Chapter 1

"Ouch!" I flinched when a random man hit my shoulder when he passed me. I followed him with my gaze until he vanished before adjusting my sloppy uniform.

"Hailey!" I looked behind me when someone called my name. I saw my friend roaming around, probably looking for me.

When her eyes darted to me, she quickly ran closer and hugged me tightly. I frowned as I push her away.

"How long are you waiting for me?" She looked over my entire body to see if I was okay. "Are you fine? Did nothing happen to you here? Those basketball players are running, damn idiots."

I smiled. "Yes, don't worry about me."

My parents were furious when they found out I was pregnant and demanded to know who the father was. I said I didn't know because I was afraid of Liam. I don't want us to get into trouble because it will only make things worse.

But I didn't expect it would make my parents more furious so they kicked me out of the house. They said that I was too young to be this flirt. I was hurt so I chose to leave. I was currently staying with my friend — Shakira— for now and I don't know how long I will be there.

"Do you have a plan, best?" Shakira asked me out of the blue, we started walking away.

I smiled bitterly before shaking my head.

I still don't have any plan and I know I'm not really ready yet. Yes, I need Liam but for now, I'll give him time to think first, he might just be surprised. Right… He may change his mind. Maybe, I need to have a temporary job for now. I don't want to rely on my friend's help for everything.

"I don't know, best," I whispered.

"What are your parents thinking to evict you? Oh, gracious, you're just a 3rd year college. They know that you need their support! And your freaking boyfriend, he stresses my hair! Damn it!"

"I made a mistake, Shakira. If only I had been responsible—"

"No! Don't blame yourself! You wouldn't go to that party if Liam didn't force you, would you?!"

I just smiled.

I don’t even know where else I took my courage to attend my class. I don't deserve to be here. But I still also don't want to give up my studies yet.

When I glanced at the end of the ORN, I unconsciously stopped walking. I was drawn to two people. A couple was kissing while sitting on the bench. The woman is sitting on the man's lap and kissing him abruptly. I also noticed that her uniform had become tangled as a result of the man's nefarious hand.

My nose wrinkled in disgust. Is this some kind of show? Are they even aware that this is a PUBLIC place?!

"Omg!" Shakira's lips parted. She blinked her eyes and suddenly laughed. "There you are! That man is really arrogant."

My forehead slightly furrowed and stared at the guy again, wondering why my bestfriend seemed to know him. His face was tilted so I can't see him better, also his hair was blocking his face.

"Best, that's the transferee! The guy who moved weeks ago! ” Shakira clarified to me. My eyebrows arched. "That's the man I'm talking about! It's only been a few days here but his ex is over twenty."

"Oh…" I nodded my head. I remember him.

That guy named Andrix Elyazer. He has only been here for a few days but his name is already famous. I am no longer surprised whenever I see him somewhere with different women. He has his own life so we should not interfere with him. I'm too busy to even care.

They even say that man have a taste for that. But I don't believe it, I think he's flirting with every woman he sees. I also heard that he was rude and arrogant. I'm not sure, just some gossip.

"Anyway, let's eat lunch. I'm kinda hungry," I said but she kept staring at the two people kissing. I bit my lip. Aren't they ashamed? There's a lot of people watching! What the hell?

"Best." I waved my hand in front of her. She still hasn't been shaken. "Are you seriously enjoying to watch them?” I laughed a bit.

"Of course not. That's gross! I prefer doing it myself!" She rolled her eyes.

"Don’t you dare! Do you want to be like me?"

"Duh?" She rolled her eyes. "Yours are unintentionally. I will enjoy mine."

I scoffed. This girl really! Rude.

I crossed my arms while looking at her, idly. "Seriously, what are you thinking?" I knew there was something on her mind again. She's a princess of gossips so doing nothing was suspicious for her.

And I am right.

Because she automatically smirked after hearing my question. Her expression lightened as she stared at me.

"I have plans…" Her gaze dropped to my tummy and she gently caressed it. "Do you want a complete family, baby?"

My eyes widened. I don’t like what she's thinking!

Shakira's smile widened when she saw my reaction. She's planning something… And she's happy because I immediately understood what she wanted to convey. I shook my head repeatedly. Sometimes, I don’t like the fact that she's an intelligent woman.

"For your baby, best. I thought you want your family accept you, again? You won't need Liam this time."

My heart started to throbbed faster. There is a part of me that agrees with what she wants but there is also a part that is guilty because 'by chance, that man will be the one to be affected and suffer. My conscience would not allow it.

"Ask him to meet you, Hailey."

I was swallowed.

"But—"

"Go!" She started pushing me closer to the bench. I don't know what to do. "You can do it! Besides, don't you think? That when what we both planned happened, that man's greed for women would stop! And you, in turn, your life will return to normal. You want that, don't you?"

I stunned.

My heart seemed to come alive because of what she said. To be in good terms with my parents again… That way, I can plan for the future of my child. I can go home without feeling the hatred from the people I love.

I looked at Shakira with my despairing eyes. She smiled, urging me.

I think… I am desperate.

For my future baby… I will do it.

Shakira let go of me and I spontaneously walked closer to the two people doing creepy miracle. It's like my heart will explode with what I am feeling. As our distance decreased, my heart beat faster and faster.

I stopped when I got in front of them. They unconsciously stopped because of my sudden appearance. My throat gets dry.

"Who are you? Don't you see? We are busy! " the woman said, irritatedly and looked like she was ready to tweak me.

I didn't pay attention to her. I just glanced past the woman and met the cold gaze of the man sitting there. It was as if something jumped into my heart as I stared at him closely. I want to sink into shame… This guy was really freaking handsome… and hot! Now I understand why the girls at this university are so crazy at him.

"Are you planning to stare at us for the whole time?" he asked me. Andrix combed his hair using his finger so it wouldn't block his face. I could do nothing but be stunned.

I had no plans to compliment his looks but I couldn’t help to admire every part of his face. He has this long eyelashes, brown eyes and perfect long nose. When I looked at his lips, I seemed to be out of breath. His lips were red as roses and it looks so soft to touch.

"Miss?" The guy called me again.

I scoffed. I shouldn't be thinking about it. Gosh, Hailey, focus on your plans!

I took another deep breath before speaking, "Let's meet later. I'll text my address."

Shit! I didn't ask him! So easy to decide, Hailey?! I deeply closed my eyes. Shakira will take care of this. It's her plan in the first place. It's up to her where she will find his cellphone number.

I opened my eyes and met Andrix Elyazer's gaze again. From furrowing his eyebrows, he nodded slowly.

My lips parted. Is that it?

"I knew it," he whispered before letting a playful smirk. I didn't expect that. "Okay, sure." He glanced at me from head to toe. The smirk on his lips widened. "Interesting."

After that, he stood up and lowered his gaze to me. I am expecting him to say something again but he just fixed his torn polo shirt before passing me and started walking away.

My brows furrowed in confusion. What was that?

——

"Kira, are you sure about this? I don't know that man!" I couldn't stop scolding my friend as we ate lunch.

I can't accept that I would do that thing to a man I don't know that well and the hell! He's a womanizer. But I know, I am the one who needs him so I shouldn't be complaining like this. I was also afraid that my conscience would not be able to handle it.

"Best, will you still think about those? It's easy for you to do. You don't have to get married— "

"Literally not! Decision, huh? He won't marry me, either. He has no obligation to me," I interrupted her. Thinking about marriage, I'm falling behind. It's just one thing, to entrust my future child to him. No more else other than that.

Shit. Do I look like a villain? I'm such a desperate bitch.

"Okay, let's have a deal," Shakira said and crossed her arms. "Before we assume, let's make sure if he's really going to the address you say." She ate the fried chicken using her hands and gently chewed it while deep in thought, staring at me.

With a sigh, I lowered my fork, losing my appetite. Shakira immediately raised an eyebrow at me.

"Hey, eat some more. You need to be healthy!" She brought the vegetable salads and fruits she ordered even closer to me. "Back to the deal, like this, if that Andrix Elyazer doesn't bring you in, our plan won't go through. Sometimes, Hailey, don't be too kind, okay? That's why you're being taken advantage of." She rolled her eyes. "So, if the plan doesn't work out, I'll take care of you. I'll help you until you give birth. Let's just say, I'll be your sugar mommy," she said jokingly so I couldn't help but laugh.

"Maybe it's okay for you to be a sugar mommy, best."

She shook his head. "Andrix will show up."

I grinned and raised an eyebrow at him. "No."

Before we returned to the classroom, I went to the comfort room first and she was left outside to talk to her mother who suddenly called. I went straight to the mirror to look at myself. My face look pale and the smile on my lips already vanished.

Now that I'm alone, I want to cry, again.

Every time I thought I had disappointed my parents, I couldn't help but feel hurt. My family used to be proud of me because I wasn't like my sister, who married young and abandoned us to follow her man. As well as my brother, who started his own family right away. I am the only one who is different. Because I am more focused on my studies, they come up on stage every year to present me with medals and other awards.

But now, I am more than worse than my siblings. I got pregnant but my boyfriend didn't even want this child. My sister had a family right away but she's now happy with her two children. Unlike me, being desperate to find my child a father.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes for a moment to avoid thinking. I laid my gear in front of me and pulled out the powder. I put on the face. When I noticed that something was missing, I took out the liptint.

I put a little on my lip and checked on the mirror if it looks fine. I just combed my hair after before arranging my things. I was immediately satisfied with how I looked.

While I was busy arranging my things, I felt someone's presence behind my back. At first, I ignored him but when I heard the sound of the lock on the door I automatically looked up.

"What—" I turned pale when I saw Andrix. He was smirking at me while his hands are inside his pocket. He walked closer and leaned against the wall near me, watching me.

I worshiped my chest.

"What are you doing here? This is strictly for girl's only!" I said, panicking. I didn’t know what to say and how to act. We just talked!

What the hell?! I still haven't recovered from my offer to him and this? I'm not yet ready to face him. My goodness.

He moved next to me and looked at me in the mirror.

"Don't expect me to wait for your text. My patience is low," he answered, still smirking. "Have you got my number now?"

I swallowed hard as I looked away, I could feel my hands shaking. "N-no," I replied.

He chuckled. "Shall we start?"