I went to the bathroom to check my cheeks. It was red and swollen. âYou will be fine. Itâs a matter of time,âI told myself. The pain has reduced a bit but I still have to take drugs. Doctor Mason gave me some pain relief which wonât affect the baby.I fell on the bed and stared at the ceiling. No one was coming to save me. Val was the only one I could speak to, to be calm. Michael has my phone with him. I opened the rules booklet for the house. There were many rules. âWow, it even has sectionsâ. Some rules have divided sections.On the first page were rules to the sitting room and diner table. Whoever gets to the sitting room first decides what channel to watch. Business news must be watched in the morning and night. No phone is allowed at the diner till the diner is over. No eating after the forty minutes the diner has started. âFunny eating is even timed,âI chuckled.I was reading the rules to be familiar with the house and to avoid getting into troubles with them. Same time, readin
They became startled, Grace held her motherâs hand. Helen used one hand to signal to her daughter not to make any sound, âRemain silentâ. Ethan keeps hitting and banging the door.The other members of the house were awake by the actions of Ethan. Jacquelyn knew it was her husband throwing tantrums. Liberty knew it was Ethan. Itâs not his first time doing things like that when he's drunk.Libertyâs husband,Roman, came in ten minutes earlier than Ethan. The noise woke everyone in the house.the whole household were used to Ethan being a mess except for Helen and Grace. They were the only ones who were scared in their rooms. And maintained silence.Jacquelyn woke from her sleep and approached the door. The whole house was awake by then. Jacquelyn opened the door and moved close to her husband. âItâs late, why the noise?âShe queries him. Ethan was still drunk and speaking gibberish, âI own this house. You lock the door and keep me outside.I have been knocking and my key isnât opening itâ.
WENDY'S POVI was in front of the magnificent Brilliant Hotel, which made me feel so small in comparison to it. The night was chilly, but I could feel the sweat trickling down my back. My familyâs future was at stake on this particular night, a night that I should never have been involved in. It was Grace who agreed to be here, not me. But when she backed out, my mother had no other option but to turn to me. With our family in a deep financial mess, she did not blink an eye to push me into this.I inhaled deeply to ease the growing ball of apprehension that was forming in the middle of my chest. This I had to do. I had no choice. If I didnât, we could lose everything. However, the idea of spending the night with a man I had never met, not in some clinical surrogacy process but spent the night with him as his grandfather had ordered us in exchange of money.Lucyâs words rang in my head, I remembered what she told me earlier on. âHe likes women who are innocent, untouchable, and submiss
The cold night air made my body shiver slightly. Even the grip from the covers I held against my small naked frame didn't help much.I held my breath as I felt my teeth grind against the other in nervousness, while I tried to suppress myself from bursting into tears.At this moment I wished the ground could open to hide me from this humiliation I had gotten myself Into. I'm so sure that if anyone passes by and sees me in this state, they would think of me as a whore or something , but in this state I don't care if anyone finds me this way or think of me as a beggar, all I want is for me to get over this and find my way out of here.If only he could consider me and have his way with me tonight, I'm sure by the end of tomorrow, he'll be able to use his connections and resources to save my family from this unpaid debt. But the Micheal I have come to know is a no nonsense man, he is powerful and feels intimidating. Even from the way he speaks shows how cruel and stubborn he is but who am
I was still feeling speechless because the kiss was unexpected and sudden.On a second thought I wanted to push him away and break free from his grasp but I couldn't feel the courage or zeal to do so, as I felt defeated and vulnerable at this point.My heart didn't stop pounding loudly in my chest, making me sweat in panic. I haven't done this before, nor have I kissed a man before. He's just stolen my innocence through this kiss and I wouldn't forgive him for this but what can I do? I should have known that something like this would happen in the end since I willingly entered a man's hotel room, so what then did I expect? I had several thoughts on how I was going to stop this to fight him off me but he was too strong. His grip on my hands above my head tightened and instead of me feeling the kiss, I was rather feeling pain. I couldn't breathe properly as I hoped and prayed I wouldn't die before he left me alone. When he finally pulled away from me, my lips felt sore and bruised as
By morning I woke up to an empty warm bed.The sun entering through the curtains cast long warm shadows across the floor.Scanning through the room, I noticed I was alone and Micheal was gone. Sitting up slowly on the bed frame as I try to remind myself why I was in a hotel room.For a brief minute, I try to tell myself that everything that had happened the night before was all a dream. But the stained bed covers of my own wetness mixed with blood reminded me of the incident that happened between me and Micheal.My disappointment became evidence that I wished everything could go back to the way it was, and I never came here at first, but who am I to play with nature and time?A soft knock on the door startled me and before I could answer, the door swung open revealing ma'am Lucy, the very woman who had brought me here.She stepped into the room, her eyes scanning my body and the covers, evidence of what had happened on it showed to her view. A cruel and satisfied smile appeared on he
My step mother called me and my step sister to discuss further. She tried proving a valid point, which wasnât. She started, âThe situation is much more than I could imagine. I never knew it would turn out to be like this for usâ.She searched out face to see if we all had a sad expression and continued, âWendy, you have started with the journey to erase the debt for the family and I have trust in you that you will end it wellâ. To me I see all this as a wreck to my life.She paused in her sentence and stated, âyou should be prepared to be a surrogate mother to Michaelâ. Same thing Lucy told me in the hotel. I sprang up in anger, declining blankly with no hesitations. My expression shocked my step mother, as I have always been the one she orders around.âYou already got close to being with Michael, clearly I canât send Grace there anymoreâ my step mother stated. I stood in a spot, my feet got stuck to a position.The thought that the step mother who had been taking care of me from chil
During dinner, my stepmother was extra nice to me. âIs that portion enough for you? Or you want more?â. My stepmother extended a spoon to me. I shaked my head. I donât want all the unnecessary attention and care my step mother is giving to me.âAm okay with the portion I have eaten?âI faked a smile. She immediately shared a glance with her daughter. I saw the action but I cared less about it. My future was blinking right in front of me. They are my least worries.My stepmother flashed a smile across her face. âYou have done great, Michael's father has promised to pay half of the debt in the next two hoursâ.âHmmâI nod my head. Grace was happy she smiled. âNow I know our house will be safe and not snatched awayâ. Clearly, none of them cared about what happened to me. Retaining the house was their main concern. I also donât want to lose my fatherâs house.My phone rang, it was on silent mode and I wasnât expecting anyone to call me. So, I didnât put my mind at it. âYour phone is ringing
They became startled, Grace held her motherâs hand. Helen used one hand to signal to her daughter not to make any sound, âRemain silentâ. Ethan keeps hitting and banging the door.The other members of the house were awake by the actions of Ethan. Jacquelyn knew it was her husband throwing tantrums. Liberty knew it was Ethan. Itâs not his first time doing things like that when he's drunk.Libertyâs husband,Roman, came in ten minutes earlier than Ethan. The noise woke everyone in the house.the whole household were used to Ethan being a mess except for Helen and Grace. They were the only ones who were scared in their rooms. And maintained silence.Jacquelyn woke from her sleep and approached the door. The whole house was awake by then. Jacquelyn opened the door and moved close to her husband. âItâs late, why the noise?âShe queries him. Ethan was still drunk and speaking gibberish, âI own this house. You lock the door and keep me outside.I have been knocking and my key isnât opening itâ.
I went to the bathroom to check my cheeks. It was red and swollen. âYou will be fine. Itâs a matter of time,âI told myself. The pain has reduced a bit but I still have to take drugs. Doctor Mason gave me some pain relief which wonât affect the baby.I fell on the bed and stared at the ceiling. No one was coming to save me. Val was the only one I could speak to, to be calm. Michael has my phone with him. I opened the rules booklet for the house. There were many rules. âWow, it even has sectionsâ. Some rules have divided sections.On the first page were rules to the sitting room and diner table. Whoever gets to the sitting room first decides what channel to watch. Business news must be watched in the morning and night. No phone is allowed at the diner till the diner is over. No eating after the forty minutes the diner has started. âFunny eating is even timed,âI chuckled.I was reading the rules to be familiar with the house and to avoid getting into troubles with them. Same time, readin
He looked at me pitifully. âThe situation that brought you here is just a terrible one. I will help you as much as I canâhe promised. I donât really believe him.he might change his mind in a few minutes. He opened the door. âCome inside," he urged the nurse. Olivia was still standing outside.The nurse came in with a bag. Doctor Mason ran a blood test on me. He tested it and it came out positive. I was truly pregnant. He ran another text on me. It says I am three weeks pregnant. âNow is not the time for stress.I will tell them also. Have you started living here?â.I nodded, âYes, I moved in yesternightâ. âOk, avoid their wrath, especially Michelle and Michael. Avoid their wrath at all cause. And you will be fineâ.Doctor Mason had been with the family for a very long time. He knows their ways of life. âThey are all ruthless,âhe added. âOk thanks sir.I will be carefulâI said.Doctor Masonâs words scared me more.he said they are ruthless. They displayed two deadly attitudes in my sight
I was scared, I held onto my chair like the noise would fall off me. His screaming sounds like it will cause an earthquake. I held onto the chair tighter. His family all frowned their faces. âThe main reason she should have a book to read. Hey Pauper, have you ever seen a picture of the interior design of this house in the media?â.I shaked my head, âNo maâamâ. âYour first day here, you are already sending pics and videos to another man. When our child is with you. A Carter is in youâDenzel smirks.Michael stood in rage and slapped me. I fell from the chair. I hit the floor so hard. His family didnât rush towards me. The house helper who had gone to collect the house rules booklet from the library was back.She tried to help me up. Michelle scolds her, âDonât you dare?â. The lady withdraws. I was still on the floor. My cheeks stings. I held it with my hand. What a cruel act. I managed to gather myself to sit on the floor. âGive me the bookâMichelle ordered the househelper. She collect
I made a sign of the cross before I opened it. Diaries are peopleâs secrets. They pour their hearts in there. I was not willing to be nosy but I couldnât hold myself back from opening it. Had the urge, I couldnât resist it. âAre you sure you are ready for this?â. I said to myself to boost my courage.I was about to open the diary when I heard a knock on the door. âGood morning Missâ. I threw the diary over the clothes. The voice sacred me. I donât know what would have happened if it was Michael who caught me with his diary.âWho is there?âI asked. âItâs your personal helper, Oliviaâ. I scoffed, âPersonal helper. Itâs gotten to that, wow, a personal helper for me. That sounds sweet,â. I approached the door. I gently opened it. I see a young lady standing at the door. She wore the uniform for the housekeepers.âHello missâI smiled at her. The young lady has a booklet with her, âHello madamâ. I smiled and looked at her. âMadam, I will be reading the schedule for you about todayâ. I shru
âWhat!!!â,âHelen screamed. âRepeat what you just saidâ.Helen stood up in rage. âMommy, stay calmâ.Grace encouraged her mother. Helen wouldnât sit. âExplain to me in detail the reasons why the money I have been sending for you to make this house stand erected hasn't been diverted to your families uses?â.Liberty and Jacquelyn stood. Liberty tried to persuade Helen. âHelen, you need to hear us outâ. Helen started shouting on top of her voice, âHear what exactly?. I have been suffering to see the money since the death of my husband. Part of what made me run into the debt crisis was this alsoâ. âOh my goodness!âLiberty murmured.âYes, I have been in a financial crisis for a long time. I still struggled hard to send money to keep this house. My child and her step sister all dropped out of school because of all thisâ. Helen would not stop ranting. She was pissed and poured out her mind for her sisters. She was becoming bitter seeing the way her sisters who are to make the house look good ar
Jacquelyn rolled around on the bed. She could not get a good sleep. She and her husband quarrel a lot. Jacquelyn was tire of having it. Since she couldnât find sleep she took her phone to scroll through it.There she saw her sister had called her countless times. âOh my goodnessâ. She dropped her message. It was the middle of the night and she didn't want to call her. She might be interrupting her sleep. She sent her a text saying, âI have been busy. I just got your call. Will call you back when the day breaksâ.Helen woke early by six o'clock in the morning to meet her sisterâs message. Helen waited for an hour more to call her by then the day must have been bright. At exact seven in the morning, she called her. âHello Jacquelyn, been calling you all through the nightâ.Jacquelyn replied,â I'm sorry about that. I was busy. How are you?â. Helen announced, âAm okay. Am at Peterside. I Want to get the key to our parents houseâ. Itâs been over ten years since Helen came there since the d
The driver increases his speed to get home quickly. Michael cautioned him, âThere is a baby on board. Drive carefullyâ. I smiled. He turned at me. âWhatâs funny?. Am not a comedianâ.I smiled because he said there is a baby on board. The baby is inside me. And not out yet. âNothing, I'm just smiling,â I replied. Michael scoffed,âIf that will make the baby healthy keep smilingâ.I stopped smiling. âI feel bad seeing you wearing that thing over my childâ. I know he's talking about the restaurant apron. The driver reduces his speed. We got home forty five minutes later. It was a slow ride. The chauffeur rode gently to avoid Michaelâs rage. The house was a magnificent house. Itâs so big and spacious. I didnât expect less from the owner of the Lawrence court.His house is the most beautiful and biggest in the court. He owned it of course. The chauffeur drove into the house. The car was parked at the parking lot. I stepped out of the car. âWould have gotten the door for you but I know there
âHello, Rose, Roxana,âMichael said on the phone. He checked his phone and saw it was off. The call has been disconnected âReally, she ends the call on me. Wowâ. He went to join his family at the garden. âWhy is your face like that?â. Michelle noticed.âItâs Roxana, she is pissed I didnât make time for her since yesterdayâ. âHumâMichelle murmured. âHave been busy trying to get to Wendy. And going shoppingâ. âRoxana should understand things. The baby is for you bothâ. Michelle said. â I don't think she wants to be a part,âMichael revealed.âMichael, stop that. Why did you say that?âDenzel queried. âShe said itâs not her eggs,âMichael replied. Silence fell in the gathering. Itâs the truth, it wasnât her eggs that were donated. It was my egg. The baby is genetically mine.Michael broke the silence. âMummy, when are your orders delivered?. I want to be there to see allâ. âOf course. In the next one hour all should be delivered hereâMichelle confirms.âWhen are you picking her up today?âDen