Chapter 3 : I'm pregnant
Rosette smirked ” Where are you coming from at this time you wretch” she asked
" It's none of your business and if you have too much free time and you don't know what to do with it I suggest you use it to teach your children some manners, ” she said as her lips curled up into a smile and her hands folded to her chest.
Rosette bit her lip while glaring at her “ you insolent child I will teach you some manners first ” she said as she raised her hand to hit Andrea on the face.
Andrea grabbed her hand right on time and she threw it away roughly.
“ You better watch it, you old hag, ” Andrea said and walked upstairs.
Andrea had already promised not to take any chances with her step mom. Her mother had her when she was dating her dad and after her dad found out he dumped her mom instantly.
At the end of the day she landed with her Aunt,she heard her mom had started a new life with kids.
Her father had no responsible children; they are always in the headlines with one scandal and the other. So he requested her aunt that he wanted her but there was more to it,that was how she was known as the illegitimate daughter of the Grahams yet the responsible one.
Rosette did not only hate Andrea cause she's the other woman's daughter she was jealous cause she didn't have any child with a good reputation like the way Andrea have been carrying the family's name.
“ Mom, you couldn't even fight back, you just watched her insult you, ” Naomi said to her mother.
“ Just shut up you good for nothing," Rosette spat back at her.
Naomi Graham is the second daughter of rosette. She was well known in all the clubs in Australia. She was the lavish spender of the family and the laziest.
“ Whatever ” she replied as she blew her gum and started walking to the door.
“ And where are you heading to? ” Rosette asked.
Naomi rolled her eyes “ to the club of course ”she said as she twirled the car keys on her finger.
Rosette glared at her disappointedly, she was putting on a red leather mini skirt and a matching red leather jacket with black heels.
The following morning, Andrea yawned as she climbed down off her bed to prepare herself for work.
She graduated with a first class degree in one of the top universities in America.
This was exactly the reason why Mr Graham requested for her to come back to the family. He wanted to use her to take the family's company to greater heights and secure the property for his children's future.
Andrea was no fool to fall for his tricks; she knew he didn't have any fatherly love for her or even genuinely acknowledge her as his daughter; he only cared about rosette children.
She works for a shimmer company in Australia as the general manager. Shimmer's company is one of the top companies in Australia; they were well-known for making and designing jewelries. They had a lot of branches globally.
Three months Later
She arrived at the company with muddled thoughts.
She went straight into the office ignoring the employees who were busy gossiping about her as usual.
Back in her office she opened her bag and brought the pregnancy test kit. She stared at it with a frown two days back. It was negative. Why did she suddenly feel nauseous from the smell of soup?
She took in a sharp breath and decided to test it out again.
She came out after a while with a frown on her face.
She dialled Elena's number.
“ Hey girl, why did you call me during work hours? ” she said.
“ Elena, it's positive this time, ” she said.
“ huh? what are you talking about” Elena asked confusedly.
“ I'm pregnant, Elena ” she announced.
“ what? ” Elena yelled.
“ Yes, this morning I was suddenly feeling nauseous from the smell of soup and I threw up. I decided to give it a try once again and it's positive,”she said.
“ Look, I need to hang up right now ”Andrea said.
She had told Elena everything that happened, months back when she went over to Elena's condominium. It has been three months and she hasn't gotten her monthly period.
She bowed her head on top of her desk.
Should I keep the baby?
Who's the father? Will my child grow up without a father?
A Lot of thoughts kept coming to her head and she started having migraines.
She closed from work early and returned home, immediately she got to her room and ran into the bathroom to throw up again.
She came out looking pale and weak and lay on her bed tiredly.
" If this continues then soon enough the whole family will know about her pregnancy" she mumbled.
She lowered her head and placed her hand on her tummy.
" So I'm carrying a child," she thought.
TEXAS'S, AMERICA
Sean sat down in his bedroom working overtime with his laptop.
Once in a while his hand reaches for his cup of coffee that was kept on the coffee table in front of him.
His phone abruptly started ringing and he picked up immediately.
“ Sir, we have a very important client we need to meet in Australia, ” Drew, his assistant, said over the phone.
His pupils dilated and he remained silent on the phone. He turned to the other end of the bed gazing at the black hoodie.
He remembered wearing this hoodie two months back when he came to Australia and he met that lady he spent the night with.
He shut his eyes trying to recall her face but her image had started fading away from his memory.
The following morning he woke up. She was holding onto him tightly and she was sleeping quite peacefully with her cherry-like small lips.
He smiled at the thought of her.
“ sir ” Drew said, the other end of the line had been quiet for minutes
Sean jolted back to reality. “ Alright, when are we having the meeting? ” he asked in a cold voice.
“ in the next two days sir, ” Drew replied.
“ uh huh ” he said and hung up the call.
He was suddenly looking forward to the trip.
The following morning, Australia
Westwell Estate
Andrea got up and went into the bathroom to brush her teeth.
Rosette came into the room to see what she was up to, but couldn't find her. She shook her head about to leave when her eyes caught sight of a pregnancy tube.
Her eyes widened as she went forward to check she picked it up and gasp from shock she was no newbie to this.
“ So Andrea is pregnant “ she said like a whisper as she palmed her lips.
Her lips curled up into a smirk. ” Finally I will throw that scum out of the mansion, “ she said and went downstairs with it.
After Andrea freshened up and was already dressed up for work she remembered she wanted to dispose the test tube.
She went to the bedside table and under the bed but couldn't find it. She frowned her face and checked everywhere possible it might have fallen to but to no avail.
She was already running late and decided to continue searching once she got back from work.
She went downstairs and she met the whole family seated at the dining table eating. She was in no mood for breakfast and decided to go straight to work.
” Andrea! “ she heard her step mom call out to her with a cold voice.
She turned around slowly and the next thing she heard was ” smack! smack! “
She was slapped hard twice by her step mother.
A deep frown appeared on her face as she glared at Rosette with daggers.
Before she could speak, Rosette waggled the test tube in front of her.
” Why don't you explain this?“ she said with a smug smirk.
Andrea's heart sank, she gulped down her saliva nervously.
How did she get hold of it? She wondered.
” say something “ her dad roared angrily as he stood up from his seat.
Soon the whole family rose to their feets.
She balled her fists beside her tightly. ” yes I'm pregnant “ she announced.
Naomi gasped in shock and suddenly let out a mirthless laugh.
” the almighty amazing daughter had finally brought shame to the family “ she said in a delightful tone.
Grandma held her chest tightly and suddenly groaned in pain.
” grandma! Grandma! “ they all rushed towards her as she collapsed on the ground.
Andrea was about to touch grandma but Naomi swung her arm away.
” Get out of here, look what you have caused. You are so cursed that's why both of your parents refused to acknowledge you “ she said with a malicious tone.
Tears were welling up in Andrea's eyes. She bit her lip hard trying to hold it from sliding down.
The doctor came shortly and checked on Granny's condition.
The whole family sat down in the living room waiting for the doctor's feedback.
” If anything happens to my mother I will skin you alive “ Lachlan Graham yelled at Andrea.
” How could you be so senseless? “ the person she least expected said to her, finally making her tears fall.
” Jace, even you, “ Andrea said with a choked voice.
Jace is Naomi's junior brother. He was just 20 years old and a college student. He had only been the one who never spoke bad about Andrea ever since she came back into the Graham's family, he even went against his parents for her.
” Andrea I thought you were a good person and my mother was only troubling you for no reason but now have got to see you for who you truly are “ he said with a loud scoff.
Noami smiled and rubbed his hair. He pushed her hands roughly.
” Get your hands away from me, you bitch “ he said.
After waiting for a while the doctor came downstairs.
” she almost suffered a heart attack. Your mother is so lucky but if something of this sort happens again there are high chances that she might end up paralyzed.“ the doctor said.
Lachlan heaved a sigh of relief as he held his chest that had been thumping wildly awhile ago. ” Thank you doctor, can I go and see her now? “ he asked.
” She needs enough rest. She shouldn't be stressed in any way, I will take my leave now “ he said and headed out.
” You wretched, you heard what the doctor said, right? Pack your things and get out of this house right now “ rosette yelled.
Andrea wept loudly; she didn't mean for all this to happen.
Lachlan turned over to her direction he said in a very icy voice ” who is the father of the child? “he asked, emphasising on each word.
Even she would like to know.
She could only stare at him as she remained silent.
” speak you bastard “his voice echoed through the whole living room.
Andrea flinched by the coldness he was exuding. She's quite surprised by his reaction. It wasn't as if he did care about her. Why was he suddenly angry? ” she thought.
She took in a deep breath “ I also don't know” she said in a low tone as she lowered her gaze.
Naomi burst into laughter “ wow Andrea I didn't know you were this wild how many men have you been intimate with so far or have you lost count ” she said shamelessly.
“ how will she know she's just exactly like her mom. They are all sluts, ” Rosette said.
Andrea couldn't take their insults any longer.
“ enough! You have been saying what you want just because I didn't say anything doesn't mean you can turn my silence into weakness. Another word from any of you again I will surely make you pay.”
She suddenly tittered “ oh and you think I want to live in this house with despicable horrible people like you all, then you must be kidding ” she said and went upstairs.
She returned shortly with her luggage. “ Have a lovely life, ” she said and pulled her luggage along.
Lachlan chuckled codly “ what a disgrace. Who did I offend? All my children are nothing but waste ” he said angrily.
“ And Andrea she dared walked out on me I will surely make her pay “ Lachlan said and stomped off angrily
Chapter 4: The boss She finally arrived at the condominium while pulling her luggage tiredly. She pressed the doorbell and Elena opened up for her instantly. She took the luggage from her and guided her in. “ Andrea I'm so sorry ” she said as she glanced at the sullen look on Andrea's face. Andrea threw herself on the couch. She still couldn't believe all that had happened today; it was just like a dream to her. Elena sat next to her, patting her back lightly. “ it's alright . Everything is going to be fine ” she consoled her gently. “ So are you keeping the baby? ” Elena asked softly. Andrea looked at her and averted her gaze back to an empty space “ I have decided to keep the child ” she said with a smile that looked like she was about to cry. Elena really did feel bad . She was Andrea's friend for years . She knew how Andrea had grown up without her parents after reuniting with her Dad. She was so happy, thinking all would be fine. But she was treated badly
Chapter 5: meeting the boss “ That's none of my concerns, How long has she been absent? ” he asked. “ for the past two days sir,” the secretary said. “ Hehe these Graham do really think too highly of themselves. Get me her number from the employees file right away” he said angrily. The secretary ran away quickly to get it. She came back with the number shortly after. At The Condominium Andrea was seated on the bed eating some fruit when she heard her cell phone next to her ringing She glanced at the caller ID and it was from an unknown number She picked up with a puzzled look. “ Hello, who is this? ” she asked calmly. “ Get your lazy ass to the company within two hours or else kiss your job goodbye ” Sean said in a bossy tone. “ Hey! Who the hell do you think you are? You think you can just form numbers and start calling people telling them bullshits ” she said about hanging up. “ It's your boss speaking, ” Sean said through gritted teeth. “ My boss? Oh please,
Chapter 6: The business proposal South Song Street, At the condominium Andrea got back from work tired and sweaty. She wasn't able to get a taxi. She had to trek all the way home. She could feel her legs shaking and aching. She plopped herself down on the sofa and spread out her legs like she was about to die. Elena walked over to her “ what happened to you? Why do you look this messy ” she asked “Today was very hectic…… ” before she could finish her words, the doorbell rang, interrupting their conversation. “Are you expecting anyone at this time? ” Elena asked with a puzzled look as she stared at the wall clock. “ No I'm not '' Andrea shook her head. Elena opened the door and met Lachlan standing on the doorstep. The respect she had for him had disappeared ever since the day he threw Andrea out of the house. She placed her hand on her hip ” What do you want? “ She asked codly. “ I would like to see my daughter, ” he said in a calm voice. Elena chuckle
Chapter 7: warning “ Oh God, this woman is such a chattering box, ” he said inwardly. “ Who's she? ” he said unceremoniously, making Mrs Wilson choke on her food. Carmen's expression turned so ugly that she could hardly conceal it. She could only try to plaster a fake smile on her face while gripping the fork tightly. “ Son, are you joking? How could you ask such a silly question? It's Carmen, your childhood friend. When you were six, you used to call her your bride. Have you forgotten so soon? Mrs Wilson asked with a smile. Sean wrinkled his face in disgust. He must have been crazy when he was a child, he thought. “ Oh! she could get a job through her capabilities. I am not going to bypass it because she's your friend's daughter, ” he said, twisting the discussion. Carmen was dumbfounded. “ Is he trying to say he didn't remember? and I was only his mom's friend's daughter? She thought. She felt like someone was ripping her heart. back when she was studying in Cana
Chapter 8: The Grand Opening Back at her office, they wore the masterpiece on a headless mannequin that was safely kept on the table. The necklace was so dazzling that one wouldn't be able to divert his gaze. It was made with expensive pearls and diamonds that were worth 30 million dollars. Even Andrea found it difficult to concentrate on her work as she kept staring at it. She heard that the jewellery would be auctioned tonight and she wondered who would be the luckiest person to purchase it. After work, she carefully locked her office. She was kept in charge of the masterpiece and she knew the consequences will be dire if anything was to happen to it. mmediately she walked away, Daisy came out from behind the corner she was hiding. A smirk formed and settled on her lips. She made a quick call “ your job will be carried out tomorrow according to the plan. I will be expecting my balance soon ” she said and hung up. She smiled as she stared at the set of keys she was
Chapter 9: The Grand Opening ll They were tight security standing at the door. It was really strictly on invitation. There was a red carpet from the entrance the door to the other end. She gulped down her saliva nervously and walked closer to the door. The security stopped her and asked for her invite. She quickly brought out her workers ID before she was let into the premises. Her eyes scanned the entire hall that was beautifully decorated in a banquet style. She was feeling nervous because she was going to meet her boss today for the very first time ever. She couldn't help but recall when she had called him a fool. She exhaled and sighed loudly. She could see some important dignitaries trooping in and she could only admire them from her standing point. Just then, one of the employees walked over to her. “ Thank goodness you are here,” Crystal heaved a sigh of relief like her saviour was here. She stared at Crystal with a puzzled look, wondering what was going
Chapter 10: Her identity Andrea paused for a while and almost laughed “ Who said he was dead?' She wondered what the father of her child's expression would be like after hearing this. ”Anyways, the bastard that impregnated me did deserve it. I will accept his condolences” she thought. “ Thank you for your condolences,” she nodded. “ It's so late Are you with anyone?”he asked her. She shook her head “ I was waiting for a cab” she replied calmly. “ er…. I'll drop you off ” he said and Andrea stared at him. “ Come on, I don't have any bad intentions towards you. I'm a good guy besides you are pregnant. Aren't I putting myself in a bigger problem? I mean I have to provide food for two ” he said with a straight face. Andrea laughed, '' not two for three,” she said with a smile. “ Oh, you mean you are having twins? ” He asked and she nodded. ” Wow, that's such great news. I hope to have twins too in the future, ” he said as he led the way to his car. He did look li
Chapter 11: The man is so sly He quickly shook his thoughts away. " Where is her mother now? " Sean asked as he rested his hands on his chin. “ Her mom got married a long time ago with two kids and she's currently in France, ” Drew replied. Sean scoffed " They are not even worthy of being called parents " he muttered. “ What about her aunt? I'm sure they must still have a relationship," Sean said. “ She hasn't been in contact with her aunt ever since she got pregnant, ” Drew replied. “ Alright you can leave now " Sean waved his hand in dismissal. He tilted his head with his eyes narrowing " Is she the lady I spent the night with? I need to get to the bottom of this soon ” he mumbled. «»«»«» SouthSong Street «»«»«» Andrea sat on the sofa in her blue hoodie while eating some popcorn. Elena came down the stairs already dressed in casual black jeans and white shirt. “ I will be leaving now. I'm on the night shift tonight. Take good care of yourself ” she said. " An