Mysterious CEO's Last Surrogate

Two weeks passed, Danica's anxiety lunging out of the window. She was extremely certain she was pregnant this time and couldn't wait for a confirmation. Excitement washed over her when Dina arrived to take her blood sample for testing. Danica's heart pounded in her chest in anticipation at the result and by midday, she received an envelope.

She sighed eagerly, ripped the envelope open and gawked at the content of the test result. Her face turned red and sullen. Frustration creased her mind, marching her to Paul's room, she banged on the door.

"I want to speak to him." She uttered in command and agitation. She couldn't bear to live another month in anticipation. The continuous negative result overwhelmed her to the core. Therefore, she had lost her patience and fear. A strange push of boldness controlled her behaviour and she wasn't going to take No for an answer.

"You know that isn't possible right?" Paul was working on some new security technology and was quite irritated by her presence.

Danica wasn't in for a joke. She was desperate, suffocated and drained by living in a mansion cut out from the world. "Tell him that I want to see him face to face." She commanded. Paul shook his head in disapproval. "Sweetheart, that is a big No."

Danica was unfazed about Paul. She was prepared for the worse. After all, she had nothing to lose anymore. Daniella's debts would have been paid for now. Therefore, even if anything happened to her, her sister was free. That notion fueled her courage. "I insist that you tell him. Call him right here, right now. It's almost three months and nothing to show forth. Do you want to keep me here like a statue? No way. I want to see him!"

Paul was uncomfortable. Danica's behaviour was attracting attention from the guards and servants. He wished that Mabel was here to save the situation but the latter had gone to the city with a driver to get some groceries therefore, there was no support. He comprehended what Loney's reaction would be and had no intention of calling him. "Hey, what have you not getting pregnant got to do with him?" "Just convey my message, paul." Danica's tone hinted warning. Paul was perplexed. "I will get back to you."

Paul shut the door and dialled Loney's number. Loney was in the office and as usual, expecting James' call because he knew the outcome of the test. His lips curled into a smile when his phone lit up. He answered the call on the first ring, "What is it this time?"

"Your surrogate is insane. She wants to see you face to face," Paul directly said.

Loney stiffened. This wasn't the news he craved. "What?"

"Yes and she's very serious."

"Tell her to re-read the terms. We aren't supposed to see each other." Loney feigned unfazed but he also wanted to see her. Not seeing her for two weeks, he missed her, mashed with the fact that he has stopped his one night stands with strangers.

"She won't take no for an answer." Paul tried to explain.

Loney was getting agitated. "But you haven't even told her."

"She already said that. She wants to see you and that is that."

"Tell her that we shall continue with the original terms and I will not meet her face to face." Loney ended the call after spitting those words. Paul understood he didn't want to be challenged. Helplessly, he went to convey the message to Danica and contrary to his expectation, Danica only hummed, "Mmmm."

With the subsequent days passing by, Paul understood Danica's intention. She didn't come to cook and neither did she eat. She locked her door and won't allow anyone in, not even Mabel. They thought she needed a little time to herself and let her be but a day passed and Danica hadn't stepped out.

The next day till noon, she hadn't stepped out of her room. Paul was uneasy and with Mabel's constant pressure and nagging, he called Loney. "I'm busy Paul, make it snappy." Loney was supervising the casting of a bridge and didn't want any disruption. Still, Paul's call meant Danica therefore, he couldn't ignore it.

"She locked herself in her room. She hasn't eaten since yesterday," Paul directly said.

Loney instantly signalled his workers to stop work before he moved aside, "why?"

"It was after I conveyed your message to her, Loney." Hearing that Danica hadn't eaten because he refused to see her made his heart do some dancing, her stomach doing somersaults. However, be still worried about her health. "Tell her that I will see her in three days and she better be awake."

Paul understood Loney's words but didn't have in mind to explain them to Danica. He went back to convey the message and as usual, Danica wouldn't open the door. Paul screamed behind the door. "He will be here in three days, Danica. He said you better be ready."

Instantly, the door swung open. "Are you serious?" Danica was excited, her eyes wide.

"We'll see in three days," Paul chuckled and left. Some way, he wondered why Danica had such a stronghold on Loney. The guy was immovable as a rock but for Danica's comfort, he will compromise on anything.

Danica let out a smile that froze as soon as it appeared. Her plan had worked but she feared. How was she supposed to tell him what she wanted to say? She recalled how her heart kept thumping and how she shivered when he touched her. Was it the right thing? To take her mind off her fears, she went to the kitchen to cook.

3 Days Later

Danica was soaked in nervousness when she waited for the appearance of the supposed parent. For the first time, she was conscious of her appearance. She picked a nice comfortable dress she had never won from her closet and put it on.

Thanks to Mabel, she used a little make-up. Not knowing what to do with her hair, she left it loosely. She paced here and there nervously.

"Relax, Danica. Weren't you the one who requested to see him?" Mabel reminded her. Danica blushed at Mabel's words. Her utterances carried some kind of tease that made her slightly embarrassed.

"I know, but I'm so nervous."

"What do you want to tell him?" Mabel asked with concern. Danica flickered at the question. She didn't know how to tell Mabel what she had in mind. Sensing her discomfort, Mabel didn't push further. "Whatever it is, Master would be considerate. He was even understanding when I told him about your allergies so he doesn't have a problem with you cooking anymore."

Danica's eyes widened. She realized how Mabel always had the right words to make her comfortable when she needed them. "Are you sure about that?"

"Have I ever lied to you?"

Danica shook her head in response to Mabel's question."Thanks for letting me know. The information is very helpful." Danica waited and waited till midnight. Her body couldn't hold it off anymore and sleep stole her. A few hours later, Loney drove in and went to have his shower. This time, he didn't dress in pyjamas but rather his suit. Then he went to Danica's room. She was sleeping so peacefully, he kicked against waking her. The corner of his lips curled into a smile, as he took in her appearance. He realized she was well dressed.

It warmed his heart, being able to have a very important place in her life, if not her heart. For the mere fact that she waited for him excited him. He sat on the bed beside her, gently stroking her hair. His movements woke Danica, which he hadn't intended therefore, he stood up and ambled to the door. Just before he turned the knob, he heard a groggy voice "wait, please."

He halted his movement but didn't turn around. Danica sat on the bed and gawked in amazement. The room was not bright since it was dawn but she could see his back. She could tell that he wore a black suit. Loney after waiting for a few seconds in awkward silence turned the knob but before he took a step, Danica spoke again, "wait, please, we need to talk." She stood from the bed and ambled towards him but by the time she reached the door, Loney said, "tomorrow."

His voice was deep and alluring. Danica was stunned and before she could compose herself, Loney had left. The smell of his cologne lingered on. It was as if he was still there. She hadn't seen his face but she was enchanted by the mystery surrounding him therefore, she waited patiently for the next day...