After reading the text, I dropped the phone and took a long sigh. And then my mind went back to my crazy and meaningless life as an artist with no recognition. Every failure of mine made me indulge myself more into being as social as possible in hopes of me being able to have a bit of freedom from all the trauma. I haven't had a boyfriend is 7 years as no one truly loved me enough to stay with me for even two minutes. I had this bad side of me that pushed everyone away, everyone except from Alexander Collins who for some reason was quite good to be around. Whenever I relieve his short term memory about all that happened last night and this morning, lewd thoughts pops up in my head and then my fingers trailed south and rested on my feminine area, I felt just how soaking wet I was and I wondered how many of my love juices seeped out last night. I had lost count before even begining.I slowly reached in and inserted two fingers inside, I massaged my inner walls gently and moaned with a c
After throwing up, I got off the floor then opened the door and left the cubicle to find a girl I was well familiar with standing there staring at me intently as though trying to understand something, her gaze was quite piercing that I feared she could actually look into my soul and unfold all my many secrets "W-what is it?" I asked confused and a bit overwhelmed by her gaze"W-well, a-are you pregnant?" I felt my whole world screech to a halt as she said that. Pregnant? Me? No way!I began to doubt myself for a few seconds as I was aware of my constant weakness and irritation to certain smells, Natalie and Laila have both been encouraging me to go for a test so I could be checked up on but I had refused as at the moment I was on my way to the top as I have been giving a chance here in this company to prove myself. But now with a baby I most definitely would not be able to accomplish my many dreams. I decided not to let my head play tricks on me."No of course not." And with that, I w
CHAPTER 6Our eyes met across the room, and a smile played at the corners of his lips. As he made his way towards me, each step closing the distance between our separate worlds. As he sat down, the air between us crackled with anticipation, the unspoken words echoing louder than any conversation."I didn't think you'd come," I confessed, making sure to keep my voice a delicate whisper but also vividly clear all at the same time He chuckled, a sound that felt like warm sunshine on a rainy day. "Neither did I. But here we are."In that moment, I realized that our encounter was not destined to be confined to the boundaries of a single hotel room. It was the beginning of something extraordinary, something that defied logic and reason. And now, destiny has found it's way to connect out two distant souls. Alexander Collins was a fulfilled man already, a very well known artist and we shared quite a connection. Every time I locked eyes with him, I couldn'
CHAPTER 7Taking a deep breath, I mustered the courage to speak. "Alexander, there's something important I need to tell you," I began, my voice quivering slightly. His eyes narrowed in curiosity, sensing the gravity of my words."I found out yesterday that I'm pregnant," I continued, my voice barely above a whisper. The words hung heavy in the air, and I watched as his face froze for a few seconds, his eyes widening in a mix of shock and disbelief.The silence that followed was deafening. I had expected a range of emotions from him—surprise, maybe even concern or happiness. But the coldness that settled over his features was something I hadn't anticipated.His voice, when it finally broke the silence, was distant, detached. "You should abort it," he said matter-of-factly, his words hitting me like a blunt force. My heart sank, anger and hurt bubbling within me."What?" I managed to utter, my voice trembling with a mix of confusion and indignation. "H
CHAPTER 8The warm sunlight streamed through the window as I sat on the couch, my friends Natalie and Laila flanking me on either side. They had been trying their very best to console me since last night, their voices filled with empathy and concern. But I couldn't shake off the anger that simmered within me as I kept thinking about Alexander's words, the anger I felt was threatening to consume every other emotion."He doesn't deserve you, Emma," Natalie said, her voice tinged with frustration. "I can't believe he suggested that."Laila nodded in agreement, her eyes filled with determination. "You're strong, Emma. You don't need someone like him in your life. We're here for you, no matter what."The conversation had taken a surprising turn earlier. Natalie and Laila had started discussing baby names, and it had escalated into a lighthearted argument over who would be the godmother and who would be the aunt. It was a stark contrast to the heaviness tha
CHAPTER 9The complexity of it all weighed heavily on my heart. The tragedy didn't end there, as my father's second wife had later orchestrated his death, causing a ripple effect of despair and loss. And she was now presently jailed for her crime for life.The mere thought of my own origins, intertwined with such sorrow, sent a shiver down my spine. It was a chapter of my life that had haunted me, a burden I carried silently. But in that moment of introspection, I realized that my past need not dictate my future. I had the power to break the cycle, to shape my own destiny.A newfound clarity washed over me, a decision crystallizing within my core. I couldn't let the ghosts of my past dictate the course of my present and future. I had the strength and resilience to rise above the circumstances that had shaped me. I refused to let fear and despair dictate the choices I made.With a deep breath, I resolved to embrace the unknown, to face the challenges ahea
Chapter 10 As the evening drew near, we found ourselves sitting in a cozy corner of the mall's food court, savoring our last bites of dessert. Natalie and Laila exchanged glances, their eyes filled with curiosity and concern. It was clear that they wanted to ask about the reason behind my emotional state earlier, but they respected my decision to keep it private for now. In hopes that they would also understand the purpose for my silence even without me giving them a hint about it. I their company, I felt relieved. My true family was a mess up but this here is my true family. A family bound by trust and love. My baby would complete this little family of mine. As I sat on the couch, my hands resting gently on my still flat belly, I couldn't help but ponder over one of the most important decisions of my life. Every expectant mother faces the question of who will be the godmother to their unborn child, and I was no exception. Especially now that my two
CHAPTER 11Tears of joy welled up in my eyes as I looked at my two best friends, now chosen as the godmothers to my unborn child. In that moment, I knew that my child would be surrounded by an abundance of love, laughter, and unwavering support. The support of it's mother and godmother's. With or without it's father.Together, my friends and I would navigate the beautiful journey of parenthood, with Natalie and Laila by my side, guiding, nurturing, and showering my child with their unique influences. And as for the aunt title, well, we would figure it out as a united front, just as we always had. An idea suddenly popped up in my head but I decided to leave it for then.I placed my hands on my belly once more, trying to feel even if the slightest hint that there was a life in there but there was nothing as expected. I whispered, "You are so loved already, little one. You will have two extraordinary godmothers who will shape your life in the most incred