PREGNANT?

Reggie's Pov

*TWO MONTH LATER*

I was in my office at Smith’s Corporations, when I heard my phone ring. I fished it out of my pocket to answer it.

"Hey man, what's good?" Brown, my half-brother, greeted me.

He is always out of the country. We rarely get to see each other, even though we share the same father.

"Do you need something or you've called to mock me again?" I said, fixing my gaze on my laptop.

"C'mon bro, are we still about that stuff? Forget it… at least I wasn't the one who spread the rumors about your wife being an illiterate." Brown said mockingly. But I didn't find it funny.

"Here We Go Again, listen, She's my wife okay? I love her that way… rumors about her will not change that." I said more to myself than him.

"So, you love her now? Since when?" Brown teased.

"C'mon man, I'm not in love with her. I love being around her. She lights up my mood. It doesn't mean I'm in love with her. I'm just fond of her, that's all. You know I'm just using her to get back at Angelica for what she did to me."

Brown shook his head on the other end. "Then, why are you getting all worked up whenever you see your male staff close to her?" He asked.

"Listen, I'm just fond of her, that's all. You know how much I love Angelica, right?"

"You need to hear yourself right now… you've fallen in love with your wife… you don't wanna admit it or you just wanna keep lying to yourself."

Just there, I heard a knock on my door.

"Come in," I said and saw Maya standing at my door.

My mood changed, and I ended the call with Brown. Maya, she's just so beautiful. She has added weight, and her boobs seem to increase. Her hair, her dress, and her smile could sweep any man off their feet. She walked close and snapped her fingers across my face.

"Hey," her words brought be back to reality. I stood up to welcome her. I hugged and gestured for her to sit. "Wifey, what brings you here?"

"I brought you lunch, hubby." She brought out the food from the bag. Is this how being married feels? Damn, this woman is everything I prayed for.

I stared at the woman before me and I just couldn't help but grab her waist.

"Listen, I know this might seem like I'm moving too fast. But that's exactly how you make my heartbeat, fast.."

This time, I meant every word I said. Wait.. what's wrong with me? My brother is right after all. I am indeed in love with my wife.

I guess I can't help it anymore, my love for her grows every day… I just wanna be done with work so, I can go back home to be with her.

My father can have Angelica for all I care. It's enough trying to win her back when I'm this in love with my Wifey.

We started eating, and I was amazed at how my wife eats without cutlery.

I washed my hands and decided to do the same.

"What are you doing?" She asked with her mouth full of food.

"Eating." I answered.

"Without your spoon?"

"Yes, I wanna eat like the lady sitting in front of me. The Maya's style." I threw her a wink.

She smiled and we both enjoyed it, never thought I would ever use my bare hands to eat. Maya indeed changed me.

We were done eating but there was something else I wanna eat, Maya's lips.

"Stop it… what if someone walks in and sees us?" She asked staring at the door with a concerned look.

"No one will, I promise… just one kiss. C'mon, kiss your husband." I tried to assure her.

"Just one?" Maya stared at the door once more.

"Yes baby, don't worry no one's coming."

She quickly moved close to kiss me but I grabbed and pressed my lips against hers.

She closed her eyes and I lost my self-control. As soon as our body touched, my entire body flooded with excitement.

At this point, I didn't care what time or where we were, as long as I was with Maya, my wife. My hands slowly moved underneath her dress but then, my office door suddenly opened.

Arturo, my secretary, pushed the door open.

"CEO, your father wants to see you. Should I let him…." Arturo looked up and froze the moment his eyes fell on what I was doing with Maya.

"You never seem to knock, Arturo." I was extremely furious at his actions. Maya pushed me off of her and walked outside.

"I'll see you at home," I could sense the shyness in her voice as she left. I turned to Arturo with a cold stare.

"Well? What do you want?"

"I'm so sorry boss, It's your father… Mr. Renato wants to see you."

"Let him in and get out of my sight." I was so annoyed.

My Dad walked in and I just rolled my eyes. If it's not the girlfriend stealer again. Well, thank Goodness he did that. Now, I am married to the woman I love most. A win is a win.

"Son?"

"Good afternoon Dad, what brings you here?"

"This." My dad dropped a file on my desk and stood up to leave. What should I expect? We don't even relate as father and son.

"Wait, what's this?" I opened and scanned the file. My eyes lingered on the 3rd line. I was dumbfounded.

"Seriously? Five years? C'mon Dad I'm sure someone else can do this, how about my brother? I'm sure Brown is capable of handling this."

"Brown is in London, he's not even fit to handle this… you're the best man for the job." My father walked close to me.

"It's stated here that I can't go with anyone, not even my wife?"

"This is business Reggie, you don't need any distractions… Besides, it's just Five years."

"Japan… Seriously? Dad, I'm married, I can't possibly go without Maya." Not now that I'm starting to get addicted to my wife? I can't do without her.

"Business protocol son… You have less than 24 hours to prepare. Your tickets and passport are ready, you just have to get ready."

"24 hours? You wouldn't even give me enough time to be with My wife? C'mon Dad… Maya is going to be so devastated. At least give me some time."

"No time, Reggie, our business partners arrived yesterday. And they are waiting for you." He said and walked out.

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Back in the Smiths villa.

Angelica and Monica were at the pool area, seating opposite each other.

"She's pregnant?" Monica asked with a puzzled look. She never expected Maya to be pregnant before her friend.

"Shut up Monica, someone might hear you." Angelica turned to make sure no one was close or even spying on them.

Monica reduced the volume of her voice. "Um... what do you mean Maya is pregnant?"

"I'm as shocked as you are," Angelica's face etched with concern. She knew she was doomed if her husband got to find out.

"Wait, how did you find out about her pregnancy? Did she tell you?" Monica asked.

Looking around, Angelica said, "Of course not, the fool doesn't even know she's pregnant."

"Then how did you find out?" Monica raised a brow at her.

Angelica heaved a deep sigh, "I saw her a few days ago, sleeping, she has been sleeping like a log. She appears pale each time I see her. And whenever I ask what's wrong with her? She always says she feels dizzy and wants to throw up."

She paused to check if anyone was close or trying to ease drop on them, "Have seen her throw up a couple of times now. And her boobs? Jeez, it's increasing every day. That's not all. She has added weight. Reggie's sperm is so strong… how could he get us pregnant at the same time?"

"Wait a second, 'us?' Are you pregnant?" Monica scanned her face.

"Shhhh... Are you crazy? don't say it out loud let like." Angelica took a deep breath and continued.

"Yes, I'm also pregnant."

Monica moved back to stare at her closely as her mouth wide open, "Friend! Mr. Renato is going to be so glad." She tried to hug Angelica who didn't look happy.

"No Monica, you don't understand.. Renato went on a business trip and he hasn't touched me for months now…I also had sex with Reggie a few months back." Angelica whispered.

"You did what! You mean both you and Maya are pregnant for the boss' son?" Monica's jaw dropped. Who could have imagine? her friend had been flirting with the boss' son again.

Angelica quickly placed her hand over Monica's mouth. "I thought I told you to keep your voice down… someone might hear you." Angelica frowned, but it was too late as Maya's close cook, korozon, had overheard their conversation. She stood at a corner and carefully listened to them.

"No one has to know, I'm sure Reggie isn't aware of her pregnancy. Here, I want you to give this to Maya." Monica collected the glass of drink and sniffed it.

"Don't tell me it's…" Monica said in disbelief.

"Yes, it's easier to lose the child, after all, she doesn't know she's pregnant." Angelica was expressionless. She had no heart and most especially, she couldn't sit and watch a low life give the man she loves a child before she does.

"I'm scared, Angelica, what if Reggie finds out?" Monica shook her head. She wasn't in support. She couldn't bring herself to harm an innocent child.

"He won't, this is why we are best friends, just do this for me. Just go and make sure you don't get caught…" Angelica said and didn't wait for her to give another excuse. She stood and smiled at Monica before leaving her to the assignment she gave her.

Korozon, who heard about their conspiracy quickly ran to Maya's room but didn't find her. When she finally saw her, Monica had already given her the drink. But luckily, Maya was too weak to drink.

She walked towards the both of them and sat close to Maya. Maya took the drink from Monica and was about to drink when Korozon stopped her.

"Ma'am, I think I should take you to your room. You can have the drink there - Am I right, Miss Monica?" Korozon smiled at Monica but she shook her head. "No, she should drink it here so–" Monica tried to object but Korozon was prepared for this.

"She's right… I wanna go to my room, I'm feeling dizzy." Maya stood to leave.

Korozon took the drink and helped Maya to her room, leaving Monica standing all to herself.

Monica wanted to stop her but she guess she wouldn't be able to convince korozon without sounding suspicious. As far as she had tried her best, she didn't care so, she walked into the bar and got herself a drink.

Korozon laid Maya on her bed and she was immediately fast asleep.

She took the drink, poured it into another wine glass, and walked out of Maya's room. She instructed one of the staff to give the drink to Angelica.

"Here, give this to Madam Angelica… tell her the boss got it for her so she can feel relaxed."

"Okay, ma'am." Being the head of staff, korozon was easily obeyed.

Angelica collected the drink from the staff thinking it was sent by her husband. She took the drink and instructed the staff to leave.

In less than an hour, Angelica started bleeding.

"Help me, Monica, please." She touched her stomach and screamed in pain. She started thinking of the worst that could possibly happen to her.

"What's wrong, what happened?" Monica asked, helping her up from the bed. She trembled with a worried look as she saw some blood on her friends bed.

"Blood! Call Reggie, call Renato… I'm bleeding!" Angelica screamed on top of her lungs.

She was taken to the hospital, where she was examined and taken care of.

Mr. Renato was told his wife was pregnant but she had lost the child.

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"Maya… you know how much I love you right?" I said as I tried to let her about my trip. We were now on our bed and I pictured it was the right time already.

"You have no idea how much I love you. I love you more than my life." She kissed my lips as she noticed my red face.

"What's wrong? Talk to me, hubby." She asked touching my cheeks with both hands.

I took a deep breath as I stared into her lovely eyes. "Maya, I'm going on a business trip. It's a five-year thing." I finally announced.

"Wow, that's good… when are we leaving?" Her words pierced deep into my heart. It was hard to let her I'd be going alone.

"I'd be going alone…." I shut my eyes not wanting to see her reaction.

"Alone? How about me? You can't possibly leave me here… you know I can't do without you in my life. I'll die if you leave me, Reggie…" Tears welled up in her eyes.

I wanna take her but I just couldn't mix business with love. I had to go since it was a big contract.

I wanna take her along so bad. I have fallen in love with this soul that I don't know how to live without seeing and being with her. I took a deep breath and continued.

"I promise, I'll be back for you. Believe me." I reassured her but she shook her head in disapproval.

"No, no… Reggie, five years isn't five days or 5 months… It's one, two, three, four, five years. You might as well put a knife on my neck." She said and hugged me so tight, not wanting to let me go.

"Reggie, you're my life…Please… take me with you." She pleaded in tears. She looked up at me as her tears kept rolling down her cheeks.

My heart couldn't take it. It hurts me to see my wife in tears. "I have less than twelve hours to leave the country." I brought her close to comfort her. I knew that news would hurt her even more.

She grasped. "Twelve hours? How can you do this to me? Don't you love me anymore? You didn't even give me a notice.…"

"I wasn't notified as well, I'm sorry." I wiped her tears but she didn't wanna listen. "You don't love me enough to take me with you?"

"Of course not, I love you with all of my heart, believe me." I wrapped my hands around her warm body as her tears kept dropping on my shirt. 'Curse you dad.' All this way his fault.

"Then just take me with you, I promise not to be a bother. I just wanna be with you. I don't mind, you can hide me in your pocket or suitcase." She cried out.