All Chapters of Married to the lie, Pregnant with the truth : Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Adrain's POV “What is it!” I mumbled under my breath, as my phone vibrated in my pocket for the third time in the last few minutes. I usually ensure that I silence all calls when in meetings, and only a few people were able to bypass the DND feature on my phone.“Excuse me.” I said as I brought my phone out of my pocket.It was Doctor Rowan, my mother's doctor. I frowned at the screen. That morning, my mother had gone for her check up. I had dropped her at the hospital to ensure she does not come up with an excuse to avoid it.“I have to take this,” I remarked, and stood up.The directors nodded their heads. I walked out of the meeting room and responded. “Hello, doctor Rowan, what happened? How is my mother?”“Good day Mr Adrian. “I hate to inform you but your mother has been admitted. “ Doctor Rowan said. My stomach tightened. "Admitted? She was there for a checkup. Whats wrong with her?”There was a short pause. “It would be better to talk about it in person.” Doctor Rowan rep

Adrain's POV I awoke with a splitting headache that made me wish I had avoided all the drinks of the previous night. For a few seconds, I didn't move. I looked at the new ceiling and tried to recall where I was. Memory came back too fast. The bar. The teasing. His hand in mine. The hotel room. Julian. I turned my head slightly. He slept, with one arm across the bed, his hair and his pillow being in a mess. When he was not smirking he looked younger. I got on my elbow with as little disturbance as possible. My garments were lying about the floor. I had a few unread notifications on the phone lying on the bedside table. I rubbed my forehead. What did I do? I had accepted marriage to Cassandra a few hours ago. Then I turned around and slept with a stranger. I looked at Julian again. He turned a little, but did not wake up. I did not wish to be here when he wakes up . I didn't want explanations. I did not want him to ask me to give him my number or attempt to make it more tha

Adrain’s POV“You!” I exclaimed.“You two know each other?” Cassandra asked.“Yeah,” Julian nonchalantly replied. “We met at a bar.” I clenched my jaw, desperately praying he stops talking.“I had no idea you go to bars.” My mother chided.“I-“ just then the sound of my phone buzzing dragged me out of the memory lane.I opened my phone and it was my mother spamming me photos. Wedding venues. Grand ballrooms. Private estates. Beachfront properties. She had also sent tuxedo designs of three designers. She had been extra naggy after that awkward dinner at Cassandra’s six weeks ago."Pick one," she had texted. "We need to confirm bookings."The wedding was in a few weeks.Everything was going too quick.I browsed another image of a white marble hall with crystal chandeliers. I could visualize myself standing there with Cassandra and the flashing cameras and investors gawking and the headlines telling the world about the merging of two strong families.I felt nothing.My stomach twisted