Are you pregnant?

It’s been three weeks since the event and I am currently in the hospital for a check-up. I’m having an ultrasound right at this very moment.

“Look here Savannah.” She pointed something on the monitor. “This is your child. She or he is still small but you can see that it’s slowly developing. In three to five months, you’ll be able to know the gender.”

I can feel tears slowly fall from my eyes. I can’t help but smile and feel emotional as I stare at the monitor.

“Oh! The baby is moving!” I exclaimed.

“She or he is probably excited to meet you.”

After my check-up, I proceed to a five-star restaurant. I’m meeting Cassandra for lunch.

“Sorry, am I late?” I worriedly asked as soon as I arrived. The longer I stare at her, the longer I realize how pretty she is. She could be a model considering her exceptional height too.

“No, I just arrived too. What do you want to eat?”

“I’m fine with a steak or any of your recommendations. I never tried this place before.”

“Really? You’ve never been to this place before?”

“Yeah, actually I’m not a restaurant person, I’m more of a club and bar person.” I said it jokingly but it’s actually the truth. Unfortunately, now that I’m pregnant, I can’t go to the bar and might spend most of my time in restaurants instead.

“You are really having fun in life, huh?”

“Not really. Partying and drinking are my way to escape reality. It’s a tough reality for me. What about you?”

“Me? My life is normal. It’s actually boring. I never been to clubs or bars before.”

“Really?! You’re missing so much! I should take you with me someday!”

“I don’t know about that. I have a strict brother.”

“Your brother, the CEO, right?”

“Yeah.” We stopped chatting when our foods arrived. We happily talked and laughed while eating our meal.

Cassandra is really nice! I still can’t believe I’m with the Zach heiress casually eating, chatting and laughing. Her family are really well respected and high-profiled. Even our company are having a hard time tying a partnership with them. Also, not all companies are entertained by them. I feel so honored to be with the heiress like this.

After meeting Cassandra, I went shopping alone. Cameron has been quiet for the past weeks. He’s not doing anything unless I tell him to do something. I’m glad he stopped crossing the line, but there’s a part of me of missing him interfering with my business.

Oh my gosh?! Did I just say I miss him? Oh, hell no! This is dangerous! Savannah, get back to your senses!

I stopped in front of a baby items store. I stared at a crib that is displayed in front of the store. I didn’t realize that I started walking towards the inside of the store. I stared at different infant to toddler items like rattles, toys, strollers and even clothes!

“Hi miss, do you need some—wait, aren’t you Savannah Harris?” Oh, fuck she recognized me! Gossips would start again questioning my presence in a children’s store!

“A-Ah, I was just looking around for a gift for a friend who’s having a baby.” Nice! Good reasoning Savannah! Good thing your brain is working at the right time and place.

“Oh! Well, I can help you! Do you have anything particular item in mind? A rattle, stroller or a carrier? What about a set of bottles—”

“Actually... can I have that shoes in display?” I pointed on a pair of small shoes. It caught my attention earlier and it’s really cute! Look at those small shoes fitting the small feet of my child! I think I’m going to enjoy shopping shoes and clothes for my baby... only if I could do that freely.

I wasn’t planning on buying anything for the baby but since I got caught and made up a lie, I had to pretend and leave with something in hand.

I went back home and went straight to my room. I opened the small shoe box I bought and grabbed the shoes while smiling. I touched my belly with full of affection.

“It will be hard but I’ll protect you no matter what. I won’t let them harm you in any way. I might not be a perfect mother but I’ll try my best to be the best one for you.”

I already had a lot of time to process everything. I just came to a conclusion to face reality and be strong for my child. I have to face this alone and my baby can only depend on me.

I put back the shoes on its box and kept in on my walk-in-closet.

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Another month had passed. A little bump on my belly started growing so I keep avoiding wearing fitted pants or clothes, in general. I also said that I’m taking a break with my modeling career. They asked me why but it’s a good thing they know me as a bitch so it wasn’t hard to put a mean act.

I opened my room’s door but to my surprise I saw Cameron standing outside.

“Can we talk, Savannah?” I stared at him blankly before stepping out of my room.

“Follow me.”

We left the mansion and went to a secluded place up in the hills of Casterdale. I stepped out of the car and stared at the scenery up here in the hill.

This place is actually my safe place. I go here every time I feel suffocated in the city.

“Say whatever you want to say now,” I said without looking at him.

“I’ll cut to the chase. Are you pregnant?” My world stopped. I froze and I can’t move or speak. We spend time together almost everyday because he is my personal assistant and bodyguard, so a part me expect that he’ll figure it out one day. However, I didn’t expect him to figure it out this fast. “Savannah, answer me. Are you pregnant with my child?” I turned to him and stared at him with no expression.

“What if I am? What will you do?”

“I’ll take responsibility.” I scoffed.

“How? You’re just a mere bodyguard.”

“It doesn’t mean that I can’t be a father.”

I want to blame him for putting me in this situation. Didn’t he think of using a condom that night? However, I don’t regret carrying this child now. The human being inside me gave me another reason to live.

“Whether you can be father or not is not the problem. I am an heiress of a billionaire family, and being pregnant with a bodyguard’s child is insanity and disgrace to my identity.”

“Is that what you’re worried about? You should be thinking of the child!”

“I am not pregnant.” I lied... again and again. “Even if I am, don’t invalidate my reason. I am an heiress and you’re just a nobody. I don’t know where you got the idea of me being pregnant, but unfortunately that is not that case. Why? Are you excited that getting me pregnant can make you part of a billionaire family? Jokes on you, but that will never happen.”

“I didn’t realize how selfish you are until now. You really are a brat. No wonder why you’re the black sheep of the family.” He walked away and left me.