Chapter 28

" what did you just say?"he frowned.

" I am pregnant" I whispered this time .

He rose from his seat ,went round the table and came to lean on the table close to where I was sitting . He turned my chair roughly until I was facing him.

" I didn't think you could be this stupid" he snapped with his voice dripping in contempt.

" W-what?" I was confused about where stupidity and pregnancy were connected.

" Did you honestly think that telling me you are pregnant will change a thing about how I feel for you?" He asked .

" What are you talking about?" I asked timidly.

" You thinking that saying your pregnant will change things between us" he stated

" But it does change things between us" I insisted.

" No it doesn't. In fact it makes me see things more clearly" he growled

" Marcus"

" What do you want now that your pregnant?" He retorted

" Aah, I- I" I stammered .

His face was full of contempt and hatred for me. He was angry and he was not listening to me.

" Please, don't tell me you didn't think this through Zee" he asked with a sly smirk on his face.

What was there to think about? I didn't come here to make any demands. All I wanted was for him to acknowledge our child and help me raise him or her. Maybe being honest about what I wanted will make him see that I was sincere.

" I want us to raise our child together" I answered honestly.

" And in this plan of yours did you forget that I was engaged or did you intentionally forgot" he narrowed his eyes.

" I didn't mean that you should leave Katelyn." I responded too quickly.

" What did you mean? Please expound on that" he said sarcastically

" I meant you could meet your child ,take care of him or her and spend some of your time with them. That is all" I said looking everywhere but him.

" And where will you be?" He asked.

" I am the mother of the child so of course I'll be there"

" And how will you take care of the child? I hear children are expensive" he asked.

His questions usually have a specific target. He wanted to know something but other than asking directly like a normal person,he will take me through an interview.

" I have a job and you can also help out,after all she or he is your child too"

He slapped his desk with a loud bang that made me jump and almost fall of my chair.

" There it is. Your real motive" he announced.

" Excuse me"

" You wanted money from me and now you have a way of getting it" he said with a smug look on his face.

" Are you dumb?" I asked annoyed

" What did you just say to me?" His frown deepened further.

" I asked if you are dumb because only a dumb person would think I got pregnant to get his money" I stated.

" Isn't that you did?"

" I am not happy about this pregnancy as you clearly are but unlike you I will protect,provide and be there for this child because she or he needs me" I said .

" That was a very lovely speech, did you practice it on your way here?" He raised his brows.

" You are an asshole ."

" I will take that as a complement, now, if you have nothing further to say I suggest you get the hell out of my office and I will see you during the weekend" he said,walked back to his chair and opened his laptop as a way to dismiss me.

I rose from my seat ready to go home. Coming here was a mistake but at least now he knows. I didn't expect him to be jumping with joy but neither did I expect him to insult me. We created a miracle together, a blessing. How can that be a bad thing? I understand we are in a bad situation but what was I supposed to do?

" This is the last time you will see me" I announced

" Zawadi,I am not in the mood for you're games" he sighed

" I am far from playing games. I came to you with news that frightened the shit out of me and I expected you to be supportive but what did I get? Insults and more insults came out of your mouth" I paused ,went to his desk and rested my palms on it " you are a terrible person and I regret the day I met you Marcus"

" The feeling is mutual"

The tears I was trying so hard to hold back started streaming down my face. There was no point in hiding how hurt I felt. I wanted him to see what he did to me even if he didn't care.

" Now I see it is. Goodbye Marcus,I hope to never see you again" I whispered the last part.

I snatched my bag roughly from the floor ,walked towards the door and reached for the handle.

" I expect to see you this weekend" he stated .

" If I don't show up?" I asked.

" You will regret it" he growled in warning.

" I already regret it" I said and shoved myself of the door.

I wiped the tears on my face as I willed myself to stop crying. I didn't want anyone to see my tears. That was enough crying for this week. I took the elevator back downstairs. I walked out the entrance with alot confidence in my step even though I felt like I was dying.
The car was near my grasp. All I wanted was to get inside and drive home. I was tired of everything and everyone.

" Zawadi! Zawadi! Zawadi!" I stopped reaching for the door handle when I heard someone call my name.

' now what?' I thought.

I turned around to find out who was calling only to see Adeline running towards me. What did she want? Did she come here to gloat?
She paused when she reached in front of me ,raised a finger and took some deep breaths. She was really out of shape.

" What do you want Adeline?" I asked crossing my hands on my chest.

" Marcus sent me to insist that you shouldn't do anything stupid, as their will be consequences"

" Right,if that is all, I am going to go"

" Bitch!" She said under her breath

" Did you just call me a bitch!" I snapped

I was tired of everyone's bullshit today. I was tired of the insults I have received but said nothing. However this white girl was not going to insult me today.

" Oh No! I called you a girl. Of course I called you a bitch. What did you think would happen when you mess around with someone's fiancé" she sneered.

" That is none of your business" I snapped

" It is my business. Anything Marcus does is my business"

I looked at her. For the first time since I met this woman I really looked at her. She was always so mean to me for some reason . She was very protective of Marcus and she wanted me gone. If I didn't know any better I would assume she was in love with him.

" Are you in love with him?" I asked inspecting her further.

" Yes "she admitted

" How can you be in love with that thing up there" I asked pointing at the top of the building .

" The same way you are in love with him"

" The difference is I didn't know what I was getting myself into but you. You did"

" I was just like you once, naive, kind and compassionate" she answered bitterly

" What happened?"

" I fell in love with the wrong person. Can you imagine watching the love of your life parading another woman in front of you?" She asked.

" Yes actually,I can"

" Oh yes I forgot,he is now with Katelyn" she said bitterly

" You were still dating him the day I came to the office the very first time" I gasped in realization

" Yes,I didn't know about you until I was asked to serve you that day" she shrugged

" He is a monster!"

" He is sometimes" she concurred

" I am glad we had this conversation but I have to go" I announced.

I turned to open the car but she grabbed my hand tightly. I saw fear flash in her eyes before it went away.

" Be careful Zawadi. I wish you the best" she said and walked away.

' what was that about' I asked myself.

I settled in the car ,put the seat belt on and we drove off.