Chapter Four

Mia 

The tall huge figure rushed past me and ran into the dark of the night. I rushed back inside and secured the locks before I went to bed.

The incident ran through my mind as I wiped down the diner tables. I didn’t tell Sandra about it as she prepared to go. She would worry for my safety.

The front doorbell chimes disrupting my thoughts.

“We are not yet open.” I said as I swirled around to see Fabian smiling. He was wearing sweatshirts and pants and his skin was covered with a sheen of heat.

“Hey, beautiful.”

“Fabian!”

“I thought I could see you before this place starts buzzing.”

I smiled lightly. “Fabian, what are you doing here?” I asked him.

“You have not been replying to any of my texts. I thought I could find out why.” He said, still smiling at me.

“Fabian. Whatever this is. It is not going to work.” 

“What?” He asked, looking confused. “I just want to get to know you better, maybe it could lead to something more than friendship.”

“I can’t offer you more than casual friendship. I’m sorry.” I said in a rush.

He didn’t say anything but just looked at me to elaborate on the why— which I don't want to but I have to.

“I am carrying another man’s child.”

His eyes widened but he schooled his expression immediately and approached me.

“I still want to know you, pregnant or not.”

“Besides there is no rule that is against single mothers dating.” He joked lightly.

My face heats up as butterflies burst in my belly. I looked down to hide my red face.

“Some men don’t like that.” I retorted.

“Well, I am Fabian and I like you, Mia.” 

He likes me! The thought of a possible romance made me giddy. 

“I would like to be your friend first and see where it goes.” I said as more heat crept up my ears and cheeks.

“So that means you will reply to my text now?” He asked jokingly.

I chuckled quietly as I nodded.

“I have to go. I just got back from the gym and I have work.” He explained as he backed away to the entrance.

“Bye Fabian.” 

“Bye, beautiful.” He left and I carried on with my work.

Fabian was truly the perfect gentleman and he was so easy to talk to. He took me to my first antenatal appointment. I was so nervous but he held my hand throughout, never leaving my side.

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“Are you okay? You are sweating so much.” My coworker asked me as I entered behind the counter.

“I’m fine thank you.” 

I feel so dizzy. My morning sickness has gotten worse since even after the doctor's visit. I feel pale and empty. I can’t even stomach any solid food. 

“Take the day off. I will cover for you.” She said

“Thank you so much.” I said as I dashed out and took my things and left.

I lounged around in the sitting room, scrolling through my phone as I ate pizza—literally the only thing I can eat right now without feeling like throwing up. 

A sharp knock sounded at my front door, I bolted upright immediately and grabbed the nearest thing I could get my hands on in case they were burglars from the other night.

I looked at the door intently. When nothing happened, I walked lightly to the door.

“Hello Mia. Long time no see” a deep voice said as I opened the front door. My eyes widened as my mouth hung open.

“Killian!”

“How did you find me?” He looked at me as if I had just asked a dumb question— of course, it is dumb. He could find me even if I hid under the deepest sea.

“You think you can run away with my child and I won't find you.” He said as he walked into my apartment intentionally bumping into me.

“Hey! You can’t just enter someone's house without.." I swirled around immediately but in my tracks as I saw him looking at my place with clear disgust.

“Is this where you want to raise my child?” 

“None of your business. You literally didn’t want the baby.”

“Well, I want it now. suck it up.” He said, looking at me intently.

“You look so thin and pale. You haven’t been eating properly.”

“Don’t come in here and act like you care. I don’t need you. I have got it.” I bit out 

“I don’t give two fucks about you. I only care about my child.” He said coldly, his expression stoic as he ran his eyes all over me.

“What the fuck Mia?” He said as he suddenly gripped my shoulder looking pointedly at the red spot.

Shit!

I slipped out of his hold and dragged my shirt up to cover my shoulder.

“It’s nothing.”

“What do you mean it is nothing. Have you gone to see the doctor.”

“I said it is fine! It’s just a mosquito bite.”

“Watch your fucking tone when talking to me.” He bit out in annoyance making me roll my eyes.

“ And don’t roll your eyes at me or I will punish you.” He threatened as he looked intently into my eyes, daring me to defy him.

“Ermm!” I cleared my throat. 

“Killian, what are you really doing here?”

“I have come to strike a deal with you.” He said as he plopped down on the couch.

“What!”

He slid a big file in front of me. 

“I am not interested in whatever this is.” I said as I folded my arms on my chest.

“Take a look.” He ordered.

“ My father wants me to settle down before he can transfer our company fully to me. I want you to play pretend wife for a year and the baby is a Plus.” He starts to explain. 

“So we pretend at least until everything is sorted and the baby is born. We will go our separate ways and say things didn’t work out. I will take utmost care of you.” He concluded and leaned further into the couch.

What an ass.

I picked up the file and peeked inside it. A clause made me stop in my tracks. My heart fell into the pit of my belly as I looked at the devil and he was staring right back at me, smirking.

God! I hope it is not what I am thinking.

“Killian, what did you do to my mom?”