NEXT MORNING
MALCOLM COMPANIESMALCOLM"Here, you need to sign these documents," Michael, my best friend and assistant, said and placed some files on the desk.I groaned in exhaustion. After spending an entire night with the virgin girl, I returned to see piles of files, waiting for me and awaiting my review."I'm tired, Mich," I said and yawned."You should be, after all, you spent an entire night at a club banging some whore," Michael said with an eye roll."What's life without fun?" I asked."Yeah, you've had fun. Now, fun time is over, quickly review these documents, so I can get the remaining.""Wait, there is more!" I yelled.Michael ignored me and walked away.Being a billionaire is tiring. I have to work twenty four hours a day to keep the company moving. Day in and day out, there are always files heaped on top of my desk. I have so many companies scattered all over the world. I have hotels, restaurants, clubs…The thought of a club made my mind go back to the girl I spent a night with last night."Such an innocent cutie pie," I muttered.Too bad she met the big bad wolf, I thought and laughed out.I finally focused on the files and began reviewing them. About an hour later, I heard commotions outside my office."Not again," I cried out."Don't let her come in, don't let her come in," I chanted, but then the door was pushed open, and a lady I could swear I've never seen before walked in, my security men behind her, trying to make her leave. I sighed and waved them off."So…" I muttered staring at the lady."I'm pregnant. I'm carrying your child," she said and I looked down at her stomach."How sure am I that the baby is mine?" I asked."I mean, I don't even know who you are," I added."We spent a night together a few weeks ago," the lady said, eying me, probably because I didn't recognize her.I didn't care though, how am I supposed to recognize her when I do not sleep with the same woman twice? I can sleep with over eight women in a week, so I end up forgetting their faces, even their names."Is the pregnancy up to seven weeks old?" I asked and she nodded."Good, let's go for a DNA test right now, " I said and rose from my seat."D…DNA?" she stammered."Yes, DNA," I replied."Can we do that next time?" she asked and settled down on my couch."My waist is suddenly aching," she cried and held her waist.I laughed out, on seeing her act."Bold of you to think you can pin a random pregnancy on me," I said smiling."What? The baby is really yours," she said, this time, not as confident as when she first told me about it."Right, then let's go for the test. I'll arrange for you to be carried to the hospital," I suggested, raising an eyebrow."I…I…I," she stammered."Get out of my office right now, you gold digging bitch," I yelled in anger.She got up and ran out as if her pants were on fire."Some nerve you have," I muttered.This has been the daily drama in my life. Almost every day, a random whore will walk into my office and claim to be carrying my child. The first day it happened, I nearly went crazy at the thought of what my parents and my fiance would say, but then, I took the lady for a DNA test and realized I wasn't responsible for the pregnancy."These girls never stop," I said aloud to Michael who just entered my office with more files.He walked towards me and dropped the files on the table with a loud bang, startling me."Do you realize that they won't stop coming or else you stop going to them," He muttered."If that's the case, then I'll keep rejecting them and their pregnancy," I replied nonchalantly."Can you even listen to yourself? You are the CEO of the largest company for Christ's sake, Malcolm, you have to act like one," Michael reprimanded me."So, is there any law that prohibits CEOs from having fun?" I asked."I am tired of making you see reasons with me. One day one of these girls will soil your reputation," Michael said in an attempt to make me see reasons with him."Till then…wait, if that eventually happens, I will just pay to press to keep shut about it like I always did," I said smiling.Michael eyed me unpleasantly and settled down on one of the couches in the office to help me review the file."I love you, buddy," I said aloud."I hate you," Michael said, sounding so annoyed and pissed off.I sighed."Alright Mich, I will change, "I promised, knowing fully well that I'll still go clubbing and will bang some whore after work today.Michael wasn't a bit convinced by my words."I just said I'll change, won't you say something?" I asked."Remind me how many times you told me that, this week," he requested and I smiled sheepishly.He shook his head and focused his entire attention on the file in his hands, ignoring me. I exhaled and also did the same.I have barely reviewed a file, when a knock sounded on my door, annoying me."Come in," I said grumpily and one of the workers pushed the door open and walked in.My eyes widened on seeing the worker who played the job which I considered the most important job in the company. His job was to keep watch and inform me whenever my mum and my crazy fiance visits the company. I pay him more than the other workers."Are they here?" I asked and he nodded."How long until they reach my office?""Five minutes," he replied, bowed and left.I stood up immediately and ran around my office to make sure everything was in order. When I confirmed that everything was in their designated places, I went back to my seat and acted like I've been working nonstop for hours.Michael giggled and I shot him a glare."I wish your mum was around all the time," he said."Are you my friend or foe?" I asked and glared at him.He laughed and ignored me.Soon, my office door was pushed open and my mum entered, my fiance clinging to her side like she always did. I rose from my seat and went over to them and gave my mum a hug."Welcome back, how was your trip?" I asked pretending not to have seen Isabelle, my fiance."Aren't you supposed to hug Belle before me?" My mum asked. Bringing a smile to Isabelle's face. She spread her hands in anticipation of my hug."No, you come first, mum. Isabelle and I can always do our thing in the bedroom," I said and engulfed my mum in another hug.Isabelle's smiley face fell and she brought her hands down. Isabelle might be my fiance, but I made it clear to her that I am not interested in her. She knows about my sexual escapades but chose to stay by my side, probably because of my money. All women are the same, they all go after men that have money, and even my mum is not exempted. She married my dad because of his money."Come sit," I told my mum and led her to the couch. Michael stood and hugged her. They exchanged pleasantries and then her attention was back to me."How have things been going around here?" She asked.I opened my mouth to talk when I heard the noise of a familiar commotion."Not now, not now," I chanted. But who was I kidding? The door was pushed open and a lady stormed in."I'm carrying your child, Malcolm Blake," she announced."I'm in deep shit."THREE WEEK LATER LEILANI It's been three weeks now and I have been living like nothing happened. I did as Sienna asked and lied to my mum, who always asks about my virginity whenever she calls. I felt guilty for lying to her at first, but Sienna made me realize that it was my body and I owe no one an explanation."Aren't you going to work today?" Sienna asked, on seeing me still lazily lying on the bed."I'm tired…" I couldn't even complete my statement when a sudden urge to puke came. I hastily stood up from the bed and ran into the adjoining bathroom and puked until there was nothing left. Sienna stood behind me massaging my back to help me calm down."I really think it's time you see a doctor," She suggested.I nodded in agreement. For over one week now, I suddenly developed this morning sickness. "I will ring in sick today, and go to the hospital for a check up," I told her."Do you want me to come with you?" She asked as she led me out of the bathroom."No, I can't have you ski
LEILANII spent the entire day roaming aimlessly at the park. I was hungry, barefooted and tired. But I wasn't going to go home yet, knowing that my mum was still there, probably waiting for me to come back. I found an empty seat, I lowered myself into it. My mum had a church programme to attend in the evening, so all I had to do was wait till it was past five before going back. Although I have made up my mind to go find my baby daddy, I didn't want to go to him looking like a beggar, I need to get back home, tidy up and look good before going to find him. Getting pregnant outside of marriage doesn't make me less human. I still had my dignity to uphold.Finally, the time I have been waiting for came, I rose from the seat and found my way out. Getting home, I find Sienna pacing around the living room worriedly. I slowly entered the house and shut the door. Sienna turned around at the sound of the door shutting. Her eyes widened on seeing me, she hastily ran up to me and pulled me into
MALCOLM "Mum, I would really appreciate it if you leave. I'm busy here and you aren't helping at all. Your constant scolding is making me lose focus." I clasp my hands together, pleading for her to leave.My mum has been in my office since 8 Am trying to make me see reasons why I had to get married. It's already 1 pm and she hasn't shown any sign of leaving."I'm not stepping out of this place until you agree to what I said. You have been together with Isabelle for two years, so why are you hesitant on getting married to her?" My mum asks, her eyes gauging me.I pretended not to have heard her and focused my attention on my laptop. Even though I couldn't concentrate, I still stared blankly at the laptop. I wanted to give my mum the impression that I wasn't listening to her, so she would leave. But who am I kidding? BANG My mum forcefully shut my laptop, making the screen crack. I look up at her, anger clouding my vision."You broke it," I growled."So what? If you had answered my qu
LEILANI I yelped in pain as the steaming coffee came in contact with my skin. I felt my skin burn and tears clouded my vision."Get lost," the lady who had just splashed hot coffee on me said, staring daggers at me.I gazed at my one-night stand, who stood there watching the entire drama unfold with a nonchalant expression. Tears rolled down my eyes without restraint and I quickly looked away. I heard murmurs and looked around, only to see that employees were gathered watching us. Embarrassed was an understatement of how I felt. Hastily I turned around and ran as if my pants were on fire. I ran with all my strength and might, I bawled my eyes out as I ran. Embarrassed and dejected. I felt like the universe was suddenly against me. I kept running, twice, vehicles nearly knocked me down. But I cared less. I kept running to get far away from that awful place.Finally stopping at the bus stop, I lowered myself into the empty seat and stared blankly into the space, lost in thoughts. My bab
FIVE YEARS LATER LEILANI "Mummy, can you take me to school today, please?" my little bundle of joy asks.I crouched down to her and held her hands, smiling lovingly at her."Don't you want your nanny to take you to school?" I ask, gently caressing her hand."No, nanny scolds a lot. Nanny is so scary," my five years old daughter complained.Hearing this, I felt anger cloud my senses."Who the heck did the nanny think she is to scold my precious daughter and make her scared," I thought, annoyed.I abandoned my handbag on the couch, carried Melinda and stormed towards her nanny's room."Sarah!" I yelled in anger.In a split second, the nanny hastily left her room and came to meet me.I watched as she gulped nervously, on seeing Melinda in my arms."I pay you to take care of my daughter, right?""Yes ma'am," she answered and bowed her head, taking in shaky breaths.I exhale and tried to calm myself down."Tell me, why do you always scold Linda?""I'm sorry ma'am, it will never happen ag
LEILANI "Mum, where are we going?" Melinda, who I had just woken up asked, staring curiously at me. "California," I answered and led her to the bathroom to brush her teeth. "Why are we going to California?" She asked. I couldn't help but notice that she was staring expectantly at me, as if there was a specific reply she wanted. "We are going for business, we will return soon," I replied. But then her face fell. "What's wrong baby," I asked worriedly. Linda shook her head. "Nothing." I was not satisfied with her answer. I know my daughter and I can recognize each look on her face. Melinda seemed to be holding back on voicing out her thoughts. I gazed at her and feigned a hurt expression. "I will be hurt if you do not tell me what's wrong with you." Her brilliant little eyes stayed on my face for a while, and then she sighed. "I was wondering if we were going to California to finally see Dad. But then you said it was for business. I couldn't help but feel disappointed," Meli
MALCOLM "I don't think it's necessary for you to go to New York yourself, I can just go alone," Michael said for the hundredth time today. We had just arrived at the airport and were rushing over to the checkpoint, as we were already late. Michael kept trying to make me see reasons why I shouldn't go to New York, but then, my mind was already made up and nothing was going to change it. I needed to know what was going on with the company. "You should save your strength, Mich. I won't change my mind," I said with a note of finality. Michael sighed and didn't say another word. Silently, we hurried over to the checkpoint. "Mr!" I heard a tiny voice call out. I wasn't the only man at the airport, so I didn't bother to look back. "Mr!" The calling persisted. "I think you are the one she is calling," Michael who had turned back said, making turn back as well. My eyes widened on seeing a little girl running over to me with my passport and wallet in her hands. "You dropped this," she s
MALCOLM "Don't worry, I won't hurt her. I will claim her and make her mine. Then watch you wither in anguish," Lucian said, making me glower at him. "Don't try me, Lucian. You know what I'm capable of," I warned, my eyes flashing. Lucian laughed mockingly at me. "I'm hundred percent aware of what you are capable of. You are a loser who runs away from your responsibilities. Isn't that what you can do most?" He asked tauntingly and stared at me, his eyes glinting in mischief. I felt my anger dissipate, guilt took over. "It has been years, Malcolm. You shouldn't keep blaming yourself," I whispered to myself. But then, I still felt guilty. "I'm sure you abandoned your daughter and Leilani. But do not worry, I took very good care of them. I'm sure they will prefer me to you," Lucian mocked. "Don't stress your poor self, I'll take very good care of them," he said, dusting invisible dirt off my shirt. "Just don't show your face to them again. I'm sure you don't want them to suffer