I was still feeling speechless because the kiss was unexpected and sudden.
On a second thought I wanted to push him away and break free from his grasp but I couldn't feel the courage or zeal to do so, as I felt defeated and vulnerable at this point. My heart didn't stop pounding loudly in my chest, making me sweat in panic. I haven't done this before, nor have I kissed a man before. He's just stolen my innocence through this kiss and I wouldn't forgive him for this but what can I do? I should have known that something like this would happen in the end since I willingly entered a man's hotel room, so what then did I expect? I had several thoughts on how I was going to stop this to fight him off me but he was too strong. His grip on my hands above my head tightened and instead of me feeling the kiss, I was rather feeling pain. I couldn't breathe properly as I hoped and prayed I wouldn't die before he left me alone. When he finally pulled away from me, my lips felt sore and bruised as if they'd been pressed and screwed by a hammer. I tried catching my breath for air, as my heart hammered against my chest, and all I could do was to stare at him, stunned and regretful. Micheal's expression was unreadable at this time as I tried to read what he was thinking from his expression. He only made me feel worse because he wouldn't break his gaze away from me. I was lucky that he had released my hands from the air as I felt my limbed arms trying to pump back the blood that had stopped flowing. I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand still tasting and feeling his taste on my lips. Rage surged through me but within me I was embarrassed as I felt my dignity being crushed and taken for granted. "Why the hell do you do that ?" I managed to say as I felt my throat tightened with the weight of my own words. My words came out like whispers because I was only trying to catch my breath after almost losing myself in that deep kiss. He turned his gaze back towards me and watched me carefully like I was some amusing creature. "Why do you sound upset with me?" He finally said, making me raise my eyes to look at him. I was curious as to why he would suddenly start a conversation in this calmly manner, unlikely for him to do, especially since he's been behaving like a wounded animal upon my arrival. Now here he was , looking at me with the calmest eyes I have ever seen , and speaking to me like he really cared. I wanted to lash out at him. To scream my lungs out at him for the mockery I had received from him since I entered his room. Not that it was my intention, but I was forced because of my family predicament, but instead, he decided to rub all of it on my face like I was some whore or thief who had come to steal his assets. "This isn't why I came here". The words flew out from my mouth before I could hold myself, as hot tears streamed down my cheeks. He raised an eyebrow to look towards my frame but I quickly looked away, avoiding eye contact. I didn't want him to feel I wanted his pity or I was faking my behavior to get pitied. It was actually how I felt. "Then tell me, why are you here, Wendy?" He asked, his tone serious and curious. He leaned closer against my small frame breathing cool air on my cheeks, which made my hot tears feel cold and sticky. "I thought you were here to seduce me?". His words sent a wave of fresh embarrassment to me. Here I was thinking he was being reasonable and kind but it's like I thought wrong. "No! I actually came here because I need your help". I mouthed, trying to clear his reasoning of me being naked in his hotel room. He suddenly pulled back on hearing my statement, this time, he wasn't smiling in a mockery way at me, but his eyes held an unreadable expression. "You need my help?" He repeated my statement trying to understand where I was coming from. "Yes I need your help" I concluded with a nod in affirmation as I swallowed hard trying to steady my breath. "I know you're under the pressure from your father, but I can assure you that I can help you with that by being your pretend wife. That way, you won't have to deal with your father's plans for a forced arranged marriage". For a moment, Micheal was calm as he tried processing all what I've just stated. Feeling unsure if he heard what I've just said right or not. But I said what I said, it's just left for him to decide because I wasn't ready nor planning to repeat myself, since it's for both our benefits. I could feel the room getting tense from the silence between us, but then I saw a smirk across his face as he let out a low chuckle. "My father's plans are a little too complicated for you to understand". His tone was serious , and even when I tried to protest, he took a step closer to me and before I knew it, I was grabbed by the arms and carried like I weighed nothing as he tossed me carefully on the bed. The bed sank in from my weight as I struggled to adjust my body on it while my heart began racing in its crib. "What are you going to do..." Before I could finish my sentence, he was already at my side roaming his dark dangerous eyes on my body hungrily. He leaned forward, his face inches away from my lips. I feared what he would do this time to me because I still haven't recovered from the kiss I received earlier. "You think you can help me? You think I need your help other than this, right?". My throat suddenly began to dry as I felt the words I was about to say disappear. I was left speechless and voiceless, I was only able to look at him with pleading eyes and waited for what may come next. His hand soon moved towards my thigh, inches higher than my imagination and a moan which I didn't know I was holding escaped from my mouth. I closed my eyes as I anticipate the worst as I felt Micheal's hand move down to my waist, and began to caress me. I tried to focus on what he was doing to me but no matter how I tried, I couldn't forget the fact of how my family had sent me over to a rich man's hotel room to have sex with him just to be able to clear off the family's debt. The thought of everything alone made tears streamed down my eyes while Michael didn't stop from doing what he wanted with me. Each stroke of pound I received from Micheal's mighty hardness made me swear against my family's betrayal within me. Soon it was all over. I watched him stand up without a word, leaving me lying like I was a log of wood, numb, sore and bruised, both outside and inside of my body. I could hear water running and splashing against the bathroom floor across from the bedroom where I laid, breathless and weak. I pulled the covers beside me against my small frame as exhaustion overtook me, and before I knew it, I was soon snoring into sleep.The labor pains were too much and unbearable. My water broke, Michael started and didn't know what to do for a few seconds. âSir, letâs take her to the hospitalâ, Olivia said. He carried me breathing hard. âSir, let me help you, is she not heavy?âThe chauffeur said. âNo, she is carrying my child. She is not heavy and I love her,âHe said with a straight face.He carried me to the car himself. He laid me at the back seat, he placed my head on his lap. Olivia sat beside the chauffeur. I was groaning in pain as we headed to the hospital. I was feeling cold and hot at the same time. It got to a stage where I feel like death was waving at me.I held on to Michael's clothes screaming and crying. âI am done forâ. âI want to urinateâ. âThe pain is unbearableâ. I was talking and crying. Michael kept telling me sorry uncountable times till we got to the hospital. I was rushed in for an emergency.I tried birthing the child myself but I couldnât. Michael called his parents to tell them I was in
The attitude pissed off Michael. He was so embarrassed he had to leave the scene. He has never been disgraced in front of his workers like that ever.Roxana stormed after him to his office. Michael was able to walk faster than her to his office. âDonât let her into my officeâHe told Laila. Immediately, Laila stood guard in front of her boss's office. She could hear Roxanaâs voice shouting as she approached the office. âWhere is the loser?. I will give you a few days. Have your count down you will be off hereâShe boasted.As she made her way to his office Laila stopped her. âI am sure, you donât want to get into a fight with me,âshe frowned. âMrs Carter, you can not enter thereâLaila said. She pulled Laila off the road. Laila staggered to regain her balance she ran after her and pulled her back.She slapped Lailaâs face. âHow dare you touch my expensive body with your filthy hands?âShe yelled. Laila held her cheeks as it stings. Michael heard Roxana slap Laila. He came out of his offic
âIf that will please you. I will do it,âMichael replied. He wasnât willing to argue with Roxana. He knows she has always been jealous of me. Roxana smiled, âGoodâ. âYou know I love you so much. And I will do anything for youâMichael said. âI love you too. Letâs get to sleep. We have to be early for the family breakfast tomorrowâ,Roxana said. They went to bed.Michael was thinking of how to go about the request Roxana is asking him. A part of him loves me. He doesnât want me to go far away from the house because of his child. He didnât sleep early that night. âMy grandfatherâs house. Is it the safest and comfortable for her to stay with my child,âHe said to himself.He thought all through the night about how to go about the request. He could hardly sleep. His thought was going wild. He finally got to sleep.They came over for breakfast on Sunday morning as usual. Before breakfast started, Michael announced on the table. âHello everyone, Roxana said she doesnât want Wendy staying in the
Roxana knew it was Grace Jenkins the cleaner was referring to. For Laila not to talk. She was taking side with her boss. She doesnât want to lose her job. I kept mute for a while.Obviously, Michael is cheating on her with Grace. She got the facts she needed. She doesnât need to prolong issues or look further. Her final finds will be with Michaelâs phone. âItâs fine you all can leave thank youâ,Roxana dismisses the gathering.There was nothing to think about again further. She knows nothing about Michael's job. She was only there as itâs the tradition of the Carter to always make their wives the managing director. She is only good in her make-up field.She rested her back and called Ann as it was the plan between both of them to get rid of all the side ladies when she resumes power and to divorce after a few months.Ann picked up her phone as soon as she saw it was Roxana that was calling her. âHello Mrs Roxana CarterâAnn teased her friend. âAnn, stop being naughty,âRoxana laughed. It
Michael sighed, âOk sir. Thank you sirâ. âGood son, you can take your leave now,âLawrence said. Michael hugged his father and took his leave. He joined Rosie in the sitting room. âWhat happened?. Any problem?âShe inquired. âNo, he was only lecturing me on how to take great care of youâMichael lied.Roxana laughed and they left. They hopped into the waiting car and left for Lawrence court expansion. âWelcome to your humble abode my beautiful RosieâMichael announced. Roxana looked around like it was her first time in the house.âOf course Itâs mineâ,she said proudly. Michael laughed ignorantly at Roxana's words. The manager of soulmate beach reached out to Michael to enable them to publicize the wedding to the public. The wedding videos and pictures had not been heard and kept away from the public.Michael authorized it to be blown out to the public. The very night the videos and pictures were released to the public. It gained ten million views in six hours before the day breaks. The so
Rosie looked at Michael and liked what a liar he is. She kept quiet and didnât say anything. âMrs Carter, I am okay now. Hope you are good?â. Before Michelle could reply it was time for breakfast to start.No one talked about it anymore. They started breakfast as usual. We all ate. After breakfast I know I have no business with them as the gathering specifically was for the marriage discussion.They all move to the garden to have a better discussion about the wedding. âMy outfit will be ready next month with my husband and father inlawâMichelle said proudly. âOurs would be ready next month also. Our guest list is prepared,âMrs Briggs said smiling.Mr Briggs and Denzel left the women to have other discussions somewhere else. Roxana and Michael moved away from their parents also to have their discussions. âRosie, I am really sorry. Next two months. I canât wait for you to be Mrs Carterâ,Michael pleaded.âOk. I have heard. I really canât wait also,âRoxana said. She smiled and pecked him.