As soon as Katara found out she was pregnant, she was overjoyed. She had never wanted anything more in her life than to be a mother. But the news didn't go over so well with Sean. He accused her of lying to him about her health issues, claiming that she must have known she was pregnant before they made their arrangement. Katara was devastated. She had never lied to Sean about anything and she didn't know how to convince him of the truth.As Katara sat alone in her apartment, her mind raced with a million different thoughts. She couldn't believe that Sean was accusing her of lying to him. She had always been honest with him, and she had no reason to keep something as important as her health from him. But despite her protests, Sean refused to believe her.Days turned into weeks, and the tension between Katara and Sean only grew. They stopped talking, and when they did, it was only to argue. Katara didn't know how to fix things between them, and she was beginning to lose hope.One night,
Katara paced around the luxurious living room of Sean's mansion, her heart pounding in her chest. She couldn't believe she was pregnant. She had been told so many times that she would never be able to have a baby, and yet here she was, carrying a child that she never expected to have.She had to tell Sean, but she didn't know how he would react. He had made it clear from the beginning that their arrangement was purely business, and he had no interest in anything more than that.Taking a deep breath, she dialed his number and waited for him to answer."Katara," he said, his voice cool and businesslike."Sean, we need to talk," she said, trying to keep her voice steady."What is it?" he asked, sounding impatient."It's about the baby," she said, her voice barely above a whisper."What baby?" he asked, his tone suddenly sharp."The baby I'm carrying. Your baby," she said, the words barely making it past her lips.There was a long silence on the other end of the line, and Katara felt her
"Great. I have a spare room in my apartment. You're welcome to stay as long as you need."Katara breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't know what she would have done without Josh's offer of help.When she arrived at Josh's apartment, he showed her to the spare room, and she immediately collapsed onto the bed, exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster of the day."I made some dinner if you're hungry," Josh said from the doorway.Katara sat up and looked at him. He was a good-looking guy, with sandy blond hair and bright blue eyes. She had never really thought of him in that way before, but she found herself appreciating his kindness more than ever."Thank you, Josh," she said, smiling gratefully.Over dinner, Katara told Josh everything that had happened with Sean. She didn't leave out any of the details, and Josh listened attentively, offering words of comfort and support whenever he could."I'm sorry that Sean treated you that way," Josh said when she finished. "You deserve better th
Katara's heart skipped a beat as she looked into Josh's eyes. She had suspected that he might have feelings for her, but hearing him say it out loud made her heart race."Josh, I don't know what to say," she stammered, feeling overwhelmed."I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything. I just wanted you to know how I feel," Josh said, looking down at his hands."No, Josh, it's not that," Katara said, reaching out to touch his arm. "It's just that...I think I might be falling in love with you too."Josh looked up at her, his eyes wide with surprise. "Really?"Katara nodded, her heart pounding in her chest. "I've been trying to deny it, but I can't. I care about you so much, Josh. You've been there for me when no one else was, and I don't think I could have gotten through everything with Sean without you."Josh smiled, and Katara felt a rush of warmth spread through her body. He leaned in to kiss her, and she met him halfway, their lips coming together in a soft, gentle kiss.From that mom
One day, as they were preparing for an important catering event, Katara's fears boiled over. She and Josh had been working together in the kitchen, chopping vegetables and bickering about the best way to season the salmon, when he received a text message.Katara tried not to look, but she couldn't help herself. She glanced over and saw that the message was from Sarah.Her heart sank. She tried to keep her voice steady as she asked, "Who was that?"Josh looked up from his phone, a slightly confused expression on his face. "Oh, just a friend.""A friend?" Katara said, trying to keep her tone light. "From college?"Josh nodded, his attention already back on the cutting board. "Yeah, we've known each other for years. She's married now, actually."Katara nodded, but her mind was racing. She couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more going on between Josh and Sarah, even though there was no evidence to support her fears.Later that night, after the event was over and they were
Katara stood at the doorstep of Jacob Tinder's mansion, her heart pounding with anticipation and trepidation. She had never been to the home of Sean's Godfather before, and the thought of being so close to a family, even if it wasn't her own, was both exciting and nerve-wracking.Jacob greeted her at the door, his kind eyes crinkling in a smile as he welcomed her inside. She followed him through the ornate halls, her senses overwhelmed by the opulence of the place. As they walked, she couldn't help but wonder why she had been brought here.Eventually, they arrived at a grand living room where Sean was waiting for her. He stood up as she entered the room, and they shared a brief smile before he spoke."Katara, I'm so glad you're here. There's something I want to show you."Sean led her towards a door at the back of the room, and they stepped outside onto a balcony that overlooked a lush garden. In the center of the garden was a small play area, and Katara's eyes widened as she saw a yo
Katara sat on the plush couch in Jacob's luxurious living room, her swollen belly protruding from under her fitted dress. She had been coming to Jacob's place for the past few months, ever since Sean had asked her to take a break from their contract. The idea of carrying Sean's child as his surrogate had seemed like a dream come true, but it had been anything but. Sean was a billionaire man with a busy schedule, and although he had paid her handsomely, he was rarely there for her.But with Jacob, it was different. He was always there for her, supporting her every step of the way. And as she looked around the room, she couldn't help but feel grateful for everything he had done for her.It was then that she noticed a painting on the wall, one that she had never seen before. It was a portrait of herself, pregnant and glowing, and she couldn't help but gasp in surprise."What's wrong?" Jacob asked, coming over to sit beside her."Whose painting is this?" she asked, pointing to the portrai
"Jacob, why do you have my painting here?" she asked, pointing at the portrait."It's not your painting, Katara," Jacob said, his voice low and hesitant. "It's a portrait of my late wife, Emily."Katara felt a pang of guilt for assuming the painting was of her. She had never met Jacob's wife but knew that she had passed away before they had met. "I'm sorry, Jacob. I didn't mean to assume.""It's alright, Katara," Jacob said, his voice gentle. "I should have told you about it before. I keep it here to remind me of her."Katara nodded, understanding the sentiment. "She was beautiful," she said, admiring the painting."Yes, she was," Jacob said, his eyes drifting to the painting. "But you are beautiful too, Katara."Katara blushed, feeling a warmth spread through her body. She had always found Jacob attractive, but she had kept her feelings in check. She was carrying Sean's child, after all, and she didn't want to complicate things.But as she looked at Jacob, she couldn't deny the attra