Chapter 2: one night stand
Andrea kept switching positions but the phone won't stop ringing. She weakly opened her eyes and her hand fumbled for the phone.She picked it up and she heard a voice over the phone “ hello madam,your payment is due would you like to extend your stay or check out ” the lady asked“ I will check out immediately, ” Andrea quickly said.She held her head she felt like it was spinning she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her waist making her winced in painShe tried to recall all the events that took place last night but the image was blurry and only made everything worse.Her gaze went back to her exposed shoulders , she quickly lifted the quilt and her eyes widened in shock.There was blood and it came out from her, which means she had lost her innocence.“ Oh my God, what happened last night? ” she asked no one in particular as she palmed her lips.She tried to get up but she felt like her waist and legs were condemned. She didn't know whether to start laughing or crying.“ How intense was it last night? ” she thought.She looked at the room clearly and there was no one around. She didn't even get to meet the stranger she had sex with last night.Her gaze travelled to the waste bin close to the door. She went over with difficulty each step she took. She could feel her legs shaking. She turned it upside down but there were no used condoms.Her heart sank instantly, which means they didn't use any protection.Or did he perhaps put the condoms in his pocket? “ She asked no one in particular.She smacked her forehead ” how can someone do something that disgusting just face the reality Andrea you are doomed “ she said to herself.What if he has HIV or some kind of disease ?"Oh God, help me ” she mumbled as he shut her eyes tightly as her thoughts ran wild.“ What a jerk, he took advantage of me and ran away before I could wake up ” she said as she snorted.“ring,ring, ring ” this time the sound was coming from her bag she walked over and brought out her phone from her purse.She glanced at the caller ID rolling her eyes. It was her evil stepmother.“ What do you want? ” she demanded coldly with no hint of emotion.“ Young lady, don't you even dare, where are you? Today is your sister's wedding. Do you have to show the whole world how much you hate your sister, ” Rosette said over the phone.Andrea chuckled codly and hung up without saying a word.She picked up her bag to leave when her eyes caught sight of a men's watch which looked attractive and dazzling. She was suddenly drawn to it. She picked it up and put it in her handbag casually.“ I will take this as compensation for condemning my waist and leg. That's if it even costs 5 AUD” she said and scoffed loudly.She checked out and flagged a taxi to Westwell Estate.Throughout the ride, she kept trying to pressurise her brain to recall everything that happened last night, especially the man's face but there was no image she could find.“I must have been really drunk to stupor last night.“ she said inwardly.Westwell EstateWhen she finally arrived she got down from the taxi and paid the driver. She proceeded into the house, the house was filled with busy workers and servants. The hall was beautifully decorated in blue and white flowers with a picture of Philip and Lisa in the shape of a heart kept in the middle.Guess there might be an after party she thought.She wondered how long she had been kept in the dark. She had been dating Philip ever since college who knew a day to her wedding she would find out something this big.She strolled into her room, threw her bag on the bed and went into the bathroom.She took off her clothes and she felt a white liquid sliding down her legs.She threaded her hand into her hair. She had forgotten she wanted to stop by to get some contraceptive pills.She quickly took a shower and came out in her white bathrobe.She put on a pink cocktail gown with her hair tied up in a messy bun. She only did her skin routine without wasting any time to apply makeup before heading out of the house.The chauffeur was already waiting downstairs, and soon she arrived at the church. This was the church she was supposed to get married in with Philip.She nervously pushed the door open and all the guests were already cordially seated. Her gaze travelled into the distance where she found Philip and Lisa standing on the altar with the priest standing in between as they said their vows.She stared at her wedding dress that Lisa was putting on. She had been staring at that same dress for weeks, when the stylist from Italy brought it over she gently placed it safely and had been anticipating for this very moment.Looking at her own sister putting on her wedding gown which fitted her perfectly made her balled her fist tightly.She gently walked in and sat at the middle seat, not wanting to look at the smug smile on Lisa's face saying ” the victory is mine “She turned to her right and she had some ladies whispering among themselves” isn't supposed to be Andrea's wedding. How did Lisa end up with the groom? “” I heard it's because Andrea is an illegitimate child of the Grahams “ What people didn't know was that she had a sharp hearing. She could easily hear people whispering from a distance but at this moment she wished she never had this special gift.Someone tapped her shoulders slightly from behind, jolting her from her sorrowful thoughts. She turned around and it was her college friend.” Andrea what's going on? “ Elena said like a whisper.Everyone who was present here were all shocked to see Lisa and Philip on the altar instead of Andrea but no one dared let out their thoughts.They could only gossip among themselves or rather still keep their thoughts to themselves.After the ceremony was concluded, Andrea walked over to the both of them” Congratulations and best wishes “ she said with a smile and turned around to leave.” Andrea!“ Philip called out to her.She slowly turned around ” thanks and you too “ he said.She nodded and left the church.That was a five year relationship down the drain. She looked up at the sky and a smile appeared on her face. She believed there's always a bright side to everything.She arrived home and she guessed the after party wouldn't be hosted any longer at the house. She went into her room and threw herself on the bed exhaustedly. She shut her eyes to rest for a while and slowly drifted off to sleep.By the time she opened her eyes, it was already 10pm” Jesus Christ! “ she muttered as she rose to her feet immediately.She had just remembered she hadn't purchased the contraceptive pills. She opened her closet and brought out baggy jeans and a t-shirt. She put on a bucket hat and face mask.She didn't want anyone to spot her at the pharmacy purchasing contraceptive pills even though she was the illegitimate daughter of the Grahams everyone still knew her and she couldn't afford to drag their name into the mud after all they were one of the largest families in Australia.She could have ordered online but she couldn't take the risk once her step mother finds out she knew she was going to be thrown out of the house for good. Rosette has been looking for means to get rid off her and it was as if she was creating the opportunity for it to happen.She purchased them and walked out of the pharmacy. She couldn't wait to arrive home before taking it. After consuming the drugs she heaved a sigh of relief.She sneakily walked into the house luckily the lights were off, indicating that everyone was probably in their rooms and asleep.She reached for the stairs and suddenly the light turned on.Chapter 3 : I'm pregnantRosette smirked ” Where are you coming from at this time you wretch” she asked" It's none of your business and if you have too much free time and you don't know what to do with it I suggest you use it to teach your children some manners, ” she said as her lips curled up into a smile and her hands folded to her chest.Rosette bit her lip while glaring at her “ you insolent child I will teach you some manners first ” she said as she raised her hand to hit Andrea on the face.Andrea grabbed her hand right on time and she threw it away roughly.“ You better watch it, you old hag, ” Andrea said and walked upstairs.Andrea had already promised not to take any chances with her step mom. Her mother had her when she was dating her dad and after her dad found out he dumped her mom instantly.At the end of the day she landed with her Aunt,she heard her mom had started a new life with kids.Her father had no responsible children; they are always in the headlines with o
Chapter 4: The boss She finally arrived at the condominium while pulling her luggage tiredly. She pressed the doorbell and Elena opened up for her instantly. She took the luggage from her and guided her in. “ Andrea I'm so sorry ” she said as she glanced at the sullen look on Andrea's face. Andrea threw herself on the couch. She still couldn't believe all that had happened today; it was just like a dream to her. Elena sat next to her, patting her back lightly. “ it's alright . Everything is going to be fine ” she consoled her gently. “ So are you keeping the baby? ” Elena asked softly. Andrea looked at her and averted her gaze back to an empty space “ I have decided to keep the child ” she said with a smile that looked like she was about to cry. Elena really did feel bad . She was Andrea's friend for years . She knew how Andrea had grown up without her parents after reuniting with her Dad. She was so happy, thinking all would be fine. But she was treated badly
Chapter 5: meeting the boss “ That's none of my concerns, How long has she been absent? ” he asked. “ for the past two days sir,” the secretary said. “ Hehe these Graham do really think too highly of themselves. Get me her number from the employees file right away” he said angrily. The secretary ran away quickly to get it. She came back with the number shortly after. At The Condominium Andrea was seated on the bed eating some fruit when she heard her cell phone next to her ringing She glanced at the caller ID and it was from an unknown number She picked up with a puzzled look. “ Hello, who is this? ” she asked calmly. “ Get your lazy ass to the company within two hours or else kiss your job goodbye ” Sean said in a bossy tone. “ Hey! Who the hell do you think you are? You think you can just form numbers and start calling people telling them bullshits ” she said about hanging up. “ It's your boss speaking, ” Sean said through gritted teeth. “ My boss? Oh please,
Chapter 6: The business proposal South Song Street, At the condominium Andrea got back from work tired and sweaty. She wasn't able to get a taxi. She had to trek all the way home. She could feel her legs shaking and aching. She plopped herself down on the sofa and spread out her legs like she was about to die. Elena walked over to her “ what happened to you? Why do you look this messy ” she asked “Today was very hectic…… ” before she could finish her words, the doorbell rang, interrupting their conversation. “Are you expecting anyone at this time? ” Elena asked with a puzzled look as she stared at the wall clock. “ No I'm not '' Andrea shook her head. Elena opened the door and met Lachlan standing on the doorstep. The respect she had for him had disappeared ever since the day he threw Andrea out of the house. She placed her hand on her hip ” What do you want? “ She asked codly. “ I would like to see my daughter, ” he said in a calm voice. Elena chuckle
Chapter 7: warning “ Oh God, this woman is such a chattering box, ” he said inwardly. “ Who's she? ” he said unceremoniously, making Mrs Wilson choke on her food. Carmen's expression turned so ugly that she could hardly conceal it. She could only try to plaster a fake smile on her face while gripping the fork tightly. “ Son, are you joking? How could you ask such a silly question? It's Carmen, your childhood friend. When you were six, you used to call her your bride. Have you forgotten so soon? Mrs Wilson asked with a smile. Sean wrinkled his face in disgust. He must have been crazy when he was a child, he thought. “ Oh! she could get a job through her capabilities. I am not going to bypass it because she's your friend's daughter, ” he said, twisting the discussion. Carmen was dumbfounded. “ Is he trying to say he didn't remember? and I was only his mom's friend's daughter? She thought. She felt like someone was ripping her heart. back when she was studying in Cana
Chapter 8: The Grand Opening Back at her office, they wore the masterpiece on a headless mannequin that was safely kept on the table. The necklace was so dazzling that one wouldn't be able to divert his gaze. It was made with expensive pearls and diamonds that were worth 30 million dollars. Even Andrea found it difficult to concentrate on her work as she kept staring at it. She heard that the jewellery would be auctioned tonight and she wondered who would be the luckiest person to purchase it. After work, she carefully locked her office. She was kept in charge of the masterpiece and she knew the consequences will be dire if anything was to happen to it. mmediately she walked away, Daisy came out from behind the corner she was hiding. A smirk formed and settled on her lips. She made a quick call “ your job will be carried out tomorrow according to the plan. I will be expecting my balance soon ” she said and hung up. She smiled as she stared at the set of keys she was
Chapter 9: The Grand Opening ll They were tight security standing at the door. It was really strictly on invitation. There was a red carpet from the entrance the door to the other end. She gulped down her saliva nervously and walked closer to the door. The security stopped her and asked for her invite. She quickly brought out her workers ID before she was let into the premises. Her eyes scanned the entire hall that was beautifully decorated in a banquet style. She was feeling nervous because she was going to meet her boss today for the very first time ever. She couldn't help but recall when she had called him a fool. She exhaled and sighed loudly. She could see some important dignitaries trooping in and she could only admire them from her standing point. Just then, one of the employees walked over to her. “ Thank goodness you are here,” Crystal heaved a sigh of relief like her saviour was here. She stared at Crystal with a puzzled look, wondering what was going
Chapter 10: Her identity Andrea paused for a while and almost laughed “ Who said he was dead?' She wondered what the father of her child's expression would be like after hearing this. ”Anyways, the bastard that impregnated me did deserve it. I will accept his condolences” she thought. “ Thank you for your condolences,” she nodded. “ It's so late Are you with anyone?”he asked her. She shook her head “ I was waiting for a cab” she replied calmly. “ er…. I'll drop you off ” he said and Andrea stared at him. “ Come on, I don't have any bad intentions towards you. I'm a good guy besides you are pregnant. Aren't I putting myself in a bigger problem? I mean I have to provide food for two ” he said with a straight face. Andrea laughed, '' not two for three,” she said with a smile. “ Oh, you mean you are having twins? ” He asked and she nodded. ” Wow, that's such great news. I hope to have twins too in the future, ” he said as he led the way to his car. He did look li
At the crescent wood residence, the garden was dashingly decorated for the sip and see party of Sean and Andrea's son, where friends and family gathered to welcome the baby. Andrea was dressed in matching blue outfits with her son, while the twins matched with Sean. The smiles on their faces were evident and blissful. Andrea climbed the stage with her son in her arms; he was the exact replica of herself, with black hair and green emerald eyes, just like hers.Sean was jealous at first, but thought it was fair since the twins looked exactly like him. Andrea stepped up to the microphone, her hands trembling slightly as she adjusted it to her height. The air was thick with anticipation. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves, and began to speak."Good day, everyone," she said, her voice steady but laced with emotion. "First and foremost, I'd like to thank each and every one of you present for standing by me, Sean, and the kids during our hard times. It means a lot to us that
The doctor transferred Andrea to the VIP ward as per Sean's instructions, where she lay motionless on the bed, her porcelain skin looking like alabaster and her chapped lips a faint reminder of her struggles. The soft hum of machines and the gentle beeps of monitors surrounded her, a stark contrast to the chaos that had erupted just days ago.Sean sat beside her, his eyes fixed on her face as he held her hand tightly. It had been two long days since she'd last opened her eyes, and the uncertainty was eating away at him. "It's a brand new day, baby," he whispered, his voice low and husky. "Won't you open your eyes for me?"As he spoke, his phone vibrated in his pocket, breaking the silence. He reluctantly released Andrea's hand and rose from the stool, his gaze lingering on her pale face, before he stepped out into the hospital corridor."Boss, I've arrived at the hospital," his assistant, Drew, said over the phone. "But I can't seem to find you—did I misremember your instructions?"Se
"Actually, I don't think that's a really good idea?" " Are you scared that I might make a move on you? Come on, I won't touch you without your consent Lena, I promise" That was the last thing Jacob would ever do after discovering that she was a victim of assault, although the culprit have been jailed. He had planned to tell her, but he knew it would make her uncomfortable and might make her feel unworthy of him, so he decided to keep it a secret." Really?" " Yeah" Jacob came forward and carried her in a bridal style to his bedroom upstairs, he placed her gently on the bed and squat down in front of her. " This room belongs to the both of us and what is mine is yours too." he then fetched out a small blue box from his pocket, revealing a heart shaped blue diamond ring. " Lena, don't panic. I'm not asking you to marry me just yet. I just want to make you feel rest assured so I got this promise ring for you" he took Elena's hand and slide the ring into her finger which looked good
As Sean and Andrea arrived at Jacob's residence, they found Elena busy cooking dinner in the kitchen. The aroma of roasting vegetables wafted through the air, mingling with the sound of sizzling meat on the stovetop.Elena turned to greet them, a warm smile on her face. "Hey, guys! Come on in."Andrea followed Elena into the kitchen, taking in the cozy atmosphere as she began to help with dinner preparations."Sean," Jacob said, his eyes locked on his friend, "do you think Carmen will defend her cousin in court?""I don't think so," Sean replied thoughtfully. "But Carmen, I know, is smart and calculative. I'm sure she wouldn't do anything stupid to spoil her career."As they continued their conversation, Sean glanced around the kitchen, his eyes lingering on Elena, before returning to Jacob. "So did you tell her how you feel?"Jacob nodded sheepishly. "Yeah, I did after the accident. And I even asked her to marry me."Sean's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What did she say?"Jacob's fa
As Megan sat in the garden, her legs crossed and a cigarette dangling from her mouth, she dialed a number on her phone. The receiver picked up immediately, and she demanded, "What did I tell you earlier? Didn't I tell you to always keep me updated on what's going on?"The man on the other end groaned in frustration. "What am I supposed to update you on, woman? Can't you just let me do my job in peace?"Megan's eyes narrowed as she took a long drag on her cigarette. "Watch how you speak to me," she said coldly. "I'm paying you, and I expect results."The man sighed. "Fine. You told me Elena usually leaves work by 6 p.m. It's already 6. She's out."Megan's eyes flickered with excitement. "Great," she said, her voice dripping with malice.As Elena walked out of her workplace, oblivious to the danger lurking nearby, Megan spoke into her phone again. "Go get her."The truck driver started his engine slowly, careful not to alarm Elena as he moved in closer. When the time was right, he stepp
The next morning, Elena woke up as early as possible and got dressed to leave for work. She had no idea where Jacob went inin the early hours of the day, as she didn't meet him in the room when she woke up.She fixed her hair in the mirror and grabbed her bag, then immediately unlocked the door to leave. Just as she did, Jacob walked in with a tray carrying sandwiches, tea, and sliced apples. "Have breakfast before you leave," he said, placing it on the center table and sitting down on the bed, gesturing for her to take a seat beside him.Elena looked at him in surprise and sat down without touching the food. "Should I feed you myself,myself, or did you get it?" he asked, arching his brows at her."I got it," she quickly replied before he could do something strange again. Jacob watched her finish every piece of her breakfast before finally seeming satisfied."Let me drive you to work," he said."I thought you had important things to do today, which is why you got up so early," Elena s
Elena's words got stuck in her throat like a lump; she swallowed hard and proceeded into the room. She looked around, unsure of what to do next, and her gaze fell on the couch beside the glass door leading to the balcony.She sat down, her palms on her thighs, and shortly after, she heard a knock on the door. The maid greeted her, and Elena stepped aside for her to come in; she dropped all sorts of products onto the bed before leaving.After making sure she was gone, Elena went through the stuff the maid had brought. They were a pair of pink lingerie pajamas, a camisole sleeveless top, and matching shorts made of thin fabric. There was also a bottle of body wash, shampoo, a brand-new toothbrush, mouthwash, toothpaste, and lastly, a pack of condoms.Elena's ear turned red, and she couldn't believe her eyes. What did Mrs. Jones think of her relationship with Jacob? That they might have reached that stage? She picked up the condom and wondered where to keep it; she didn't know how she wo
Andrea was later discharged, and by the time Sean found out, he arrived at the hospital only to be told that she had been discharged and her family had taken her away.Sean drove straight to the Jones residence with the twins. He hadn't been able to get home earlier when the nanny informed him through Ruby's iPad."Daddy, why did we come to see Grandpa and Granny? Aren't we going home to Mommy?" Ruby asked."Because Mommy is here with Grandpa and Granny," Sean explained as they walked into the house, where the maids bowed slightly in respect.Jacob came out of his room downstairs and walked up to Sean. "So where were you when my sister was in pain? You left her all by herself because your company is more important than her health? Don't forget you're the one who put her in this condition!"Mr. and Mrs. Jones came downstairs, having heard Jacob raising his voice, and already assumed Sean was there."Uncle, why are you shouting at Daddy?" Pearl chimed in."Daddy didn't do anything wrong
Elena's eyes snapped open as if someone had shaken her awake. She pushed him so harshly that his elbow collided with the door. Quickly, she got down and hurried into the building, disappearing from Jacob's sight before he could react.Jacob winced in pain as he rubbed his elbow, a look of annoyance crossing his face. "Geez! What's wrong with her?" He shook his head and drove off, still smiling foolishly.Elena rummaged through her bag for her keys, her fingers trembling as she unlocked the door and double-checked it was secure. She buried her face in her hair, overwhelmed by the events downstairs. Goodness gracious!As she threw her bag onto the couch, she touched her lips, her mind racing with questions. Why did Jacob kiss her? What was wrong with him?She grabbed her phone and began searching for answers online. But as she scrolled through the search results, her darkening eyes only added to her frustration.After a quick shower, Elena emerged from the bathroom to find a series of u