Chapter 8: Chapter 8

TAKEN seven

He couldn't miss his appointment this morning neither could he tell Allen or Stella who he had an appointment with. He just needed to be there, and yes this early. It was this important.

After getting home late at night, he met Stella sleeping but he never tried to disturb her, what was he supposed to do again, lure her to an unwanted sex? No, it was also a stressful day for him so he needed rest. They both had a peaceful sleep.

He didn't say much to her this morning too, he had woken up early and he didn't dress up for work. He was just casual. It upset Stella he didn't tell her where he was heading to.

He didn't like the mood he left Stella this morning and he knew he would definetely be questioned when he gets back but he needed to meet up this early and he also knew how proud Stella would be if she finds out what he was up to. He could feel her rage presently at home, but he promised himself to buy her a bribe on his way back home.

When his car pull in the drive way of the fitness class he registered for. He sighed anxiously but on the other hand excitement gripped him. He was about to take another step in satisfying his wife. How he loves her so. He moved to the building and entered the fitness hall.

"Speed it up people!...wait I'm sorry this is open level, so I mean, everyone has their own capabilities"

He guess he was late. Class has started already and he could fill the rage plus passion his fitness instructor passed to her students. "You're late Marcus" he heard as few heads turn to the back of the class. He felt embarrassed and smiled nervously at her looking for what to say.

"I'm..sorry" he stutter

"You can call me Miss Jennifer. This is a Pilate move people, try doing it with some grace"she clapped her hands hard showing her students the move " Marcus join the 3rd row". She ordered. He squeezed himself through the class swinging to and fro to avoid getting hit till he got to the 3rd row.

"Lunges people.. let's go..1..2"

If he read a whole book about fitness being difficult, he would probably still not believe till he tried it. He alone was in disarray, not only was he not getting the steps or exercise, he could not move or bend his body. He didn't even know what he was here for, muscles, butts, abs. What exactly was he trying to fix.

His whole body maybe.

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"What exactly are you here for Marcus?"She threw the question at him.

He wasn't bothered his fitness instructor called him by name. He needed her help not the other way round. He was in her office after class, students who needed to talk to the instructor were allowed to have few minutes with her before the close of the day. He sat coldly opposite her as he saw a pre-annoyed look on her face. He didn't blame her though, she was very brave to pack up old people, annoying youths and angry teenagers for a workout. It wasn't possible she won't be irritated.

"I need to be fit" he say cautiously, he was a CEO of a big company and he was being careful with his words here not to upset his instructor. He seemed quite humble for this.

She rolled her eyes at him and anger settled in those eyes. "This is a fitness class Marcus ,be specific" She didn't want to be too rude too. He looked like expensive and respectful.

The question troubled his mind. He had hurriedly registered for fitness class and didnt know the basics. He only wanted to look good for his wife . He didn't say anything for a long time. His head was full, he needed this fitness for? Was he expected to share his private life to her. He needed to tell her why, he needed her to understand how important this was to him and his family. Here he was being stopped from making a baby because he hasn't gotten his standards yet. He would make this happen, he would be fit again.

"My wife.." he started. He then shrug it off again. "I need to look good for my wife" he managed a smile with it

She gave a long pause meeting his gaze directly. Her brows arch a hint of surprise and she seemed a little bit impressive.

"Do you both have sex problems?" she bluntly asked.

Like being caught red handed, his sudden gasp showed she was correct, he felt like she read his mind

"I..why..no.." he stammered. She chuckled and he bit his lips in realization.

"My belly weight on her.." he spilled sorely

"You men wouldn't be this serious about being fit if it wasn't sex issues?"

"I need a baby"

"Isn't she supposed to love you for what you look like?"

"What do I look like?" he raised his brows at her.

"Belly fat?Is that what she doesn't like?"

"Is it that obvious?"

"Without missing your training and eating the right food, you should be fine in two to three weeks"

"That's a lot..."

"Of money"she cut in handling the bills over to his side of the desk " Payment ends today ".

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Stella jam the door back after opening it to see her husband. She was furious as hell and was ready yo pick up a fight with him if he didn't have a very reasonable explanation for leaving her that early without disclosing his whereabouts. He knocked again and then opened the door when she wasn't answering.

" I'm sorry Stella "he apologized immediately bringing out the rose be bought on his way.

" You would be happy to hear where I went"he moved close to her with huge smiles. Stella turned to see a gleeful Marcus, she definitely sensed great news, she was more than eager to hear what Marcus had to say, but she still wanted to prove the upset wife.

"Spill" she grunts the words but he wouldn't say anything without her collecting the rose. So she accepted her husbands bribe warmly.

As if.

"I was at my lawyer's office today" His wide smile increased. She turned to look at her husband reveal. He seemed sincere about what he just said. If he was being serious then she really needed to put all anger aside. Anything having ti to with Marcus property was a serious business.

"What were you there for?" she managed to ask

"Well, simple. I told him to transfer all my property to my first child".

" That's.. that's... Wait..we don't have one"

Her countenance dropped.

She immediately understood the big step her husband took. He had transferred all his properties to their unborn child so they could have one. She knew how desperate Marcus was to have a child. He was ready, but she wasn't. If she didn't enjoying laying with him, how could they have a child.

"I see where you're going" she threw the rose on the couch

"Stella please.." He pulled her back when she tried to walk out. "You just have to understand"

"There's nothing to understand Marcus, you thinking I would try to make a baby with you because of the property? I do not love your money Marcus, I love us. We can have a baby anytime but let's have fun. Let's work on our sex life and.."

"I never thought that. I never thought you loved my money, and I'm not pressuring you for a baby because of my property. I just.."

"You misunderstood me Marcus and I'm disappointed" she spat and walked out of the house. He ran after her but she entered the car and drove out of the compound. He immediately regretted why he took to his fitness instructor advice.

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"Don't worry about the money. I would pay for the three weeks class"

"Why don't you confirm if your wife is really bothered about your fitness?"

"What do you mean"

"Mr Marcus.." she finally addressed him with a hint of respect "Your wife would give you a baby if you give her a reason too. I mean you not being fit is a silly excuse for a sex escape."

"A reason too? Miss Jennifer."

"Tell her you transferred your property to your unborn baby. Let's see who tries to make a baby first"