The baby Contract by Mizzy

Chapter 2 

“Damn!” Liam Blake slammed down the receiver. He was beyond being ordinary annoyed right now. He was in a rage. How dare he! How dare he tell him what to do? His father, Donald Blake just phoned him now to warn his son that he would take away what he cherished most, the company he had worked all his 35 years on earth for. He had threatened to take it away from him he didn’t produce him a grandchild in a year. He replayed the conversation in his head and felt another wave of anger surged through him. 

Threats didn’t sit well with him. Though he was not the type to be moved by such threats, he knew his old man well. He was just as stubborn as his Dad. He had blatantly told his father that such threats wouldn’t work on him anymore, that he was not a ‘ pushover. But knowing his his old man was just as strong–headed as he was, he wouldn’t go back on his words and would carry 

on with his threat if Liam didn’t do what he asked of him. 

His childhood friend, Alexander Hamilton came into his office that moment. One look at Liam, he could already guessed something was off. He looked like he was ready to kill someone. Alex held his tongue in check and decided it wouldn’t be a good thing to tease him this time. 

*Hey dude. What’s up? U look like you’re ready to kill someone right now, ohh I’m starting to get scared” Alex crossed his hands hands over his heart playfully. 

*As a matter of fact, yeah. I’m ready to spill blood “Liam replied, all serious 

*And whose blood is that?” Alex asked, looking serious now. 

“Donald’s “He spitted out. 

* Your father?” Alex asked, looking astounded. 

“Yeah” 

“What happened?” Alex asked, looking perplexed. 

Liam narrated everything his father said to him getting angrier by the minute and Alex just nodded and muttered an “ohhhh” when he was done. 

“Ohhh? Is that all you’ve got to say?” Liam really wanted to punch his big head. 

Hey man, calm down Alex cajoled, already smiling. 

* Really? I should calm down??” Liam asked, looking incredulous. “Maybe I will after treating you to some nice punches of mine He rolled the sleeve of his shirt up and gave Alex a hot chase. 

“Oh no” Alex said before running away for his dear life. The two did like cat and rat while the employees looked on, wondering what was wrong with two of the richest men in Mexico. But knowing Alex so well, they knew he must have provoked their boss that made him run around like a little kid. 

“Hey hey it’s okay. Let’s be serious now“, Alex laughed and ducked when Liam pulled off one of his shoes and threw it at him. 

“Not before I break your head” Liam muttered and the two went on like that for more minutes before finally plopping up on the couch in Liam’s office. They were there now. 

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“You know what, baby? Why don’t you consider your old man’s offer and become a married man?” Or you can pretend like you’re up for it and get a fake girlfriend instead. So he’d know you’re serious about it “Alex added, thinking hard. 

Liam finally got his chance and didn’t waste a minute of it. He smacked Alex’s head very hard. 

“Hey!” Alex shouted and Liam threw him a dirty glare which shut him up immediately. 

“But I’m just trying to help “Alex whined and pouted. 

“I’ll think about it, asshole. Now get the f*ck out of my office” 

Hurray!” Alex rejoiced.” So I’ll be a godfather soon ” he added smugly. 

Liam picked up his shoe again but this time, Alex didn’t wait, he left on his heels. 

After Alex left and he was alone again, he rubbed his hands through his soft, silky black hair. He had no choice but to go along with what his friend suggested if he wanted to save his company. He sighed, getting back to work. 

Carla smoothed down her pencil skirt for the fifth time. She had decided to go for something professional and not too dressy. Even if she was going to be a receptionist, she was determined to give it her all. She looked at herself in the mirror again and smiled. She was satisfied with what she saw and she turned to go out. 

Chapter 2 

She locked her door securely behind her and stood, waiting for a taxi. A guy passed by and whistled Carla ignored him and smiled secretly to herself. She was used to having such effects on men, she knew. Her phone rang then and she checked the checked the caller ID. 0 was Jenny She picked on the first ring. 

“Hey sweetie * Jenny said from the other end 

“Hi darling” Carla replied “How are you? Have you gotten there yet? Should I call back?” Jenny asked all the questions at once. 

“Hey….. Calm down Carla laughed a little before she continued, “I’m good and No, I’m not there yet. I’m waiting for a taxi and No you can’t call me back. Let’s talk now ‘cause I’m fucking anxious right now “Carla said gratefully” if only you know how anxious I am right now” she added. 

“You’ll be fine honey and don’t hesitate to call me if you need anything, okay?” 

“Hmm” Carla answered 

*And one more thing, you have my blessing to kick the man in the balls if he turns out to be a pervert and try anything funny” 

“Sure,, trust me Carla winked, even though she knew Jenny couldn’t see her. She waved down the taxi coming in her direction. She got in and occupied herself with games on her phone. She tried to calm down her nerves but it sure wasn’t working. Her hands started to shake slightly. She hoped the interview would go well and that she was wrong about those ridiculous requirements/ conditions or whatever. Her new working place–to–be was not too far and she arrived there in twenty minutes. 

The building looked local and small. For a minute, she thought she got the wrong place and checked her phone for confirmation. She turned out to be right and immediately felt sick. She had no choice but to go in and find if it was any better there. To her dismay, it was much more worse inside. Everywhere looked untidy and files lay cluttered everywhere. The receptionist’s desk was empty, of course, but that was not enough reason for it to look like a haunted place. In fact, the whole place looked like a haunted house. 

Carla looked horrified, wondering what she had gotten herself into. A man was seated at a desk a few steps from the receptionist desk. It looked like a cubicle, where he sat and not a big, air–conditioned office. 

“Hello” she greeted. The man, John Sanders looked up and pushed his glasses up. He was chubby, No, fat to be precise, Carla noticed. The man motioned for her to come over. Carla didn’t miss the way his hungry eyes roamed over her body, undressing her with his eyes and letting his eyes linger on her hips for like a minute or two. Carla looked disgusted and knew he saw the expression on her face. His face cleared and he seemed to compose himself but not for long. The fat as didn’t even answer her greetings, Carla thought, feeling like punching his fat head. 

So you applied for the job of a receptionist, huh?” He asked, checking her out, his eyes stayed longer on her cleavage and he gulped., Carla threw him a glare, not wanting to be anywhere near him. She wanted to be out of this horrible place, she started to 

panic. 

“Yes sir” she replied anyway. She brought out her qualifications and reached out to give him but he held up his hands to decline. 

“No need for all that he grinned, showing his brown, rotten teeth. “You’re hired!” He exclaimed gleefully, rubbing his palms together, looking very pleased with himself. 

Oh no, Carla thought in disappointment. What she was praying wouldn’t happen had finally happened. This man wanted her not for work purposes but it was obvious that he had other things in mind, Carla confirmed her suspicion now. 

She thanked the man and left, promising to resume work the next day. She turned and walked towards the door. She paused at the door and turned to look at the man one last time. She was right, the man’s eyes was glued to her butt and he quickly tore his gaze away from her, looking down at his table and going through useless files. Carla shook her head and went out. Never was she going to work here, not even in her dreams. 

She went straight to Jenny’s restaurant to tell her all that happened. Jenny didn’t interrupt her and after Carla narrated everything, they both agreed it would be better if she didn’t resume work there. 

“I thought so too. Now I have no choice but to go for the interview of the one I first applied for ” 

*Which one?” Jenny was confused. 

“Oh I didn’t tell you about that “Carla narrated everything to her, the job she first applied for, how she went but didn’t get to meet the CEO Jenny was dumbfounded that Carla kept all those that to herself. She scolded Carla and Carla apologized. 

She then stood up and looked around, 

“what have you been up to?” 

Jenny told her and they both became engrossed in work. Carla helped her friend and and went to take orders from customers with the other attendants. Jenny’s boyfriend, Hunter arrived shortly after with his friend, Troy Hunter went over to where his girl was, hugged her from behind and whispered something into her ears. They both laughed and Jenny leaned into his arms. Carla looked away from them, her eyes tearing up. They looked so much in love. It made her wonder if she would ever be so much in 

love her friend was. A sigh escaped through her lips and shook off the disturbing thought. A discreet cough made her come out of her reverie and she looked up, startled. 

Chapter 3