I didn't bother to greet the people around me. I took the stairs to the second-story apartment two at a time. When I was inside, I closed the door and leaned heavily against it.
Tears prickled on my eyelids, and it only made me more furious than I was upset over seeing Alejandro Sancho again. No, I didn't wish this thing to happen. I never wanted to see him again. Never did I want anyone to have the kind of power he had to hurt me. Never again.
My hands automatically went to my belly, hugging my unborn little angel. I gently rubbed it, unsure who I was trying to comfort more, my baby or myself.
"I was a fool to love him," I whispered. "I was a fool to think I could ever fit into his world and that the people around him accept me."
I jumped when the door behind me vibrated with a knock. My heart leaped into my throat, and I put my shaky hand to my chest. I stared at the door as if I could see through it.
"Senorita Cameron, please open the door." said the voice behind the door.
I recognize that voice. Damian. He is Alejandro's trusted bodyguard.
I put a hand to the wooden door and leaned forward, unsure whether she should ignore him or respond.
"I already told you. Cameron is not there. Who are you people, by the way?" Lena's voice filled with anger.
I wanted to open the door and hug Lena, but I can't. And I won't.
"Shut up, woman. We know that she's inside hiding." the arrogant voice said. "What kind of filthy place is this? Alejandro, make it fast!"
"Jerk!" Hatred is evident in Lena's voice."Thank you, that is my middle name,"
"What a Prek!"
"Matias, that's enough." an authoritative voice echo and my heart goes wild.
Alejandro. The very last person I wanted to open the door.
"Cameron, I know you're in there. open the door or I'll break it."
He's mad. I know when he's mad or not but I still didn't open the door.
"Don't test my patience."
The force of the second knock bumped my hand, and I snatched it away.
"Go away," I finally shouted. "I don't wanna see you, and I have nothing to say to you."
Suddenly the door shuddered and flew open. I took several hasty steps backward, my arms curling protectively on my belly.
And there he is standing in a doorway, looking big and formidable an ever. Nothing has changed he is still handsome. And his gold eyes gaze stroked over me, piercing through any protective barriers I thought to construct. I almost run out of breath, my heart rate triples its pump, and I hate this feeling.
You can't get through me. Ever again. I mentally thought to myself.
"Are you okay, Cammy?" Lena said with a worried voice, I can see that she's trying to get through Alejandro but she can't. "Hey! let me through."
Lena tried to push Alejandro but no luck at all it seems she's pushing a brick wall.
"Woman do you know privacy?" Matias said half smiling. I can see how his eyes flicker with wickedness. I want to warn Lena I know this kind of people. They always get what they want.
"I'm not talking to you, Jerk!" Lena shouted back at Matias.
"I see that you already love my second name I'm flattered but I hate dense people." And Matias carries Lena on his shoulder I was surprised and I can't believe what I'm seeing. Lena is a petite woman and she perfectly fits on Matias's shoulder. Luckily, Lena wore black pants I must say that everything is safe underneath.
"Jerk! Put me down! Who the hell do you think you are?" Lena screams and keeps on throwing a punch on Matias's back.
"Steady woman or I'll throw you out this filthy thing you called 'veranda'," Matias demanded, "make it fast Alejandro I'm losing my patience on this noisy woman." To my horror, Matias slaps Lena's butt and he starts to walk as nothing happened. And all that I can see is the upside-down of my poor friend's head flatly lying on Matias's shoulder. Damian looks into my eyes and he bows as if giving respect and starts tailing Matias.
"You! Jerk! Put me down!" and that's what I've heard in Lena's voice before they went out.
"So where are we?"
My attention was back on the almighty man standing as if he is a god in a flesh. He is wearing his three-piece Armani suit. His golden eyes were orb around and darted constantly, a-gleam with delight every time he looks at me. . . before. Now I'm looking at empty eyes. His Spaniard nose and half-dome cheekbones sat above an oaken jaw. His wrestler’s shoulders were part of his burly physique. He had a devil-may-care outlook and a stellar smile. He'd always had a way of seeing straight to my heart and into the deeps on my soul.
And I hate him for that.
"Get out," I said I'm proud of myself for how steady my voice sounded. "Get out or I'll call the police. This country is out of your jurisdictions, I have nothing to talk to you about. Not now. Not never."
"That's too bad," Alejandro said as he slowly walks forward, "because I have plenty to talk to YOU about. Starting with whose baby you're pregnant with."
"It's none of your business." I willed myself not to rage at him. Instead, I looked at him calmly, coolly, while my emotions boiled beneath the surface like molten lava ready to erupt. How dare him. "It is if you're carrying my baby." His nostrils flared. I crossed my arms over my chest and stared at him holding my emotions. "Now why would you think that?" For a man only too willing to believe I'd slept around, it seemed pretty damn ridiculous that he'd barge into my apartment and my life again, demanding to know whether or not my baby was his. "Damn it, Cameron, we were engaged." storms swirled in his eyes, I could see the anger started to get on him but he kept it in check. He took a deep breath as he stared deep into my eyes. "We lived together and were intimate often. I have a right to know if this is my child." I raised an eyebr
Chapter 5 What the hell. I stared at the crumpled envelope in my hand. Still stunned in disbelief, my brain can’t formulate my thoughts. Then, as if someone drops a bomb in my brain and everything scattered and I don’t know where to start. Why? The way she acted as if im the biggest jerk she ever met. I’m not the one who cheated. All that I did was give everything to her and make sure she was taken care of? I glanced around at the messy apartment. Everything was so plain, no refrigerator, the two hanging cabinet doors were barely hanging. “Oh, god forbid. How come Cameron survived in this place?” I s
Cameron's Now… Now what? “Senorita,” What I’m going to do now? “Senorita Cameron?” A voice keeps on calling me, but I didn’t look back. My mind is in chaos from the bombardment of anger and shock. Who wouldn't be? After six long months, he will show up and insult me again? I need to breathe. I need to compose myself. I need to clear my mind. But, I know Alejandro and his capabilities, and he will force another confrontation again. So, I need to prepare for that. “Senorita, where
Cameron's“What will happen to us now?” I said with a defeated voice. Lena gave me glass of orange juice, she seated next to me in their old bamboo sofa, they just put an thin layer of foam to make it comfortable to seat.“Uncle Logan is looking for Antonio right now. So, let’s wait here. Maybe, god have mercy on us he will find Antonio, and we can file a case and somehow get our money back. I’m still hoping, Cammy. Now that I badly need that money for mom’s medication, not to mention that I work hard for that money.” Lena said sadness is evident in her eyes. It saddens me cause’ this is the first time I saw her being like this. Lena is a bubbly girl and full of positivity and always had a bright smile ready for everyone.“I can’t believe that we fall for that scumbag words.” Lena can’t help but clinched her fist.“Yeah, me either. Antonio’s
Chapter 8 “Are you ready?” Lena asks, Outside the room. “Yes, just give me a minute.” I didn’t go home last night cause’ It’s raining so hard, and Aunt Maria decided to let me sleep here in their house. I didn’t complain. Being sick is not on my list right now. I grab my handbag, and I’m still wearing my dress since yesterday, a blue maternity dress. I open the door, Lena’s bright smile welcomed me. “We still had an hour. We can still go to your house so you could change your dress, and we will head to the café.” Lena said as we walked to their door. Aunt Maria is still asleep. I leave a note saying how grateful I am.&nb
I thought I’d have a better morning, but it turned out, It was and always be Alejandro ruining it by just showcasing how wealthy he is. That drives my irritation higher than Everest mountain. “Help me find a new apartment,” I said to Lena. She is eating a tuna sandwich that she happily made in my magical kitchen. I call it magical cause’ it all happened in just one night. I leave my house for one freaking night, and it turns into a first-class hotel room the following day? What does Alejandro want this time? Does he think that I’ll be an easy biatch? And expect me to rush into his side and declare how sorry I am that I leave him? Damn! “Why? You don’t like i
Chapter 10- Cameron With a heavy breath and sweat drips on my forehead, I can barely move because of my belly. But I still manage to push the big box filled with two expensive lamp shades. I felt like I was possessed by something. Knowing that I don’t have enough money annoyed me. But, when I came home, and all the expensive furniture welcomed me, an idea came into my mind. Since Alejandro decided for my life, he fired me on my job, renovated my house as if he owned it, glad that the landlord did not say a thing. Oh, I almost forgot Alejandro also buy this whole building. “It is payback time,” I said out loud, and the next thing I would do is, moved all the appliances that I could put in the auction. Since they are still brand new, I could put an original price on them, or maybe a twenty percent discount.
Chapter 11 Alejandro stared at me incredulously. “Do you honestly expect me just to walk away now?” And then he shoved the checked back into his pocket, and his lips are thin as if he was controlling himself to lash at me after all that I have said and done at him. “We have a hell of a lot to work out, sweetie. I am not going anywhere, and neither are you. So the first thing we’re going to do is go to the doctor so you can get a proper checkup. You don’t look well. I can’t be any blunter than that. Try me.” I slowly stood up and stared at his golden eyes. “I am not going anywhere with you. If you do not give me the check, then get out. We have nothing more to discuss. Ever.” “Alejandro fingered the paper i