Rodri's POVI stepped out of my car and walked straight towards the glass of entrance of the huge hospital building. Dolphin hospital was one of the many assets of Dolphin group, and it had the largest building in this district.A couple of security men nodded politely at me, in greeting and I nodded back. Before I even stepped into the reception, I knew that news had spread throughout the hospital like a wild fire that the chairman, Cameron Darnell's only son and heir was visiting the hospital.It was just a low profile visit, but the employees would always blow things out of proportion, since I was going to be their future boss. By the time I got to the reception desk, the three of the five nurses stationed there were smiling and waiting for my arrival.“Hello, Mr. Darnell.”“Good morning, Mr. Darnell!”“What a pleasant surprise!” One of the nurses said, amidst bright smiles and a giggly voice. “Your secretary didn’t call to let us know you’d be stopping by the hospital today!”I fl
Rodri's POVMy eyes widened after she said those words, and I got up from my seat, glaring at her. “What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you saying things like that here, in my father’s hospital, of all damn places!”She shrugged casually. “No one will find out. I am your designated nurse, and we’ll be in the privacy room. No interruptions. No cameras. As long as we don’t make any noise.” She winked and giggled. “Besides, couples do it here all the time. Especially if we need the man’s semen immediately for a test. It is not such a big deal.”“We are not a couple.” I snapped and walked forward, brushing past her out of the room. She immediately followed me, heels clacking against the pristine marble floor. “Alright, alright, you don’t have to act up like that.”I ignored her words, keeping silent the whole time she led me through some turns in the hospital hallways till we got to a secluded door, after some minutes. She opened the door and I stepped in, casually glancing around th
Vanessa's POVThe crazy thing about my sudden, freak pregnancy, was that it felt like the baby inside me was getting bigger every damn second. I knew those were just my nerves, anxiety and panic messing with my mind, but I just could not wait, to get rid of it.The baby planted inside me by a stranger who I don’t even remember. I woke up in that club room the next morning after the sex, completely blank. And hungover.The tequila shots had done a great job in wiping off all the memories of the stranger from my mind. Now I was stuck with his baby.I had told someone about it. Not even my best friend, but a reverend father that I had never met before. A stranger, basically.I had honored my penance.And now, there was no going back. Luckily for me, in one of my jobs, the staff had medical cards which were paid for from our pay, so with this card, I could get the abortion done safely in one of the most expensive hospitals in this city.Dolphin hospital.The interior was pure glass, extre
Vanessa's POVI stared at Trinity, with a confused expression etched on my face. What in the world was she talking about? I voiced my confusion, shifting in my seat uncomfortably, “What do you mean? I don’t understand.”Trinity smiled, looking over me with a smile on her face. “I mean, you are perfect. You’ve got a lot going on with your life that you don’t have we time to think of men, right?”“How do you know that—”“Are you forgetting we went to the same high school?” She purred. “Everyone found it odd that you avoided homecoming and prom just because you did not want to get a date. If that’s still the case now, then you are definitely not going to fall in love and mess things up.”Raising my hands, I let out a nervous laugh. “Hello? I’m completely lost here, Trinity.”She scooted closer to me, with a dead serious expression on her face. “You are newly pregnant. And there is a billionaire who wants a surrogate, to carry his baby. The money, benefits and allowances he is willing to
Vanessa's POV“Alright boys, haul their asses out of the damn house!” The first man yelled.“Wait!” I held out my hand, looking up at him pleadingly. “I’ll pay your money. All of it.”The men paused, looked at each other and began to laugh. As they laugh, mom looked at me in worry, whispering, “Don’t lie to them, Nessa. It won’t end well for us.”“I’m not lying.” I said in a strong voice, with a confidence I did not feel. “I will give you all of your money in a week. After a week, and you don’t get your money, you can throw us out and do whatever you want with this house. But please, just give me a week to get it for you.”There was silence for a moment.Then the leader of the men walked forward to crouch in front of me, resting his menacing glare on my face. His breath was heavy, and smelt like a bad mixture of stale alcohol and cigarettes. “You will get the money?” He asked in a rough, ugly tone.“Yes.”“What are you, a slut? How will you get a few thousand dollars in one week?” Ano
Rodri's POV“Want another drink, handsome?” The stripper purred in a seductive tone, wrapping her long, shiny fingers around the expensive champagne in the ice bucket on my table.I opened my eyes half way to look at her. She was sitting on my thighs, straddling me, with one hand in my hair, and her voluptuous breasts in front of my face. I answered gruffly, “I’m good. Pour yourself a drink, if you want some.”She seemed to like my response, because she leaned back to open up the bottle, bouncing her ass slightly on my thighs to the beat of the music. It was night time, and I was in a gentleman’s club trying to ease up the stress I had been feeling lately.Ever since my old man fucking gave me a one month ultimatum to get him a child, or lose my rights as his son, my stress levels had skyrocketed. I hated my cousin Benson with every fucking fiber in my body, to think he stood a chance to get everything I was entitled to, was driving me insane.But I would never let that happen.The po
Vanessa's POV I was nervous as hell sitting in such a luxurious restaurant. I was so tense, that I felt like I was going to accidentally breaking something important and end up with more debts on my neck. Yesterday, after Trinity and I had gone through the details of what I was getting into, it felt like my head was going to explode.I was so scared.But at least, I was consoled by the fact that Trinity was a very capable nurse, who knew the intricacies of how hospitals work. She seemed very confident in whatever she was doing and constantly assured me that it was all going to work out fine.Even when she called to inform me that the billionaire had scheduled a dinner date with me, I almost passed out from panic. I had to remind myself of why I was doing this in the first place. For mom. For me. To make our lives better than the nightmare we have been trapped in for years.So, I mentally prepared for the date. Trinity told me all I should say, and what I should definitely not say to
Rodri's POV“According to your files, I know your medical statuses, job and educational statuses, family background, psychological assessment tests results and everything else that was required to pass the initial screening and technical requirements.” I stated, fixing my gaze on her. “I assume you are fully aware of the responsibilities and risks that come with being a surrogate?”She nodded, brown waves of her hair bouncing from the motion. “That’s true. I am.” She seemed tense, and somewhat embarrassed from me having caught her gawking at me severally since we met. I was used to getting this kind of reaction from women, but that was definitely not the behavior I wanted from a surrogacy candidate.I would have to let her know of the rules.No catching feelings. Nothing. Just get pregnant, get your money, birth my baby and leave. It was a simple rule.I leaned slightly deeper into my seat, holding her blue gaze. “Tell me about yourself. Your interests, things you like to do, or are
Vanessa’s POVRodri walked out of the bathroom with water dripping from his head down his body and I just sat in the bed and watched him clean his body with the towel.A freaking towel touching my man’s body? Parts that should exclusively belong to me.I made a mental note of getting rid of that towel as I tiptoed to where he was standing and grabbed his nipples from behind.“Babe…” he turned to me and I immediately took one nipple with my mouth and the other with my hand.Immediately his moans filled the room as he grabbed a handful of my hair in ecstasy.I raised my head to look at his face and stole my lips with his. Kissing and sucking my tongue like his life depended on it.He ripped off my transparent nightwear and started sucking my breast.I threw my head backwards, giving him full access to my body. He pushed me till my back was against the wall then he raised one of my legs up and inserted a finger inside me.“You’re wet baby… you’re wet for me.”“Ohhh.. yes.. just for you.”
Estelle’s POV “Mo, this is not the way to the hospital.” I said as Moses drove through a very unfamiliar route. “You didn’t believe me when I said we were going to the hospital to see those kids. Did you?” I gave him a questioning glare. “Come on babe, don’t you think it’s too late to go to a hospital to look for kids you don’t even know personally?” “So…” I was still glaring at him and it somehow seemed funny to him as he laughed like he just heard the joke of the century. “I’m sorry babe but I was pulling your legs.” “I thought you wanted to go to the hospital to be sure I wasn’t lying to you.” “Why will I ever doubt you?” He placed a hand on mine while still concentrating on the road. “I will never doubt you babe. I trust you and I love you.” My glare slowly turned into a little smile with puppy eyes. “Stop it Moses. It’s so cringey.” “I can’t stop loving you so you have to manage my cringiness.” “Is there any word like that in the dictionary?” I asked, la
Rodri’s POV I didn’t believe I’d feel the way I felt when I saw Benson at the hospital looking all pale and white. It was the doctor's assurance and Vanessa’s support that helped me overcome that day and the other days that followed till he became well again. “I’m ready babe.” Vanessa’s voice dragged my strayed attention. I got up and gave her a forehead kiss as we left the bedroom together. We went to Rainn’s bedroom to see him and his grandma that was always with him. “Morning mom.” Vanessa and I chorused. Vanessa turned to me and smiled, giving me a slight tickle on my waist. “You know you are the overly ticklish one and you’re looking for trouble.” I whispered in her ear and she giggled in response. Rainn chuckled too in his cradle like he could hear what I was saying to his mother. I walked to where he was, carried him and started throwing him up. His laughter filled the room giving me a kind of satisfaction I never thought I’d ever have. I gave him a ki
Estelle’s POV After that remarkable night with Moses, I woke up to my head on his firm chest and his strong arms around my body. It was the best night of my life. Though since then I’ve been wondering what we really were and if he was feeling the same way I was feeling. I could only hope I wasn’t losing myself easily again. The sound of my phone ringing dragged back my attention. And as expected, the caller was Moses. “Hello dreamboat, how is my pookie bear doing?” Typical of Moses he’s always having new cute names for me. “Mo…” I knew I sounded exhausted, but I should have controlled it because the man I was talking to would freak out. “Why are you sounding this way? Still at work? Haven’t you closed for the day? Aren’t they…” “Calm down Mo, don’t stress about it. I’m good.” “We both know you’re not.” “Well it’s because I’m mis…” I almost told him I was missing him. I heaved a sigh We weren’t officially together so I didn’t want to seem like I was despera
Vanessa’s POV “Ms Trinity Seaman, you’re found guilty of all the charges against you, therefore, you’re hereby sentenced to ten years imprisonment with hard labor.” The judge ruled the case against her and hit the gavel on the bench. I couldn’t help but notice the look of horror on Trinity’s face when the judgment was made. I saw regrets, fear and pains written all over her. I wished I could turn back the hand of time and not go to her for an abortion. But which other way would I have met Rodri? “My baby…” was the last word I could read from her lips as the prison officers dragged her out of the courtroom. Rodri’s grip tightened on my hand and I turned to see him giving me a reassuring smile. “It’s not your fault babe. You didn’t tell her to try to poison me or drug dad and try to have his child. She doesn’t deserve your pity.” I blinked back the tears that were threatening to fall off my eyes. “What about her child?” I asked him as we walked out of the courthouse. “
Trinity’s POV The entrance of the cheap driver into the interrogation room destabilized me for a split second. I thought he already confessed to Angela and her husband what we had that night and I mentioned him out of impulse, which I was already starting to regret. I didn’t want to say that but I was at a dead end, I needed to get myself off the mess I was in. Though I still couldn’t believe the results of the DNA tests Angela threw at me proved whatever she claimed. The cheapskate driver’s hands started shaking as he tried in vain to open the door and leave. “It’s him what?” Rodri scoffed. I could see the confusion on his face mirror on his parents face. But Vanessa kinda looked indifferent, like she knew what the next thing I’d say. Ugh! I hate this bitch and how highly she thinks of herself now that she has Rodri. I hate her so much that I wish she’d just fall down and die at this moment! “If the result of the DNA test says the child is not a Darnell, which I st
Rodri’s POV We got to the hospital to meet Trinity panting like she had just finished a one thousand five hundred meter race. “You!” She pointed at Vanessa as soon as she saw her. “You betrayed me, you went ahead and fell in love with him against your own words! I will make you regret it.” “Sure you will after telling us.. no, after telling the world how you got pregnant and tried to pin the bastard on my son and husband by drugging and having sex with him.” Mom threw the result of the DNA tests she did at Trinity’s face. Trinity paused momentarily then took a deep breath. “Who.. how.. you…” She was obviously flustered by mom and how her secret got exposed. “Who told me and how did I know?” Mom fired at her. The door opened and two police officers walked in. “Miss Trinity Seaman, you are under arrest for…” “You can’t arrest me…” “I’ll advise you to remain silent for anything you say might be used against you in the court of law. “What about my son, what would becom
Rodri’s POV “I’m coming with you.” Vanessa said as she entered the bathroom after I came out. I would have stubbornly gone to see mom last night after dads call if not for the unexpected rain that showed up suddenly and Vanessa used the opportunity she had to give me a good blow job that if not for much self control, I would have fucked her silly. I saw my face turning red in the mirror. I wasn’t a baby and it wasn’t even the first time I was given a blow job and truth be told, it wasn’t the best I’d ever had but somehow I found myself blushing at the thought of it. “And why is your face red?” I didn’t need to turn to know it was Vanessa. And she was in her birthday suit. The fuck was going on in her silly mind? She didn’t even look like someone that just delivered a child, if not for the little scar on her stomach, no one would know she was ever pregnant. “You’re beautiful...” I heard myself say without my knowledge. She came to me, stole a kiss an
Estelle’s POVAfter Vanessa ran off, I laughed inwardly because I didn’t want Moses to know that I was happy being alone with him, even though I was mad at him.I knew what Vanessa did, she wanted me to settle things quickly with Moses because if this misunderstanding lingers, it could cost us a chance at a beautiful relationship I was hoping to have with him.Still, I told myself to remind myself that I was going to kill Vanessa the next time I saw her for being a traitor and a betrayer.“I like her.” He said, as he started driving again.“Why won’t you?” I rolled my eyes. “…when she’s on your side.”“Just know that I love anything and anyone you love.”I scoffed. What in the name of cheesiness?“Doesn’t matter, I won’t forgive you for lying to me.”He drove to one side of the road and pulled over. Brought out his phone from his pocket and started searching for whatever while I watched him like he was acting out a scene in a movie.“Yes! This is it!” He sounded and looked enthusiasti