Vanessa's POVThe crazy thing about my sudden, freak pregnancy, was that it felt like the baby inside me was getting bigger every damn second. I knew those were just my nerves, anxiety and panic messing with my mind, but I just could not wait, to get rid of it.The baby planted inside me by a stranger who I don’t even remember. I woke up in that club room the next morning after the sex, completely blank. And hungover.The tequila shots had done a great job in wiping off all the memories of the stranger from my mind. Now I was stuck with his baby.I had told someone about it. Not even my best friend, but a reverend father that I had never met before. A stranger, basically.I had honored my penance.And now, there was no going back. Luckily for me, in one of my jobs, the staff had medical cards which were paid for from our pay, so with this card, I could get the abortion done safely in one of the most expensive hospitals in this city.Dolphin hospital.The interior was pure glass, extre
Vanessa's POVI stared at Trinity, with a confused expression etched on my face. What in the world was she talking about? I voiced my confusion, shifting in my seat uncomfortably, “What do you mean? I don’t understand.”Trinity smiled, looking over me with a smile on her face. “I mean, you are perfect. You’ve got a lot going on with your life that you don’t have we time to think of men, right?”“How do you know that—”“Are you forgetting we went to the same high school?” She purred. “Everyone found it odd that you avoided homecoming and prom just because you did not want to get a date. If that’s still the case now, then you are definitely not going to fall in love and mess things up.”Raising my hands, I let out a nervous laugh. “Hello? I’m completely lost here, Trinity.”She scooted closer to me, with a dead serious expression on her face. “You are newly pregnant. And there is a billionaire who wants a surrogate, to carry his baby. The money, benefits and allowances he is willing to
Vanessa's POV“Alright boys, haul their asses out of the damn house!” The first man yelled.“Wait!” I held out my hand, looking up at him pleadingly. “I’ll pay your money. All of it.”The men paused, looked at each other and began to laugh. As they laugh, mom looked at me in worry, whispering, “Don’t lie to them, Nessa. It won’t end well for us.”“I’m not lying.” I said in a strong voice, with a confidence I did not feel. “I will give you all of your money in a week. After a week, and you don’t get your money, you can throw us out and do whatever you want with this house. But please, just give me a week to get it for you.”There was silence for a moment.Then the leader of the men walked forward to crouch in front of me, resting his menacing glare on my face. His breath was heavy, and smelt like a bad mixture of stale alcohol and cigarettes. “You will get the money?” He asked in a rough, ugly tone.“Yes.”“What are you, a slut? How will you get a few thousand dollars in one week?” Ano
Rodri's POV“Want another drink, handsome?” The stripper purred in a seductive tone, wrapping her long, shiny fingers around the expensive champagne in the ice bucket on my table.I opened my eyes half way to look at her. She was sitting on my thighs, straddling me, with one hand in my hair, and her voluptuous breasts in front of my face. I answered gruffly, “I’m good. Pour yourself a drink, if you want some.”She seemed to like my response, because she leaned back to open up the bottle, bouncing her ass slightly on my thighs to the beat of the music. It was night time, and I was in a gentleman’s club trying to ease up the stress I had been feeling lately.Ever since my old man fucking gave me a one month ultimatum to get him a child, or lose my rights as his son, my stress levels had skyrocketed. I hated my cousin Benson with every fucking fiber in my body, to think he stood a chance to get everything I was entitled to, was driving me insane.But I would never let that happen.The po
Vanessa's POV I was nervous as hell sitting in such a luxurious restaurant. I was so tense, that I felt like I was going to accidentally breaking something important and end up with more debts on my neck. Yesterday, after Trinity and I had gone through the details of what I was getting into, it felt like my head was going to explode.I was so scared.But at least, I was consoled by the fact that Trinity was a very capable nurse, who knew the intricacies of how hospitals work. She seemed very confident in whatever she was doing and constantly assured me that it was all going to work out fine.Even when she called to inform me that the billionaire had scheduled a dinner date with me, I almost passed out from panic. I had to remind myself of why I was doing this in the first place. For mom. For me. To make our lives better than the nightmare we have been trapped in for years.So, I mentally prepared for the date. Trinity told me all I should say, and what I should definitely not say to
Rodri's POV“According to your files, I know your medical statuses, job and educational statuses, family background, psychological assessment tests results and everything else that was required to pass the initial screening and technical requirements.” I stated, fixing my gaze on her. “I assume you are fully aware of the responsibilities and risks that come with being a surrogate?”She nodded, brown waves of her hair bouncing from the motion. “That’s true. I am.” She seemed tense, and somewhat embarrassed from me having caught her gawking at me severally since we met. I was used to getting this kind of reaction from women, but that was definitely not the behavior I wanted from a surrogacy candidate.I would have to let her know of the rules.No catching feelings. Nothing. Just get pregnant, get your money, birth my baby and leave. It was a simple rule.I leaned slightly deeper into my seat, holding her blue gaze. “Tell me about yourself. Your interests, things you like to do, or are
Vanessa's POVI watched his broad back retreat from the table, with my heart jumping in my chest. The moment he was out of sight, I let out a massive sigh, slumping into my seat.What just happened?What in the world just happened right now?!I placed a hand on my chest, and I realized that my hand was trembling from the pure nervousness that took over me the moment the date started. “Thank goodness it’s over…” I whispered to myself.Thankfully, I had been able to keep my fear, panic and nervousness from affecting my voice for most of the meeting, but I was currently still in shock from the realization of who that man really was.Rodri Darnell!I knew that name! Some time during college, we were told to do some research on the top ten billionaires in America, and their businesses and that was when I first came across that name. Rodri Darnell, billionaire business CEO and tycoon. And also the only son and heir to Billionaire magnate, Cameron Darnell – owner of the Dolphin Group.These
Vanessa's POVI took a long sip of my non-alcoholic wine and sighed, giving the glass cup a disappointed glance. I could not even drink alcohol anymore, because there was a life growing inside me right now, that could be dangerous.Thankfully I had been able to get away from that creep that was following me. Thinking about it still gave me shivers. In my fear, I had texted Estelle to meet me here. Because I didn’t want to be out at night alone, anymore.“Hey, beautiful.” A male voice purred beside me. “Something bothering you? You have a frown on that beautiful face.”I glanced sideways to see a man gazing at me with interest, and an easy smile played on his lips. When I said nothing, he glanced down at the drink in my wine. His smile only grew wider, “Hey, why you only having wine. I’m sure this bar serves better drinks. I’ll buy you one if you don’t mind—”“Actually.” I interrupted. “I do mind. I want to be alone, please.” After saying that, I moved my body and face away from him an