บททั้งหมดของ The Billionaire's Baby Mama: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

BETH- PASTTo me, my social awkwardness has never been more glaringly obvious as it is now. As usual, no one pays me any mind while they stand in clusters, catching up after summer break, gossiping about who did what.I try to convince myself that I do not care, that seniors should have better things on their mind than idle gossip. This is my final year to leave my mark in high school, and Alex or not, I will leave my mark!I walk with purpose towards class, ignoring the snicker I hear as I pass. If Alex were here, she'd challenge whoever had laughed, but while I would not challenge them, I would also not be ashamed of my fashion sense. I tuck a lock of hair back and continue on my journey.Even though I try not to, I've overheard at least four groups gossiping about the hot new senior. I smirk at the nearest pair, only to recognize cheerleaders. Then I cringe. Where there's cheerleaders, there's always jocks.When I see the familiar outline of Todd Williams, my ex-boyfriend, I duck i

BETH- PRESENTWhen Alex called to invite me out to dinner, I was excited about seeing her. A month has passed since I last saw her and even though we stay in touch via calls and FaceTime, I miss her. Her job is very demanding, and I envy her resourcefulness. I try not to compare the dullness of my routine job to hers that involves constant traveling, but I fail.I arrive at the restaurant with a minute to spare and use the time to collect myself before her arrival. The place is warm and cozy, just the kind of place I'd expect Alex to pick."Hey Martian, sorry I'm late." Alex greets me. My smile sputters off when I see who is beside her. "Sorry to spring this on you, but Soph insisted on coming."I recognise her immediately as the exotic brunette that had been shopping with Beck. After my brain plays connect the dots, I exclaim without thinking. "You are his sister!" She chuckles as they sit. "I am the sister, and the girlfriend. Pleased to meet you, you may call me Sofia." I shake her

BETH- PRESENTI panic -dial her number. My hands are shaking so much; I drop the phone twice before managing to put the call through to Alex. Luckily, she answers on the first ring."Where are you! Why haven't you been answering?" She queries. "Is she okay?" I ask instead. There is a scuffle on the other end and Sofia's voice comes on."Hi Beth. Mary had a little incident this morning, but she is okay now. She called Alex when she couldn't reach you. They have her on observation, and may need to keep her for the night." "Oh thank God! I will be there as soon as I can. Thank you."I try to sound as relaxed as she had, but I fail. She managed to give me information without giving anything away. If her plan was to reduce my panic, she failed because immediately I get off the phone, I rush out like a mad woman and gun my car."Please be okay. Please be okay." I repeat the mantra on the long drive to her. When I reach the waiting room Alex and Sofia are, I throw my arms around Alex but she

BECK- PRESENTBusiness is competitive; requiring you to give your body and soul. I don't mind giving it my all. I don't even mind the competition, it makes me a better man.The last few weeks, I worked offsite, supervising the refurbishing of our latest boat. She is turning out to be more beautiful than ever. I find the work gratifying and enjoy watching her get stripped bare, then remodeled.I also relish the opportunity to escape the oppressive atmosphere in the office, and my father. I have become quite skilled at avoiding him, and this project is a perfect opportunity. Granted that I don't need to supervise the work, I have an able team, but I had to get away; what with Teresa randomly showing up at my place, to my father reminding me about the forthcoming quarterly meeting and his plan to name me his heir.Another reason I need space is to lick my wounds after losing a business deal to the Arlingtons. They have been my major competition in real estate and I am a sour loser.My ri

BETH- PRESENTA soft wind rustled through the trees as I gaze out my window. One look at me and you would assume that I am admiring the unhindered view of nature; but you couldn't be farther from the truth. The truth is that my mind is miles away.It is Saturday, and I have spent most of my week evading calls, mostly those from the hospital. The serenity of nature reminds me of the proverbial calm before the storm. I am terrified, scared witless about my life.Before Alex’s last visit, I had absolutely no doubt in my mind about whose child I am carrying. But now, I am afraid. Afraid of the future, afraid for my child. Even though I promised to do all I can to help her, I have been avoiding reality all this time; pushing it back one more day. All i need is an extra day, i always promise myself.I am warming my hands on a cup of coffee I dare not drink when my doorbell rings. Confused, and a little annoyed at the disturbance, I stalk to the door and yank it open."What?" I bellow at t