Chapter oneMAYA I stood frozen at the spot as my sister tripped and fell down the stairs. Lisa's screams of horror reached through the hallway.I heard hurried footsteps approaching. That was when I remembered that Grandma Loretta was throwing a launch party in the ballroom. It was filled with people of high status.I dragged my gaze around to see many unfamiliar faces pour into the hallways. “Oh my God, someone fell down the stairs.” I heard someone say. “She is losing consciousness.”“Somebody call 911.” My legs finally decided to function and I rushed down the stairs to a groaning Lisa. “Oh my, Lisa, are you okay?” I asked.Her groans of pain only grew louder. "Was she trying to kill her sister?" "I guess so. Her sister is pregnant for the king's family, but she is not." “How pathetic! "Soon enough, all the people there started pointing accusing fingers at me.“No, I swear, I didn't push her. She tripped. I didn't… believe me…please.” I pleaded in a petrified tone. No
Chapter 2 MAYA I stopped in my steps as I heard Alexander's words. My grip on the railing tightened. My husband just said he doesn't want me anymore. “I can't take this anymore, grandma.” Alex continued in a high-pitched voice. “Don't make such a joke, Alexander King. You are not divorcing Maya” I heard Grandma Loretta say with finality in her voice. “You can't make me stay with her. You forced me to marry her by threatening my position in the company, and I did what you asked. You can't force me to stay with her.” Alex argued. “You can't divorce her. There is too much at stake here.” Grandma Loretta said. “Really? Are you worried about that? Aren't you bothered by what she just did? She killed Lisa's unborn child, Grandma. That's Caden's only child and our family's heir. I'm not going to stay married to a murderer.” “Don't call her that!” “Why? Because you know it's true. You've always supported her every single time. That's why she always messes things up. I'm divorcing he
Chapter 3MAYA “Congratulations ma'am, you're pregnant.” I stared at the doctor, half expecting he'd burst into laughter and tell me it was a joke.But he had a smile on as he congratulated me. No, this can't be. The timing. The situation. Everything was wrong.I can't be pregnant now. My divorce is going to be finalized in a few days. And now, I have a baby. “I'm sorry to ask this, but is there a possibility that this is a misdiagnosis? The doctor stared at me I'm just telling you this, based on your symptoms. It's very likely that you're pregnant.But it'd be best if we wait for the rest results, you can fetch the results at the reception.The realization dawned on me. I was truly pregnant.I followed the doctor's instructions and collected the test results from the reception. I realized I was truly pregnantI sunk into a chair at the reception. I don't know whether to tell Alexander about the pregnancy or not. What if he thinks I'm trying to get out of the divorce? He co
Chapter 4Maya POV"Why aren't you packed yet?" He snapped as he stormed into the room. "The flight leaves in five hours. You should have been done""I'm not feeling too good" I managed to say, keeping my gaze low. That wasn't a lie. I wasn't feeling good but I couldn't bring myself to tell him the full truth.Alex let out a scoff, his arms crossed. "Sick huh? Is that another excuse to drag your feet so you can stay?" He shook his head. Alex let out a scoff and crossed his arms. "Sick huh? You're always lazing around, barely lifting a finger and you want me to believe you're sick?" He seethed with rage. "You're leaving this afternoon whether you want to or not. I'll drive you to the airport myself and see to your departure." He stormed offI summoned the last bit of energy I had, dragging myself around the room to pack up what I could. The nap didn't help me like I expected and I felt worse. I checked my temperature. It was 38.1°, which worried me.I reached for my drug but stop
Chapter 5Maya I bit my lower lip as I pondered on Alex's question. I contemplated hanging up due to his harsh tone but I decided against it. I needed the money. “I called because I haven't been receiving any living expenses since I got here.” I was slightly ashamed as soon as the words left my mouth, but there's nothing else I can do. I heard Alex chuckle from the other end. “Of course, you called to ask for money,” he drawled " Can you not be a burden for Once? You should have gotten the memo by now. No more allowance for you because you don't deserve it."I swallowed past the lump in my throat. I was about to reply him when he said, “And don't you ever call me for something like this ever again. I have important things to do, a company to run.” He ended to call before I could say anything else.I stared at the phone confused, but not surprised. It seemed like life has a way of making me feel as though I was not meant to be in this world.It was still a shock that his love ch
Chapter 6Maya's POV"As the ambulance rushed me to the hospital, fear gripped me due to the professionals' serious faces and the pain piercing my belly and lower abdomen. In the delivery ward, a nurse urged me to push, assuring me I could do it, despite my worries and weakening body, bathed in sweat and pain. Finally, after one last push, I felt a strange release, and my body collapsed onto the bed, relieved to hear the cry of my newborn.“You're going to be alright. You shout "take a look at your pretty baby,” the nurse explained, her eyes fixed on me with a small smile on her lips.“Finally, a family I can call my own,” I muttered as my eyes closed on their own. I woke up feeling really tired, my body ached, and I was going it wasn't as I expected it to be. My body shivered, and I was scared. Up until I heard a knock on the door which caused me to swallow.Maybe the nurses were aware that I was awake. She walked into the room with a couple of medications on the table. Once she
Chapter 7 Maya's pov.I inched closer to the supermarket, my heart drumming. It seemed like my conscience was okay with what I was about to do, but it seemed like I had no choice. I was so broke."No other thoughts, Maya," I urged myself again. However, I reached the entrance of the mall quicker than expected.It took me some time to come to terms with, but in those times, I stood there, planning on how to carry out the operation, when I heard someone call out to me."Hello miss?" His voice was tender. Yet, I shook with fear not so visible to him.The man who had called me was so well dressed that I wondered what he wanted with someone like me."Me?" My palm rested on my chest as I questioned and he nodded. "Yes you," he responded, making me swallow.I thought it was one of the staff of the mall, or maybe the head of security, who found my standing there suspicious."How may I help you?" I finally took the bold step to ask, but his next words almost caused me to sink."A beauty li
Chapter 6Maya's POV"As the ambulance rushed me to the hospital, fear gripped me due to the professionals' serious faces and the pain piercing my belly and lower abdomen. In the delivery ward, a nurse urged me to push, assuring me I could do it, despite my worries and weakening body, bathed in sweat and pain. Finally, after one last push, I felt a strange release, and my body collapsed onto the bed, relieved to hear the cry of my newborn.“You're going to be alright. You shout "take a look at your pretty baby,” the nurse explained, her eyes fixed on me with a small smile on her lips.“Finally, a family I can call my own,” I muttered as my eyes closed on their own. I woke up feeling really tired, my body ached, and I was going it wasn't as I expected it to be. My body shivered, and I was scared. Up until I heard a knock on the door which caused me to swallow.Maybe the nurses were aware that I was awake. She walked into the room with a couple of medications on the table. Once she
Chapter 5Maya I bit my lower lip as I pondered on Alex's question. I contemplated hanging up due to his harsh tone but I decided against it. I needed the money. “I called because I haven't been receiving any living expenses since I got here.” I was slightly ashamed as soon as the words left my mouth, but there's nothing else I can do. I heard Alex chuckle from the other end. “Of course, you called to ask for money,” he drawled " Can you not be a burden for Once? You should have gotten the memo by now. No more allowance for you because you don't deserve it."I swallowed past the lump in my throat. I was about to reply him when he said, “And don't you ever call me for something like this ever again. I have important things to do, a company to run.” He ended to call before I could say anything else.I stared at the phone confused, but not surprised. It seemed like life has a way of making me feel as though I was not meant to be in this world.It was still a shock that his love ch
Chapter 4Maya POV"Why aren't you packed yet?" He snapped as he stormed into the room. "The flight leaves in five hours. You should have been done""I'm not feeling too good" I managed to say, keeping my gaze low. That wasn't a lie. I wasn't feeling good but I couldn't bring myself to tell him the full truth.Alex let out a scoff, his arms crossed. "Sick huh? Is that another excuse to drag your feet so you can stay?" He shook his head. Alex let out a scoff and crossed his arms. "Sick huh? You're always lazing around, barely lifting a finger and you want me to believe you're sick?" He seethed with rage. "You're leaving this afternoon whether you want to or not. I'll drive you to the airport myself and see to your departure." He stormed offI summoned the last bit of energy I had, dragging myself around the room to pack up what I could. The nap didn't help me like I expected and I felt worse. I checked my temperature. It was 38.1°, which worried me.I reached for my drug but stop
Chapter 3MAYA “Congratulations ma'am, you're pregnant.” I stared at the doctor, half expecting he'd burst into laughter and tell me it was a joke.But he had a smile on as he congratulated me. No, this can't be. The timing. The situation. Everything was wrong.I can't be pregnant now. My divorce is going to be finalized in a few days. And now, I have a baby. “I'm sorry to ask this, but is there a possibility that this is a misdiagnosis? The doctor stared at me I'm just telling you this, based on your symptoms. It's very likely that you're pregnant.But it'd be best if we wait for the rest results, you can fetch the results at the reception.The realization dawned on me. I was truly pregnant.I followed the doctor's instructions and collected the test results from the reception. I realized I was truly pregnantI sunk into a chair at the reception. I don't know whether to tell Alexander about the pregnancy or not. What if he thinks I'm trying to get out of the divorce? He co
Chapter 2 MAYA I stopped in my steps as I heard Alexander's words. My grip on the railing tightened. My husband just said he doesn't want me anymore. “I can't take this anymore, grandma.” Alex continued in a high-pitched voice. “Don't make such a joke, Alexander King. You are not divorcing Maya” I heard Grandma Loretta say with finality in her voice. “You can't make me stay with her. You forced me to marry her by threatening my position in the company, and I did what you asked. You can't force me to stay with her.” Alex argued. “You can't divorce her. There is too much at stake here.” Grandma Loretta said. “Really? Are you worried about that? Aren't you bothered by what she just did? She killed Lisa's unborn child, Grandma. That's Caden's only child and our family's heir. I'm not going to stay married to a murderer.” “Don't call her that!” “Why? Because you know it's true. You've always supported her every single time. That's why she always messes things up. I'm divorcing he
Chapter oneMAYA I stood frozen at the spot as my sister tripped and fell down the stairs. Lisa's screams of horror reached through the hallway.I heard hurried footsteps approaching. That was when I remembered that Grandma Loretta was throwing a launch party in the ballroom. It was filled with people of high status.I dragged my gaze around to see many unfamiliar faces pour into the hallways. “Oh my God, someone fell down the stairs.” I heard someone say. “She is losing consciousness.”“Somebody call 911.” My legs finally decided to function and I rushed down the stairs to a groaning Lisa. “Oh my, Lisa, are you okay?” I asked.Her groans of pain only grew louder. "Was she trying to kill her sister?" "I guess so. Her sister is pregnant for the king's family, but she is not." “How pathetic! "Soon enough, all the people there started pointing accusing fingers at me.“No, I swear, I didn't push her. She tripped. I didn't… believe me…please.” I pleaded in a petrified tone. No