LOVE & REVENGE - CHAPTER 14&15
🎀 EARLIER THAT DAY 🎀
Fiona arrived at Alex’s mansion and was astonished with the magnificent building before her.
After much explanation, the security allowed her into the compound and her mouth opened on its own and refused to close. Everything in the compound screams wealth.
The magnificent building at the center of the compound, the flowers, the water fountain, everything looks so unreal to Fiona.
She knew Alex was rich but not to this extent. She wasn’t expecting this much from him.
But on a second thought, looking at all the investments and companies under his name, one shouldn’t expect less.
He is swimming in ocean of money. No wonder he agrees to pay a whooping sum of money to get a surrogate mom.
“Why not start afresh with him and enjoy this wealth rather than carrying out the revenge plan? Her subconscious asked her
After giving it a thought for some seconds, she shook her head and headed into the main house.
The door opened to reveal Mira, a maid in the mansion.
“Hello” She greeted looking at Fiona up and down as if sizing her up.
“ummm… may I come in? Fiona asked with a nervous smile.
She can’t tell exactly why she is nervous around her. Nevertheless, Mira opened the door and stepped aside for Fiona to come in.
As she stepped into the living room, she couldn’t help but stare around the house as of she just came from the slums.
She is rich too but Alex is richer.
There on the wall hung the portrait of Alex and a small boy whom she assumed to be his son. The almighty Gemini Hailey talked about.
They looked so cute like and so much alike and she couldn’t help but wish Gemini was hers.
The more she stare at the portrait, the louder her heartbeat becomes and she started daydreaming of a blissful life with Alex, Gemini, her unborn baby and herself.
“Ma’am is everything okay? Mira’s voice brought her back from her wonderland.
She shook her head as if she just recovered from a nightmare.
‘I shouldn’t be swayed right now. Fiona focus’ she scolded herself mentally
“Yes. Everything is definitely fine” she answered with a smile.
Just then Hailey came downstairs with Gemini. They were walking hand in hand.
Fiona could swear that she felt something move in the pit of her stomach immediately she saw Gemini. He is too cute to be from planet earth. He just looked like a mini Alex.
Gemini came close and continued staring at her without looking away. It was as if there was something between them in their past lives. They kept up with the staring competition until Hailey cleared her throat and brought them back to earth.
“ummmm… hi. I’m Fiona” she stretched her hands towards Gemini and he looked at Hailey who nodded for him to accept the handshake.
“Ok” he said simply and sat down
Hailey sat with him and he turned on the t.v to watch his favorite show.
“Miss don’t obstruct my view. The chairs here are meant for sitting down so help yourself out and stop standing like a lost puppy” Gemini said with an eye roll and Hailey covered her mouth to prevent her laughter.
Fiona quietly sat down and continued staring at Gemini.
‘Feels like I have seen him somewhere but I can’t really place his face. He is so rude but why do I feel weak in my quest for revenge. I won’t allow this kid have this much effect on me’ Fiona said in her head
“I know i’m handsome but stop staring at me like that. But if you have a daughter as cute as you, you can bring her over to stare at me. I won’t mind” Gemini said and the two ladies looked at themselves with wide eyes.
“When did you start dealing with girls? Hailey asked
“You don’t need to know” he said with another eye roll
“The way you keep rolling your eyes, it might just fall off” Fiona said and turned to Hailey without waiting for Gemini to say something.
“Why not call your boss and tell him i’m here?
“I’ll do that right away” Hailey said and stood up to make the call
“You look pregnant. Why are you looking for my daddy? Is he the father of your baby? Because I don’t think i’ve seen you before” Gemini asked Fiona as soon as Hailey left.
“Well, let’s say, i’m your daddy’s friend. And for the baby, its his own”
“Meaning, i’ll have a baby sister? Gemini asked with excitement written all over his face
Fiona immediately felt guilty about what she had in mind. This kid looks so happy at the thought of having a baby sister. How can she cut his happiness short? When did she become this heartless? He is Gemini not Alex.
Hailey came back within few minutes to meet Fiona and Gemini chatting like they weren’t the ones that bantered words with each other.
‘That was so quick. I wish Fiona would put away this revenge plan in her heart and build a new life with Alex and Gemini’ Hailey thought
The sound of cars was heard outside few minutes later and Gemini rushed to the door.
🎀PRESENT🎀
Hailey stood from the floor where she fainted after some minutes and rushed upstairs and Fiona wondered why.
Alex stood at the spot staring at Fiona as if he was seeing a ghost. The others were not left out too.
They engaged in a staring competition and Gemini wondered what was going on.
“Dad, you are staring too much. Do you want to make your guest uncomfortable? Gemini asked and the guys all smiled and went to take their seat.
“Some wine please. Its gonna be fun” Donald said and crossed his legs.
“Help yourself. You know your way around here” Alex said still staring at Fiona and the latter shifted uncomfortably in her seat.
Donald stood up and headed to the kitchen. He bumped into someone on his way and the person mumbled a quick sorry and rushed out. He looked at her and smiled.
“I will soon find out what you are up to in this house. Very soon” He took what he came for and went back to the living room.
“Fiona what are you doing here? Alex questioned in a cold voice.
Right now, it’s taking him all his self control to keep himself from engulfing Fiona in a tight hug. But with the things that happened some years ago and they haven’t cleared the air between them, other was difficult to do so.
But the big question is ‘how come she is the one carrying his baby.
Fiona wondered where all the courage she had before coming here, went to. Why is she suddenly nervous? This sure looks like a bad idea.
“I asked you a question, Fiona” Alex said when Fiona kept mute
“I’m carrying your child” she said looking at playing with her nails which Alex noticed.
‘Old habits never die’ Alex said in his head
Fiona always picks her nails when nervous or when she did something wrong.
Mira walked in at that moment and announced that food is ready. All the while she said wh@??ver she came to say, Donald kept staring at her with a smile playing on his lips.
“The food can wait. Let’s discuss the issue at hand first” Kylan said
“Gem, go to your room” Alex said to Gemini who walked out with lots of questions on his mind.
“The last time I checked, your name is Fiona Williams. How come you are now Cindy Brooks? Alex asked Fiona
“Um mm… about that, I can explain what actually happened” Fiona said
“Your explanation should start from how you knew Alex was looking for a surrogate” Mateo who has been quiet said and the others concurred
Fiona started explaining everything from how she overheard them in the mall and how she followed them to the hospital and how she managed to convince the doctor, leaving out now detail.
“So what is your motive because its obvious you are not just doing this because you want to help Alex considering the bad blood between you two” Donald said and Fiona smiled With a new found confidence
“You don’t need to know. Its between Alex and I”
“Is it because of your lost baby? Kylan asked and Fiona looked at him without replying
“You are planning something Fiona but I will suggest that what it is you are planning, you should think it through. It might backfire. Just a friendly advice” Donald said and Fiona chuckled
“You are smart and I like you for that. Well, we are not close for me to accept advice from you so keep it to yourself. what I want is very simple. I’m going to have this baby and them Alex will watch it die the way he ki||ed my first child. In other words, I came for revenge and I must have it.
“I knew it. I knew a day like this would come. I told you Alex, didn’t I? Kylan asked and Alex looked at Fiona with disappointment written on his face.
“But have you ever bothered to hear his own side of the story? Like what actually happened that day”Kylan asked Fiona and she kept mute without knowing what to say.
“You see. You concluded based on what you saw”
“And I saw right. Alex was there with my dead baby. Our dead baby” Fiona said as she was beginning to tear up.
“Have you ever trusted me at all? You think I would ki|| my own child? Is that how you see me Fiona? Alex asked and Fiona kept quiet
“But you sent me a text first” Fiona said and brought put her phone showing them the text.
Donald immediately stood up after they read the text and started heading to the dining.
“At this point, I suggest we eat first let’s talk about this later”
The others looked at h somehow before following him. Fiona remained on her seat not knowing whether to follow them or not. Donald came back and held her by the hand dragging her to the dining.
“If you came for revenge, eat first. You can continue with your revenge later besides, you are starving the innocent baby in you and its unhealthy” Donald said and flashed her a smile which she returned.
Mira came to serve the food but she kept avoiding eye contact with Donald.
After eating, Donald asked Alex for a one-on-one talk in his room and they went upstairs.
Alex shut the door behind them and activated the soundproof immediately they entered his room.
“I think you should let Fiona be for the meantime. Someone is playing a mind game with the both of you. Its obvious the person is after the both of you for some reason. But who could it be? Donald asked
“Honestly, I do not know. My head is in a mess right now. How come the message was sent with my number? I don’t remember sending her that kind of text. How can I even think of ki||ing my own child? “ Alex said
“That why i’m saying you should accept Fiona. Allow her to stay with you. Act like nothing happened and keep your eye and ears wide open. I believe whoever it is will show up soon” Donald said patting Alex on the back
Just then Donald noticed some movement outside and he smiled.
“Two can play the game” he muttered
“Did you say something”
“Not at all” he smirked
Alex looked at Donald as if he remembered something.
“On a second thought, there is just one person who like playing these kind of mind games with me” Alex said and Donald gave him a questioning look
“LUCAS” Alex said and smiled
TBC ✍️