Chapter 5

The thought hit her like a ton of bricks. She had been so focused on her career that she hadn't even considered the possibility of starting a family. But now, as she sat in her office feeling like she was going to vomit, it seemed like a very real possibility.

The meeting was supposed to start in five minutes, but Carla knew she couldn't go through with it. She quickly dialed her assistant's number and asked her to reschedule the meeting. She didn't want to risk embarrassing herself in front of her business partners.

As soon as she hung up the phone, she raced to the restroom and made it just in time to vomit into the toilet. She felt a mix of relief and anxiety. Relief that she didn't have to face the business partners and anxiety about what this could mean for her career and her future. She knew she needed to see a doctor and confirm whether or not she was pregnant.

After some research, she found a trusted OB-GYN and scheduled an appointment.

As she arrived at the hospital, Celine couldn't help but feel nervous. Celine felt her stomach churn as she sat in the waiting room of the hospital. She couldn't shake off the feeling of nausea that had been plaguing her for the past few days, and she had a nagging suspicion that she might be pregnant. As she waited for the doctor to call her in, her mind drifted back to the one-night stand she had with Alexander two months ago without protection.  She had never expected anything to come of it. But now, as she sat in the hospital waiting room, she couldn't help but wonder if that one night had led to this.

Celine was so lost in her thoughts that she barely registered the nurse calling her name. She followed the nurse to the examination room, where she sat nervously waiting for the doctor to arrive.

When Dr. Patel finally entered the room, Celine couldn't help but feel a knot form in her stomach.

Doctor: "Hello, Celine. What brings you in today?"

Celine: "Hi, Dr. Patel. I've been experiencing some symptoms that are concerning me, and I was hoping you could help me figure out what's going on."

Doctor: "Of course. Can you tell me a bit about what you've been experiencing?"

Celine: "Well, I've been having headaches and body pain, and I just don't feel like myself. I've also missed a period"

Doctor: "Okay, let's do a physical exam and then run some tests. We'll get to the bottom of what's going on."

Celine nodded, feeling a sense of relief that she was finally getting answers.

After the exam, Celine waited anxiously for the results of the tests. She tried to keep herself occupied by scrolling through her phone, but her mind kept wandering back to Alexander and the possibility that he could be the father.

When the doctor finally called her with the results, Celine's heart was pounding in her chest.

Doctor: "Celine, I have your test result.you are pregnant."

Celine felt her world spin as the reality of the situation hit her. She was going to be a mother, and she had no idea what to do.

Celine: "I...I wasn't expecting that. Are you sure?"

Doctor: "Yes, the test is very reliable. Do you have any questions or concerns?"

Celine shook her head, feeling numb.

Celine: "No, I think I just need some time to process this. Thank you, Dr. Patel."

As Celine left the hospital, her mind was reeling. She couldn't believe that she was pregnant, and she had no idea what to do next. As she got into her car, she realised that Alexander might be the father, and she felt a wave of panic wash over her. She didn't know how she was going to handle this alone, and she didn't know if she was ready to be a mother.

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Alexander sat at his desk, trying to focus on his work, but his mind kept drifting back to the night he spent with Celine. It was a mistake, he knew that, but he couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more there.

He decided to ask his secretary to do some background checks on Celine, just to see what kind of person she really was. He felt a bit guilty about it, but he couldn't help his curiosity.

Alexander: "Celine Hayes. I need you to run a background check on her."

Secretary: "Sure, Mr. Jameson. Is there something specific you're looking for?"

Alexander: "No, just a general check. I want to know more about her."

Secretary: "Understood. I'll get right on it."

Alexander leaned back in his chair, feeling a sense of anticipation. He knew he shouldn't be getting involved with Celine especially considering her status as a successful CEO, but he couldn't help himself not after enjoying himself with Celine that night they met in the bar. He really want to meet her again.

A few hours later, his secretary came back with the results of the background check.

Secretary: "I have the results of the background check on Celine Hayes. She's 27 years old, single after her ex broke her heart and has no criminal record. She's been the CEO of her own company( Linny cosmetics) for the past two years."

Alexander nodded, feeling a sense of relief. He wasn't sure what he was expecting to find, but he was glad that Celine seemed to be a respectable person.

Alexander: "Thank you for your help. That's all I need for now."

As his secretary left the room, Alexander couldn't help but wonder what his next move should be. Should he try to contact her just to spend another night with her or should he try to forget about her and hook up with another girl.

Later in the afternoon, Alexander sat in his spacious, luxurious office, surrounded by the trappings of his success. He was in the middle of an important phone call when he hear the door open and turned to see his girlfriend, Isabella, walk in.

Isabella was a stunning woman with long, jet-black hair and piercing green eyes. She was dressed in a form-fitting, designer dress that showed off her curves in all the right places. Her high heels clicked on the polished marble floor as she walked towards Alexander.

"Hi, darling," she said, flashing him a dazzling smile. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything important."

Alexander quickly ended his phone call and stood up to greet her.

"No, of course not. It's always a pleasure to see you," he said, leaning in to kiss her cheek.

Isabella sat down in one of the plush leather chairs in front of Alexander's desk and crossed her long, slender legs. She looked up at him with a hint of mischief in her eyes.

"I have a surprise for you," she said, pulling out a small, velvet box from her purse.

Alexander's eyes widened as he realized what was happening. Isabella had been dropping hints for weeks that she wanted to take their relationship to the next level, but he wasn't quite ready for that kind of commitment.

"Isabella, I appreciate the gesture, but I don't think we're ready for this," he said, trying to let her down gently.

Isabella's smile faded as she realized what he was saying.

"What do you mean? We've been together for almost a year now. Don't you love me?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt. 

Alexander sighed, feeling guilty for leading her on. He knew that he enjoyed her company, but he wasn't sure if he was ready to commit to a long-term relationship.

"I care about you, Isabella. But I need more time to think about things," he said, handing the box back to her.

He took the box from her, feeling a sense of unease in the pit of his stomach.

Isabella's expression hardened as she stood up, her heels clicking on the floor again.

"Fine. I understand," she said, her voice icy. "But don't expect me to wait around forever."

With that, she turned on her heel and stormed out of the office, leaving Alexander feeling a mix of relief and regret. He knew that he needed to be honest with himself and with Isabella about his feelings, but he wasn't sure if he was ready to let her go just yet. Even though Alexander loves Isabella, that doesn't stop him from sleeping around.