Married to mr right episode 22

Married to Mr Right
Episode 22
 
“Ciara you’re pregnant” mom announced again and that’s when I realized that I wasn’t dreaming.
I’m carrying Brian’s baby.
But what’s the essence of being happy when the person who’s supposed to share in this happiness, is not here with me but with another woman.
“Are you okay Ciara?” The doctor asked me. she must have noticed how worried I looked.
“aren’t you happy?”mom asked and I raised my head to meet her gaze. she could see the tears glistening in my eyes.
“Hey it’s okay. this is good news and you’re not going to ruin it by being such a cry baby” mom said using her face towel to wipe the tears that were already forming at the corner of my eyes.
I immediately stood up from my chair and walked out of the office. I was hastily towards the exit when I heard mom yelling my name from behind.
I turned to see her gaining on me so I quickened my steps.
I pushed the door to leave the building when mom grabbed my hands.
“What are you doing Ciara? tell me what’s going through that mind of yours?” she asked and I broke down.
“I don’t want to carry this baby mom. Brian isn’t with me anymore and this baby will only remind me of him and what happened between us. He’s never going to come back mom. so why should I keep it” I ask
“So you want to have it aborted?” she asked but I couldn’t respond
“Answer me Ciara. do you want to have this baby aborted?”
I closed my eyes but couldn’t utter a single word
“Fine then” she said and dragged me in,side the building. she led me to the doctor’s office.
“We want to have an abortion” mom announced the minute we walked in.
I looked at me and the doctor. the doctor seemed confused just like I was. Mom was very serious and it made me scared.
“mom what are you doing?” I ask amidst sobs
“the same thing you also want, getting rid of the baby” she snapped
“No… I won’t do it mom. I can’t kill my baby. it’ll make me just as worse as my parents” I tell her and she became sad.
“Ciara, I know you must be having problems but you’ve just got to get a hold of yourself cause abortion isn’t really the answer. your baby needs you now, all the strength and energy you can offer” the doctor tells me “I’ll prescribe some meds for you to take that’ll help OK” she said and I nod.
She left the office.
“Ciara my child, you’re going to be a Mom very soon and I just can’t express how happy I am right now” mom smiles “this baby could be the bridge between your marriage”
Just then I thought of Brian’s mom. she made that exact statement when we had dinner at their house that evening.
“just wait till Brian hears the news” mom said and my eyes flew open
“no mom, we cannot tell Brian” I countered “He doesn’t have to know. I don’t want to add to what he’s going through now. please you cannot tell Brian. just let him be for now”
“You think he won’t accept the baby?”
“no mom, he will.. I just” I shut my eyes then opened them again “he can’t find out and even if anyone has to tell him then it must come from me”
“Your choice”
“thanks mom.”
I’ll try my best to raise the baby on my own. I’ll look for a job so that I don’t depend on Brian for everything.
Maybe it’s best if Brian doesn’t find out.
The doctor arrived with my meds and encouraged me to bring me to the hospital every week for check up so I don’t run into any complications regarding pregnancy.
mom agreed and that’s when we left the hospital for home.
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We arrived and mom couldn’t wait for a second to give everyone the news that I was pregnant.
Everyone was happy for me especially Dad, mom and Ben.
Mom quickly served me my dinner and gave me my meds. I hated being treated like a child and that’s what everyone is doing to me now.
“You need to get some shut eye Ciara. it’ll help” dad tells me immediately he noticed me perfectly rested on the couch.
“but I want to watch a movie” I whined
“Alright but don’t stay up late. remember there’s more of you now” he teased
“oh dad”
he laughs and I switched on the television when I noticed him enter his room.
I tried to watch but then the movie was kinda boring, I became agitated when they arrived at a s€× scene which reminded me of Brian. I switched off the TV and retired to my room.
I lay on the bed and at that moment, everything I could think about was just Brian, Brian, Brian. it’s like he’s a part of my being.
I stared at the ceiling and before I knew it, I was already in Dreamland.
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I woke up the next morning and had my bath, I applied some lotion on my skin and wore yellow flowered gown.
I wore my slippers and styled my hair.
I was going to look for a job today no matter what.
“Morning mom, hi dad,” I say k-ssing their cheeks
“morning sweetie, sleep well?” mom ask and I nod
“yes and I’m very hungry” I tell her. she smiled and served me breakfast.
I munched on it and asked for more.
mom giggled.
“what is it” I was forced to ask her.
“You look like someone who’s going to devour this house in a matter of seconds”
“I’m just so hungry”
“I know and it’s completely normal” she tells me “Are you going somewhere today?” she asks. Apparently, she noticed my outfit.
“Yeah. I’ll just stroll to the park to get some fresh air” I lied. mom would never agree to letting me work.
That’s for sure, but if I got the job then there’s no way she could say no either.
“Alright but be careful. the neighborhood’s not safe these days”
“Sure mom. thanks I love you” I said all at once.
“love you too”
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immediately I finished breakfast, I put my CV into my bag and head out for my job hunt.
I arrived at a company which I saw a flier stating that there’s vacancy to apply for a job.
I entered the building and after stating my purpose, I was led straight to the manager.
“Hi have a seat” he tells me the minute I walked in. He’s polite so I’m guessing, it’s going to be a bit easier to talk to him.
I sat down.
“Good morning, my name is Ciara Smith… ” I paused immediately I realized what I just said. I’m no longer using Brian’s name. well it was stated in the contract that I’m no longer his wife so I’ll try not to feel bad about it.
“And…?”
“Oh forgive me I’m sorry. I’m here for the job. I’m very hærdworking and I promise to do my best to make this company very successful too” I said with a smile.
he glanced through my CV.
“Nice” he muttered and I could feel the smile spreading across my l-ips. I guess he’s impressed.
“Ciara…?” he paused and took one look at me then back to the papers.
“Aren’t you Ciara Salter? wife of Brian Salter? that Ciara?” he asked
“Um… yes I am but we’re no longer married”
“I see” he mumbled “Well your CV is perfect so it’ll be best to hire you but… ”
my smile turned into a frown
“but what sir”
“you see. before I give you this job, I need a little something from you in return”
“something like what?” I was forced to ask
“Don’t get me wrong but you see your husband is one influential man in the country and having him as a partner in our business would really make us have a lot of investors and connections with other companies” he said
“I don’t understand, where are you going with this?”
“listen to me honey, all I want for you to do is make your husband sign some papers stating that he’s agreed to be partners and do business with us” he said with a smile.
I looked at him in disdain. I felt the urge to smack him hærd on the cheeks.
“Are you mad?”
“excuse me,” he said with a frown and stood up from the chair
“who gave you that right to ask me to blackmail someone all because you want to bribe me with a job” I yell
“So who do you think you are then? mother Theresa? Everyone does things like this to succeed so it’s nothing new”
“to you it isn’t but to me it is. and if that is what will cost me this job then I don’t want it anymore” I said with all boldness and finality.
“Fine then I suggest you leave my office”
I stood up and turned to leave when I heard “Shameless woman. no wonder she got divorced by her husband”
I clenched my fists at those words. I turned back to face him and slapped him hærd on the cheeks.
He flared up. eyes turning red.
“You should watch the words that comes running out that mouth of yours. you have no right to disrespect a lady simply because she didn’t give into your selfish demands. this should be the last time, you speak so rudely towards me or I’ll make sure my husband locks you behind bars. Some manager you are” I scoffed and picked up my bag.
he was holding onto his cheeksI quickly head out his office and out of his company. I can never work in a place like this with selfish, shameless people.
I left his company and went in search of other job opportunities.
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The Job hunt wasn’t an easy one cause all the places I’ve been to want to use me to benefit from something else or to get something in return.
I walked to an empty space and sat down on a bench.
I was f—–g tired and famished as well.
What am I going to do?
I can’t work and I can’t do anything else.
I sat there for hours thinking of my sad and miserable life and before I knew it, it was almost getting dark.
I need to go home now.
I stood up and left the park to get a bus for home.
My head was aching so bad and my feet were wobbly as well.
I need to go home home.
I waved at a cab but none was stopping.
I tried calling mom but her phone wasn’t going through.
d–n!
Just then a car stopped in front of me and someone stepped down. The lights from the headlights were shining so bright that I couldn’t see his face until he was standing in front of me.
“B–Brian?” I stuttered “What are you doing—”
He cut me off by pulling me in for a long embrace. I missed him so much. I resisted the urge to hug him back.
“I’ve missed you so much Ciara. you just left me. didn’t you even stop to think how I’ll be without you?” he asked but I didn’t respond.
“I need to go” I announced. I turned to leave but he grabbed my hands.
“You’re going to leave me again?”
“You just have to stop and let go Brian. you and I can never be together remember? Janelle is–” I start off
“you just have to stop saying that f—–g shit about Janelle all the time. can’t you ask me how I’ve been? I left Hawaii just so I can see you. I haven’t eaten all day and all you can think about now is Janelle?” he asked banging his fists on his car.
“it’s not my fault you know. I’m trying to be sensible. you think it’s easy for me?” I ask feeling a lot irritated
“I know it’s not but that doesn’t mean I can just let you go Ciara. I love you can’t you see how crazy I am right now?”
I was almost on the verge of crying
“Stop it. you’re making it hærd for me. you think it was easy letting you go? it wasn’t Brian and ever since it happened, I can’t even think straight.”
“please Ciara let’s make it work please”he begs
“And what about your baby? please don’t choose me Brian. your baby is very important right now and not me so leave me alone” I said and started walking away but I felt dizzy all of a, sudden.
“Ciara are you okay. I’ll drive you home” he proposed
“No I’m fine. please just go” I tell him and kept on walking but I couldn’t and fell to the ground.
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@@@ Brian’s POV@@
“Ciara?” I call as I shook her violently.
Always being stubborn.
God, this girl is f—–g gonna ruin me.
“wake up Ciara” I say but no response.
I quickly carried her and placed her gently in,side the car. I was d–n scared. What is wrong with her?
Hope it’s not something serious or I will kill myself.
I drove her to a nearby hospital and the nurses rushed her in,side the ward.
“You’ll have to wait here sir” one of the nurses tells me, stopping me from going in.
“I need to be with her”
“she’ll be fine but we can’t let you in I’m sorry. you’ll have to stay and fill in the formalities thank you” she said before shutting the door.
The doctor walked into the room where Ciara was.
I filled the paper and signed it. I kept on pacing round the hospital. I need to know if she’s okay.
Few minutes later, the doctor walked out.
“How is she doc?” I ask
“not too good, is she your wife?” she asks
“Yes she is”
“Well she’s feeling stressed out lately. I don’t know but has she been engaging herself in any strenuous activity?”
“I don’t know… I mean I’m not sure” I tell her sincerely
“She shouldn’t be over working herself, it’s not good especially at this time” she snapped
“what time?” I asked not understanding what she meant
“Her early stage of pregnancy” she tells me
“I don’t understand”
“You don’t understand that your wife is carrying a baby?”
“you mean my Ciara is pregnant? are you serious doc?” I ask, as a smile crossed my l-ips
“Yes sir, your Ciara is pregnant” She said again and I couldn’t help but scre-m my lungs out.
I don’t believe it. I’m going to be a dad!
 
To be continued