All Chapters of PREGNANT FOR MY HUSBAND'S STEPFATHER: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Aria"You're pregnant." She broke the news to me. The bag which I held on to tightly, dropped to the ground, I was terrified, nervous and at the same time regretful.I had been feeling nauseous and dizzy so I decided to visit the hospital for checkup. Pregnancy was the last thing on my mind.For some, it was good news but for me it was the other way round.3 years of marriage, yet no child every couple would be happy to hear that sentence that bonds the existence of marriage, not in my case.I watched my husband leave home and come back once in two weeks and sometimes once in a month, my marriage was shattered and there was nothing I could do to save it.“No,” I said, too sharp, too defensive. “Impossible”She threw the result papers at me."VALDEZ, ARIA. RESULT: POSITIVE. ESTIMATED GESTATION: 3 WEEKS." I read.3 weeks...it dawned on me... Zachary, my stepfatherinlaw, I thought he used protection, how could I still have gotten pregnant?I glanced at her, that woman, that face.The rea

ARIA POV"Ding!" The doorbell rangFor a moment, I didn’t move–didn’t blink.Quinn, on the other hand, was already on his feet."I'll get it," he said quickly, a childish eagerness creeping into his voice.I wasn't ready to witness another dramatic reunion but I guess I had to anyways."Of course." I answered.Two days.That’s how short it had taken for this moment to arrive. Two days since Quinn had informed me—rather casually—that Zachary and Athena would be visiting. Two days of restless sleep and pretending that my heart didn’t clench every time I remembered himI stood still, forcing myself to appear composed.The door swung open."Quinn!" Athena’s voice rang out.She pulled him into a tight embrace, her hands clutching his shoulders like she hadn't seen him since forever."My boy," she murmured. "You've lost weight."Quinn chuckled. "Mum, I just saw you two months ago.""And that means I can't worry?" she snapped, pulling back to scan him from head to toe. “Are you eating proper

AriaQuinn's travelling box stood by the bedside; Quinn was spraying his perfume. I knew he was prepared to leave. I slept in the guest room and woke up late, which was unlike me,I slept like a baby."Good morning," I greeted, leaning against the door.He paused, just long enough to acknowledge me. "Morning.""Last night…" I began, the word flowing out on its own: "I didn't really—""I’m about to leave," he cut in."Still angry?" I asked. Basically, thinking of it, my question was way too absurd; he was the one trying to force himself on me, and refusing him meant respect for my dignity. It was nothing to be sorry about on a second thought.He exhaled, then shook his head. "No." His gaze dropped to the floor. “I mean… I'm at fault for breaking my promise again."Ohh, so he was only being remorseful about having to leave for work again, but him trying to force sex on me wasn't worth being guilty.I studied his face, the eye bags. He looked like he hadn’t slept much but it didn't soften