Chapter 2

Chapter 2

ISLA

"You still don't get, do you? The reason I broke up with you was because you cheated. The man you slept with weeks back wasn't me. Go find the man you had a one night stand with!" Joe yelled to my face.

My hands shook as I tried to drink the water on the table but it gave up and the cup fell and broke.

My heart was beating loudly and faster, my head was spinning in circles as I tried to understand what exactly Joe meant.

"What are you talking about? We went to a party together and we got drunk. I remember you taking me to the hotel room and when I woke up, I was naked under the covers.

Even if you weren't there by the bed side, I knew it was you." I explained desperately.

Let this be a prank.

"Is this a prank or a lie just to avoid being responsible? I thought you'd be happy about our baby and I thought we liked each other enough to want to have a child together." I added.

"It wasn't me in the room. We both got drunk, yes. But I left you to use the restroom but when I came back, you weren't there anymore.

I thought you might have gone and after searching for you for a while, I left." Joe replied.

I looked deep into his eyes...and he wasn't lying.

"It was Phoebe who told me she found you. I was shocked to find you on the bed with a man with your clothes everywhere. I had to hold myself not to walk in and have a fight with the guy.

Too bad, I didn't see his face too. You see, you cheated and ruined our relationship and our wedding.

So, take your bastard child and go look for it's father because I'm not." Joe stated.

It felt like I was choking. I held onto my chest and tried to breathe properly. I couldn't hold it any longer, I bursted into hot tears.

What am I supposed to do? I don't even know the guy I slept with.

I can't even remember anything from that night. 

My baby was going to grow up not knowing his father?

I was terribly hurt and ashamed of myself. I stood up from the chair and staggering, I left the cafe.

I started walking, to nowhere in particular.

When I regained myself, I took a taxi and went home.

As soon as I entered the sitting room, I was welcomed with a resounding slap on my face from my dad.

I held my cheek and started to cry.

Mom, Phoebe's mom, threw my pregnancy test strip in front of me.

I looked at Phoebe who was standing beside her mom and giving me a happy smirk.

She told them.

"How could you bring disgrace to our family huh? Was this how you were raised? Was this how your mom and I raised you?

You go outside opening your legs for stranger, you whore!" Dad yelled at me and slapped me again.

"You were engaged but you decided to sleep with another man? Now, you're pregnant for the bastard. Are you crazy?" Phoebe's mom yelled at me.

I just let them pour their anger and disappointment at me.

I felt ashamed of myself too. I deserve every insult and blame.

I bowed my head in shame and guilt as I listened to their rants.

FELIX

I opened the door and got pulled inside by her. She looked like she was in hunger for it. Her eyes filled with passion.

We were both drunk but it felt like she was more than drunk.

I pinned her against the wall and her lips delved into mine.

She held me so close, her breath erratic as she moved her hand to any part of my body her tiny hands could get to.

I returned the kiss and my hands trailed down to her boobs. Her hand trailed down to my trousers and she....

I jolted awake at the sound of my alarm ringing.

I opened my eyes and took in a deep breath.

It was morning. I yawned and turned off my alarm.

It's been a month and a week since I met that girl in the hotel room and our steamy night wouldn't leave my head and my mind.

When I came back from the bathroom that morning, she was nowhere in sight.

I tried looking for her but I couldn't find her. I gave up on seeing her but what we shared that night has lingered in my mind and refused to leave.

It has its own space in my mind.

I got up from the bed to prepare for work.

I came down for breakfast which happens once in a while. My mother and my younger brother were already seated and eating.

They are both my only family. Dad died few years ago.

"Good morning mother, Roy." I smiled lightly and joined them on the dinning table.

"You're finally joining us for breakfast after a long time, huh?" Mom asked and scoffed.

"I prefer having my morning coffee in the office, my secretary is very good at that," I said and sipped my tea.

We talked about the company and work as we ate.

Mom is the chairwoman, I'm the president while Roy is the director.

I excused myself first and left the house. I stopped by the pastry shop close to the office. I bought my favourite banana cake and macarons.

Then, I drove to the office.

I took in my long and majestic work into the company. The board of directors were outside and lined in two places with their heads bowed as they welcomed me in.

"Your schedule for today..." My secretary started telling me about how jam-packed my day was as she tried to catch my footsteps.

I needed a tight and full schedule so that I can be busy and not think about her. I hope it works.

ISLA

"Isla?" I heard Phoebe's mom voice calmly outside my room door.

"Yes?" I answered reluctantly.

"Come downstairs, let's go to the hospital for a proper checkup," She said.

"What do you mean?" I asked and went to open the door.

"Let's check if the baby is healthy and everything." She replied.

My heart leaped for joy.

I smiled at her.

"Are you serious about that mom? You are not angry at me anymore?" I asked excitedly.

"I'm not. It's been three days you locked yourself in your room. You're pregnant and you do not want anything to happen to you or your child, right?" She asked and I shook my head.

"Give me a minute and I'll be ready." I told her. I turned to leave but I went back and hugged her.

"Thank you." I whispered softly. I smiled at her and went inside my room.

I got dressed and went down to meet Phoebe's mom then together, we left.

"Your baby is healthy and in a good condition. You need rest and to eat," The doctor said after doing a check up.

"Okay doctor." I replied enthusiastically and rubbed my tummy.

Phoebe's mom smiled lightly at the doctor.

"Okay doctor, since everything is fine, can she have an abortion now?" Phoebe's mom asked.

I turned to look at her and my jaw dropped, I was appalled.