The contract

It’s been a week I’ve been here and well I don’t see a lot of people, other than the maids, the house is always so boring
I get ready for the day wearing a pair of sweatpants and a tank top, I want to go out, and look around the new town now that there is no danger, I put my phone in my pocket, and start to walk
This town is beautiful, I put my hand on my belly, at least I don’t feel alone knowing there is a life growing inside me but again I have to keep in mind that it’s not mine, it has a father who will get it when it’s born so no getting attached!
I wonder what will happen when the baby is born, where will I go, at least I’ll have enough money, not a home. I keep walking down the nice street unlike the city, this place has fewer people, the phone vibrates and I pick it up
Hello,"
"Where the fuck are you?" Nikolas asks
sounding angry but again when he is ever not? I have only seen the man like three times and I’ve never seen a smile on his gorgeous face, no I shake my head, he won't do this, not me.
" No, no you don't talk to me like that ok," I respond, I hear him sigh. I keep quiet looking around while waiting for an apology, I must have walked far from home, and I do feel hungry. When an apology doesn't come I end the line
My phone vibrates again, I roll my eyes before answering.
" You just can't walk around, it's not safe for you," I nod, maybe I should have informed someone and I don’t know the town or city too well.
After telling him my location, I sit outside a small restaurant,
“ Can I get you anything?” asks the young waitress
“water,” I drink the water greedily, realizing I didn't have any since morning.
I get up when I see Nikolas' shiny black car unlike that big one, this one looks like a sports car, he gets out of the car looking at me so intensely, his face serious, making me wonder if he ever smiles. I cross the road to where he is and without a word he opens the door for me, he gets in as well and starts to drive
“ you should never end my calls again,” he says suddenly, without taking his eyes off the road. I mutter an apology. And he nods, the drive is silent and peaceful, and soon reach a familiar mansion, I see Dorothy and Tina looking both relieved and happy to see me, what Is wrong with them? I just took a walk.
They bow as Nikolas passes, and we also go inside after I refresh and rest, I head downstairs, it’s quiet as I walk to the kitchen and then the dining where Nik is sitting alone on a long family table, leaning against the seat looking very handsome and elegant in a black suit, he gestures me to seat at the end when I do I find myself looking at my lap, he is very intimating
“ So how much?” he asks taking me by surprise, I look at him confused and his eyes land on my stomach, yes we never really talked about that with the doctor. It’s suddenly awkward in here and his green eyes don’t leave mine
“ Don’t get shy now, you did sell your womb to me,” he says nonchalantly drinking more of his wine, but somehow those words seem to strike a nerve within me
“ It’s not like that,” I start but he holds his hand up to stop me, “ what do you mean Miss, isn’t the child host in your womb?” he asks raising an eyebrow, why does he make it sound like that? I grow more offended but he is very calm drinking, oh what did I get myself into?
“ what were the terms, when you spoke to Nena Smith?” he asks
“ We didn’t discuss much, we were waiting for you,” I answer quietly not looking at him, it’s like he had painted a picture of me in his head, does he think I am an indecent human, who will only do this for money? He nods
“ so how much?” he asks again but I keep quiet. Why did Mrs. smith have to be in a coma now?
“ three million dollars,” he says I cough choking on my saliva, is he crazy? I can’t that’s too much
“ Calm yourself, no baby no money,” how can he be like this? Does he even want the child “ isn’t that enough? I know you’re running too, I can give you more,” he says looking at me, I remember Mrs. smith saying he can protect me, and make sure the cartel doesn’t find me. I nod and he smiles for the first time but it’s creeping me out, it’s not genuine.
“ good I’ll write you a check and you’ll sign the contract,” I shake my head, contract? I didn’t know I have to sign
“contract?” I ask, and he nods firmly.
“ follow the terms and I’ll give you the money now. The other half after the birth,” does he think I’ll run away? That he has to make me sign a legal document
“ do you think I will run away?” I ask looking at him, he nods, and a thin tall man walks in with a blue folder in his hands, gives it to Nik then leaves the room.
“ Follow the rules and we’ll have no problem, but go against me you’ll regret it,” he says in a low dark deep tone
“You will give me the money after the baby is born and there’s something else,” I tell him finding the courage, my voice comes out strong.
“ Speak,”
“ There are people after me,”
“I’m aware,”
“ Mrs. Smith said you’ll help me keep me safe from them,” he looks at me for a while, studying me, but nods slowly.
“ Why are they after you?” I shake my head, I’m not telling him anything.
He growls hitting the table, suddenly the room is colder as his eyes flicker between green and dark
“ you come to my home, ask for my protection and you withhold information?”
I sigh taking in a deep breath but don't answer
" don’t tell me you promised them a kidney now,” he says mocking and smirking creepily. I hit the table angry this
“ Who do you think I am?”