Episode 1: The offer I never wanted
“Your brother is in serious pains. He would soon die if he does not undergo the surgery. I have chosen you !
carry my child and I will certainly pay for your brother's surgery so he might live.
I was intimidated by the Truth of his words. I was staring at the man standing in front of me.. “Your brother needs that surgery to stay alive. You don't have the money and i can give it to you" The tall man in black suit standing before me said..,
For a moment, I thought I had heard him wrong.
My hands began to sweat and it tightened around the old phone i was holding
Life is very difficult for me. I had been outside the hospital for so long thinking so much about how to save Jake who's my beloved brother. Now here's a suspicious looking stranger standing in front of me with a Difficult solution …
“Who are you SIR? I ASKED HIM.
" I am Lucian Vale! I am representing my boss who's DAMON BLACK,
Lucian Vale opened a folder. The folder was black in color. then he said: “Your brother is dying and really need that surgery.. so because you can't pay for it, Mr Damon will do that…."
"I look at that black folder but was scared to take it”
"You will become his surrogate. It's a very easy job you know” That's what he said.
"what's Easy? really? this man must be a comedian.. i said in my heart”
My mouth fell open. “Sir this is really difficult.. I'm not sure i can do this. The answer came so fast that I was surprised. Lucian closed the black folder and said:
“Think about this for a moment. You must not let your brother down .. Mr Damon always keeps to his promises.. the amount involved is also huge’
"Even if he wants to make me the president of the United States, I am not interested” I said to him. But deep down, i really need his monetary help.. but the risks of surrogacy and selling my body was what i would not accept
Some months ago, I was diagnosed with
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a condition that made my heart work extra harder. I was advised by the doctor to avoid anything that could put much stress on my heart and pregnancy could do that.
I never wanted to even have children anytime soon, and now Damon Black wants me to carry his child. The offer was attractive and could help with Jake's surgery and some extra money for a comfortable life, but it would mean selling my body which i strongly disliked and it could cost my life too
My brother Jake is dying inside the hospital all thanks to heart failure. The doctors have already inform me that he really needs the surgery.
I have been begging all people i know for help during the past 3days.. But i did not want to sell my body… . i stood up and looked him straight in the eye ball and said
“I know i am poor girl.. I can not take this risk and become a baby machine to your boss.” Lucian looked at me from head to toe and gave me a mocking smile.
“Listen, young woman, you're misunderstanding me. This is not prostitution or any dirty business. This is legal agreement between you and my boss .. You carry his child and after you give birth you receive your Payment and Leave……"
"I have heard you. I'm not interested in the offer, he should look for another girl”
Then i heard a voice behind me .
"Then your brother will die". I turned behind and froze in shock. A man was walking towards me. He was the one who said that,. The man was tall and had broad shoulders just like Lucian. He was holding a cigarette, and wearing an expensive black suit with a black hat.
“He's My boss" Lucian whispered to me before stepping aside. “Oh wow! So this is Mr Damon black" I said in my heart as he was approaching me
He finally stopped in front of me.
“I see you need money for a life saving surgery… Why then don't you wanna accept my offer”
"There's risks in pregnancy and i cannot sell my body …I cannot take that risk.. it's quite disappointing that you can't help me out without wanting to take advantage of me”
"I am not trying to take advantage of you! I'm offering you a contract.
“If it's the contract of carrying your baby, i cannot do it, and you don't even know who i am”… I said that to his face, Then Damon smiled and his jaw tightened. “You are weak and poor! that's what you are, and you have to accept this contract.. you really need it more than me!” he said.
“You're wrong!” i exclaimed. I am not a weak girl because i am poor. I am a woman of dignity and would not let anyone cajole me to sell my body “.
Then Damon said quietly, “You just have until midnight to make your choice. I don't like people wasting my Time. My golden offer ends by 11:59 pm today"
"How much will i be paid? i asked.
Lucian disclosed the amount. It was more than enough for the surgery and for a comfortable life.. but still I did not accept the contract.
“11:59 pm.. Remember that's when my offer ends..Bye bye!" Then they entered their car and left. My stomach was growling because of hunger, so i left the hospital and went to a restaurant, a little far away from the hospital, to get something proper to eat. It was dark already.
While i was eating, my phone rang and when i checked, it was the hospital..
“Hello.. are you Jake's sister?
"Yes, I am. what's the call for?”
"Please come very fast to the hospital, your brother's condition is getting worse and the doctor needs to speak with you”
I left the food i was eating and started running to the hospital.. i was about to take the main entrance when i notice a lonely narrow path that looked like the short cut to the emergency ward.
I followed that path, and had barely gone halfway when i heard a loud voice
“Stop there"
I stopped immediately turning my head around to see who said that. just then, three men surrounded me.
“Where are you going sweetheart? one of the men asked me while coming closer to me. Then he touched my breast. I shrugged his hand off.
“Who are you and what do you want? i asked in a firm voice.
They all laughed. I realized danger immediately and started running but they caught me.
One of the men grabbed me and pushed me to the ground and started removing my clothes. The other two men held my hands and closed my mouth so i would not shout.
They wanted to r**e me