I Am Pregnant Riot

“You would work for me. Pick a job in one of my companies, and I’ll pay you double what I pay my workers.”

“Tempting.” Who would have thought she’d end up working in one of her husband's companies?

Sienna yawned lazily, scanning the stack of job opportunities the Harpers had to offer. Her eyes landed on one of their most prestigious branches—the entertainment industry. The biggest in Texas, it produced some of the most well-known models and actors every year. Acting wasn’t really her thing, and modeling definitely wasn’t, but trying something different for once couldn’t hurt.

“Scriptwriting, talent management, costume design... Nah,” she muttered, skimming through the list.

Still in her robe, she twirled slowly and headed to the drink cabinet to pour herself a glass of wine—only to gasp when the bottle was snatched from her hand.

“We talked about this yesterday, Sienna.”

She closed her eyes and let out a sigh, setting the bottle back down. Hot breaths ghosted over her neck. Whether it was intentional or not, that shit affected her in the worst way.

“Get away from me.”

Sebastian hissed, realizing their proximity, and stepped back. She turned to meet his gaze—and noticed his eyes locked on the paper in her hand.

“You could’ve done a little better with your clothes, Mr. Harper. Future Mrs. Harper would be so disappointed.” She gave him a slow once-over, not as heartbreaking as it always felt before, but still it saddened her. Fuck, I have blocked my heart to this, she reminded herself, knowing where Sebastian was headed. It was none other than the woman he dotes on—her birthday. He did this every year, and more rumors of Erica and Seb’s lovey-dovey act would spread across the media once again. Silly, so silly of me.

She then held the paper out to him, with her demeanor not flickering a little. “I’ve made my decision. I’d like to join the entertainment industry, if you don’t mind.”

A look of disapproval tightened his features as he took the paper from her.

“No... not ev—”

“That’s my decision. Unless you want me to assume you're trying to control my life just because I’m pregnant with your baby—which I won’t let happen, Mr. Harper.”

Daring?

He blinked. Where had the Sienna he married gone? This wasn’t the docile woman his father had promised. The woman who couldn’t even meet his eyes at the altar. Now, she was a Pandora’s box—and it was amusing instead of it being annoying.

“And what’s your interest in the entertainment industry?” His voice was cold now.

“I’d be insane to drag the modeling role out with your precious ‘future Mrs. Harper.’ I’ll go for acting instead.” She smiled. “I should get ready for work. A little fame before I leave the Harpers sounds good, don’t you think, darling husband?”

She watched his jaw clench as he crushed the paper in his fist—and stormed out. After he left, she leaned into the counter, releasing a weak sigh, the strong shield going like it had never come, leaving her to that ‘Sienna.’ She dug her hand into her hair, letting it fall across her shoulder, her hand finding her phone in her robe pocket. She needed someone to talk to, she fought for a little bit of comfort from someone… her emotions getting the better of her.

“Hey Sienna… Fuck it… I… how… Did he do any shitty thing to you? Fuck, you can tell me… I know how he forcefully kissed you outside the restaurant the other day. I tried to call you, but you wouldn't pick… what is going on?” Riot ranted on over the phone, and she was sure he hadn't released a breath.

“Where can I come see you this afternoon?” She asked.

“Dock 13, just past the old harbor where we unload the catch… or we could just meet at a restaurant.”

“Dock 13 should be fine.” Now that Sebastian had his eyes on Riot, he could just pop out at any restaurant. “I’ll tell you everything later… Bye.” Sienna said, hanging up immediately before he could prolong the talk. She knew he never had a liking toward Sebastian even before this started. She could have just heeded his advice when he had told her not to get married to Sebastian because he had never loved her and would never—and just like that, he surely didn't. She meant nothing to Sebastian.