But just at this moment, he suddenly stretched out a hand, gently cupped her chin and lifted her whole face.
Immediately afterwards, he leaned in slightly and moved closer to her.
A frivolous move but flirtatious!
She watched his face enlarged in front of her eyes. She was completely dumbfounded.
"???" She held her breath, her heartbeat out of control, and her words stuttered, "Mr Rogers??"
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Five years ago.
City J’s weather in June was like a stove. The scorching sun created layers of heatwaves on the asphalt road. It was so hot that no one was seen on the street. Eloise Thompson came out of the room dragging her newly packed luggage. After which she entered the bus that was waiting for her and drove straight to the hospital. When she got to the hospital, the nurse took her to meet the doctor who was already waiting for her arrival. “This is the report of your mum miss Thompson. She has Coronary Artery Disease, and it is advisable that we commence treatment on her with immediate effect otherwise she might not survive from this.” The doctor said as she handed the test script to Eloise. Eloise‘s heart sank. Her mother had been sick for a while now and because of this, she had taken her mother to several hospitals which she ended up spending all the money she had saved.
Just when she thought her mother was getting okay, she was diagnosed with this disease. What was she to do now? “So doctor, how much is the treatment?” Eloise asked in confusion.
“It’s three million dollars.”
The test script fell from her arms. “Three million! How do you expect me to get such huge amount of money doctor?” Eloise screamed.
“I understand miss Thompson, but this is the only way we can commence treatments on her.” The doctor said. “Okay. What about you began the treatment while I look for the money doctor.” “Sorry miss Thompson, we can only treat her if the money is paid… please understand this is the rule of this hospital and everyone had to oblige by it.” The doctor was saying. “Okay.” Eloise nodded as she stood up and walked out of the doctor’s office. Now, where could she get such a huge amount of money. Since she had no other option on where to get the money, she quickly took a bus and headed home. When she got to the Thompson villa, her father was stunned to see her, so he spoke coldly to her, "Don't tell anyone you are my daughter. I feel humiliated to have such a daughter like you. " “Dad, I can explain. I….” Eloise tried to speak but with the loud sound of a flower vase shattering she shivered. “Just get lost! You are not my daughter and I don’t want to have anything to do with a slut like you.” Her father yelled. “I know you are angry with me father, but please mum is really sick and need three million for her treatment, just help me with the money please.” Eloise wept bitterly. Yet, her father stood up, dragged her out and shut the door. “I don’t want to see you in this villa anymore.” With the last money in her bag, Eloise went back to the hospital. As she entered the hospital, she overheard the doctor discussing with a lady. From her appearance, one could tell that the lady was from a wealthy family with her luxurious outfits. “Yes, we will look for the surrogate for him, don’t worry ma’am.” “Okay. Inform me after you’ve seen the surrogate doctor. I will take my leave now.” The lady walked away. As the doctor got inside his office, Eloise went after him. “Miss Thompson, you are back.” The doctor said as he ushered her to sit which Eloise did. Right now, her mind was filled with the discussion she heard and maybe.. just maybe surrogacy was the only solution now. “So have you arranged for the money?” The doctor asked. “Not really, however I came for something else.” Eloise said. “Okay. So what is it?” “Actually, I ear-dropped to your conversation with that lady in need of a surrogacy, so I was thinking I could be the surrogate mother.” Eloise said touching the hem of her gown. She didn’t know how the doctor would react to this. The doctor dropped the files he was holding and paid his full attention to her. “Are you sure about it?” He asked. She shook her head, “Yes, am very sure!” “The amount is one million dollars. Are you still interested?” He asked again. Then she nodded her head, “Y…Yes am interested.” “Okay then, I will inform the lady about it. Hang on.” With that, the doctor brought out his phone and called someone. After a while he gave her a paper. “Go to this address this evening and you will get the surrogacy contract , but please note that this should remain a secret between you and the person and shouldn’t be spilled out.” Eloisa took the paper and nodded her head, “You don’t have to worry about that, please be rest assured that I won’t tell this to anyone.” “Okay then, all the best.” The doctor said as Eloisa walked out. Later that evening, Eloisa went to the address in the paper. It was an old villa, hence she was welcomed in by the lady she saw earlier in the hospital. “You are here for the surrogacy contract right?” The lady smiled as she ushered Eloisa in. “Yes, Good evening.” “I am Hayden the maid in charge of taking care of the surrogate mother. What’s your name then?” Hayden asked. “ I am Elio.. I am Sarah Sinn.” Eloisa lord. In order to become the surrogate mother and kept everything a secret , hiding her identity was also necessary. “Okay cool. Has the doctor told you the amount?” Hayden asked. Eloisa nodded, “Yes.” “That’s cool. The man will come this night by nine , so you should wash up and get ready. Only after you are confirmed to be pregnant will the payments be made to you.” Hayden said. Eloise simply nodded. She would make sure to get pregnant! “You can leave now and come back by eight. I would prepare all the things you’ll need.” Hayden said as Eloisa nodded. After that, she walked away. It was after eight in the evening by the time Eloisa arrived .When she got into the villa, Hayden was no longer there but Eloisa saw clothes and soap that was kept on the bed. She took her bath with the soap and awaited the man. By the time it was ten o’clock and there was no sight of him, Eloisa was worried that he would not show up and had even made up her mind to go back home, but it was at that moment that she saw the silhouette of the man as he emerged into the room. He was putting on a mask when he came into the room, so Eloisa could not see his face properly. She looked away in shyness. The man got into the bed and began to romance her all over. Tears welled out of Eloisa’s eyes as she imagined this was all she was to go through in other to treat her mother. The man removed her clothes and the next moment, he kissed her lips. The kiss was a fierce one that Eloisa felt blood oozing out of her mouth, she struggled to free herself but it was already too late because the man had pressed himself to her.
“Ahh!” With more tears, Eloisa wept as the man devoured her like an hungry lion.
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The next morning, the sunlight woke Eloisa up. She felt weak all over that she could not stand up up from the bed. Hayden had already arrived so immediately she sighted Eloisa, she rushed to her. “How are you feeling now ?” Hayden asked. “Am weak.” Eloisa managed to say. “After taking your bath and having meals, you will be fine.” Hayden said and left. Eloisa struggled and stood up from the bed. Her eyes caught the red stain on the white duvet on the bed and she became sad. Now she had lost her virginity to become a surrogate mother. What could be worst than this? After her bath, she ate her meal and went back home. The same sex scene took place for five more days and after that, Hayden took Eloisa to the hospital. She was examined and confirmed to be pregnant by the doctor. “Congratulations miss Sinn, you are one week pregnant. I will prescribe some medicine for you, and also note that you must not do anything that will stress you and the baby.” The doctor said.
Eloisa nodded. Finally she was now pregnant. As per the contract, Eloisa was to stay in the villa till she was due for delivery, so arrangements were made as she began to stay at the villa.
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Night month later. In a room, Eloise Thompson got some tummy ache with much sweat all over her body; she held the handrails of the bed tightly. The doctor saw this and tried to say something to make her feel better, "Don't worry. The baby is coming soon. Keep trying.”
Eloise nodded and her eyes turned red; she would not like to let the baby leave her once it was born.
During her pregnancy, she knew clearly how the baby grew. Although trying not to love it deeply, she still felt heartbroken right the moment.
"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry..." Eloise cried.
She changed her mind and would like to keep the baby, but she could not..
She was just a surrogating mommy.
After the baby was born, she would get the money but not have any connection with it anymore. Right now, she felt much pain and only saw darkness. Eloise could not be more regretful. She agreed to give up money to keep the baby with her...
Nobody knew exactly what she was thinking about. The doctor gave her some anesthetics; a moment later, she lost her consciousness... An hour later, Eloise woke up and found herself lying on the bed.
There was nobody with her in the room. She just saw a cheque of one million dollars beside her. She was much sorrowful; touching her flat tummy, she burst into tears... In the future, there would not be a naughty baby moving.
Eloise was not allowed to have a look at it! When she saw that she couldn't meet her baby her whole life, her face was wet with tears.
As she crying out, the door of his room was pushed by someone.
Eloise looked at the door, having Agnes Thompson in sight. Agnes came into the room and stepped forward to her.
Eloise was worried and tried to get up soon, but had severe pain on her tummy. With unwell wound after giving birth to the baby, she looked pale and failed to get up abruptly, falling back on the bed.
Agnes stood by the bed to look at the ridiculous Eloise, "Eloise, you are here. Why?"
Eloise was surprised to see her; she immediately became angry seeing her.
However, Agnes did not care about it and laughed. She said, "Robbie and I are engaging. We came here to do the health check-up before our wedding. I didn't expect to meet you here. Eloise, I cannot imagine you gave birth to a baby just for money!"
"Shut up!" Eloise was extremely angry that she wanted to slap Agnes, yet she was too weak to do so. She hated Agnes so much.
But her wound made her feel much pain.
Agnes avoided Eloise's throw, saying with laughter , "You are annoyed? What if I told you that one year ago, it was me who removed your mum's oxygen mask; it was also me that took the money that dad was going to give you. It was also me who told Robbie that you became a surrogate mother. What will you do then?” Eloise could not believe what Agnes was talking about. She lost her baby just now and knew some truth from Agnes. Eloise failed to control her emotion and was driven crazy.
She yelled, "Agnes, why you did it to me? I was nice to you. Why were you so mean to me? Bitch! Go to the hell!"
Agnes was happy to see her reaction, she turned and answered coldly, "Why? Because I intended to destroy you. Yes, you were nice to me, but you also took my place in the family. Both of us are the daughters of the Thompson family; yet father loves you more than me and I was regarded as an outsider. I did all this to make you feel how hurt I was while everyone was pampering you. Now, I am the winner. Dad’s property, and even Robbie now belongs to me. You are the abandoned daughter of the Thompson family! Hahaha.”
Eloise was listening to Agnes' words and laughing which were like a knife to cut her old wound one more time. It occurred to her that what happened one year ago... Her mommy's illness turned to be more serious. Eloise went to beg some money from her daddy, but failed to get even one penny.
At that time, she found Robbie Gardner, her fiance who she had known from her very young age, cheated on her. The third person was exactly Agnes.
Eloise got greatly disappointed and was unable to think out any solution to save her mommy except being a surrogating mother. She had not expected it was Agnes who intended to do all of those to her.
Since then, Eloise had never been allowed to go back to the Thompson family.
Having made ridicule of her, Agnes brought out her phone and took photos of her, “Dad will be so shocked to know that his favorite daughter is a slut, how disgracing. I can’t wait to see your downfall Eloise. Bye.” With her high heels, Agnes walked out of the room smiling.
Eloise could do nothing, but wept bitterly. Now, her life was ruined forever.
