Get pregnant for him??

She meekly followed his lead by pushing his wheelchair chair to the dining room. The several pairs of eyes that were focused on the couple in the dining room made it obvious that they actually peered into their private affairs.

 

The air around her was so awkward that she rushed her food so that she could get done with it as fast as possible.

 

As soon as she ate the last grain of rice on the plate, she washed it down gently with a glass of orange juice. She made to leave the room, but the old lady stopped her.

 

"Mara, dear, you can't leave the table when your husband hasn't finished eating," she said.

 

Mara nodded silently and sat back down, looking at Ethan as he handled the spoon and fork gingerly, as if they were some kind of foam. He ate the food gently and slowly, making her more angry and nervous.

 

It seems like Mrs. Lewis noticed this. She therefore interjected, "Mara, my dear, Don't mind Ethan eating slowly; that's how he is... And he must be extra tired after the deed this  morning."She said, smiling lovingly.

 

"Deed? What de.... She was interrupted by Ethan, who replied to his mother in a rather cold and menacing voice, "Mom, don't make her feel uncomfortable; those questions are tacky."

 

After the food, which seemed like an eternity to Mara, they settled in the family living room... The old lady started the discussion.

 

"Since Ethan had heeded my advice to marry the lady I chose for her, I therefore gift you a mansion in LA, so you're free to go live alone, but you'll be in charge of our family business because we're going back to London. I mean your aunt, your mother, and I."

 

Ethan was delighted; it's obvious in his face because his once tightened-up face was loosened with a bright smile complimenting his handsome figure. "Really, Grandmother? I can go live alone and also handle the company. He asked jubilantly.

 

"Yeah, yeah. But on one condition. You and your wife should give me a great-grandchild soon," the old lady said and left.

 

"Thank you so much, Grandmother," Mrs. Lewis said after her.

 

This is a turning point for Mara; at least she won't have to be under any in-law watch again. She smiled gently, too. It's good to see her husband smile.

 

****

Mara went to her family house later in the day; Ethan had given her the address to their new home before she left.

 

When she arrived at her family house, she met Alex, her nerdy boyfriend, outside their home, lurking around the old Georgian building. He became alert as soon as he sighted her.

 

"Mara... He called, running towards her, and made to hug her but was stopped by the driver.

 

"Mara, did you really get married? He asked 

 

"Alex, you know, I am so sorry. I don't mean to hurt you in this manner, and this marriage was an impromptu one that I don't have time to tell  you."She apologized

 

"How much I have missed you, Mara, but I was on my way to tell you something when Maya told me that you are married," Ethan said, adjusting his Harry doppelganger goggles.

 

"I have told you that there's no future between us; we were different, but you're Keen to me... I am sorry," Mara replied.

 

"I actually came to tell you that I won the scholarship to Jiangxi University of Technology in China... And I'll be leaving by next week," the nerdy guy who seems to be in an unrequited love relationship with Mara said.

 

"Good for you... I am happy for you... Let's meet again when you come back," she said as the guy parted half-heartedly.

 

Immediately after he left, Maya, who seemed to be on standby, came to her side mockingly. "My big sister is now standing up her childhood sweetheart for her contract husband."

 

Mara looked at her with eyes of contempt. She didn't reply to what her sister said; instead, she walked into the house and met her mighty stepmother sitting on the couch like a queen and her father massaging her neck gently. Mara sat down gingerly and acted coquettishly.

 

"Have you lost your manner now that you're married into a rich family? The stepmother asked

 

"Did I ever have any manners from your perspective? Anyway, why did you call me here? She replied arrogantly.

 

"You remember what I told you this morning? You must get pregnant for Ethan Lewis before I can pay your grandmother's surgery expenses," Mrs Astrid stated. Maya came in shortly and smirked at her sister sinisterly before taking a seat beside her mother to support her motion against Mara.

 

"That's not our agreement. Mrs Astrid..... Get pregnant for Ethan? That Imbecile? Mrs Astrid, this is not right. Like,  seriously this is  crazy."She yelled out in frustration.

 

"Then you should allow your poor grandmother to die," the woman replied.

 

Unable to outright refuse her persistent stepmother, she posed a question at her instead: "Why do you think he'll impregnate me? Did you think he loves me enough to even sleep with me?"

 

Of course, the old lady was not stupid enough to think that there would be life between them within three days of marriage. Since she had so surely offered Mara such a favorable condition, she must have had a surefire reason for that.

 

"That's simple.... Just do as your mother seduced my husband; seduce him  too"

 

 "Not simple! What if the plan to seduce him backfires? He'll surely get to know that I am seducing him on  purpose"

 

"Well, that's your own business. Get pregnant, and your grandmother will definitely get transferred to America for the surgery." Her malicious stepmother pronounced it again.

 

"But honey, we can start the surgery process, and then she can get pregnant pending the time." Mr Lopez chipped in, but Maya walked to his side and pouted like a kid. "Dad, how can you support her instead of you supporting Mum? Are my even your daughter?

 

"C'mon, my princess, you're always my daughter, but we must also consider her... She's your big sister after all." The man replied

 

"Honey... You're no longer on my side, right? Then good be on your illegitimate child's side, and don't let me see you near our bedroom, Mrs Astrid threatened.

 

"C'mon, Mrs Astrid... No need to scold your husband for that; at least he's your husband and also maya's father. I'll try to get pregnant for Ethan , but pending the time... You must get my grandmother's travel paper ready." Mara said and stood up quickly yet gingerly again.

 

"Are you leaving already? Maya's asked 

 

"If I am not leaving, what business did I have with you? I should leave early to go and help my husband adjust to our new home," she replied.

 

"New home? What's going on?

 

"We're moving from the family home to our new house. It's not your business anyway, but at least he's now my husband."

 

"Don't get too close to him. Remember, you must get Pregnant!"