050 Azrael “Your signature will be needed here sir.” Sawyer said as he placed some documents in front of me. “Have you read it?” I asked as I picked up my pen to sign. “Yes.” Sawyer replied before I sighed on it and stamped where needed. “Thank you very much but you should be letting my assistant get used to doing this job, that was what he was hired for.” I suggested as Sawyer adjusted his glasses. “Things get done quickly and properly when I handle it President Bethan.” Mr. Sawyer with a straight face before I grinned. “Congratulations by the way, I heard you finally proposed to Raymond.” I said and he responded with a blush before he coughed. “Have a nice day chairman.” Sawyer said before he turned his back. He was going to open the door but stopped and was talking to someone before Leslie popped in his head with a curious look and I stood up. “Goodbye Campbell.” Sawyer said.

052I was in a sour mood and that had been because of several reasons. I had a throbbing headache, I was tired, I’ve been craving things I would never eat and this was my seventh bathroom break in the middle of work.Was this how I felt when I was pregnant in my college days? It suddenly felt worse even though I rarely puked unlike my first pregnancy but it came at the cost of my comfort.They say birth is a beautiful thing but it’s painful until the baby is born.I washed my hands as I stared at my reflection before I walked back to my table to edit Azrael’s manuscript, he sent to me last night.The office was a little lonely because everyone in the team chose today to see their editors while Sven went on a business trip with his oldest author for a book sighing in France.I was halfway done when I pulled out a box that contained assorted fruits. I had to take more appointment dates because of the condition of the child

054AzraelI woke up to the smell of something burning and my smoke detector beeping loudly.Not again.I stood up, walking to the kitchen where Cherry was extinguishing whatever she had decided to burn today in my kitchen.“It seems you enjoy terrorizing my kitchen.” I said as Cherry smiled.“Good morning.” She greeted to drag my attention from the foam that covered the burner.My eyes went to Cherry who was wearing just a shirt and her lacy pant, revealing every time she raised her arms or bent. I sighed.“You should have a sense of decency to honour my burnt pot in full clothing.” I said as I took out slices of bread and put them in the toast.The moment the pot cooled down, I threw it into the trash and replaced it with a frying pan.I took the responsibility of making breakfast as Cherry stared at me with a cat grin on her face.“Wha

056“Leslie.” Ben said in a worried manner as he took a few steps towards me but I moved back.“Don’t come anywhere near me.” I warned as I shifted my eyes to Arena who had already burst into tears.“Leslie it’s not what it seems.” Ben said as I covered my mouth and lowered my hand.“Then why are you here with her? Why would you be in a cake shop on your birthday with a pregnant woman if you have nothing to do with her?” I asked as I tried to keep my emotion under control. “Explain it to me Ben so I can understand!”Ben was silent as I ran my hand through my hair, my hands trembling too much as my temperature rose.“You’re the father, aren’t you?” I asked as Ben kept quiet. “Ben is the father, isn’t he Arena?”Arena cried and nodded and I exhaled before placing my hand on my forehead and my waist. I exhaled, trying to cr

058LeslieI chewed on the apple Isaac peeled while waiting for him in the room. I knew he was upset because my husband was his brother if not, he’d have loved to be my lawyer to secure enough properties under my name for the divorce to compensate me.Isaac coming to see me and believing everything I said was enough for me.The door opened and Isaac stepped in before he closed the door behind him with a serious expression.“I just spoke with Sarah, asked her to get a room at my place ready for you.” Isaac said as I stopped chewing.“I can’t stay with you Isaac; I don’t want Ben to know where I am.” I replied as Isaac sighed.“He’ll find out eventually especially since he isn’t willing to accept a divorce. He came over to my place multiple times hoping he’d see you and as much as I support your decision to avoid him, he’s still my brother and you