I cried the whole night. Never in my life did I imagine Echo saying those words from me. I couldn’t talk back after he spat those words at me like I’m sort of a disgusting woman or something. I couldn’t say something because everything that he said is true. I don’t have the right to talk back because that’s the fucking truth.I fucked Hugh in order to pay my bills. I cried so hard not because how offended he sound. It’s just because no matter what happens other people will think of me that way. To all those who know that Hugh paid me to be a surrogate. That’s probably how Hugh’s mother sees me, as well as Celeste. I look disgusting being someone’s possession because I was paid to be fucked.My phone rang.I only sleep a wink. Echo probably left last night. I answered the call.It’s mom’s, "Honey,"I immediately stood up to hear Mom's worried voice."Mom?" I nervously asked."Your dad,""What happened to him?"”I brought him to the hospital, Echo came this morning and he had some figh
I watched him walk to the direction of his seat. While I was just standing in front of his table. I felt heavy when I first entered. Everything had changed. Every corner of the office was different, contrary to what I think he hadn’t changed. Everything got more darker in tone. If previously there was a little more clear color to be seen, now it is pure dark. What remained constant was his name on his desk.’Hugh Rockwell. CEO ’ I gulped when he sat and even put his feet above his table. Looking so chill while I’m the only one who’s bothered.”What brings you here Mrs. Brook? ”Am I the only one? Or does he really emphasize the abbreviation? He has this evil smile on his face that I badly want to wipe."Are you not with your husband?" he asked mockingly.I couldn’t answer him. I remained standing there in front of him looking so miserable.“Are you gonna speak or… should I ask you to leave too?”I gritted my teeth because of the pain that slashed my heart. I still haven't answered h
He’s wrong. He doesn’t own a part of me. Because at the very beginning, I’m all his - All of me.“Honey, oh my god! Where did you get this !? ”Mom's reaction was shock when I handed her the check powerlessly. I can't even look into his eyes. I looked at dad that’s now looking at me too, he didn’t speak as he still doesn’t know what’s going on but his eyes are like reading my emotion.“You must pay your debt now, mom. And I'll try to talk to, Echo. ”I simply answer him. Mom's jaw still dropped while looking at the cheque like as if she still couldn't believe what she’s holding.I approached dad, I held his hand and even though he won’t say it just by looking at his eyes I know he’s thanking me.”Please get well soon. I can still remember your face years ago at the orphanage. You told me you’ve always wanted a baby girl and that I’ve made your dream come true. ” I uttered.Tears clouded his eyes, as if something was pinching my heart.”Thank you for having me as a part of your family.
I didn't go home to Echo's house. I don't want to see his face. I know what would happen if we were both not humble. It’s just too much."I'm deciding to file for a divorce.""Finally!"To my surprise I raised my eyes to Molly. She put a cup of tea in front of me."Oops, sorry."She touched her lips and looked from the stairs. Her family is already asleep."Finally?" I was confused.She sounded like she's been waiting for me to have that decision for her whole life. She sat on the single seat couch.“Yes. Finally after years. I know you're gonna do that. You just realized late. ” she shrugged.My forehead furrowed. I don't understand him.”It's you. I don’t know why you will settle for a marriage you don’t want. You're robbing years of your life Angel. If there is no reason to stay, why didn’t you do it years ago when you knew that Hugh is not after you anymore? ” She gave a long explanation.I thought. I know that thing, what did she think of me?"I have my own reason, Molly."She ch
"Are you a damn kid, Echo?"I asked him when I got inside his car. Because we had to pretend we were okay, I was left with no choice but to go with him. Mom and dad might think about us and they will notice what’s going on.I slammed the passenger seat door.”What will mom and dad think huh? You’re acting like a child, go the fuck up! ” I hissed.He burst the car and pulled it back immediately.”Did I say anything wrong !? You should be glad that I didn’t tell them where you got that money! ”I palmed my face. My God!“You are currently benefiting from that money! What is your goddamn problem !? ” It’s snowing outside but my head is heating up because of anger.“Wow! Thank you so much! You’re such an angel. ” he mocked me.I clenched my fist because of frustration. I looked at him dumbfounded. Is he a damn kid !? I could barely breathe with the excessive restraint of my annoyance."I'm not going home tonight." he said.Like as if I care?"I'm not going home too." I said back.I don't
"Eat."I looked at the tray he had delivered. It’s a full meal. There’s fruits, there’s three different beverages, rice meal and some medicine.He crossed his arms as he glared at me.Suddenly memories from the past passed by my mind. But that past and this present is different. I picked up the spoon by myself. And I feed myself.“Where am I?”I asked him. I’m getting conscious while he’s just standing at the edge of the bed, crossing his arms while watching me. He didn't answer me so I just sneezed.I scooped the soup and it immediately warmed my stomach as I ate it. I silently eat in there and he’s still there standing. I smiled lightly at him but that smile didn’t reach my eyes.“You still don’t believe me? That test is not yet good enough for you? ” I asked solemnly.I’m talking about the pregnancy test that I had a while ago. The doctor suggested it for the sake of his peace of mind. But he’s still here looking like I’m a puzzle piece that he’s trying to solve.“I’m not pregnant.
Hugh’s POVI clenched my fist as I watched them from afar. It’s freezing, It’s the start of winter, it’s just another season that’ll pass by but for some reason this season seems to be the coldest one in my life. So cold that even an animal wouldn’t even manage to find it’s way home.It's also been a few years since I last saw him. I made myself busy from all that’s in life just to make a life, if that life is called living at all.It’s been a few years since I last decided to leave her, but now here I am again.I clenched my fist harder as I saw him put his shoulders on her. He’s drunk and she’s living a life as a wife, waiting for her husband to come home. Take care of him when he can't.Bullshit. I told you, Hugh. This is a bad decision. I felt a stab in the chest like a dagger as she peered outside. Her weary eyes are still on her face, she’s probably worried about her husband being cold in this winter night huh?I gritted my teeth. My breathing became heavy as she slowly closed t
I was still out of my mind when I traveled home. I thought it was all just a dream.I can't help but smile every time I remember the scene we had before. When will we meet again? I'm not sure. I lost my mind to ask him about the set up we both had. Who can think correctly if he is that close to me?I admit, every time he was there I was weak. His effect on me is still there. The effect that only on him do I get. Every time he’s near I feel nervous, every time he’s around my mind is not on it’s best. Because all I can think of is his presence.Even though I’ve been through my client and all day, that’s still on my mind.I still had a big smile on my face when I got to our house. But that also disappeared immediately when I saw two people at the door of our house Echo.I didn’t even realize at first what was going on.From the gates I just stared at the two people who were making a scene. I stopped seeing Echo at the door while there’s this woman in front of him. He’s looking mad and I