are a man and you have desires, but you must learn to control it. You must learn to control the urges. Look, you have just this month to mingle and do whatever you want with Astrid. I won't bother you, but as from next month, I will start with your wedding preparations. You and Mira are going to get married," she said.

"I am not getting married to Mira Walton, and there is nothing in this world that would make me get married to her," he said as he plugged back his airpods and continued working.

"Don't tell me that you like that brat, there's no future in both of you. She's just gonna suck you dry" Mrs Thompson said and understood that he wasn't going to listen to her anymore, so she just stood up and left.

When Astrid resumed work, she was surprised when she heard that Mike owned Seth Corporation. She was assigned to Mrs Karen to assist her in her duties until she understands how the company works, then she will be assigned to her own personal desk.

"Okay,"Mrs Karen was sweet to her. Mrs Karen introduced her to her coworkers and showed her around.

A week later, Astrid started feeling dizzy, uncomfortable, and nauseous in the morning. She started hating the smell of raw meat and fish.

First, she thought she was pregnant for Andrew, but she always took her contraceptives and she never missed them. So she dismissed the thought, but she remembered that she hasn't seen a period, and that maybe it is coming late.

But she needs to be sure, so she went out and bought a pregnancy test kit and waited patiently for the result, also praying for it to come out negative because she would be doomed.

How would she survive after this one year if she is actually pregnant? How would she take care of the baby? Mira and her friends would laugh at her. Her father would mock her, she just couldn't view

Suddenly, her brain replayed last week when she slept with Andrew. She didn't use contraceptives or any form of protection. All she saw that time was revenge.

Tears startled flowing her cheeks as she knew her carelessness caused this, and if she told Andrew, she would understand if he wasn't ready to keep the child.

She didn't know what to do. She started thinking about keeping the baby, but people around would talk. They would say she's doing little to pin Andrew down to marry her.

She didn't plan for her life to go this way. She was extremely confused about what to do. She wanted to keep the baby, but she isn't in a good spot to take care of a baby, not alone raise the baby.

She couldn't. She wanted to, but she just couldn't. Now wasn't the right time.

She consoled herself, washed herself, got dresseds and stopped feeling sorry. She's got goals; she can't lose.

She drove to the hospital and was directed to Doctor Roberts, a middle-aged gynecologist.

"Good day, please have a seat," he said with a warm smile.

"How may I help you?" he asked once Astrid was seated.

"I want to get an abortion," Astrid said sharply.

"Are you sure about that?" he asked again for proper confirmation.

"If I wasn't, then would I be here?" Astrid replied.

"Alright. First, we would have to confirm if you're actually pregnant before we proceed," Doctor Roberts said.

As he stood up, Astrid followed suit.

The results came out positive, as expected.

"So, are you ready for the abortion?" Doctor Roberts asked.

"Yes, I am," Astrid said.

"Okay, please kindly wait in my office while I go get the consent form for you to fill out, and then we'll proceed," Doctor Robert said.

"Okay," Astrid replied as Doctor Robert left his office.

He decided to dial Andrew's number to inform him if he knew that Astrid was getting an abortion because his signature would be needed on the consent form.

He guessed they were an item because they had been photographed together many times.

He had to confirm because Mr Thompson behaved like a tiger, and he didn't want to be on his bad side because the hospital has benefited a lot from him.

"What is it, Mr Thompson?" Andrew asked harshly.

"I want to ask if you have approved of the abortion," Doctor Robert said.

"What abortion?" Andrew asked, confused.

"Miss Walton is pregnant, and she's here to carry out an abortion," Doctor Robert said.

Andrew rubbed his temples as he heard the news.

"Look, if any of you dare to touch that child, then you'll be sorry," Andrew said steadily as he ended the call and decided to drive over.

Doctor Robert brought the form and watched Astrid as she filled it silently, wondering what attracted Astrid to that grumpy Andrew

Suddenly, the doors flew open with a loud bang, making both Doctor Robert and Astrid tense, wondering what was going on.

They turned to look at the door and saw that it was Andrew, who walked in furiously but calmed down when he saw Astrid still filling out the form.

"Why are you here?" Astrid asked with a surprised look.

"What exactly are you trying to do, Astrid?" Andrew asked.

Astrid folded the paper in half.

"Let's go," Andrew said.

"I'm not done here," Astrid said.

The doctor, who was smiling while watching their whole drama, knew that he had betrayed Astrid.

Andrew, seeing that Astrid wasn't moving at all, picked her up and dropped her onto his shoulders and walked out, giving a false ear to all her complaints and pleas.

He kept her on the bonnet of his car and leaned on her.

"What exactly did you think you were doing in there?" Andrew asked.

"I was doing what was best for me and you," Astrid replied.

"Why didn't you tell me that you were pregnant?" Andrew asked.

"Why should I? Are we a couple? Are we an item?" Astrid asked.

"Look, I have the right to know about this child," Andrew said.

Now that you know, what are you going to do about it?" Astrid asked.

"Look, you're keeping the baby," Andrew said.

"I can't keep the baby. I'm at a loss. You don't understand what's at stake," Astrid said, surprised.

"We are getting married," Andrew said.

Astrid's eyes widened in shock, unsure of what to say or do next,she never thought of this,now she's wondering if Andrew really liked her.