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Episode 26

THEME:STARTING A FAMILY ?

♠ IDAHO ♠
♣ SANDERS MANSION ♣

BAY POV ??
“You look pretty Alexis” I complimented the maid who had a pretty rose In her hair. I moved a chair at the dinning and sat in it.
“Thanks Miss Bay” she said with a smile
I picked up a spoon and stuffed food in my mouth.
Minutes clicked by,and I became irritated by the taste of food in my mouth. Bile rose up at the back of my throat from the taste. I placed my hands over my lips as I ran to my bedroom at a fast speed.. Then into the bathroom.
I emptied out the contents in my mouth.

I heard footsteps in my room,my mom came Into the bathroom and held my hair up behind me.
“Are you okay?” She passed me some papers from the toilet roll
“I’m fine” I nodded with my head feeling light and dizzy. I lifted a hand to pull myself up with my mom trying to help me by the side. I staggered a little,my vision getting blurry by seconds.
“Bay..are you okay – Bay?”
My mom called but soon her voice faded off as my eyes rolled to the back of my head,darkness claiming me as its own.

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LIMOS COMPANY

DRAKE POV ??
“So how is the company fairing?”
My dad asked as he sipped a glass of champagne
“Good dad I’ve been able to run it well”
“Yeah I know son..and that why I’m proud of you”

Now I’m beginning to wonder why my dad suddenly shows up at the office. He hasn’t been here since months now..Not that I’m stopping him from checking the company but i just want his Butt at home with his wife taking care of him! I’m charge now!
“And when do you think of getting married and having Kids?” He said
“What?!” My jaw dropped at his unexpected question
“You heard me son. I want children. I want to see those little things playing around our home”
“Dad..dad let’s not talk about starting a family now”
“But why?”
“I’m a busy man..work oriented. I don’t have the time”
“Don’t be all work and no play. I was able to have a own family as well as running the company”
“I’m not ready to run a family. I have better dreams for the company and starting a family now will stop me from fulfilling it”
“No it not going to affect your dreams for the company -” he paused

“Or are you having problem with your sexual system?.. Cause I haven’t seen you with any woman”
“I’m fine dad. I don’t have any problems. I just don’t have the time for women”
“You should make out time. Do I need to hit 70 before to see your children?”
“No dad”
“So get a woman”
“It not that easy to find a woman. Dad you don’t expect to go to the street and pick any woman. I’m busy”
“Okay..then I will find a woman for you..a beautiful one”
“You don’t have to -”
“As a matter of fact I already found a pretty lady that will interest you”
“Who is she?”
“Her mom is a very good friend of mine”
“A friend… or your Ex girlfriend?”
My dad laughed
“Serena Sanders is just an old friend..and we used to be partners”
“Sanders?” I repeated
“Yes Serena Sanders the wife of late Rex Sanders the famous Architect in the state”
“Oh Sanders Architectural Firm”
“Yes. His wife is the one running the company after he died”
“Is she architect?”
“Yes and her only daughter too”
“Is she famous?.. I mean her daughter”
“Not really..Serena did a good job at hiding her from the public. That why you haven’t heard about her”
“So have you met her?”
“Yes..I met her when she was about 16”
“That long dad..” I rolled my eyes
“Yeah but I can assure you that you will like Serena daughter. She is not one of those rich spoilt kids..Serena took her time to raise her well after Rex passed on”

I rested on my elbow
“So should I set up a meeting?”
“I will think about Dad”
He nodded
“How is mommy?”
“She’s fine.. Oh! I was with Jack Bryant two weeks ago. We met at the gulf centre in Alabama. He doesn’t know anything about his industry”

“His daughters are the ones heading the branches while his son is overseeing their activities”

“Yeah he told me”
“And I was with Mrs Perla weeks back. We were supposed to sign a deal but it didn’t work out”

“Why?”
“The old lady insisted on 40% of the deal case they will be shipping the goods to Idaho. 40% is too much for such deal..I persuaded her on 25% but she refused”
“You should have informed me about it. I would have talked to Jack”
“Dad I’m in charge of the company now so let me run things here”
“So are you giving in?”

“No..I’m agreeing to giving out just 30%”
“But..you know it not bad to give them 40% since we get 60%”

“No dad the 40% they are requesting is for just the shipping process”
“Okay..then strike a deal with another shipping company”

“Dad you and i know that Lint corp is still the best in shipping things to Idaho. The guarantee is sure and safe”

“So what do you want to then?”
“I will meet Ian and talk to him”
“And you think he will accept 30%?”
“I will persuade him”

But that’s easier said than done. Ian must have warned his mom about me..How I make my deal!
That old Lady insisted on 40% without changing her mind!

“Just make sure that we keep partnering with Lint Corp”

My dad stood up and cleared his throat
His words sounding like a threat!

Like something will happen if I stopped partnering with Lint Corp

“Sure dad”
“I hope so”
I followed him out of the office.

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BAY POV
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I could hear hushed voices as i la!d on a bed. Where am I?

I pry open my eyes before closing them again quickly due to the lights above in the ceilings
“She’s awake” i heard someone say, coming next to me. I opened my eyes again,blinking rapidly to clear my vision. A woman dressed in a white coat was standing by the side of the bed
“Bay you’re awake” I heard a familiar voice say gratefully. I tried to get up but the Doctor Stopped me.

What was I doing in a hospital?
“You shouldn’t move yet” she Pushed me back down lightly. I frowned in confusion
“What happened?” My voice came out as a rasp. I looked at my mom who passed me a glass of Water. She gave me a concerned look as I accepted the glass and drank it.

“Why am I here?”
“You don’t know?” My mom asked
“Know what? What should I know?”
I asked

Annoyance clear In my tone
The doctor and my mom exchanged glances. My mom shut her eyes as the doctor cleared her throat hesitating a little before speaking.
“You’re..bay you’re expecting”
“I’m..” I paused
“I’m what?”

My mind sent blank,not comprehending what she had just said

“You’re pregnant” she said finally
‘You’re pregnant ‘ the words echoed in my head

“I’ll leave her with you Mrs Sanders” the doctor said

“She needs to get more rest,ensure she drinks more water and have the prenatal vitamins”
I could hear the doctor explaining things to my mom whose eye were on me with her lips pressed together.

I’m pregnant. I caress a hand over my belly
There’s a life in here. And I didn’t know..I never thought of it. It never occurred to me that I was pregnant.

Seven weeks and i haven’t heard from Drake. He never called and I’ve been finding it hard to accept what my Heart was telling me. That just that night didn’t mean anything Drake. I refused to accept that Drake could really chalk things up – everything we shared that night to One Night. It had meant a lot to me and I had expected a call from him which never came!
Now I’m pregnant!

I’m carrying Drake’s child!
This wasn’t how expected things to turn out for me.

“Who is the father?”
I stunned out of thought when I heard my mom’s voice.

How do I explain things to her?
Tears gathered in my eyes but I have to be strong for my baby!

I will tell her the truth!

And if she decides to disown me then I’ll leave town and raise my child alone.

Cause it obvious Drake won’t accept his child. He thinks I’m a w—e..but I doubt it if he knew that he took my virginity that night.

“How did you manage to get yourself into a mess like this?”

My jaw dropped
“A mess? You’re calling my child a mess?”
And I don’t think I’m ready to discuss with her!

I wanted to get out of bed but she held me down
“You need to rest Bay”
“No this Is my child.. and it doesn’t matter how I became pregnant!”

Tears dropping down my cheeks. My mom sat close to me on The bed and held my hands
“I’m sorry..” Her voice trailed
Then I relaxed. Her finger came on my face caressing my cheeks

“You’re my sweet child Bay..and I’m not going to leave you because you’re pregnant”
She swallowed hard

“Just tell me who the father is?”
“No mom..”
I sobbed

It really hard to explain how I got my baby!
What was I thinking? Going to such extent of acting like a w—e just to be with the one i love!
“You can tell me Bay”
“I’m sorry mom”
“Yes I know you’re sorry”
I nodded
“So just tell me the truth so we can know what to next”

“What to do? Next as in..” I raised a brow
“I’m not having an abortion!”
I screamed at her
“No..no..I’m not suggesting an abortion! I just wanna know who impregnated you!”
She let out a shaky breath “Cause I haven’t seen any man around you..so I -”
“And whose fault is that mom?!..I’m 23 but you still treat me like a kid! I was never free! right after dad died..I felt like a caged Bird. I leave home and head to school then back home..no social life.. No meeting up with friends….never had a boyfriend! I couldn’t fall in love even In college because you had eyes everywhere to look out for me. And each time I wanna mingle or love they slapped it right to my face that I was a momma girl. Even after graduating from college I thought things was gonna change.. But it didn’t. I gave you everything you wanted Mom. I was a good girl, I had good grades,came out with a first class. I studied hard thinking If I did maybe things would change instead you only made sure that I always go to work. All I do is work my a-s out at the firm.. Build Bridges and constructing buildings. You didn’t give me the freedom I craved for.

I fell in love again and made a decision that I would find that love. And i did find him..I met him. The one my heartbeat for but I did the most stupid thing anyone who was naive could have done. And if only i had experience on how to start a proper relationship then maybe all this won’t have happened”
Never giving In to the thought of regret!
“I gave myself to the one I love but It just so sad that he doesn’t care. They say he’s a bad guy but I’m not buying that cause I flowed with him freely that night. I was happy to be with him in Just one night”
I stopped my chest rising and falling
“who is he?” She asked shakily
“Drake Robert” Her eyes widened in shock
I nodded
“Drake Robert is the father of my child”
I swallowed the lump which formed at the back of my throat
“Are you sure Bay?”
“Yes..I’ve never been with any man. The night I spent with Drake was my first”
“But why didn’t you tell me you were in love with Drake Robert?”
“What would you’ve done? Call him up and tell him? No! If I told you then you would have grounded me for life”
“No Bay..please don’t talk like this -” her voice broke
I saw the tears drop down her cheeks
“I waited for you to bring someone you love.. But you didn’t. Then I thought you aren’t ready to settle down with anyone. I’m sorry my love..sorry for treating you like that. But I only did that because -” she paused
“Because of what mom?”
She sniffed

“I made a promise to your father that i would raise you well..to be the best. I didn’t want you to be like other kids who goes sleeping around all in the name of having fun. I wanted you to be a strong willed woman..with great dignity and integrity”
“So did you get that now?..just look at me..I’m pregnant and I’m sure the father doesn’t want his child. Drake isn’t ready for commitment”
“No..no Bay you can’t be sure of anything yet”
“But it is mom..seven weeks ago I dropped a note for Drake before leaving the hotel but he never called. If he wants something with me then he should have at least sent a text..”
“Sh sh Bay..just calm down and listen to me. I’ll blame myself for everything that happened. You’re the best thing that has ever happened to me. And I’m proud of you..I’m still proud of you even now that you’re carrying a baby in your womb. My grand child”
She placed her hands on my belly..a smile displaying on her lips
“The reason why I said you should have told me you loved Drake is because..I know his father,Frederick Robert. He used to be close to your dad”
“Really?”
“Yes you’ve met him once when you were almost 16”
“I don’t remember -”
She nodded
“What do I do now?”
“We..we Bay. We’re in this together”
Her smile broader
“And I must admit that this is fate”
“Fate?” My forehead creased
“Yes I met Frederick few days ago and he said his son is yet to find a good woman. He asked me if you were married and told him no. He suggested that we have dinner at their home to introduce you to his son. You’ve been busy at work that why i haven’t told you about it. I planned to tell you at breakfast but you passed out in the bathroom”

I can’t believe this!
“I wasn’t going to force you if you decided not to meet him. But now that you are carrying his child you have to meet him. We have to let them know that you’re pregnant”
“It pointless Drake won’t believe me”
“So do you wanna raise your child without a Father?”
I didn’t respond
“I’ll take that as a no. So we’re meeting the Roberts. We will explain things to them.. and if Drake deny his child then we will run a paternity to prove to him that the child is his”
I felt my hands itching to caress my stomach
“There is going to be a huge change” she pointed to my belly

“But don’t worry I will take care of you”
I nodded trying to place a smile on my lips but that didn’t work.
I took silence between us. All I could think of was,
Will Drake accept his child even after the test is done?
This gift from God. A joy my mom thinks will bring me close to Drake.
Well being with Drake is what I wanted..But,
Why,just why,do I not feel right now?.

♪♪♪♪♪♪

“If it is meant to be
It would be
It would be
Baby we are meant to be!”
Now you all know why Bay gave herself to Drake..well she’s just naive and love made her that way.
Now she’s pregnant!

The bad boy has a child now! Will Drake accept his fate?

And
Should we blame Bay’s mom for what Bay did?
Well I’d love to hear from you guys!
So let me know your thoughts Via comments!


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