The baby Contract by Mizzy

Chapter 27 

“You’re so naughty!” Carla exclaimed, wide eyed and rushed out of the room, the sound of Liam’s laughter followed her all the way to the living room. 

He came out a few minutes later, searching the room until his gaze finally rested on hers “You had a happy life growing up Bella, that alone makes me happy “He commented in all seriousness 

Carla couldn’t explain why she felt happy with his comment but she wasn’t allowed to ponder over it for long as he took his car keys from the table. 

*I’m leaving, I’ll see you later I guess “He said quietly. 

Instantly. Carla felt a dread feeling of sadness within her. She wanted him to leave so badly so why was she feeling this way when he finally said he wanted to leave? Because you’ve grown to like him, a voice in her head said. 

“Oh you’re leaving?” She asked in pretence 

He raised one eyebrow “I just said it, is something wrong?” 

She shook her head quickly, shoving down the feeling of disappointment in the depth of her stomach “Oh nothing, we’ll see later then “She stood up and preceded him to the door. 

Liam followed her quietly but his attention was on something else. His eyes were glued to her rear end and he wondered if he would ever get tired of staring at her ass. She got to the door and looked back and looked back abruptly. He wouldn’t say her movement was abrupt because of he knew she would have to look back at some point, he just didn’t expected it to be so soon. Still he blinked twice, embarrassed at being caught and he tried to maintain a straight face. 

She sneered There there! You’re doing again!” 

He feigned oblivious to what she said and raised his eyebrows “What am I doing?” 

She huffed “Don’t you dare act all coy with me! I caught you staring at my ass!” 

*You’re so unbelievable! And naughty!” She added and flung her arms up in the air to show just how frustrated she was with him. 

He smirked “Do I have anything else to entertain me? This, “He pointed a finger in the direction of her ass is the most interesting thing here. Ah, and your cute pictures “He laughed. 

Carla’s eyes widened and her cheeks became flushed with embarrassment. She slapped his hand away and glared “Ugh! You’re unbelievable! If I had known just how useless your coming would be, I wouldn’t have told you to come over!” 

He placed a hand over his heart and had on a fake, sad expression” Ouch Bella, you just broke my heart!” 

She placed her hands on her hips and rolled her eyes Not good enough, I wish it would shred into pieces” 

*Then there wouldn’t be a place for you to stay in here” He said in all seriousness, tapping a finger over his heart softly. 

Carla looked startled for a moment, wondering what on earth he meant by that but she regained her composure quickly enough “Is there any reason for me be there?” 

He stared at her for a full minute as if he could see straight into her soul. Carla started to shift uncomfortably under his pinned gaze, she felt uneasy and wondered if she had said the wrong thing again. Then his eyes lightened to a lighter shade of its color and he pouted. 

“But we kissed, so my coming was not so useless!” He whined 

Carla rolled her eyes, knowing he had ignored her last question intentionally “Yeah sure it wasn’t “She said sarcastically and got outside. 

She didn’t hear his footsteps behind her so she looked back, only for her to see he was staring at her ass again and his hands were shoved into his side 

pockets 

She gritted her teeth “I just told you not to stare at my ass again, it’s gross!” 

His eyes twinkled with mischief Why should I stop? It’s pretty exciting and thinking about the fact that it’s all mine makes me get excited the more “and he laughed 

Carla closed her eyes and took a deep breath, fighting the urge to throw her fluffy slippers at him. She opened her eyes few seconds later and gave him a tight smile. 

*Thanks for today, we’ll see tomorrow” She said 

He shook his head “No no, I don’t want to see you in the office tomorrow, just stay home and do whatever you have to do. Some packing maybe, we’re getting married soon you know 

Her nostrils flared I’m not moving into your place until we get married just so you know” 

He laughed “I didn’t ask you to move in with me Carla, I only suggested you to start packing just in case you have lots of things to pack ” 

She calmed down a bit at that and nodded once “Okay, I’ll see you later then “She waved a little and turned back to go into her home but his voice stopped her 

*Take care Bella, hmmm?” He said in a very soft, velvet tone that Carla wouldn’t have heard if she had moved some more steps away 

She felt a pinge of disappointment coursed through her. Well, what had she been thinking? Had she expected him to hug and kissed her good night or what? She shook her head at the thought and looked back with a hint of smile on her lips. 

“Good night “She said softly too. 

He smiled back “Sleep tight, Carla ” 

He mouthed something else she couldn’t quite comprehend and zoomed off before she could stop him and asked. She tilted her head to one side, trying to figure out what he had said but unfortunately, she couldn’t come up with any reasonable meaning. She made up her mind to ask him later. Carla went 

to bed that night hugging the image of him close. 

Two days later, she had just finished the stuff that would prove difficult later when she finally moved in with Liam, and she slumped down on the couch to take some rest when her phone rang. She picked it quickly, thinking it was Liam who called. He hadn’t spoken to her for the past two days or came looking for her. She knew it made no sense as he could be busy but still, she couldn’t help but get pissed off with him. Didn’t he care about her at all? She had been asking herself this question for the last two days 

Her hopes deflated when she saw it was her Mom calling She took some deep breaths and smiled in a bid to put more enthusiasm into her voice. 

“Hi Mom!” She greeted cheerfully 

But she frowned when the voice on the other end spoke, it wasn’t her mother, she knew right away. 

*Hi Carla, this is Adele, a friend of your Mom The voice identified herself. 

Carla’s frown deepened, why had Adele called with her mom’s phone? What had happened? 

“Hello Adele, how have you been? Mom, is she okay?” Carla asked anxiously. 

“I hope she is Carla, I really hope she gets better soon Adele replied sadly 

Carla started to panic” Why? What’s wrong? Talk to me please” She asked frantically. 

“Listen Carla, your Mom has been in the sick bed for a while now and it’s not getting any better, so I decided to call you because I thought she needed to see her daughter “Adele ended her words with a sniff which made Carla wondered if she was crying. Now she knew why her mother had sounded so indifferent when she had told her about her upcoming marriage. 

* Okay Adele, I’ll come to Houston right away, I’m not sure I’d arrive before nightfall though. Please look after her till Larrive, okay?” Carla pleaded with the 

old widow. 

Of course, take care honey, I hope you arrive here safely Adele said softly. 

“Sure, now I have to go pack some things, okay?* 

“Okay darling, bye for now” Adele replied and ended the call. 

Carla called Jenny and told her the news. Jenny wished Georgia a fast recovery and offered to look after her place for her. Carla thanked her and hung up. Now she contemplated calling Liam. He had to know, right? Before she could change her mind, she dialed his number quickly and waited impatiently for him to pick up. She was on the verge of hanging up when he spoke from his end. 

“Hey Bella “He sounded somewhat happy. 

She rolled her eyes at the name he had grown used to calling her “Hi” 

“How are you?” He asked 

She rolled her eyes again, why was he asking how she was when he didn’t seem to care about her well being? She asked herself. 

“I’m cool thanks She answered anyway. 

“Great, is there anything you need?” He asked again 

“Nope, I’m just calling to tell you I would be traveling to Houston, Mom is sick and I need to go see her * She said quietly. 

“Oh, sorry about that, when are you leaving? Do you want me to go with you?” He asked, sounding really sorry and eager to please her which was unlike him. Carla was confused by the new change of attitude. 

“It’s fine, I’ll go alone, just thought of informing you, that’s all * She replied 

He was silent for a moment before he spoke again “Okay, when are you leaving?” 

Carla sighed “I’m leaving as soon as I’m done packing” 

“Oh really? Are you sure you’re going to make it there before nightfall?” Liam asked slowly and Carla guessed he was frowning 

“I don’t know, that’s not even the big problem, I don’t know how I’m gonna book a flight now, it’s too late I think “She said thoughtfully and a frown was etched across her eyebrows. 

*Flight? That’s shouldn’t be a problem, will you go in my jet?” He offered. 

Carla’s mouth fell open in surprise “You’d allow me to go in your jet? Whoa! I know you’re rich, but damnit, I didn’t know you’re this influential 

“It comes with the bag “He said smugly and she could feel him smiling. 

“Huh?” She asked with a frown. 

*Nevermind, so what will it be? Will you accept my offer, future wife?” He asked in the same smug tone. 

She rolled her eyes “No” 

“No?!” He shrieked “Why?! The offer sounds real good and tempting so why on earth would you reject the offer?” 

She shrugged, even though he couldn’t see her “It would be pretty boring to me, I’ll be alone in the huge jet. That’s loneliness, Liam” 

“Oh He said quietly, quite taken aback by her reply 

“Your life has been pretty boring, no? Now I understand being rich has its own sad side, I’m sorry” She said quietly, already feeling sorry for him that he had to be in such a lonely life even if he was rich.