Chapter 16 Aliyah POV I couldn't stop thinking about my baby all day in the office, so I kept getting distracted, no matter how much I tried to stay focused. Why the heck does my life have to be messed up again? Why was I going through this shit? It was finally lunchtime, and as always, Jeffrey sent lunch to me along with some medicines, and I just couldn't resist it. I was already famished for no reason, and I needed to take some medicines to neutralize the fever that was still a bit there. After I was done having lunch, I continued my work, since I had to publish some chapters on a few platforms. The sound of my beeped phone pulled my attention, and seeing the mail displayed on the screen, I sighed briefly before I reached out for it and checked the message. It was from one of my editors I had told earlier that I wasn't feeling too well. She messaged to check on me. I dropped my phone after I replied to her. Once I assumed that it was Nancy's closing time, I call
Chapter 17 Jeffrey Cooper I tossed on the bed and groaned as I managed to sit. I've been trying to get some sleep since I came back from the office, but I haven't been able to, because of the thoughts of Aliyah. I didn't like the way she has been dominating all my thoughts lately, because it always made me feel like I was going to lose my mind. 'I will think about it' As her words rang in my head, I scoffed and rolled my eyes as I sank my fingers into my hair. Those replies could mean anything, which was not limited to rejection, and that was the last thing I wanted. "Ugh! I think I'm going to go crazy," I mumbled before I reached out for my phone and turned on the data connection with messages trooping in, but since that wasn't the reason I picked the phone in the first place, I went straight to the internet because I needed to check something. 'What does it mean when a woman tells you she will think about it after you ask her out' I know what I was doing is reall
Chapter 18 Aliyah POV I didn't have any choice at this point but to agree to go on dates with Jeffrey. You could call me names, or say that I was trying to use him, I'll take everything. This is a decision I made to protect myself and my baby. Well, in summary, I didn't accept Jeffrey because I wanted to, but because I needed him at this point in my life. I will break down later if I don't have anyone in my life. As the closing time approached fast, I couldn't help the nervousness and guilt that filled my heart every time I thought of what I was doing. Even if it was fair on my side because of the reason I had, no matter how I looked at it, it is fair to Jeff. I knew he truly loves me, and doing this was going to hurt him, but what other choice do I have at this point? I planned to tell him everything about my past, I wanted him to be by Nancy's side so she won't have any reason to be keen on seeing her dad. I just needed him to get her distracted for the time being. O
Chapter 19 Aliyah POV I couldn't help the scoff that always found its way off my throat whenever I thought about what I did yesterday, because it didn't make any sense to me. I mean, that wouldn't ever make sense to anyone. I had no reason to do what I did, and thinking that I ruined everything for myself kept driving me nuts. Since it was Saturday today, and I had nowhere to go, we were just staying home alone and spending time with my baby since it has been a while since we last spent quality time together. "So, baby... You asked me to get you a nanny, right?" I asked her as we have breakfast, and he faces beamed as she raised her gaze to look at me. "Yes, Mommy. Have you thought about it? Are you going to hire her for me?" She asked curiously, and I shrugged. "I'm still thinking about it. I'm trying to find someone suitable. Do you want us to put up the notification? I could interview them, or what do you think?" I asked her, and she nodded her head. "R
Chapter 20 Aliyah POV "Mommy, are we going to stay over at Uncle Jeffrey's house for the weekend?" She asked me as I drove down to Jeff's house minutes later, and I rolled my eyes. "We are coming back for the interview, you know? We will come back in the evening," I replied to her, and she nodded her head. "Get yourself together, Aliyah. You are being silly right now," I whispered to myself, but whenever I thought about how the nanny was said to be pretty, I couldn't help my curiosity, although I didn't have any reason to do this. 'You are only jealous, Aliyah' A voice whispered to me, and I huffed angrily, convincing myself that the voice was mistaken. How the heck would I be jealous of someone I didn't even have feelings for? I quickly shook off the thoughts. We finally arrived at his house after about thirty minutes of driving, and I drove into his compound. Nancy rushed toward the entrance door as if she would be able to ring the doorbell, just as soon as s
Chapter 21 Aliyah POV Ella and Emily were going to the park with their Nanny to have fun before came in, so they finally left with Nancy, and I was now alone with Jeffrey in the living room. "Please give me a few minutes to change into something else. I just had my bath before you came in," He excused himself before he left the living room, heading upstairs probably to his room. 'Sunshine' As that name replayed in my head, I couldn't help but stop to ask myself what the hell was going on. Are they dating already? I asked myself the silly question even though I had no reason to be curious. "Why are you being like this, Aliyah? Pull yourself together," Again, I said to myself and sighed briefly as I reclined on the couch, waiting for him patiently. Ten minutes passed before his footsteps descending the staircase pulled my attention, and when I turned to see him, my mouth almost dropped open at the sight that welcomed me. He was dressed casually in just short tro
Chapter 22 Jeffrey froze on the spot as he felt her lips on his. For the next ten seconds, his heart stopped beating. Everything felt like a dream to him, but it was a dream come true for him. "Aliyah..." His voice trailed off when she suddenly slammed him lightly against the wall, kissing him hungrily like her life depended on it. "What are you doing?" He was finally able to pull away from her, his eyes staring at her hungrily. Of course, he wanted this, he wanted to do some crazy things to her, but he knew that she was not in her right state of mind, it would be like taking advantage of her. She stared at him disappointedly. She felt rejected and not only that, she was embarrassed. Why did she do this in the first place? Yes, she was extremely horny, she was feeling this burning desire, but she could've at least controlled herself, right? "I'm sorry," She muttered before she turned to leave, but he held her hand and pulled her back. "Let's pretend this never
Chapter 23 Aliyah POV The sound of my blaring alarm pulled me out of my deep slumber, and I tossed on the bed tiredly before I forced my eyes open. As I cast a look to my side on the bed, I found Nancy sleeping peacefully, and I couldn't help the smile that laced up my lips as I tucked the strand of hair on her forehead, behind her ear. "So pretty," I whispered and tucked her under the duvet before I stood up from the bed and dragged myself into the bathroom. As I stood in front of the mirror and stared at my messed-up reflection, I sighed for the second time. My hair was scattered on my head, my eyes had bags beneath them. My face was a bit swollen. "Ugh! I still want to sleep," I whined as I crashed against the wall, and just then, I realized that I had an interview with some people today since I'll be choosing a nanny for my baby today. I took my time to do my usual morning routine, and once I was done, I walked back into the room to find Nancy sitting on the be