My Baby's father - S01 E06

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My Baby's father - S01 E06

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 6

Kim’s p.o.v.

I got to the office earlier than I imagined and to be honest,it was kinda annoying but look I am really desperate. I don’t feel bad for talking to him that way but I feel bad for my father and what is bound to happen to him if I don’t get a job fast.

“hey kim”. Stella said. Stella is the boss secretary and she haven’t spent alot of time here yet but the few months she have spent shows she is a nice person at least to me.

“hello Stella,how are you doing?”.i asked her

“good thank you. The boss is in his office. He should be expecting you”. she replied.

“Thank you,excuse me then”. I said making my way to the elevator.

The elevator took me to the boss floor. surprisingly only the boss office was on the top floor the other offices were on the subsequent floor. The elevator ding and the door slide open. To say I was nervous was an understatement. i summoned the little courage I had left and I made my way to his office. I took a deep breathe before knocking on the door after telling myself that nothing worst can happen to me after all that have happened in my life.

“Come on in”. I heard his deep voice.

I took a deep breathe before entering the office wearing a neutral look.

“Good afternoon”. I told him and he replied with a nod of his head. So much for being an a-----e.

“have a seat Kim”. he said gesturing to a seat.

I took a seat adjusting my coat well.

He cleared his throats before saying “i have a deal for you”.

i looked up before asking “what deal?”.

“A simple deal not complicated or anything”. he said in his thick accent.

“What deal?” I asked again.

“A simple,beneficial deal. It’s kinda private and I don’t think we should talk about it in the office”. he paused. “how about we meet outside the office I know of a very good bar”.

“I don’t understand you”. I said. I was thinking he was about to reinstate me instead he is talking about a deal. What deal?.

“You won’t understand until you see what it entails,can you meet me in the bar tonight?” he asked in a suprisingly nice voice not his usual growling.

What’s with him anyways? “what bar?” I asked him.

“I would text the location to you. Be there by 8”. he replied.

“okay”. I nodded my head.

“see you by 8 then Miss Kim “. he said before focusing his attention back on what he was doing.

“excuse me then”. I said standing up.

On my way out of the company I couldn’t help but think about what just happened. Why would he need me to come to the bar whereas stupid me was thinking he wanted to reinstate me. What would happen if he doesn’t reinstate me? what would happen if I don’t get annother job? my life is f----d.

“Take care Kim”. Stella shouted after me and I gave her a small smile,I didn’t even realize I have passed her desk. So much for overthinking.

*****

When I got home,I thought of what to wear to the bar. No doubt it would be an expensive place where they would be well dressed people,I can’t just go there in my coats and leggings dressed like a clown. There were times I also wore girlish cute clothes,then daddy was still healthy and he worked hard that I saw no reason to work,then he usually bought me clothes and shoes but when the disease hit him like a thunderstorm things have not been the same any longer.We used all his savings on his treatment,we even had to sell our comfortable house for a smaller one but still he haven’t gotten well.

F--k cancer,since then I knew life was more than having a comfortable house and expensive clothings. it was Far more than that,I found comfort in cheap trousers,leggings,hoodies,sweaters and the likes. except from my office dresses. I can’t go to the bar in those can I? if I was going with my friends it would have been a different story but this person is a company owner and those there would be flirty rich. I opened my wardrobes and few of the girly clothes were still there,I sold the rest for a reasonable amount of money and kept some because of situations like this.

I picked a floral designed dress,it looked cute but it didn’t amuse me in anyway like before. I felt like I was just going to inconvenient myself in that bar,I wore it and it looked so free on me unlike before when it would have hooked my curves in the required places. I sighed,I have lost a lot of weight but the truth is that since dad got diagnosed for cancer and me having to get a job,I eat anything I see and sometimes food is the last thing on my mind even in the office unless Brenda drags me for lunch. I tried few similar clothes but it was the same results,too loose and I didn’t feel so confident in it like I would have felt in my usual clothes. I wouldn’t force myself to be like other people,I picked an evening black gown that I knew would always fit me anytime because it was simple and i kinda liked it.

My phone beeped and it was a message from my boss, ‘downtown bar’ it read. I sighed,I have been to the bar several times and it looked comfortable,i felt relieved since it would not be a place where I would feel intimidated by the other ladies dresses,that is not my thing to worry about anyways. I looked at the clock,it was still 4 in the evening. A nap would not hurt and I can rest my stressed brain. I jumped on the bed and in no time sleep overcame me.

I woke up to the sound of my phone,I rubbed my eyes before looking at the screen ‘my jerk of a boss’ what does he wants? he probably wants to cancel the meeting.

“hello”. I said sleepily.

“Miss Kim,where the hell are you?” he asked yelling and my eyes Immediately to the wall clock 8:45,I shrieked. “Miss Kim,where are you?” he asked again this time in a more lower tone.

“I am in a cab right now,there is heavy traffic on my side of town”. I let our a disoriented lie.

“I am expecting you” he said before hanging up.

I Immediately jumped out of my bed to the bathroom,I washed my face and I immediately came out to wear my dress,applied light makeup on my face before tying my hair in a high ponytail because if I decided to style it I may never get to that bar today. Yes I am obsessed with my hair,maybe because it was too long or something the truth is I don’t know why I was obsessed with it. I threw on a nude pair of shoe and off I went.

I saw a cab very fast and I told him where I was going,thankfully there was no traffic but my boss probably don’t know where I stay so he has no choice than to buy my lie. I paid the man and I ran inside.

I picked my phone to call my boss “hello,I am in the bar already” I told him.

“come to the VIP section” he replied.

i made my way to the VIP section amongst the ton of people doing unbelievable things. I thought this was a bar not a club for Christ sake. The VIP section was worst,they did all manners of things,some were even sniffing drugs with a card like object,I suddenly felt sick and I couldn’t be more thankful that I wore a decent clothe because 90% of the ladies here wore disgusting clothes,some even had men that were grinding them. The few times I came here with my friends,it was in the afternoon and everything was much better than it is now. I made a mental note not to come here again.

I paused on my steps when I noticed someone’s hand gripping my shoulder. To say I was terrified was an understatement.

“mai laiiidy,let mee buyy you a drink”. the person slurred,I turned to meet a guy with green eyes,he looked really drunk and wasted. Where was the jerk of my boss anyways.

I frowned slightly before removing his rough hands from my shoulder “No thank you”. i said about to move when he dragged me with more force than he did earlier. I almost yelped but I maintained a cool composure even if I was terrified inside of me.

“I innsist,yuu shuu haave a drrinnk wif mee first”. he slurred in his speech again.

I gave him a really cold look this time before removing his hands with more force from my shoulder “And I said NO”. I said stressing my no.

“whoo dahh ffuck dyu thinkk you are to tell..”

“I am so sorry for whatever trouble he might have caused you. He can’t be left alone on his own wherever there is alcohol”. A guy spoke up interrupting him before dragging him away.

I nodded before searching with my eyes for my boss until my eyes landed on his. He was in the centre of two ladies and they were doing all sort of disgusting things to him. He waved at me and I suddenly felt sick as I went closer,he sat in a very secluded corner and I suddenly felt relieved that what I would see would be lesser than what I have been seeing since I stepped into the club. I sat down opposite him not without noticing the furious looks those girls gave me ‘calm down he is all yours’.

“Excuse us” he told the ladies with a harsh tone. He is really an a-----e,what am I doing here by the way. The ladies hurried of with an unbelievable look on their face.

“You took long Miss Kim,this is 9:00pm. our meeting was scheduled for 8pm”. he said buttoning his shirt and I diverted my eyes,I needed to cleanse all my body including my eyes when I get home.

“I am sorry,there was heavy traffic”. I said.

“I have a proposal for you”. he said bringing out a document I didnt know he brought.

“what proposal?” I asked .

“A simple proposal that involves alot of money”. he replied before handling me the documents.

I opened the documents and I read the heading it read ‘marriage proposal’ i choked on spit.

“what is this?” I asked him.

“Go on please”. he urged me.

I went on to read what it entails.

*6 months contract.

*500 million dollars.

*behave like we are in love in public but in private you are free to do anything you please with anyone.

*live with me immediately we get engaged for a period of 5 months then the latter announces the public breakup.

I read on and I couldn’t help but laugh. it was unbelievable,I couldn’t even stand him for a day without snapping not to talk of living with him.

“is there something funny there?” he asked.

“yes there is. is this a joke?”. I asked him.

“No it isn’t” he replied sternly and I frowned.

“I can’t do this”. I told him.

“why can’t you? there is a huge amount of money involved,do you know how much you can achieve with this money?”. he persuaded.

“I am sorry but I can’t. it is like I have sold my integrity because of money”. I told him sincerely.

“who the fucks cares about integrity or anything. It is like acting a movie,we pretend like we are in love in public and we live our seperate lives in private. it is just for 6 months,just 6 months you would be back to your own life with alot of money”. he said again.

“we don’t even like each other”. I said.

“Exactly,I don’t like you and you don’t like me. That makes it easier for us to go back after the deal is over”. he said.

“why are you doing this?” I asked him. “you don’t have to do this,it’s like wasting your money for nothing,why would you get engaged and breakup after? if you aren’t ready to do this,why should you force it? because I am not understanding what this is all about”. I said sincerely.

“I really need to do this and yes i am not ready to settle down but my uncle insists I get engaged before I am allowed access to something very important”.

“And what is that?” I asked curiously.

“my fund”. he replied.

“so this is all about money? but you have enough already,you don’t need to do all this because of money,why don’t you wait until you find someone you love and settle down. All this doesn’t make sense to me”. I said.

“That’s the point. I don’t think I would be settling down soon ,I don’t even see myself settling down in 5 years time. And I really need the money now”. he said again.

“I am sorry but I can’t do this”. I told him.

“why?” he asked.

“Because I can’t deceive people. I won’t forgive myself and I can’t imagine myself doing something like this”. I told him.

“You are painting it like it is murder. No one is holy and who told you that the public gives double shit about anything? i just want my uncle to believe me” he said again.

I shook my head “that’s the problem,I can’t see myself deceiving your uncle.He have been nothing but nice to me since I met him”.

“It is just for a period of time and everything would be forgotten. The public would see another issue to talk about after a while”. he persuaded but I wasn’t about to give in. it’s like deceiving everyone,I wasn’t scared for his uncle alone I was scared for myself. What If I catch feelings or something we would both regret happens.

“Why would you choose me tho? there are plenty of girls who would take this opportunity without questioning you”.

“Because it would both be beneficial for us both and moreover it’s just for a short period of time”. he said.

“how would this arrangement be beneficial for us both?” I asked.

“I need the funds and you also need money for your dad. I heard about his condition and i discovered you really needed money for his treatment now that you don’t have a job and for how long do you think you can pay the bills for his treatment without a job?” he asked.

“Are you blackmailing me?” I asked.

“no I am not. I am only saying you should think about how far this money would help your dad”. he said.

“My dad won’t ever ask me to do something like this.”

“But he is in the hospital and he needs money”. he pressed on.

“I can always find a way but I won’t do this. It is not the right thing to do even in my desperate state”. I told him sternly.

“I think you are actually afraid of something else” he said smirking.

“And what may that be?” I asked.

“I think you are afraid of falling for me”. he said and I cracked into laughter.

“Unbelievable it can’t happen”. I told him flatly.

“Then you must have a pretty good amount of integrity but we would see how far the integrity would take you”. he said before sipping his wine.

“I am not gonna do this and that is final”. I told him.

“you sure about that? he asked.

“yes i am” I replied.

“let’s see how far you can go before running back” he said and I suddenly felt threatened.

“i won’t run back” I told him.

“you will Kim. You will”. he said.

I wasn’t going to do this. It wasn’t right and I don’t want to make a bigger mistake.