Ria

Episode 29

THEME:I’M A FATHER! ?

♦IDAHO♦
ROBERT MANSION

DRAKE POV ??
“Oh finally! You’ve decided to check on us!”

I was greeted by a plump old woman with gray hair, and very red cheeks. I spun towards Dora to hug her. Dora runs things around my family home

“Dora! you’re looking younger and beautiful every day” I exclaimed
“You better believe it” she countered. We both laughed as the hug ended
“How are you doing?”
“I’m fine Dora”
“Hmm pretty obvious. Mr Robert is waiting for you”

“Where is he?”
“The dinning room”
“Okay”

I motioned toward the dinning room. I heard laughter erupting from the section as I walked closer.

I stopped to stare at the faces at dinner..it wasn’t just my parents. We had visitors.
Who are they?

I looked at both women.. They look pretty much alike. Mother and daughter.

Oh! Why didn’t he just tell me I was going to meet Serena Sander and her daughter when he called me at the office.

About my dad,he was super excited on phone and I wondered why? And now I know! It about this matchmaking plan.

But why do i feel like there was more to this whole thing. Trying to help me start a family when I can’t hold down a relationship!

“Oh son!” My mom said. The old lady looked up at me while her daughter face was glued to the plate.

I hissed. I hate ladies like this..shy and Timid. Not my type!

“Drake meet Serena Sanders” mom introduced

“Nice to meet you ma’am” I settled in a chair and poured myself a glass of champagne.

“And here is her daughter I told you about Bay Sanders” my dad said

And I looked up at the lady and our gaze met.
I stared intensely at her..trying to recall where I’d seen her face.

“Bay?”I mumbled
Sound like I’ve heard that…have We met?
“Son isn’t she pretty?” My mom asked as she placed her hand on mine
“Have you met Bay before?”

My dad question stunned me out of thought
I studied Bay’s expression
And it struck me! Hell No!

It can’t Be!

She is the same lady I picked at Tessa Club some weeks back.

She is the same Bay is spent the night with weeks ago!

But my dad said she’s a good girl..why was she at the club?

“Drake -”
“Yes Dad” I replied

And I heard sighs from them
“That explains it” my dad added
Explain what?!

It doesn’t explain anything! I met her just once, we had fun right? Yeah I know but I didn’t even remember her up until now.

“Son..Bay explained things to us” my mom said with a smile
What did she tell them?

That we had sex and i paid her the very next day and asked her to leave!
My dad cleared his throat

“I think at this point we don’t have to waste time”

“What…what do you mean dad?”

My parents exchanged glances.

Serena pats her daughter’s back.

“I’m so glad to inform you that you would be a father soon” he blurted out
“What?!” My jaw dropped
His words echoed in my head
“Be a father soon”

“Son Bay is pregnant” my mom said
I gasped in shock

“What..impossible” I chuckled
Then I looked at the Sanders!

Bay is pregnant!

Hold up..if she is pregnant how does that make me the father of her baby?

We only had sex 7weeks ago and we used protection…so how did she get pregnant?

I found myself laughing out loud
These Ladies must be joking! Trying to pass me someone else’s child!

“My daughter is carrying your child” Serena said

“My Child?” I snorted
“Did your daughter not tell that she is a club girl…or a night worker..any man would have gotten her pregnant. Not me”
I said finally

“Pardon?” Serena mouth dropped slightly
“Ask her..we met at the club and spent the night at a hotel and i paid for her service..what does that tell you?”

“Son..listen -”
“No mom!” I stood up
“That child she’s carrying is not mine”

“It your baby” My mom said said
“It was true that you picked her up from a club but..the most important fact is that My daughter has never been with any man til she met you that night” Serena said
Annoyance clear in her voice
She was only trying to stay calm
“Really?! And you want me to believe -”
I stopped

Images of that night with Bay flooded my mind.

Bay never acted like she was a virgin..she wasn’t nervous and neither did she ask me to be careful…No we were both half drunk that night after finishing a bottle of champagne. It was hard to tell her status!

But them I recalled the bloodstain I saw on the sheet when i wanted to get my wristwatch! I thought she saw her period over night!

D–n it! Why didn’t I realize that bay would have requested to take a shower before leaving that morning if it was her period!

“Let’s go Bay” she instructed her daughter

They both stood up
“Serena we can talk -”
“There’s nothing to talk about Vivian” she picked her purse.

Our gaze met and I noticed the tears that dropped down Bay’s face.

Feeling of guilt washed through me
Now what I’ve I done?!

They left. My mom followed them and pleaded with Serena to stay.

How did I manage to get myself in a situation like this?

“What do you have to say Drake?”

My dad asked
I rubbed my forehead continuously
“If your son is insisting that this child isn’t his..then let’s run a paternity test” i heard Serena say to my mom
I’m still finding it hard to believe!

How come she’s pregnant when we’d used protection?

Oh No! No! F–k!

The shower!

We had sex in the shower before sleeping that night!

I didn’t even realize that until now!
I clenched my fist!

What have I done?

Bay is pregnant! But am i ready to be father?!
My mom came back to the table. She shot me a glare

“It still not yours?” She asks
Anger evident in her looks
I tried to control my anger
I hate it when i make silly and stupid mistakes!
Now I’ll be a Father!

Dividing my attention into two..one for work and the other for my baby.

did i just say my Baby?

“You know we can run a test if you’re doubting” my dad said
“No need for a test..the date you slept with Bay corresponds with the result” my mom said

Then the child is mine!
“It not a bad idea to be a father” he said with croaked smile
Now don’t tell me I have to take Bay to the altar right away! Just because she carrying my baby!

“You don’t know how happy we were when Serena told us about the baby”
Mom said with another bright smile
“When did she tell you?”
“About two days ago.. Serena explained things to us”

“So why am I just finding out now?”
“We wanted to make it a surprise”
Surprise? I snorted

That I’m gonna be father!
I know they are both super excited about the baby thing cause it what they wanted!
Having a fella running the house.

“Even Bay only found out few days ago” my mom added

“You have to apologize to the Sanders” my dad grounded

“Yes son”
“I will talk to Bay tomorrow”
I mumbled

“Why not now?”
“I have a meeting with an investor”
“Okay..just make sure you apologize to them..then we can think of what to do next” dad said

I won’t be seeing that old Lady!
It me and Bay that needs to talk!
And about what will happen?

Nothing is going to Happen!
I will just try to accept the fact that I will be father soon.

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SANDERS MANSION

AUTHOR’S POV ??
Out of frustration, Fury and Anger,Serena threw her purse on the couch aggressively.
Frederick had portrayed his son to be a Young and responsible man but Drake turned out to be the opposite of everything they said about him.

He is Rude,mean and spoilt! A foolish young man who is also irresponsible and she has never seen a man like him!

Drake doesn’t deserve her child!

Serena thought!
Bay deserves a better man!
And If only Drake wasn’t Fredrick’s son Serena would have slapped him in the face when he denied his child!

Denying! when everything proves that the baby was his!

“Mom -” Bay called in a low tone but she didn’t respond

Then she tried to touch her mom but Serena stopped her with a hand up
” I want to be alone” she mumbled
“I’m sorry”

Bay whispered as she blink back tears that threatens to spill.

Serena relaxed and looked up at Bay
“Go to your room and rest”
Bay nodded slowly and made her way to her room.

Bay blamed herself. She regretted her decisions that very moment. Sleeping with Drake had brought her mom pains and now she was also caught in between her irrational steps.

Bay knew her mom felt humiliated when Drake said he picked her at a club.

Serena was heartbroken because she raised Bay well..to be a good woman. But now she was considered a W—e!

That’s the last thing a parents will every want to hear about her Child.

But Serena blamed herself for everything! For depriving Bay of some certain things all in the name of wanting to raise her well and be the Best among the women in Idaho. She felt like she had failed in her responsibility as a good mother. Was that because she wasn’t all that close to Bay?..close enough that they could talk about things a child ought to know.

“It was all my fault” she whispered
That mother to child bond wasn’t strong. No cordial relationship..cause she was too busy with work at the firm before Bay took over.
“I’m sorry Rex..I failed you”
She sobbed silently
Minutes passed and she calmed
Deciding that she won’t turn against Bay. If drake doesn’t want his child then it fine.
He wasn’t needed in Bay’s life anyways. He was just a sperm donor.

To hell with Drake if he doesn’t want to accept his responsibility as a Father
They would both raise that Child! In the Best way!

She promised.

♦••♦••♦

NEXT DAY
SANDER ARCHITECTURAL FIRM ?

BAY POV ??
I sat at my desk lost in thought. I couldn’t concentrate on work because I was thinking of what happened at Drake’s family home.
Drake doesn’t want his child!

It was obvious that Drake wasn’t ready to take on his responsibility! His flesh and blood!

My hand wondered to my belly.

There is a life growing in here..my baby..my joy.

I won’t take it out even if Drake fails to accept it. if But people will wonder how I got a baby…

It none of their business!

And to hell with Drake if he doesn’t want his baby!

I heard a soft knock on the door.

“Yes come in” Lucy popped her had in first. She’s my Secretary
“Miss Bay someone is here to see you”

“Who?”

“He said that his name is Mr Drake Robert”
“Drake?” I I repeated
Why is he here?

Am I ready to face him?

My heartbeat accelerated as i gave Lucy a short nod.

Seconds clicked by and the door opened. Drake walked in.

“Good Morning..Bay” he greeted
I shouldn’t act like a little girl who doesn’t know what she wants. I have to woman up and talk straight with him.

“Good Morning” I replied boldly after taking in a handful of breathe to fill my lungs.

He stared at me
“Don’t I deserve a seat?”

You definitely don’t deserve one!
“Please seat” I pointed to a couch
He sat with his legs crossed
“So..how are you?” He asked
Sounding like he care
“I’m fine.. thanks”
“And the baby?”
Now the baby?!

My baby is fine! And we’ll be fine without him on our side!

Definitely!

“Fine” I replied sharply
Drake cleared his throat
“We need to talk” he said
Talk about what? That I’m not carrying his child!

Hell No! I’m not ready to listen to his heartbreaking words!

He doesn’t want his child so be it!

I accept it!

“We have nothing to talk about”
Drake raised his brow

“I know you’re doubting my baby and that you don’t want it. And it fine by me. So we don’t have anything to talk about here. And forget about convincing me to take it out even if you know it yours..cause I won’t have an abortion” I said sternly
He stared at me In shock
My heart beating rapidly.

Drake Adams apple bobbled up and down as he calmed

“Are you done?” He asked

“What?”

Oh well I’m not done talking! I have a lot to say!

“I want to -” he paused
And I found myself relaxing at his intense stare.

“I apologize for what happened last night ” he completed

Apologizing for humiliating my mom? For denying his child? And for calling me a w—e!
“I was shocked to see you at our place. And my parents didn’t tell me about the baby before i met you again”

Thinking about it now..that’s true.. Drake didn’t deny knowing me. He only claimed that I can’t be carrying his child.

“And about the baby I denied it because i didn’t know it was your first..and also considering the fact of how we met at club. I just thought that the baby could be for the other men you were seeing. But I was wrong and slow in realizing that the baby could be mine”
He stopped

What made him change his mind?
He continued

“I saw the bloodstain on the bed when I was about the hotel”

I blocked the images of that night. I realized that the sex In shower without protection must have made me pregnant!

Actually Jessica helped me realized that!
He saw the stain? Well I never thought of any stain!

Then what about the note?.

“Why didn’t you call me?”
I heard myself say in low tone.

D–n it! I have the weakest will on earth! A second ago I was determined to get rid of Drake but now I was concerned about a note
“Note?” He muttered

Yeah..actually I dropped a note that morning!

I studied his expression. And it struck me that Drake didn’t see the note. So it better not to talk about it.

“never mind” I said
“I saw the note” Drake answered
He did?! and he didn’t call?!

“But..i left it at the hotel”

Drake said sincerely
I nodded slowly
So he saw it and left it.

Jessica was right! That night meant nothing to him! I should have accepted it right since when She was telling me. That one night didn’t mean forever!

And I’ve been a fool to think that Drake felt something for me!

I should be hating him!

But, Right now.. Seeing Drake made every fiber of my being stand up and take notice of him.

“Okay”
I really want to end this whole thing..of loving Drake!

I want to dedicate my life to raising my baby.
He sighed

“I apologize for that too. And i want to take on the responsibility of the child. It my baby so I don’t have any choice but to be the father” he completed with another sigh
What doesn’t that mean?!

Drake wants his child!

He want to be to be a father!

Happiness and hope washed through me.

“I will make out time from my busy schedules to always check up on you and the baby” he added

Does that mean I will be seeing Drake more often?

“Just call me if you need anything” he stood up and Dropped his complimentary card on my desk.

He was almost leaving when he said
“Apologize to your mom on my behalf” I manage to nod since my voice failed me.

“Take Care” he said
And walked out
I let out a shaky breathe when the door clicked closed.

My fingers drawing circles on My stomach.

A smile formed on my lips against my will..or maybe I just want to smile…and feel the happiness

Drake accepted his child!

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“Drunk in love!”
?
The Bad Boy Accepted his Child!?

But will Drake accept Bay? ?

Well I don’t know about them yet!

I’m so focused on Ria and Ian!