Novel-novel oleh Kuyik Johnson

Was he always this arrogant even back then in highschool and she was blinded by love or he just grew his arrogant wing?Lucia wondered as she watched Diego leave with disgust in her eyes. She just couldn't wait to get this nonsense surrogacy over with and leave his freaking roof. She doesn't want to be caught in the middle of whatever he has with his spoilt brat of an ex. How could he even date someone like that? Eww...wait why was she even overthinking this? That's because he's manipulative, forcing her to sign a contract while his ex might be pregnant with his baby...thats why she's pissed. She told herself...nothing else...She turned and walked back inside.---She met Rosa at the door, waiting."Miss Gomez. You should eat something before dinner. Mr. Castillo's sister arrives at seven.""I'm not hungry.""You said that yesterday."Lucia looked at Rosa kind eyes and it made her think twice."Fine," Lucia said. "Something small."They entered the kitchen, it was warm and quiet.R

Lucia woke up to sunlight streaming through windows she didn't recognize.For a second, she forgot where she was.Then it all came back.The contract. The money. Alex's face when she told him.Diego's house.She sat up. The room was huge. Cream and gold everywhere. Silk sheets. A bathroom bigger than her old bedroom.It was a golden cage.Her phone showed 9 AM. Fifteen missed calls twelve texts from Alex. But she couldn't bring herself to look at them.A knock sounded at the door."Miss Gomez?" It was Rosa's. "Breakfast is ready. Mr. Castillo is waiting."Rolling her eyes, Lucia got up. Found some of her clothes in the closet then put on jeans and a shirt, but didn't bother with makeup.She wanted Diego to see what he had bought.Downstairs, the dining room was exactly as pretentious as she remembered. A long table with a crystal chandelier, while Diego sat at the head, reading something on his tablet.He looked up as she walked in. His eyes tracked over her face. "You look tired.""D

Diego arrived home at 6 PM.The house was quiet. Rosa was probably preparing the east wing for Lucia's arrival. Santiago was still out collecting her things.Diego poured himself some whiskey as he stood at the window overlooking the gardens.His mind was at peace now since Lucia had signed. Although she had fought, argued, and surely hated every second of it, she'd signed. If only he hadn’t left, all this would have been a Breeze.His phone buzzed. Santiago: [On our way back. She's with the boyfriend now. Looks messy.]Good. Let it be messy. He wants Alex to understand that Lucia wasn't his anymore. Was never his to begin with.Diego drank from the glass of whiskey, which burned going down.He shouldn't feel guilty since this was business. Just a mere transaction. She got money and he got a child. But his mind continued to race in her presence.Because, nothing about Lucia had ever been simple.The doorbell rang.Diego frowned. He wasn't expecting anyone. Rosa would handle it.Footst

Lucia didn't come home until midnight.Her thoughts still waver back to Diego.Why would he choose to come back after ten years?For her?Unlocking the apartment door quietly, she hoped Maria was asleep.But the lights were off.She found her way to the stairs, eyes wide open yet sour."Where have you been?" Maria’s voice was calm.She turned and found Maria seated at the kitchen table, precisely waiting."Out," Lucia replied as she headed for her room. "I'm tired.""We need to talk.""There's nothing to talk about. I said no. Find someone else for your rich client." "Lucia-""I mean it, Maria. I don't care how much money he's offering. I won't do even if he offers sixty million-.""It's one hundred million euros."Lucia stopped, then turned around. "What?""Diego increased his offer. One hundred million. Fifty now. Fifty after you deliver."The number was too big. But it didn't make sense."I don't care if it's a billion euros. I've already made my choice."Maria stood up and walked

Lucia's heart raced at the thought of doing surrogacy.'I can't believe I am doing this.'She clenched her fist tight and exhaled to release the nervous air hanging in her throat.Fifty million euros to carry some rich man's baby. For a year.She would be able to marry Alex without debts hanging over their heads and they would never have to worry about any threats again. This was freedom.Lucia fixed her hair in the bathroom mirror. She was wearing the blue dress Maria had picked out, trying to look like someone worth fifty million euros.Then her phone buzzed.Alex: [Good luck with your interview today. Love you.]Her heart sank. She reluctantly tossed the phone away, unreplying. She’d told Alex that she had a job interview, she couldn't bring herself to tell him the truth. Some things are better buried.The doorbell rang."Lucia!" Maria's voice called from downstairs. "He's here!"Lucia took a breath. Fixed her face before heading down.She could hear voices from the entryway, alon