Chapter Fourteen: Tricks and Plans

While Alexander was in Malibu...

Rhea's POV

The look of disappointment on my father's face says it all. He's not pleased with the news our family doctor has delivered. I can't believe the old man told my father why I have been having dizzy spells way before I became aware. He didn't even respect patient-doctor confidentiality. If I would have known before him, I would have taken care of it. It was a meaningless fling meant to get off and not to bear fruit. Now that my father knows, I can't get rid of it.

"You realize that this puts our plans in jeopardy." He broke the silence.

"It was a mistake."

"That will stain us forever! The only child you were supposed to have is Alexander's! Infidelity is ugly Rhea!"

As it was my dream too but the man acts frigid around me. It's like I repulse him. Not even the tender caress of my fingers on his arm gets h