"You know you can't avoid me forever, at a point we have to meet and talk, let's just cut over these and meet up to talk Devon, I am tired of this hide and seek, it's not good for me,"Cleo said as soon as he answered her call, he didn't want to answer the call initially but he figured it will be better to hear what she wanna say and just tell her off,"What do you want Cleo, why are you calling me,"He asked, ignoring her words."I am calling because I have something important to say, but you caught me out, what happened to us, Devon? We were so in love, how did it all go so bad,""I don't have time for small talks Cleo, get to the chase or I am hanging up,"Devin commanded."Can we meet up? Anywhere is fine, I just have important news for you,""What news that can't be shared via phone call,""It's can't, I need to see your face when I am telling you, I must see your face,""What kind of game are you playing this time Cleo?""I am not playing, I am serious here,"She screamed over t
"I said I don't know anything, get off me, and besides we are not alone, there are bodyguards around,"She replied."Tish!, I am off you my lady, and the bodyguards won't walk into here unless it's an emergency, and since you have forgotten what we were talking about I will just show you,"He replied and claimed her mouth with his silenting all her complaint, she melted to him and opened her mouth for him, and he smiled in satisfaction, his mouth exploring hers with an intensity that he couldn't explain, her soft moans making the moment even more intense, he could tell she would be great in bed and wanted nothing more than to confirm those thought, but as much as he wanted her, there were still restrictions and even if he did defy those, his body won't cooperate, her moan of displeasure brought him back to the moment and he apologized for zooming out by taking her face into his hand and kissing her more, his tongue exporing her mouth and branding it his, her hands went up to his head
"Why are you restless?"Devon asked and Laura stopped walking and looked up at him, he stood folding his hand."Is it not obvious?""Hmm, no, if I knew I won't be asking you,"He said and she stared blankly at him wanting to punch him a little, he was flexing his new ability to stand without help, having gotten the doctors approval, he has been learning to stand again and also taking small steps,"Are you for real? I am meeting my siblings today," she announced throwing her hands in the air."And is that a reason to be restless? They are your flesh and blood not like they will eat you or something,""You are not helping Mr. I am nervous here," she replied eyeing him"I don't get why you are though, you have been speaking with them for the past week, you have met Sophia and Susan before, so what's there to be nervous about?" He asked raising his eyebrows."Well, this is the first time I will be meeting them in person as my siblings,"She replied moving from one spot to the next trying
"Look, Cleo, I don't have much time, I shouldn't even be seen with you so better go straight to the point, why have you been wanting to see me?"Devon asked as he sat at the restaurant Cleo had invited him to, it was pretty much private in here but he was still uncomfortable, he just didn't want to be associated with Cleo in whatever way, but she had threatened to get Laura involved if he didn't meet her, speaking of Laura it had felt like hell lying to her like he did this morning, saying he had something to do at the agency when in fact he was meeting up with his crazy ex.She was in her signature heavy makeup but instead of her usual tight clothes she was wearing a loose gown, he took notice because he was someone who always notices everything around him so it wasn't anything special."That's not how you speak to the mother of your child Devon, it's not nice,"She said and he almost laughed at her statement until what she said sank and he looked at her in shock."What did you just
Laura day was going better than she anticipated, her siblings were clowns and it didn't even feel like they didn't grow up together, she learned a lot of things from them and so did they, they talked about growing up and also the challenges they faced growing without a mother, but at the end of the day, she was glad she found them. She learned a lot of things from them in the past few hours, they were the sweetest sets of people in existence, she didn't even feel uncomfortable or whatnot, even the kids like her, two were Susans and the other two were Sophias, she also found out they were both expecting their third baby, making it three expectant mothers around her when Eva is included, also Sean wasn't married yet and he was currently single which means she could still hook him up with Jane, they would make a beautiful couple. She also found out that at one point they had suggested to their dad that he remarry but the dude had said a big no to that, she smiled at the memory."Is Devon
Devon watched her pick a dress, she was so excited about her visit to the orphanage where she grew up, she, her dad, and siblings were going to see her mother superior, he wanted to be there with them but he hadn't told her dad that they were dating, so he had opted to let the family go alone, not only that, the fact that he has still not come up with a solution for the Cleo situation added to it."Does this look good? Lizzy said she prefers the white one but white is not a favorite of mine, so I took the purple instead, how is it?""It looks good, whatever you wear always suits you.""Right, I knew you will say that you aren't even looking at the dress,"She accused and he realized he wasn't looking at her."I am sorry, I didn't mean that, but for real the dress looks okay, and the purple complements the highlight in your hair," he said, she had gotten the highlight three days ago when she and Liz had gone to the city to shop."I know right, thanks," she said smiling brightly and he
"What did you you just say?"She asked again even though she heard him clearly the first two times, she just didn't want to believe what she was hearing, is that the reason Cleo had wanted to meet him?"I am sorry Laura," He said bowing his head in shame. "I didn't quite get what you said though, you might wanna consider saying it again."She replied wishing for his words to change but yet again he said the exact same words."Cleo is pregnant and the baby is mine," he repeated and Laura felt her world crumble, she knew it, she knew that something was gonna happen to ruin her happiness, she should have seen it coming."When did you find out about this?" She asked through her heavy thoughts."Two weeks ago," he responded"What? Two weeks? And you are just telling me? Is this why you have been shutting me out? I don't understand if she is pregnant for you how come you are just finding out? Why didn't you tell me about it?""I am sorry""Stop saying that, please, I just don't understand,
"Devon? Can we talk, please?" Laura asked as she walked into the room, she has been avoiding him for three whole days, he missed having her close, he missed her smile, she only came to him when she had to do her job as his nurse after that she disappears."Yes," he replied."I think it best if we go our separate ways,""Laura...""No, listen to me will you? This is hard for me too, you know, but I think it is for the best,"She said. Devon didn't want to lose her, he just didn't want a life where she is not with him."I will listen, go on Laura,""Okay, thanks, see I have been thinking about this since you told me, and no matter how hard or how long I think, I just come to the same conclusion, Devon and that is for us to go our separate ways, of course, we can't avoid each other cuz of our family but we can just be friends or acquaintances, I know how it is like to grow without one's parents and I don't wish that on any child, apart from that you have your reputation to protect, marry
"Mark called while you were bathing, baby,""Oh really?""Yes, Eva just put to birth,""Oh my God! Really? That's so nice, a new baby, I love babies,"She said in excitement while dressing up."Yeah, me too, Susan and Sophia are next,""Yes, and Sylvia too but hers is still far away,""Wow, so many babies around, that's nice,"He replied, his thought, went back to the child he almost had, he has gotten over it but from time to time, he still felt the loss of the baby that was never there, he confronted Cleo and she told him that they never slept together that day, she made the whole thing up, he decided not to do anything to her so long as she stayed away from him and his affairs and so far for a long time, he had not seen her or heard from her, which was good, he liked his life now."Are you okay?"She asked coming close to him while buttoning her top."Yes I am fine, get dressed will you? Your dad is expecting us,""I am almost ready,"She replied with an eye roll, they were visitin
"I can't believe you gave me false hope Laura,"Tasha said in welcome when Laura entered the nurses' room that Monday, she looked really done, the others in the room were all looking at her."What are you talking about Tas?"She asked even though she knew what she was saying."You told me Devon owns the baby when you know they are not even pregnant in the first place, I hate you, and did you see the photos making around on the internet? I feel betrayed.""Leave the girl alone, if you attack her, how will she answer our questions?"Jane said pulling Tasha back."Yo! Laura, you finally arrived, you have a lot to answer to girl," Nathan said as he entered the room."What are you guys talking about?""Laura, there are photos on the internet, after the news that the alleged pregnancy was faked, the media wanted to hear Devon part of the story and someone tipped them off of his location I think and some photos of you and him are all over the internet," Sophia explained."What? What photos?
"It's so good to see you here Laura," Percy said hugging Laura as she entered the house, she had come unannounced she wanted to surprise her dad as she had not seen him since Christmas,"It's good to see you too, is my dad around?""Oh no, he went to the market in town, the boss came in three days and we are low on food supply,""What,? Devon is here? I thought he was in the city,""Yes, but he came in surprisingly three nights ago and he has been in a foul mood since, not coming out of his room, he just stays there, no one knows what happened to him, the boss might be a celebrity but he is very private too, I wish he can talk to someone, now that you are here you should help get him out, he needs to eat at least," Percy said and walked off without waiting for her response, she didn't know he would be here, she thought he would be in the city since that's where he has been staying for a while, she has been avoiding him, he called her a couple of time but she hadn't answered, hadn't r
Devon drove to a stop on his way to Clovers and parked his car by the roadside, he stood there for hours wondering how he could have been so stupid and trusting, this would not have happened if he had just had the sense to verify what Cleo had said, no he chose to believe her and look where that has landed him, he should have known not to trust her, she lied to him while they were still dating so what stopping her from lying again, he needed answers from her, he could go without finding those he got into his car and drove back to his house, he met her while she was moving her stuff she looked shocked to see him, the first thing he noticed was that she no longer had the baby bump,"You are back? I was just leaving" she said, she didn't even feel remorseful which made him angry all over again."I have a question Cleo did we really sleep together that night because till now I don't have any memory of that happening.""I don't have to answer that,""Oh you do because if you don't give me
"What? You are doubting me now?"She asked, getting up and walking away from him, which gave him even more reason to doubt her, she looked uncomfortable."I am not doubting you but the doctor said he carried out a scan to see if the baby was doing fine but nothing was seen and also he did a pregnancy test which turned out negative, forgive me for not trusting you Cleo but you just have to do the test and it will be clear because as it stands now I don't know what to believe.""I don't want to do a test, I am pregnant and you can see the baby bump, you saw the scan photos last week and that's enough proof,""No, that's not proof," he said getting annoyed. "That's not proof because I just realized that even though I go with you to your appointment you always make me do one thing or the other when its time to see your doctor and I only saw the picture but I wasn't there when the scan was done, neither did I see my baby, so if you don't mind going to the bathroom with me and peeing on a s
"Doctor, what did you just say?"Devon asked in confusion."Mr. Williams, I said that your girlfriend is not pregnant, no the test results came out negative,""Are you sure? Then why is her stomach getting bigger?"Devon asked in confusion, he was at the city hospital, he received a call earlier that Cleo had collapsed at a filming set, he had told her to stop or pause her activities or at least limit them but she had not listened and just kept doing what she liked, guess she was still angry over his decision not to rush into marrying her, she wanted them to get married before their child is born but he didn't want that and going by what the doctor just said there might not be a child in the first place, but that can't be possible because he had gone with her to two or three doctors appointment."That I can't explain now until I examine her again, we just did a few tests and also gave her some medications to revive her, more tests will be carried out when she finally is stable but fo
The days slowly turned into weeks and before long Laura returned to work and soon even the weeks turned into months, Christmas came by and went, she spent the holiday with her family, it was the best Christmas ever for her, she had a great time meeting her extended family, are aunties, uncles, grandparents, and cousins, she got used to been called Selena, the best part was the days she spent at her dad's house in Clovers, she had so much fun that at some point she had forgotten her heartbreak, that's a lie, she didn't forget, not even once, throughout everything she always remembered him, her thought always drift off to him, sometimes it hurt thinking about him and other times, it didn't he was in her head going to bed and waking up, she tried to avoid looking him up on the net to see what he was up to and when she did give in and checked on him, there wasn't much except the fact that he had an upcoming album, that was it, no news on the possible birth of a baby neither was there any
"So this is how it's gonna be?" She asked crying, he didn't know what to do with her tears didn't like it when he is the reason someone is crying but he couldn't promise her marriage either not when he knew he didn't love her and when he had some else in his heart if they got married they would both be unhappy, he just didn't know why she isn't seeing it like that, getting married cuz of a child is not it."I don't know what else to say to you Cleo, you just don't get it, I can't marry you, I am in love with someone else,""But you were in love with me once, we almost got married, remember? You can love me again, I am willing to wait until you love me again,"She said in a pleading voice, he sighed in tiredness, he had explained over and over again the reasons that he can't marry her but she seemed to be bent on marrying him."You know what, Cleo, can we give this some time, let's just see how this whole thing plays out, right now I am going through a lot, and getting married is not
"I am not gonna marry you, Cleo, I am not ready for marriage yet, and I don't want to spend the rest of my life in regret, we give birth to this child and just wait to see how far it goes, I didn't break up with Laura just so I can marry you, no, I just felt it was right since you were going to need all the help you can get and I don't want to miss out of anything for my child, also I don't want her to feel less, so if you think you have won then think again,"They were at her house, he had come to check up on her and she had brought up the topic of marriage, again for the hundred times, but his answer reminded the same, he wasn't going to marry her, not only for him but for her too, them getting married would be a big mistake, he has seen a lot of couples who married for love ending up getting a divorce not to talk of them, he couldn't do it."Well, if you don't marry me, then kiss goodbye to having a say in our child's life, I am not gonna settle for less,""I am not gonna have this