Chapter 58: Chapter 58

"Victor I don't think spending the night in that surrogate's room was a good idea," Monica said as she walked to Victor not sure why he had to spend the night in Vivienne's room. He already employed servants to look after him so why would he decide to sleep in her room? She was not happy when she found him sitting in a chair with his head on Vivienne's bed while she held his hand as if they were some couple

The sight was something she wasn't so pleased to see. Victor was busy checking some recent files delivered to his mansion by Beverly. Since he wasn't going to the office or visiting the bank.

"Do you need anything?" like every time Monica tried to start a con with Victor he ignored her and treated her like air but not anymore. She is to remind him of the only woman in his life. Even if she wasn't there Victor had no right to hold or hug or even touch any other woman

"Are you planning on replacing her?"Monica lowered her voice as she asked more seriously. Her eyes were sharp and piercing as she rested her hands on the desk waiting for Victor to answer her. Why was he so soft with Vivienne? Yes, she was carrying his child but that didn't mean he had to be so close to her. Last night he came back with Vivie in his arms. She was snuggling to him like she was his girlfriend and the way he looked tense had her thinking

"Tell me, Victor, are you planning on replacing Alisa...the woman you claimed to love and cherished?"Monica asked, sounding a little bitter when Victor didn't answer her. He didn't even spare her a glance. He was busy signing some documents whilst treating her like she wasn't there. His silence told her otherwise

"I won't allow you or any woman to come into your life...my sister loved you and you loved her...you have no rights to replace her"Monica spat out making her anger known. Her sister was dead. Her little sister was dead and at her time when she was married to Victor. She loved him with all her heart. Yes she liked him that was unforgettable but she her reasons for doing so

Monica sympathized with Victor although he didn't want anyone pitying his situation, he was hurting inside because Alisa hid something so serious from him but it was the best for him

"You are overstepping your boundaries...if you know what's good for you, leave now!"Victor was not happy as he said the words with a snarl. His anger was visible even with his head lowered. The way he gripped the pen between his fingers showed Monica that she indeed overstepped her boundaries but she couldn't take the fact that her sister's memories we were there attended, it was nearly two months since she died and everyone was still shaken it seeing Victor close to another woman when it hadn't even been a year since Alisa died made her blood boil and her hatred for Vivie increased even more

"This is just a reminder...my sister's body is still warm...if you claim to love her then...stop treating your surrogate like your pregnant wife!"Having said that coldly, Monica tapped her fingers on the table twice before she walked away. She was certain Vivienne was one of those little girls who trapped married men who were wealthy

She was pretending to be a helpless surrogate so she could trap Victor. Monica left Victor's study room and made her way to Vivienne's room. The problem didn't lie with victor but with his surrogate, she had to make it clear to her and show her where she belonged. The way she was holding Victor's hand, seeing Victor's soft nature towards Vivienne was proof enough to show Victor was a man after all. Yes, he loved his wife to an extent but she was not more. What if he decided to erase all Alisa's memories and find another woman

"I can't let that happen...my sister will forever be his wife, not another woman," Monica muttered through gritted teeth as she ascended the stairs with each step she took, anger boiled inside her.

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(Vivienne)

I woke up feeling tired, my head was spinning so much that standing was impossible. I didn't know what happened to me but I didn't like what I woke up. I was connected to some IV. I yelled to be freed and Julia rushed in together with Justin

"Stay calm Vivienne...it's okay I'll remove it, "Justin said softly as soon as he rushed in and started removing whatever he put on my hand. I winced in pain as I watched Justin place some cotton on the little spot which drew some blood. He pressed his fingers there to stop blood from flowing. I was so confused and felt ill

"Mr. Ellison...I brought the soup you asked for"it was Julia who rushed back into the room holding a tray with a white bowl on it. I didn't know why they were subjecting me to such torture but Justin had a serious expression on his face as he worked around

"Justin...any problem...why all these medicines?"I asked, noticing a lot of bottles on the side table. I recalled some parts of the previous night and I knew how I threw up and fainted. Was it so serious that they had to give me so many medications

"Well, there's no problem"Justin started as he turned to Julia and took the tray from her "thanks, Julia," he said and returned to me. I shifted around comfortably leaning back to the pillows and watched as Justin brought the tray to my lap. My eyes narrowed as he handed me the bowl but I shook my head in denial

"Come on Vivienne...I know after what happened last night you might feel scared to eat anything"  he said, coaxing me to take the soup but I didn't want to eat anything. I was scared to throw up because it was hurting. I've never felt so helpless and sick before that just the sight of the warm soup made me feel uneasy

"Please take it away...it smells awful", I simply refused, turning my head away from him. Whatever they made didn't look so pleasant. I didn't mean to be rude but it was best I stayed hungry

"Vivie please have something to eat...last night you weren't well...you need to eat something...for you and well...for the baby, "Justin said feeling helpless but Vivienne suddenly turned to Justin. She knew she was a surrogate but it wasn't confirmed yet that she was pregnant hence with wide eyes she looked at him and Justin was smiling

"W...what did you say?"I muttered more like to myself, I couldn't believe what I heard because his words scared me for some reason and seeing how he was smiling like a fool. I felt a cold shiver run down my spine

"You are pregnant... congrats Vivie…"Justin said, extending his hand to my face caressing my cheeks gently. I was frozen in place as my mind went blank.

When I decided to be a surrogate, it sounded easy but the thought of having a little one growing inside gave me chills. My hand automatically moved to my belly. I didn't know what to say, was I? This was so new that I looked up at Justin and he was still grinning like a cat

"Please have this...if Victor finds out you don't want to eat...there will be a problem" he said shoving the bowl of soup in my hands and I took it anyway even when I didn't want to

"D...does Victor know?"I stammered nervously asking if Victor knew the good news but of course, he was a doctor hence he must have known for a long time. Just as I was about to answer. The door to my bedroom flew open, scaring me as I shifted my attention to who walked in like that because even Justin was alerted as he turned around only to see Monica elegantly dressed in a black knee-high dress. Her facial expression was something I feared even when she walked to my bed I lowered my head to the bowl in my hand

"And she should stick to her work...she's expecting the heir to the Ellison fortune but let me remind you where you belong, "Monica said bitterly as she stood by my bed. Her voice was deadly, especially her gaze. I didn't know why she was reminding me of what I came to do

"Monica please…"Justin tried saying but Monica cut him off with just one look. Julia already left immediately Monica walked in and I knew the lady was a scary tigress

"Don't you dare say anything..this little girl needs to know why she came here...I've seen how comfortable she had gotten...she thinks this is her pathetic parent's house...I wonder if your good for nothing parents know what you are up to...trapping a man older than you!!"Monica shouted with so much aggression, her voice angry and venomous as her eyes shot with fire. I failed to understand why she hated me to an extent. She didn't watch the words she said to me but she didn't have to mention parents, it was the most delicate topic I disliked hearing. I lowered my gaze feeling my chest tightening. My nail dug in my palms and I didn't know how much pressure I was applying to the bowl.