*****Inside a penthouse that overlooked a construction site, Kendrick sat on a sofa, his eyes fixed on the glass windows. Amidst the loud rave of engines and the laughter and chatters of the men at work, his head was only filled with thoughts. Thoughts of whatever was she doing at the moment.The Butler had reassured him on the phone that she took her meals. However, heaven knew what she was up to. It had been three days, three days since she threw that fit. After that, she hadn't said a word to him, nor had he got a glimpse of her. Silence... Was all that she gave him.Even when he knocked at her door every morning, or at night when he went back home, her only response was no response at all. It didn't settle with him, living her all day by herself. She had threatened him with the baby's life. Well, technically it wasn't really that much of a threat but she was trying so hard to provoke him. He wondered what else she would do. Why couldn't she quit being stubborn and cooperate?H
"That won't help anything," Kendrick muttered. "I don't see why not." Devon frowned. "I mean... since she's now your wife. Letting her know will make her realize what's at stake." Kendrick let out a chuckle with a shake of his head. Telling her was the same thing as baring himself naked for an ultimate attack. She wouldn't think twice before utilizing that one weapon to her advantage. "I need your advice." He finally brought it up, maintaining his blank expression. But he failed, as Devon's eyes lit up. He knew it. "Advice?" Devon raised a brow. "Advice with what?" He asked as his lips curled up.Kendrick ignored his taunting look and took in a long drag of the air. "I need her to come back to her senses, for the baby's wellbeing. Tell me how to make her happy." "Wow, this is like the sweetest request I've ever heard. I can't believe the all-mighty Mr. Reid is asking for my advice." Devon tried to stifle his laughter but failed. And Kendrick was losing it. "Alright, alright." De
"What are you doing here?" Her voice was laced with anger and he could see that familiar fire making its way into her eyes. That fire he yearned so much to douse. It wasn't good for the baby. "What does it look like I'm doing here?" He let his eyes soften, trying to keep his voice as light as he could. Her hand instinctively went to her stomach, the thing he noticed she liked to do in his presence. "There's no use fighting, Hailey." He closed the distance she made. "I want you to relax, getting angry will do us no good."Either she understood the context of his words, or something else had invaded her thoughts. She closed her eyes and her chest heaved up and down evenly, as if she was trying to control her breathing. And keeping a control of her emotion. "Good." Kendrick's lips tugged up. "I thought I made it clear that I don't want to see you," She said, looking tired, almost helpless. "That is an impossible request, Hailey." Kendrick let out a throaty chuckle. "Doesn't it even
"B–But, Sir— what about tomorrow?" Rosslyn said quickly."Tomorrow's the weekend," Kendrick reminded her and he heard a gasp. However, it wasn't the assistant. It was Hailey, whose expression had now turned to that of horror. "It will wait till Monday. We'll meet with the architects during the weekend." He finished speaking to the assistant who gave him a reply in a low-spirited voice. After hanging up and shoving the phone back into his pants pockets, Kendrick's eyes narrowed at the girl who seemed to have lost her tongue. Hailey stared at him with a far-off look, as if her mind was not there. And without waiting for her to return to her senses and demanding some ridiculous apology, Kendrick turned around and walked inside the house in large strides. When he got to the living room, the servants were busied around with work. And all turned to look at him in shock, their eyes fixed on his clothes. Even the Butler who was talking to a maid paused in his words and coughed. Treating
Now, he couldn't wait for her to open up. His eyes narrowed. Hailey remained sitting even after none was left for her to eat. She tapped her finger on the table, as if urging him to make haste. And Kendrick let out a small laugh. She cleared her throat when he finally finished his food. "Kendrick," she called out his name in a soft tone, he could barely hear her. Kendrick prodded his hands on the table, granting her his full focus and urging her to go on."I have a request," she continued, while searching into his eyes. Her eyes were so expressive he could see the tiny insecurity in them. "Go on." He rested his cheek on a palm. "Can you not go to work on the weekend?" Her voice came out as a plea. "And tell me why I shouldn't." Kendrick tilted his head. 'Hailey Hailey Hailey, you're a great piece of puzzle.'She broke eye contact with him and poured herself a glass of water, then took a little sip. "Because, I need you to come with me... I— I want us to go somewhere else, toge
*****'That stupid stupid Kendrick.' How dare he use her love for her grandfather to trick her. Hailey huffed and puffed as she paced in front of the bed. She was so mad at the moment, that she was afraid her chest would burst. That cunning man. To what extent would he go to make her life hell? He even made sure her room was bolted with chains and padlocks so she wouldn't have any chance of going back. 'Argh.' and how could she be able to sleep in the same place with him without choking him in the night?All she wished now was to rough him up and smash him into a mush the way he did to her baby. Her precious plant. Hailey kicked the hard wood of the bed and slumped down on it. She should have known asking for a request was the same thing as digging her own grave. She was so ready to stain his white shirt with mud, if not for that stupid phone call. Her promise to her grandfather had almost slipped her mind, because she was too busy drowning in her misfortune. If he hadn't mentione
Why did that kiss make her stomach churn in a strange way? His touch was like the devil's claws itself, sending shivers up her spine. Was that her baby's reaction? That should be the reason. 'Urgh.' She tugged at the bag impatiently and finally managed to open it. After picking out her wears, a light pink blouse with lighter colored trousers. She picked a pouch and matching shoes, the only range of accessories that only seemed to get a room on the counters. A while later, Hailey twirled in front of the mirror and giggled. Her grandfather always said she looked great in pink. She couldn't wait to see him. Her hand went to her stomach and she gave it a slight caress. "You're also excited to meet great grandpa, right, Baby." She grinned. "He will be so thrilled to see how rapidly you're growing." When Hailey reached downstairs, her eyes landed on Kendrick who sat on the couch and seemed very engrossed in whatever he was doing on his phone. As if sensing her, he lifted his head and
Kendrick stepped in beside her and took her hand when Hailey started walking ahead. She wriggled her wrist but gave up as his grip tightened. The moment they stepped out of the elevator, he brought out his phone to make a call, while Hailey's eyes roamed over the place. The vast area was mostly filled with pregnant ladies. Some were seated on the waiting chairs with their husbands beside them. Some were walking around, with hands supporting their waists. And a number of the hospital staff were helping the heavily pregnant ones take a stroll. Her eyes stopped at a corner, where an angry-looking woman was bantering with her husband who seemed like he could break down at the moment. Then to another lady who was being fed some fruits by her husband. Another frail lady who seemed a lot younger than her sat in a corner alone, Hailey was surprised she could bear the weight of her huge stomach. A staff walked up to them with a wide smile and after exchanging pleasantries, she said, "Pleas