One night stand was fun and all casual for Beverly. Until she did it with the man she was informed as her stepbrother the next day. She's in a total doom, that's for sure, as she found herself slowly succumbing into their heated temptations, completely being caught in the arms of Atlas Cameron. However, things began to complicate when she discovered how their sexcapades resulted into a little life in her womb. By then, she only got one best option; to keep it hidden from everyone but most especially—from its father.
View More“What are you waiting for? Just do it, Bev.” Hailee kept on convincing me.
I looked at her, apprehensively. “B-But I’m scared. What if-“ Before I could finish my words, she already cut me off.
“Oh come on! It’s normal to feel scared but there’s no point if you’d continue being like this. So, try it now. If you never try, you’ll never know.” She then showed me her warmest smile as she caressed my arm.
Her smile and her soothing voice were too comforting, and she’s really a great convincer—there’s no doubt on that. In the end, I found myself walking inside the restroom with a troubled mind. My heart never stopped beating so loud, it only worsened as I closed the door and sat on the toilet bowl.
It’s as if any minute by now, I’m going to collapse due to the anxiety lingering through my system. I just know I never saw this coming. No one ever did. I just woke up one day and I started feeling the symptoms.
God knows how hard I tried to ignore it and disregard the possibilities. But later on, I still failed. Hailee still found out. She never believed my excuses. For her, I’m such an in denial bitch. Well, I really am. I wasn't clueless. I was just in denial.
But right now, I'm just tired of denying it.
It was only a few minutes after I entered the cubicle yet it felt like eternal for me. Another second passed and I was done peeing. Using my trembling hand, I took the tube out with my pee in it and began to put a few drops on the strip. My heart continued pulsating against my chest as I waited for the result. I feel lightheaded the whole time, and my knees were shaking too.
God. I’m so fucking nervous. But I have no rights to throw questions because in the first place, I was at fault for this mistake. There’s no one to blame but me… and him.
“Oh, my God.” Tears immediately pooled around my eyes. I covered my mouth to contain my sobs. I never blinked while staring at the result before my eyes.
Two fucking red lines. Fucking positive.
I tried the other and the result was just the same. Holy crap...
“Bev? Is everything okay? Are you done?” I heard Hailee behind closed doors.
“Y-Yeah, I’m done! Wait a sec.” My voice cracked as my tears fell more.
Shit. I knew it! There’s always consequences behind every action. I don’t know what to feel. I’m in mixed emotions. I feel overwhelmed, there’s also happiness which I never thought I was capable of feeling again. However, the fear I’ve been feeling remained. It only gotten worse.
“Ugh, thank goodness! I was close to think you fell asleep—Oh, dear. What’s wrong?” Hailee was quick to pull me for a hug after she saw my pale face cascaded with tears.
“I-It’s positive, Hail. I’m gonna be… a m-mother.” I sobbed. She gasped before she made me face her again.
“Really? That’s a freaking good news! What the heck? This is something we should celebrate about! You’ll be entering the motherhood, Beverly!” She exclaimed happily like it’s the best news she ever heard in history.
I just wish I could pull the same reaction.
“What do I know about being a mother, anyway?” What about my career? My handler will surely despise me. Every one of the industry, they’re going to judge me.
“Don’t worry, we’ll figure it out. I’m with you,” Hailee held my hands and squeezed them. “And I’m pretty sure, the father of that little thing will also do the same. After all, you both made that. You just have to tell him-“ That’s my cue to stop her from going further. Because apparently, I’ve heard enough.
“There’s no way in hell he’s going to know about this.” I gritted my teeth., my eyes filled with determination. Hailee was giving me a puzzled look. “I’ll raise the baby without needing his presence. I’ll keep it, by hook or by fucking crook.” I declared with finality.
I’ll be the selfish mother if I have to. Because I know very well what kind of a man he is, and now that our heated secret resulted into my own little secret, I’ll make sure he’s the last person who will know about it.
When Damon gave me two choices, I was sure to pick the first. But then, maybe it's true that it takes last minute to change a person's mind.I realized no one searches for me. They were probably fine despite knowing i wasn't around. No one really cares even if I disappear right now. A dry chuckle came out of my mouth. Damn. I've never been so down as this... I felt like everyone turned their back against me, even the people I treasure the most. I felt like however I try to set things right, they'd only see the numbers of my failure. I don't think I'll ever be good enough. Was it so hard to trust my words?I checked my phone to see if there's any new message in my inbox. Actually, there are. From Hailee and Lancer; both updating me about their vacation. With a heavy chest, I reacted heart on the photos they both sent in our group chat where only the three of us were members. I tried to scroll in my news feed but the moment I saw a video of that scene in the hospital posted by someon
"Well, then..." I took a sharp breath and forced a smile.Locked in Atlas's arms was Ashanti smirking victoriously. I had to control myself from giving her a slap regardless of everyone's watch and just walked out of that space without leaving any more word. If they felt disappointed then, they disappointed me too. What can I still do? They won't believe a single word I spout! Instead, she got them in her hands, effortless."Beverly? Where are you—hey!" I saw Train together with Rainer and their other cousins but I was too determined to get away from everyone at this hour.They called out my name once more but my self control was strong enough not to look back. I knew they've seen the tears cascading my face. It's fine. What's the point of yapping the matter? As if they'd believe any word I'd say. Just like the rest, they won't think bad of her. That's how she brainwashed everybody. Fucking successfully! I just couldn't accept Ria's included, too...Now, my daughter hates me because
"Why is this happening?" I could only whisper to myself.We just arrived at the hospital and Trevor immediately approached his brother, Dr. Fred Cameron to ask about my mother's current condition. I stood to listen too. He said it was the kind of heart attack that already happened before but it's fatal now and assurance cannot be just guaranteed.It was concerning to hear. I didn't know we'll get back to this situation once again. I still have a lot to think about and then here's another one..."Or something probably triggered her weak heart..." Dr. Cameron continued which definitely caught my attention.Something triggered? Or must be... someone. Then, who could it be? And what could be the motive?I don't want to quickly jump into conclusion but my instincts can never go wrong. I felt like there was a foul play here. Because she won't just get a heart attack for no specific reason. There must be a whodunnit behind it."She might wake up later or tomorrow and I'm sorry to break it to
"Howard family were set to face multiple serious cases involving each of the family members. Duke for aggravated assault, Sarah for child abuse, Daniel as part of an underground group involving drug trafficking and money laundering..." "That classless witch! How dare she lay a finger on my precious baby Ria! I'll make sure to taint her reputation in the motherhood community by any means possible!" Train had to pause from completing his sentence to give way to mom's aggressive reaction."Barbara, calm down..." She was only silenced when Trevor caressed her with comfort."Err, what about the other two Howard siblings?" I asked Train, more like urging him to continue.He cleared his throat and reclaimed seriousness. "Cambridge both expelled Dustin and Pauline Howard. Dustin, for allegedly cheating on major exam and Pauline for cyber bullying and harassing her classmate." The information made me blink for a second. Whoa. That's one hell of a problematic family."They're worse than what
"What's with these buffed minions?" He pertained to Atlas' men who diligently positioned themselves around him. His smirk hinted with mockery as his gaze stopped at Atlas who was slightly blocking my body from his view. "Hah! And you've brought your greatest soldier, I see."I clenched my fists and eyed him boldly."How dare you attempt to escape from your nasty deeds! You've always been a coward, Duke! You think you can get away from every damn thing you've put me through? You almost killed me, you dumbass!" My fingers were shaking, the urge to steal a gun from one of these men and shoot him was too strong.But I don't want his filthy blood to taint my hands so I must control this anger before I could break loose."Beverly." I stilled and as if a spell, Atlas' authoritative voice automatically calmed me down.I inhaled sharply, stepped aside and let him face Duke who stayed cool on his ground. "Quit being a hero, Cameron. Why are you so persistent in helping that bitch? You can't ev
Ashanti often visits the villa because of Atlas, that’s what it seems to me. In the first place, why is he so dedicated to stay here when he could just spend his time in his penthouse? So that I won’t be seeing him together with his fiancé all around the corner!It reminds me of his words way back years ago. The penthouse that he bought and its future purpose as he told me. They all make sense now. His plan, everything’s going in their right places, huh. That’s all he ever wanted, anyway. A family of his own. Someone who’s willing to fight for him, be with him through thick and thin. Someone as brave as him who’d gladly take his hand against all odds, as daring as him to break even the toughest rule.He found her. Good for him.“Uh, Bev?” “Hmm?” I only hummed as a response to Lancer without putting an effort to look at him as a funny clip on the internet distracted me a bit.“You sure he doesn’t remember?” Lancer asked. It easily pulled my attention back to him and Hailee.“Yes. Why?
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