Angel’s POV
I spent the whole night doing my resume rather than doing my requirements for finals. I counted all the sheep but can't sleep thinking about this decision I'm making. It felt weird making the resume because I have no idea if I'm doing it correctly or not. Specialization? What should I put here? Bearing a child? Ugh! This is so frustrating. I just tried to fill it all up and tried to be honest to the best of my ability. I sleep thinking about the address given to me and without knowing what the future that lies ahead of me. I can feel the heaviness of my head and the bags under my eyes falling because of sleep deprivation. I couldn't even make an effort to fix myself because of how undecided I am If i shall go there and pass my resume or not. I received a message while I was brushing my hair. From Enoch:How have you been?I leave it on read and continue brushing my hair because I'm running out of time. I need to pass the resume before I go to my after lunch class. Arriving at the address, I can't help but to get intimidated. I feel like going there would end in a conclusion about me. This is a surrogate company for goddess sake, what else would a woman be doing there? The welcoming receptionist welcomed me smiling. Far from the judgemental and creepy mentality I expected them to have. Wearing the simple clothes I stood on the desk and without any words, I handed my resume. The receptionist seems to not know what I just did but she got it anyway. My eyes couldn't focus due to shame and awkwardness. The eyes of the receptionist narrowed at me and I pretended to be composed and normal.I wandered and looked around just so my eyes won't meet hers because I really can't cope with the embarrassment. There's really not many people here. The people just look professional and normal unlike the nervous me."You can just wait for our call ma'am." She simply said. I laughed awkwardly and nodded while slowly drifting away. And when I'm meters away from her I turned around and walked as fast as I could. I don't care if she thinks I'm crazy but I'm just so embarrassed being there. It's like the realization has hit me all of a sudden.I went to my class without thinking much of it. I received a couple of messages from Molly asking for updates about that resume thing.
I tried not to dwell on it so much after the embarrassment I felt a while ago and I'm very much confident that why will not call me having that kind of background. There's no hope for me, like hello! I'm just a 22 years old student and have no idea about surrogacy and all. There's a lot of women who are capable of doing that. Why would the universe choose to put that fate on me right?
That's how I comfort myself all throughout the day. I did not check my phone because I couldn't handle the pressure of Molly's messages. I ask my colleagues if they know of a job that can earn 10 grand for a short period of time but I just made a fool out of myself. It's like asking if I can kill someone to earn 10 grand easily. Jesus Christ.---
”Why are you calling me again? Aren’t you on duty?” I whined at Molly because I got tired of ignoring her calls. I’m doing my research and all she did was to destroy me.”It’s because you’re not answering my questions. So how was it? Did they do anything to you? Check you? Ask you questions?”I rolled my eyes and put her on speaker mode. I continued typing my research.”That’s the dumbest thing I ever did Molly. Why did I even listen to you? And for your peace of mind, no. I just passed my resume with no hopes of being hired because for sure I’m not fit for that job. So there's no hope for the both of us." "Well, at least you tried right?" I bit my lips and stared at my laptop. Why does my mind and my instinct seem to be not reconciling. I know that I shouldn't make a big deal out of it but whenever I hear Molly, it's all sinking into me. My phone vibrated and that made me snap. I read the message while still on call. From unknown:You're hiredMy brows furrowed reading the short message out of nowhere. Molly is almost speaking in tongues ranting about her boss when another message arrives again. From unknown:On behalf of Baby Steps Surrogacy Center, we extend a warm congratulations to you for accomplishing the application. Kindly get in touch with the boss as soon as possible. Have a great day. I chuckled automatically. "This is insane." I uttered. I laughed like a mad person, couldn't believe it."I'm insane, I know." Molly said on the other line thinking that what I just said is for her. "N-No. No!" I composed myself while holding my stomach because of laughing too much. "What? Have you gone mad?" "No, it's because I just proved that this surrogacy company is such a scam. Baby steps? really? Baby steps center?" I laughed more. "Well yeah, that's what my boss told me. Baby steps company I know it's weird but..." "And the message! Seems like a wrong message. Didn't even manage to compose a formal message." I shook my head in embarrassment. I laughed more and more while Molly was silent on the other side. "You know what, I'm done with you. My boss is fuming mad right now. I got to go." "O-okay, bye. Take your time like, baby steps you know?" I mocked her and she annoyingly uttered some words before cutting the line. I shook my head and even replied to the message.To unknown:
Such a scam.I stood up and still couldn't get over, I poured myself a glass of water so I could breathe properly. And when I got back the number replied immediately. From unknown:We can offer you a 500 grand for one contract of surrogacy. I pursed my lips trying to suppress my smile. I typed with one while drinking on my glass with my other hand.To unknown: Here's my bank account, send it right away. And 500 grand won't do your highness. I played with it more. I sent my bank number taunting even more. I'm enjoying it anyway. It's like I'm taking a break from this toxic research I'm working, and it gives me more of the assurance how dumb the decision I made.After some minutes, I didn’t receive any reply. I know that whoever is behind the number couldn't deal with me anymore since he or she knows that I'm not the one to be fooled. They are just wasting their time on me. And so even though I got a bit sad, I just continue to do my research and focus more on it. Not so long an email popped out on my screen I'm currently getting serious in the case I'm reading.I got nervous thinking that the scammer might have hacked my bank. Gosh! Why am I not thinking?So without any expectations I looked into it.
"Hugh Rockwell sent $1,000,000 in your account, with reference No. XXXXX" My mind went blank as I read the email and it's like a cold splashed of water spread into my system. My phone vibrated and looked at it like I'm being chased. My fingers are shaking causing me to not be able to unlock my phone right away.My chest pumped hard seeing the last message from that number.
From unknown:You're a millionaire now baby.Andrew's POVI touched my lower lip as I didn't know how I would handle her if she replied. I stared at the screen of my phone and drank the tequila in one shot. I waited for seconds... minutes, yet I didn't get any reply from her. My jaw protruded as I felt the gushing stepped ego after what I just did. Fvck, I can't help it. I just sent her a million and still, I am the one who's nervous here?I can't believe that she'll really end up with that decision. I knew all along that she's having problems with her expenses and maintenance. And I had a lot of plans laid in front of me just so I could help her. But I end up with this one, I don't want her working for days and hours while studying. And I know I can just give her money or pay her tuition in one go and out of nowhere but that would be weird. Knowing her personality, she won't take anything from me. I knew her very well. Surrogacy. Does she really think that I would let her be a part of my company? Is she even that desperate t
I stared at myself in the mirror and calmed myself. In just a few minutes, I know I'll see the man I talked to last night. I know that no matter what decision I make, I still have no choice. Last night I was still trying to calm myself and convince myself to just give it a try and just wing everything but what was going to happen still didn't really sink into my brain.Just a few days ago I was just a college student cramming for requirements and exams and now, I’m having trouble figuring out what steps I’m going to take while that man is trying to get me pregnant.I closed my eyes tight and calmed myself before I pulled my shits up and decided to come back to the private room. I went straight in there but stopped immediately at the same time as my heart stopped beating.A man in a corporate suit and tie intently sitting in front of the chair I was sitting a while ago before I left. In the distance I could immediately see how its thick eyebrows met. His nose is on point and his skin i
I’m a believer. Our Sunday school teacher once told us that Satan used to be an angel. But for some reason, God punished him because he was so full of himself and had a shitty attitude. And now, I’m wondering if this man in front of me is Satan.He took care of me the whole dinner! He’s such a gentleman, but every time he opened his mouth, I wanted to just puke because of how rude he was. And so what is he? Is he used to be Satan?I chuckled unconsciously while staring at the table. I’m becoming crazy now, am I?We’re now done eating. The bill arrived, and he paid for it. I thought of offering to split it in half, but I couldn’t because the only money I have is the one he gave me. So does that make sense?I sighed as I saw him put some grands on the table. It’s obviously more than the total of our bill. He’s that rich. Is he a drug dealer or what? Where does he get that money from?"Are we done with the talking now?" He asked all of a sudden.I sat straight, more attentive now. He rai
Hugh's POVI drove fast not minding the hustle and chaos of the wide and busy road. I almost lost my soul as I saw how the vehicle in front of me suddenly popped out of nowhere.I shouted, "Fuck!"I decided to park my car for a while because my mind is restless. I bit my lips and palmed my face thinking about what had happen in that hotel. I repeatedly cursed at myself as I remembered how my lips touched to hers. I felt a mixture of frustration and obsession at the same time. I don't want her acting like that life as if she was an expert when it came to such things. She acts as if she is whore and a slut when in fact I know she's not. That's not what I wanted for her in the first place.I can't help but to get fussy. What the hell is wrong with her? What if she was signed up with someone else? For sure she'll be ending up naked in someone's bed! That's bullshit! I massaged the bridge of my nose trying to calm myself down, after a few seconds, I reached for my phone and tried to compos
People tend to get caught up into something which they really like. Well, at least at the beginning. Because you know what’s the reality? In the end, you love those things you don’t like. I wasn’t aware of what’s ahead of me. I badly need the money. I badly need something that can provide to make ends meet. I didn’t like what I just called my sell, a surrogate? It’s basically giving up my youth just so I can surpass my so called ‘youth’.This was my desperate move, but him acting like that on that night reminded me to get a hold of my self. That yes, I needed the money but I should not go down that low. So I decided to do this. I checked my phone thinking that somebody might have been texted me but there’s nothing. After I talked to Molly, it kinda felt like a tiny thorn had been removed inside of me. It makes me feel at ease knowing that my best friend knows it now. I thought she’ll say anything or preach me or anything but she just stayed silent and told me that she’ll talk to me
“Waitress !?” Molly yelled at me. I was shaken and my eyes almost glazed over because I expected her reaction to be like this.Why am I getting annoyed? Because I was disgusted that my expectations were right. I went to my bed and lay down on it to get away from her. I stumbled over there while reading a book I borrowed from our library.I was hired as a waitress - if that isn’t obvious yet. I have no experience in this kind of field. I’m currently burning brows so I can just get my degree but for now I have to go through this kind of sufferings in order to chase that degree.“Hey! Why do you seem to not care? Are you serious about all this? I just lost a few days of what happened in your life! ” I smirked in my mind. How come we haven't seen each other for a long time.“First, you move out of the apartment. Then you call me to say you're a surrogate but I don't understand why you're still a waitress! Stop fooling me. If you’re a surrogate you must be rich at this moment. ”I turned t
"Table 5!" Someone shouted from the outside.I quickly went to serve the order of table 5. When I came out I immediately saw the sharp look at me of my bearded supervisor standing behind the counter. Though trembling and almost trembling I insisted I serve the food with great modesty."Here's your order sir, one serving of paella and Gazpacho." I uttered as I read his order on the receipt."Yes lady, thank you." the guy smiled courteously.I would have turned my back when he called me so I had a big smile when I faced him.“Wait miss,” he called me, “You’re new here?” he asked.I nodded while holding the tray, "Yes sir."He smiled and nodded, I was about to turn around but he still spoke and talked. It wasn't that long but when I said goodbye to go back to the waiting area I saw my supervisor's sharp look. I sighed due to nervousness. When I arrived at the waiting area, Alexa kicked me. One of the waitresses at this restaurant."Look at Senior, he looks at you badly." whispering she s
I stopped crying. The pain and embarrassment I was feeling was replaced by what was tickling my insides. We left the restaurant not because we were fired but because Senior begged Hugh. I didn’t want to leave but I was scared of Hugh’s seriousness, I thought he was so angry so I did nothing but go with him.I looked at him once and I also immediately removed my gaze from him. He’s seriously driving and he didn’t say a word since we left the restaurant. He just took me to his car and we haven't talked since. I didn't even know where we were going.I still can't forget the humiliation that happened to me earlier by Senior. But what dominates me more now are what Hugh’s words to me. Okay fine, I’ll admit it. There was some enthusiasm in my heart that prevailed when I saw him when open my eyes and he defended me.Even though the embarrassment I experienced was severe, I felt like that was so invalid because of Hugh standing up for me. So here it is and I don't know how to feel. "T-thank