I need you to spy on Sonia

Freya

I got back from work a few nights ago and Dennis had indeed moved out of the room. No apology, no remorse… nothing. He moved everything out.

The moment I entered the room, I just knew something was different. I went into the closet and it became clear. He had moved out. Not even a single piece of his clothing was left behind.

Ever since we moved into the penthouse, we’ve slept in the same room every night. Even on movie nights when we sleep off in the living room while watching movies, we still sleep in each other’s arms. Now we are apart and need to stay apart.

I sat there in the center of the closet and scrolled through my gallery. Our pictures, the sweet intimacy we shared. Everything is all down the drain.

Every day after then has been a struggle. I tried to keep up a front in the presence of Dennis. I act like I wasn’t bothered, and he does the same too.

We both go to work without seeing each other and in the evening when we run into each other in the kitchen or around the house, we avoid each other’s gaze.

Last night was the worst. I almost caved. I spent the day thinking about us, and everything between us, and it made me emotional. Tried calling Victor and it kept going to voicemail.

I got home and a part of me kept pushing me to approach Dennis. I would have… but then, Sonia’s call came in just then and seeing her face, the betrayal became fresh again.

I remembered all that I was fighting for, so I turned my heel and went back to my room.

“Ohh my… I need to get something for this headache.” I let out as I sat up.

My whole head was spinning with pain, it felt like it was going to break into half. I struggled to get myself to the bathroom, but I hadn’t entered when I felt a sudden rush in my stomach. One second, I was holding my belly trying to stop the pain, and the next, I was throwing up all over the place.

It went on for a while, after which dizziness started to set in. I lost balance but was able to catch myself before I hit the ground. I crawled to the tap and turned it on over my head.

I stayed there till I had gotten some strength. After some minutes, I was better, so I finally stood up.

Everywhere was a mess and I had to clean up.

Sonia would have been my go to if there wasn’t the issue between us. I would have called her, and she would have gotten to me in a heartbeat.

I took my bath, dressed and then made my way to the drug store to get a prescription or maybe a quick test.

Getting to the store, the first suggestion was that I get tested for pregnancy, but I refused. There was no need to waste time doing that. I wasn’t pregnant. There’s no way I was pregnant. Dennis and I haven’t been intimate in six months and, unlike him, I wasn’t f*cking other people.

We later settled on getting some tests done at the hospital, but I was given some medication to ease the pain before then.

I turned to leave and almost ran into someone.

“I’m so sorry, please, I wasn’t looking.” I quickly apologized as I bent over to pick up what I had knocked off the shelf.

“Freya??” I looked up when the lady called my name.

“Oh my goodness! Stacey!!” I exclaimed while she immediately pulled me into a tight hug.

“It’s been ages since I saw you… you look so beautiful!” I added while she blushed.

“I know right! You look good too.” I saw the hesitation in her tone before she said that, and I didn’t take offense. I really didn’t look so good. My love life crisis was starting to weigh on me, and now showing in my appearance.

“Thanks Stacey.”

“You’re always welcome. So what are you doing here? Are you okay?” She asked.

“Yes, just a bit of weakness here and there. I’ll be fine though. I’ll be doing these tests tomorrow and that will help figure out the problem. But for now, I’m good.” I chimed in.

“You know what? Take my card, come to my hospital tomorrow, and we’ll get all the tests sorted.”

“You’re a doctor?”

“Yes,” I saw the blush on her face as she pushed her card into my hand.

We hugged one more time before going separate ways.

Stacey was my old friend. We were both cheerleaders in high school and met during a competition. We connected immediately, but it ended there as we never got back in touch.

Meeting her again was such a nice touch. I really needed a fresh set of people in my life, and maybe Stacey would fill that space soon enough…

I woke up early the next day and was ready for work in no time. I was supposed to get to the office early and prepare for my merging, but I couldn’t. I had the same morning sickness and that was just the sign to put Stacey’s offer to use.

Getting to the hospital, we did all the tests and nothing was wrong with me. I was happy with the results but then worried too.

“What could be causing the nausea and dizziness then?” I asked her.

“Stress. It seems you’ve been under a lot of stress lately, and it’s affecting your body. It’s nothing to worry about though.” She let out reassuringly.

“Stress? I have been under any stress. I can even count the number of times I’ve been to the office in the last two weeks. I’ve been spending more time resting at home,” I explained.

“Well, stress isn’t only limited to work. It could be psychological as well. Mental stress.” She let out.

“C’mon let’s talk. What’s bothering you? Let me be your therapist for today. Remember everything you say stays in this room so you’re safe.” She let out while I smiled.

I looked at her and then looked away. I wasn’t sure if I was ready to let her into my life and secrets.

What if she turns out to be another Sonia in disguise?

What if telling her would ruin all my plans?

For the next few minutes, we both sat there in silence. She didn’t try to cajole me into talking, and I took my time to weigh my options too.

Eventually, I decided to push all fears away and express my feelings. Maybe a listening ear was all the medication I needed.

“I…” the moment I opened my mouth to talk, I burst into tears.

Stacey didn’t stop me this time either, she just passed me some tissues, and sat there unflinched while I let it all out.

I told her all about my recent love struggles. She didn’t talk all through, but I could see her reaction as I went on. She was beyond shocked.

“I have a better plan.” I let out when she asked that I use my power and influence to fight Dennis and Sonia.

I could do that though. I’ve thought of it too, but I didn’t want to. They would play it as being power drunk and then play the victims. I was going to use their same strategy against them and ruin them.

I will make them so miserable and leave them with nothing.

“This is so pathetic. It’s almost unbelievable.” Stacey added, while I then took my phone, swiped some pages and then passed it to her.

It was a video of the two making love in the guest room.

The moment Stacey saw Sonia’s face, she paused and zoomed.

“What’s the problem? Do you know her?” I asked while she nodded.

“Yes, this is the same girl who blackmailed my brother and almost ruined him!” She exclaimed while my face lit up with shock.

“What?” I exclaimed.

“That’s not even the whole story. She doesn’t know he’s my brother, she came in here a few days ago to get tested for pregnancy, and it was confirmed.”

“She’s pregnant, Freya.”

I almost lost my mind when I heard this. If Sonia was pregnant, then it was definitely Dennis’ baby. I thought I was okay with everything that was happening but hearing that Dennis got someone else pregnant when he had starved me for six months was crazy!

My heart and head spun in a flash. I was restless, my body was hot like it was on fire, and I was starting to feel dizzy again.

“You need to relax, Freya. Now is the time to be strong…” Stacey said as she held me down to the chair, so I wouldn’t stand up and fall or pass out.

Yes… strong… I have to be strong.

I shouldn’t be the one going through pain. I had done nothing wrong other than love my man wholeheartedly and take my friend as a sister.

They should be the ones going through pains that I would inflict on them. I’m going to make sure that Sonia doesn’t give birth to that baby with dignity.

“I need you to do something for me, Stacey.” She nodded at me to go on.

“Can you spy on Sonia for me? I need all the evidence I can get.”