Justin's POVWhen I first heard a scream, I jerked away from my laptop and figured I must have imagined it when I didn't hear anything for several minutes. After Zena went into her room, I had stewed over her aloofness for a while before I went back to work. I was sitting at the kitchen counter before, then I decided to move to the loveseat to get more comfortable. The housekeeper was done in thirty minutes and I coaxed her to prepare a light meal for Zena, in case she woke up hungry. Later, I ran into some issues with the codes I had written earlier and I threw my head back trying to figure out where I could have gotten them wrong. I had fallen asleep while thinking and I fell into some sort of trance. I jerked awake at its absurdity and I decided to put away my laptop and snuggle comfortable on the loveseat. I could have gone into my room, but I wanted to be there when Zena came out from her sleep. Also, a slight scent of Zena still lingered on the seat, and a part of me wanted t

Justin POV’sA gazillion thoughts crossed my mind and it all seemed to be having its way until I decided to not give it any more hence I stood up as I knew I had to do something. I could not sit there and continue to wallow in pain and self pity. It would be the most foolish decision I could ever make.I picked up my phone, ignoring the once burning urge to code something as there was a greater thing to do. No sooner had I stepped out of the room when I suddenly heard the door push open. I was so much in a rush to reach down the stairs and safe for the fact that I had applied a little caution, I would have sprained my leg.“Zena, is that you?” I questioned as I ran down the stairs. For the first time in forever, the stairs seemed to be longer and take more time to pass through than before. A deafening silence immediately followed my statement and my fear heightened as I brought myself to an halt. At that moment, my brain tried to figure out if we were in danger.I let out a sigh almos

Chapter 45JustinMy heart raced as I suddenly heard the knock on the door. That was the least expected thing at that moment. Zena widened her eyes as she was a little bit shocked as well.“Are you expecting someone?” She questioned me. I did not know what to say to her as my tongue seemed to be cleft to the roof of my mouth. Instead, I shook my head in disagreement.Perhaps, it was Alicia? I was confused and lost for words. How had she returned so quickly without informing me? Again, I heard the knock on the door. I decided to brace up and find out who it was.“Stay here. Do not leave. I will be back soon” I instructed her and she nodded, staring at me like I had something up my sleeves. I was distraught and disorganized that very minute. J could not think of anything else.I let out a sigh and headed to the door, whole trying to figure out what to do. I knew eventually that I was trying to figure it all out but how?Inhaling and exhaling three times, I decided to open the door. I a

Justin POV’sMy heart raced even though I was certain my mum was wrong or… was I? I really wished it wasn’t true but mum’s level of confidence spoke something else. I was a little confused about everything that was going on. Was she really saying the truth? I suddenly felt weird and my leg seemed to be glued to the floor. I wasn’t sure.“Tell me son, would you do what I asked you to do? Will you do exactly what I have asked of you if it turns out to be true?” She questioned. At that point, I was torn between two decisions; turning back to leave and ignoring everything that was going to happen.I let out a sigh and nodded. Somehow, I did not believe her. I really trusted Zena and I believed there was possibly no way she could do that to me.“Yes, Mum, I am willing to do what you have asked if” I paused and ensured to lay emphasis on the word 'if' “If it turns out to be the truth” I added and she nodded. My heart raced as I wondered what would be the outcome. What if it was indeed true?

Justin POV’sI stood there, anticipating a response from her. She stood there, staring at me like I had lost my mind.“Answer me. Talk to me. Who is the father of the child?” I probed further.“Why would you ask me such question?” She questioned. Her confidence was on another level and it had begun to piss me off. Was she really saying the truth or was she trying to play smart with me? Of course, there is possibly no way something like that could happen. Of course, was she really trying to act like… there was possibly no way she could try to play smart with me.I began to feel very bad as I hoped and wished it would indeed be the truth. I really wished she was right as I did not want to bow to my Mother and believed what my mother was saying. I didn’t want mother to rejoice in victory and have control over me. I knew I had to do something.“I guess I should leave right now. Perhaps, my presence had begun to disturb you. I can tell you do not want me here.” She turned to leave but I he