ALEXANDER'S POV
"It is mine and I have every single right to know!" I hit my right fist on my left palm, emphasizing how mad and thirsty I am.
"Alexander…"
"Either you go on explaining how you intrude my privacy or you say nothing." My voice lowers, exuding anger from its deep baritone.
They stare at each other for a moment and Grandmother nods her head, squinting her eyes.
She starts, "Alexander. This might come off quite bad but, I want you to understand that we all want the best for you."
I fix my gaze on her lips, waiting to hear what I wanted to hear—what my ear itched to hear.
She continues after a brief pause, "Sofia helped us with it."
It sounds like a bombshell. Sophia?
I grunt, clenching my fist to avoid punching any surface at the moment.
"That witch. That fucking witch." I mutter under my breath.
I rack my brain to recall how I got here.
It was a cold night a few days after we had broken up, Sofia’s incessant texts and calls were annoying. But, I was bored and I needed some attention.
I reluctantly replied to her text with a "come over, asap." And she came running like a sheep to the slaughterhouse, I guess she was a bull now.
Her visit started with a harmless conversation then, to a heated argument on how I had treated her.
"You are fake, Alex. You've got the bag but you are fake! You cheated on me because I flirted with a guy? A guy who isn’t close to being you?" Her tiny voice climbed its peak.
"You've done worse, Sophia. It is high time you come to terms with the fact that we can do whatever we want. If you can flirt around, what makes me any different?” I spread my arms wide-open, giving a note of how much I never cared.
"Really?" Her eyes went wild. I could see the thickness of her eyelashes.
"And I'll do whatever I want to do however I want it." I emphasized.
"You are nothing but a selfish beast, a cheat…" She went on and on, calling me names while her voluminous cleavage kept moving with her head and hands.
Suddenly, I could not help but glue my eyes to her wiggling breasts as she pointed her fingers and screamed at me. I felt a bulging pop in between my legs, it swelled rapidly while her breasts danced.
I enveloped her with an embrace of lust, kissing her violently. I knew she wanted it rough despite her anger. She fell quiet as my hands travelled down her body in a rush. Her moaning did nothing to help the tension in my erect dick moist and dripping with precum. I ripped off her clothes and dived my hardened veined flesh into her soft and full vagina, I watched with bliss how she took me in and cried with so much pleasure. I made sure I had satisfied every nerve in me, ramming into her until I shuddered, spewing my sperm in her mouth, on her face, on her body.
Her sharp moans accompanied every hardened thrust I dug in between her moist and slippery thighs. I enjoy seeing women painted in my cum. But, I guess she had other plans. She had painted my future with it.
Back from the reverie.
"Sophia stole my sperm! This is insane." I almost scream, "And you both were a part of this, yes?"
Both of them ignore my question.
"We have met with a very healthy lady with the perfect eggs to make you babies," Grandmother smiles and it enrages me more. "She is perfect as you are and the result would definitely be beautiful. She has undergone several tests and check-ups. We are doing everything no matter what it takes…" Her words slowly fade off as my insides boil with rage.
They are making a lifetime decision for me and I do not agree with it.
"You all are selfish," I blurt out, "self-centered, whatever it is! All these without my approval?"
"Like we said countless times, it is for your good."
"I could not hear more of your 'wanting the best for me—for my good—and whatever parents sayʼ! I want a concrete explanation for your preceding choice over my life. First, you plot with Sofia to steal my sperm, I am pretty sure you paid." I chuckle painfully, "And then, you chose a surrogate mother without prior knowledge, moving unto saddling me with kids because you think it is for my good. This is so messed up!" I look at them angrily.
"It was a mistake that turned out well." She says, flipping the flap at the side of her dress.
"What mistake?"
"I spoke with Sofia on the basis that she was your fiancee, barely did I know that you were no longer a thing. I was expecting a baby from you two," She heaves a sigh, "She offered to help after quite a lengthy chat which included you. Honey, I will always be honest with you."
My jaw drops in surprise. What a twist! I nod my head continuously, my mouth fails to make out a word.
"We are sorry for dropping this like a bombshell. I told you earlier, it isn't about manipulation; it's about love and family." Grandmother’s calm voice did nothing to reduce the tension hanging over us.
"Apologies at the finishing line? It does not work." I turn my face away, looking at the figurines that were as old as time itself.
"You will do as we say and abide by the words of our mouth. No questions, no objections, no rebellion," Grandfather stands up, his forehead tightened with vertical wrinkles.
I turn to him with fury in my eyes,
"Sir, I refuse and I will not."
I walk through to the massive doors and push them open. I could hear whispers from Grandmother but the thoughts swirling in my head numb my ears.
After two years of sad tales, I am either being pushed to love a woman or get kids. I feel like I'm being ridden over.
This is becoming tough, my heart tug bitterly at the decision made by my grandparents. No matter how I refuse it, their will is always going to be done—like a stamp on sealed letters. And I have no idea how far they’re willing to go to make it happen.
ALEXANDER'S POVI toss restlessly on my bed. Sleep is now my enemy, afraid of enveloping my eyes even for a minute. I stretch to put on the lamp.Its soft glow encircles my bedroom, making the curtains look like the hanging skirts of ancient men. I move forward to shifting the thick curtains aside, leaving the curtain linens untouched.The faint rays of the full moon tears through them. My room feels dark and at the same time, lightened. I lay back, covered in moonlight and lamp light.For weeks, my mind feeds on unease. My pride has been injured. Everything tastes meaningless. I barely eat breakfast and dinner with my family.Few days ago, Grandmother's voice made me stop right in my track. I had no idea she was there. She probably waited in the dark, waiting patiently for me."Alex honey, why have you become so distant?"I bet she hadn't washed her mouth.I turn to find her face."Don't bother searching for me, speak.""Nothing. I need my space.""I'd assume you are working towards
EMMA’S POV"Is there a problem, Emma?" Nurse Stella raises her head from the computer, with that warm smile always stuck on her face.The urge to ask her becomes stronger, maybe it is because I find her endearing smile comforting.Torn between professionalism and my crazy inquisitive mind, in hesitation, I nod my head in the negative."Not at all." I give a curt smile."Alright. Give me few minutes and I'll print out something for you." She stands up from her chair and made for the door.As soon as the door closes, I check for any camera. I am not sure but I feel I am being watched. I almost reach for the computer in an attempt to search through the files for any name attached to mine—it could be the intended parents—and then, I hear footsteps.I withdraw my hands, acting as though I just cleaned a speck from the computer.Phew. I gasp, grateful I did not do more than that.Nurse Stella walks in gracefully to her seat."I'm back. I hope I'm punctual." She smiles."Of course." I retur
EMMA’S POV"Mum, how are you feeling?" I sit beside her on the plush couch, hanging her a bowl of chicken soup spiced with vegetables."I feel better," She says, letting out a small smile, "thank you, Emma." She scoops some soup into her mouth.I heave a sign of relief knowing that we no longer live in that tight house with a kitchenette. After the first installment, I paid for mum's complete health care, paid for the spacious house we now live in,—a three bedroom bungalow, furnished with nice couches, springy beds, ventilators and a large kitchen—started a personal saving plan, stocked the storage and refrigerator with food supplies.For a moment, I feel alive. Being able to take care of our needs is a relief but the price—surrogacy journey—is one I have to face alone. I haven't had the courage to tell my mother about this deal."Work is paying off well." Mum asks in between thick coughs.I scratch the sudden itch in my hair, "Yes. Plus savings. It was tough but we did it." I end wit
ALEXANDER’S POVMy phone rings continuously.Who the hell would call me by this time? I doubt if it is work calls because I made it an announcement: "No calls at 10 pm."I stretch my hands to the bedside drawer, the thick grey duvet falls off, exposing my hairy chest and briefs as I shuffle my fingers in search of my phone."Oh, Stephan." I grunt. Maybe he's around. I dial his number, hoping he does not take his call."Man, this is past 10 pm." I say as soon as I hear his voice over the phone."Yeah, I know. I'm at your place.""Are you mad at your bed? Do you ever sleep?" "I do. Not just as early as you do." He chuckles."Oh, heavens!""I'm downstairs. Either you meet me here or I come in there."I throw the phone alongside my body, yawning. I am extremely tired. Not because of today’s endless supervision. I am exhausted because of the situation I find myself in.I drift off to sleep only to hear series of banging on my door, each bang getting louder. Enraged, I get up from the bed,
ALEXANDER’S POVThe magnificently carved doors swing open at the gentle push on its handle. The lightning from the room makes the gloom in my eyes fade off.Gold. The new theme for the dining room. It looks like royalty, seeing the heavy gold curtains slightly spread apart, revealing the darkening sky and misty floating clouds; the chandelier hanging beautifully atop, the scented candles on every candle stand and the chairs emitting sparkles at the reflection of the light.The huge table in the middle of the room seems smaller with all kinds of dishes and desserts laid on it. It has always been this way for as long as I can remember except for the change of colors every forth-night: purple, gold, silver, green, white and rarely, black. They seem like a pattern of circle, going round and changing with the use of servants and helps.The sound of busy cutleries, delightful conversations and laughters fill my ears. I feel no bubble as I use to because nothing has been exciting for me this
EMMA’S POVReally. It would be nice to be in attendance. I can only grin at the handwritten note at the back of the flier.My eyebrows lift up in realization as I turn to the front page. My eyes widen at every detail, ideas lighting up in my mind.I could not help but pace up and down my room, thinking of taking up this chance. The money is huge even when paid in installments. This could mean a whole lot of change for mum's health and Hilda's fees.I take my phone and do a quick research. I breathe in, my face pressed to the wall. Thoughts of what Mother would say envelopes me but, this decision is for her wellbeing too.I jump on my bed with my hands reaching for my phone. I copy the email address and commence with the main application. My hands wobble as I type, wiping off and making corrections.Eventually my text reads,Willoughby Clinic, I am writing to express my heartfelt interest in becoming a gestational surrogate, providing the precious gift of parenthood to intended parent