Unexpected inheritance

My Encounter

Chapter 2: My encounter

As I stepped out from the taxi and entered the familiar sidewalk in front of Jake's apartment building, My heart was racing with anticipation, I felt a mix of emotions, I was nervous, about telling him the news , but at the same time, I was anxious to see his reaction, I had just left the hospital, still reeling from the news that I was Four months pregnant.

As I approached the building, I felt a sense of trepidation, would he be happy, or would he feel trapped?. I questioned myself.

I took a deep breath and pushed open front door, making my way to Jake's apartment, I knocked on the door waiting anxiously for him to answer.

But the door didn't open, I knocked again, wondering if he was just not hearing me, Still, there was no response.

A feeling of unease began to creep over me, Where was Jake? Why wasn't he answering the door?

I tried calling him, but my call went straight to voicemail. sent a text message, but it remained unread.

Panic began to set in, Where was Jake? Had he moved out without telling me?.

As I walked out of the apartment building, feeling a mix of emotions, I was determined to find Jake ,and tell him about the baby , but at the same time, I was scared of the unknown, What if he didn't want to be involved?,What if he was gone for good ?.

I looked down at the piece of paper in my hand , Jake forwarding address staring back at me, I get a sense of resolve wash over me, I would find him , no matter what ,I assured myself.

As we drove through the city, My mind wandered back to Jake , Where had he gone all of a sudden ,for two weeks now ,and I was not aware , I had been reading and preparing for my final exams, Why had he moved out without telling me?.

The taxi pulled up in front of a grand mansion, it's sheer scale taking my breath away, The house was marvel of modern architecture, with sleek lines , floor -to- ceiling windows , and a rooftop garden that seemed to stretch on forever. The exterior walls were made of gleaming white stone, accented with dark woods and a metallic trim.

As I stepped out of the taxi and paid the driver , my heart was still full with anticipations , then I walked onto the circular driveway, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe , The mansion's entrance was a grand affair, with a pair of solid wood doors that looked like they belonged in a medieval castle, The doors were adorned with intricate carvings and polished to a high shine.

As I approached the entrance, the doors swung open , revealing a spacious foyer with a soaring ceiling, The room was filled with natural light, which poured in through the floor to ceiling windows highlighted the stunning interior design.

Everywhere I looked , I saw an evidence of impeccable taste and attention to it full details, The mansion was a true masterpiece, a testament to wealth and a sophistication of its owner.

I felt a sense of wonder and awe as I stood there , taking it all in , who lived in a house like this ? And what was Jake doing here?.

I walked up to a point , and was waiting for someone to come and attend to me, as I noticed a CCTV camera everywhere, The door opened , and a woman looking in her mid 50s stood before me, a look of curiosity on her face .

" Can I help you ?" she asked .

" I'm looking for Jake ", I said, trying to keep my voice steady." I am friend from school I continued looking for more words to say , " I was told he moved here".

The woman's expression changed from. curiosity to surprise " Jake ? oh ....you must mean our boss ?" she asked smiling..

I nodded , in confusion, then I checked the address that was staring back at me , and gave to the woman, " Yes, you are in the right place" she said.

The woman stepped aside, allowing me to enter inside the sitting room, it was like heaven on earth, " He is not here right now , but you can wait for him if you would like ".

I nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude, " Thank you"

As I waited for Jake , my mind wandered back to the baby , my heart skipped a beat , what would Jake say when I told him the news? would he be happy or would he feel trapped?

But just then I couldn't resist the site of beauty in the well designed sitting room, The room was a masterclass in luxury designs , with every element carefully curated to create a sense of opulence and refinement.

The walls were painted soft , warm grey ,and were ardoned with beautiful works of art that added to the room's sense of sophistication, A stunning crystal chandelier was hung from the ceiling, casting a kaleidoscope of colors around the room.

Plush, cream colored sofas and armchairs were arranged artfully around a stunning coffee table made of rich, dark wood, The table's surface was adorned with a exquisite glass vase, filled with fresh flowers that added a pop of color to the room.

Everywhere I looked , I saw an evidence of impeccable taste and attention to detail, from the elegant throw pillow to the stunning area rug, every element in the room was carefully chosen to create a sense of luxury and refinement.

As I sat there, taking it all in, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the beauty of the room, it was truly a space fit for royalty.

Just then , a young lady walked in carrying a tray of cups the smell of a rich coffee oozing out from it as steams was surrounded round it , " Hello she said , handing me a cup of coffee, " or would you prefer tea" she asked with concern, I nodded, Then she went back to the room , and handed me. a cup of tea, " thanks " I said , she responded with her eyes with a trace of little smile.

While I drank my hot tea, I heard a loud sound of footsteps coming from upstairs, and my heart skipped, who was coming? I panicked, was it Jake?.

Then I saw a slim woman, who was a vision of refined elegance, with a silver hair styled in a sleek bob, that framed her heart shaped face, her piercing green eyes sparkled with an intimidating stern look.

She stood tall, with her slender figure, draped in a luxurious silk blouse and tailored bougordy colored trousers that matched her refined features and skin complexion , her voice was like honey , smooth and soothing, with a hint of warmth and hospitality that made me feel at ease a little .

I stood up, smoothing out my clothes, and prepared myself for whatever was to come , She walked close and said " Welcome ,....smiling..and extending her slim manicured hand towards me. " you may have your sit ," she said , then continued" you must be ..." I quickly responded. "Valerie " with my heart pounding in my chest heavily .