Chapter 149: Chapter 149

Victor didn't know what wrong he did to deserve such torture from a woman who was careless enough to get drunk. When he got her down from there. He stumbled on a deep glass bottle although some were still sealed

"Y...yes I...think I can fly...let me" she stuttered, reaching up to grab his head and trying to climb him. Of course, she was completely out of her mind to think she could use him as a ladder to fly

"No...stop it...you can't fly"Victor was irritated as he grabbed her hands and pulled them down. She stopped what she was doing and he saw her facial expression morph into a pout. Her arms dramatically crossed over her chest and remained sitting on his lap where he placed her

"Ms... Payton...you are.." he started saying ng but she unexpectedly placed her index finger over his lips shutting him up and Victor was hopeless as he lowered his gaze to the finger on his lips

"Shh... hiccups...do you...hear that"she leaned forward and whispered then tilted her head around and paid attention as if she was hearing things. Victor's eyes narrowed as she followed her gaze or even listened to anything or any sound, unfortunately, it was rather quiet. The roof was quiet, dark, and with few lights illuminating the place. He didn't understand why she was acting like a child

"There's no one there" he whispered, playing along with her childishness. She didn't say anything but kept her finger there and after some time of staying quiet she burst out laughing

"Hahaha...it's there now shhh," she said in between laughter and went quiet again. By now Victor had lost it. He'd damned if he was going to allow the woman to have any alcoholic beverage in the future

"Ouch!" she exclaimed followed by a playful giggle. Victor was concerned as his attention shifted to her and she was giggling and looking down her belly. He didn't understand anything but when she screamed again he was worried

"What happened...is everything okay?" he muttered as he hesitated, not sure if to touch her belly. He never did unless allowed to but before he could do anything, she grabbed his hand and settled it on her belly

"She kicked!" she exclaimed in a high-pitched voice which he understood since she was under the influence.

"W...what?" he asked unfortunately his voice came out all hoarse as a strange emotion resided in his throat making it impossible for him to understand what was happening

"Ouch! she did it again...here...feel it,"  she said with cheers and helped him press on her belly. He felt a sensation rush through him just hearing her say. The baby kicked. The last she said that it wasn't it but now his heart was racing as he paid attention. His eyes were on her belly and so was his hand. She didn't move nor make a sound. Time seemed to have stopped between the two. His Surrogate was sitting in his lap with one hand resting on his shoulder while the other was over his hand which he had on her belly.

The atmosphere was bewitching as the cold breeze brushed on their exposed skin

"Feel it yet?" she asked him again and like he had been sucked back to reality. Victor's head lifted although his lashes were down he still felt her gaze on him. He didn't feel anything which meant she was just joking. Of course, his Surrogate was

"There…" he said when he felt something "I...I felt it" he added when he felt the kick again. He couldn't keep himself from smiling as his lips quivered upwards, his heart was acting funny disturbing him as he looked at his Surrogate and she was acting all drowsy. She removed her hand and struggled to get off him. Victor was still in shock but shook his head and went after his Surrogate. By now she was quiet and had gone to lie down on the other couch. He didn't understand what happened or maybe she was worn out from running around

"I'm fine...I'm not drunk...see" she whispered, her words were a little slur but Victor heard her loud and clear "I feel good...do you know why...I think I'm a curse," she said and turned the other way. Victor moved closer and sat on the table since she was occupying the entire couch lying down

"Your baby is healthy but I fear my curse may... extend to her...I don't want that" she added and her voice was getting even fainter. Victor was concerned as he extended his hand to touch her but stopped midway

"What curse?" he asked not sure what she meant

"Please don't leave her as mine did...give her all the love in the world" she whispered the words out causing Victor's brows to the crease. His eyes narrowed. He loved his child more than anything and he would bring down the entire world to make his baby happy

"Ms. Payton...who are your parents?" he asked the question he wanted to ask her but feared. He already knew about that part. At first, he thought she was just trying to hide her family or she became a surrogate without her parent's permission but...she didn't have anyone, not even a single relative

"No idea"just like that she muttered when he tried to ask more. He found that she had fallen asleep

"Troublemaker"  he muttered, scanning her carefully and he decided to get her to bed. She was tired and wasted hence he lifted her in his arms and proceeded to the elevator. She was so cold that he feared she would catch a cold.

It didn't take time before he took his Surrogate to her room. Made sure she had a change of warm clothes and carefully laid her on the bed.

"Baby girl?" he mumbled, not believing she went behind his back and asked about the gender of the baby. Part of him was happy because he wanted to have a daughter. A little girl but he was afraid to do an ultrasound. Victor watched his Surrogate sleeping like a child, he didn't know why she was like a child to him. It seemed despite being 22 years old. She still had her inner child. She was more possessive about certain things and he could be included on that list. Was it because she had no one to call her own? He shook his head and covered her up, making sure she was comfortable when he switched off the lights and decided to get some sleep. Tomorrow would be five months since he met her...four more months till the baby was born.

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(Vivienne)

"Ahh...damn it hurts"I couldn't open my eyes as I held my head, it was hurting like hell and for a second I thought I was in a movie groom where everything was spinning around me so fast that I felt dizzy

"Julia!"I called out as I struggled to drag myself out of bed. Whatever I did yesterday was careless of me because now the consequences were this

"So now you are awake" I heard the most annoying voice I've ever heard

"I'm too tired to argue just leave me alone," I said feeling frustrated as I finally opened my eyes and rested my feet on the soft carpet

"Well, I didn't know a girl like you would...switch to this just because she was told a few words, "Monica said when I looked at her. I saw she was already looking all elegant and fresh while I looked like a mess with scattered hair and a face covered in drool

"What do you want huh?"I asked massaging the sides of my face. She liked picking fights with me and now she was at it

"I thought you were tough not to let some woman's words get to you '' Monica said and I was confused. I knew she meant that Martha lady. Yes maybe I let her words and actions take over my emotions but I was only human just like her. I wasn't made of rock or titanium not to feel hurt or threatened when I thought of something I cared about for the first time being taken away from me. this was me I was possessive of my things. I lost too much in the past but now, I didn't want to lose something so precious to me. something I could call my will to live now

"You mean your bestie...I guess now I have to deal with two angry meddle some women huh"I said sarcastically while throwing my hands in the air and rested them on the edge of the bed and tried to stand but I fell back down and surprisingly Monica rushed to help.

"It's afternoon already...sober up…"  she said sounding like she was scolding me and I shrugged her hands away

"So...are you here to tell me to stop whatever I feel for Victor because that Martha doctor is perfect for him"I said straight looking at her. I was irritated and I didn't know how I got here or how it was afternoon but the sight of Monica made me angry

"I didn't say that"she replied and I was confused

"I have a serious deal for you?" she added before I could say anything as she walked around the bed, I tilted my head following her and I saw she brought breakfast but what sort of deal did she have for me

"And what is that"I knew I was being rude now but I couldn't help but think Monica was more on the doctor's side to keep me away

"If victor still keeps you around even if you give birth...if he's willing to let you be in his life even when your surrogate services are done here then…" she started saying as she took a bite of the French toast on the plate and my eyes narrowed sure what she meant

"Then?"I asked

"Then I'll support you and make sure you're the only one in his life" she simply said looking at me with an I don't care facial expression. I was lost as I stared at her dumbstruck.