Paul's mouth was tightly glued. He looked around aimlessly, buying time for a reasonable explanation. Suddenly, something clicked. "Ahhh, just forget it. Let me get something to eat first." Danica narrowed her eyes. She figured that Paul wanted her to cook for him because he caught her cooking most times. "You want me to make you breakfast. Why don't you just say so?" Paul was just looking for a way to disappear, "Don't worry, I will get Mabel to do it for me." Danica was persistent. She felt that, for Paul to come and knock on her door because he was hungry was a very big deal and couldn't take it lightly. "Oh, just wait for a little. I will come and do it for you. Let me change and I will be downstairs before you know it," Danica uttered with concern. When Paul realized that there was no way of escape, he suddenly dropped a hint, "No, you will need a long bath, I'm out," he turned around and left without giving Danica the chance to utter another word. Danica's mind went into a f
"Sir, your surrogate has refused to allow me in," Dina's helpless voice espoused through the end of the phone. Loney frowned, "why?" "She won't tell me, sir," Dina responded sadly. "Where is Mabel? Let me talk to her on the phone," Loney's deep rich voice sounded on the phone. He was disturbed and didn't know what to think about Danica's resistance to take the test, even when he already knew the outcome. "Okay, sir," Dina went to the kitchen and gave the phone to Mabel. Mabel grimaced, outweighed by confusion. She was making breakfast. "Why?" "Sir wants to speak with you," Dina said. Mabel instantly turned off the gas, wiped her hand with a napkin and took the phone from Dina. "Master, this is Mabel," she said politely. Even though Loney treated the middle-aged woman as a mother, she still accorded Loney the respect of an employer. "What is wrong with Danica?" Mabel was confused. She hadn't seen Danica yet because she perceived she would still be sleeping, "I don't know sir, le
Paul was derailed with Danica's message. He thought of how to put it through without getting Loney upset. He knew Loney's quick temper and the best way to live with Loney was to do as he wished. He never wanted his authority to be questioned. After he harnessed through his thoughts, certain of a favourable way, he put a call through to Loney. Loney was already expecting his call. He knew that Danica would not concede. Somehow, he was also excited. He inferred that right now, he would be all that Danica would be thinking about, which gladdened his heart. "What did she say this time?" He asked Paul, as soon as he pressed the answer button. "She wants you to come next week because the test showed negative," Paul thought this was the right way to convey the message without repeating Danica's exact words. He also hoped that Loney would just succumb and come over. That way, everyone is happy. However, Loney didn't make it any easier. "Tell her that I will see her in two weeks," Loney soun
Loney was guilt-stricken after he heard that Danica had lost her parents. She was an orphan just like him. He anticipated how lonely life must have been for her, just as it was for him. Whereas, he was perplexed as to why Danica applied to be his surrogate. If she had no family, then what did she need the money for? Instantly, he anticipated that something must be wrong. Instantly, he called Gideon. "Boss, how may I be of help?" Loney thought carefully, stood up from his desk and watched Mexico city through the large glass windows, "I want to know everything about Danica Howard." Gideon nodded and asked, "to how many years down the line?" Loney frowned and uttered coldly, "everything, I want to know everything." Gideon nodded and this time didn't ask more questions. He trotted out to get the requested information as if his life depended on it. As Loney waited, he pondered over the situation of keeping Danica for this long. His plan was working but external forces had begun surfac
Loney ignored Paul's last question, strode to Mabel's room and knocked on her door. Mabel was asleep but woke up at the sound of the knock. Being the housekeeper and being in charge of everyone, she couldn't sleep too deeply for fear of losing out on something important. She thought that perhaps an emergency had happened and one of the maids had come to inform her. She stood from the bed, covered herself with a morning coat and turned the knob open. She was surprised to see Loney at the door, padded with a stern grimace. Mabel panicked slightly, fearing that something must have happened, as she forced a smile, "master, you are welcome," she said politely. Loney ignored her pleasantries. For as long as he was concerned, Danica was being maltreated and treated like a maid, doing the chores she wasn't supposed to do and that burned him. "Downstairs, we need to talk." He commanded. Mabel's panic deepened, her heart rate increased. Loney never spoke to her in that manner and therefore, sh
He ambled towards her and held her from the back, his hand pressed on her mouth. Danica was frightened. From his scent, she knew it was the supposed parent. Danica wanted to speak but only a hum came out with his hand pressed on her mouth. When she calmed down, Loney swung her around and covered her soft lips with his moist one. Danica's heart thumped. She had so many questions but she feared angering him and losing the chance to get pregnant. Since Loney was taller, bigger and stronger he towered over her, as his tongue dominated hers, his hand stroked her silky hair. She didn't know how to respond. She recalled his words through Paul when he suspected her of enjoying the sex. Therefore, she swallowed the moans trying to escape. Loney wasn't so gentle. He seemed to be in a hurry. He tore her nightie and carried her to the bed. Danica showed no resistance, as he took off his pyjamas. She felt his hard chest on her soft breast. Loney's lips were still on hers, his right fingers traced
Two weeks passed, Danica's anxiety lunging out of the window. She was extremely certain she was pregnant this time and couldn't wait for a confirmation. Excitement washed over her when Dina arrived to take her blood sample for testing. Danica's heart pounded in her chest in anticipation at the result and by midday, she received an envelope. She sighed eagerly, ripped the envelope open and gawked at the content of the test result. Her face turned red and sullen. Frustration creased her mind, marching her to Paul's room, she banged on the door. "I want to speak to him." She uttered in command and agitation. She couldn't bear to live another month in anticipation. The continuous negative result overwhelmed her to the core. Therefore, she had lost her patience and fear. A strange push of boldness controlled her behaviour and she wasn't going to take No for an answer. "You know that isn't possible right?" Paul was working on some new security technology and was quite irritated by her pre
Danica's heart rate increased. Mixed feelings of excitement, intimidation and fear, smearing over her. However, a warming smile escaped her because he came. She was happy that he obliged her request and said to return the next day. She saw from his back that he wasn't a beast or anything. Even though she hadn't seen his face, she was sure that it wasn't going to be a scary one. Loney sat thoughtfully in the office. For the first time, he couldn't concentrate on work. He waited in anticipation of what Danica wanted to tell him. He was completely clueless as to what her demand will be but the thought of seeing her again in a few hours was immeasurable. He wished he could express himself in front of her. He wished he could be bold again like he was in college. He was strong, handsome, dominant and had control over top politicians, billionaires and even the mafia. He feared no one but why did he feel nervous when it came to Danica? She would never guess the effect she has on him because