Contract Signing

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Amanda POV After the phone call with Mrs Scott, I had to run home. Three hours is not much time. Even though I do not understand why we are rushing, I know I cannot question her. I have to abide by her rules now. She basically owns me. The run home took me about thirty minutes. I get there and find Chase and mom watching TV. "We need to pack" I said breathlessly. They stand up and immediately bombard me with questions. "Did you talk to her"? Chase asks. "Why,where are we going"? Mom asks. I try catching my breath. "Mom, I will explain when we get there. Please trust me. I did speak to her and she said Richard was coming to get us in three hours and that was thirty five minutes ago. We need to pack but only the important stuff. I am guessing clothes and family pictures and stuff like that. It seems she already purchased the house and we are supposed to move in right away". Chase nodded and went to his room. Mom did not move an inch. "Explain now Amanda. What is going on and where are we going?" she said. "Okay, long story short. I got a sort of a job as a surrogate for some rich guy, we are going to move to a new house and we will get paid for me to carry the two pregnancies". Her eyes widen in surprise. "Why would you agree to something like that"? She asks. "Mom please. We need the money okay? I can get you your operation sooner. And please,we are not arguing about this. Please go and pack" I tell her. She was about to speak but then for some reason she keeps quiet and goes to her room. I go to mine and pick up my clothes,pictures and all the little important stuff. I head out to mom's room and find her small bag packed. "Are you done"? I ask her. She smiles and nods but it did not reach her eyes. "Yes honey I am all packed up. Can we talk before they get here"? She pats the space next to her on the bed and I sit. "Listen to me. I want you to know that I appreciate you making such a sacrifice for us and even though you and your brother never say anything or complain, I know our situation has been tough on you both. I am just saddened because I cannot do anything to help you right now. But I want you to know I am proud and I love you okay"? She says and I hug her, "No mommy. You raised us and took care of us now it is our turn to take care of you. We love you and would do this all over again if we had to". I feel a pair of arms circle us and Chase speaks, "You two have to be more soppy than those characters in that crazy TV show mom makes me watch". Yep, you can trust my brother to make stupid comments in moments like this. A knock disturbs us and Chase goes to check. I follow right behind him and there is a tall bulky guy standing there. "Chase. Amanda. My name is Richard Martinez, I am sure you have spoken to my aunt and you know why I am here?" We let him in. "Hi, we tried to pack a couple of stuff but I am sure we can come back to get anything else we may need right"? I ask him. He nods in response. "Where are your bags? We should get going Mia is getting restless". We grab everything and he looks surprised,"Is this all you are taking? Nothing more"? he asks and we all nod. He shakes his head and says," Well I guess we should get going then" and we leave. Outside is a pretty,black G-Wagon which looks kinda new. There is a man dressed in black like the bodyguards that were with Mrs Scott. He opens the door for us to get in and takes our bags. Once everyone is buckled up, he gets in the driver's seat with Richard on the passenger side and he drives off. "Amanda I am sure my aunt has told you everything that would be expected of you"? Richard asks. "Well she did mention me getting pregnant twice, two million for each baby I have. Moving into a new house, all loans and expenses paid,mom's surgery and medical bills will be settled". He shakes his head, "I guess she 'forgot' to mention that you are not just carrying the babies but you are also going to be their full time mother. This is not a typical 'surrogacy'. You are going to be a mother, a nanny will be paid for should you want to get on with your life and work or whatever. You get a live in helper and the benefits are not just the ones you just stated. You get to be part of the Martinez Scott family for the rest of your life. And unfortunately that comes with a bit of fame and powerful enemies. Can you handle that"? I was a bit stunned. I never wanted any kids. At least not yet and now I have to mother more than one child so soon? And can I really handle the enemies and fame? I am going to be known as the 'side chick' or homewrecker. And then I am going to live with a target on my back. "Wait, she never said anything about my sister ever taking motherly responsibility. Aren't your cousin and his wife going to raise the children themselves? Isn't that what surrogacy means"? Chase asked. "No. Amanda is going be Jaxon's baby mama and if you are worried about how the press will view you, don't. We control what the press writes". He answered. "So if you control the press can you make me, I don't know... Not famous I guess"? He chuckled. "That won't be possible. The world has to know the future Scott heirs and their mother and maternal family. Welcome to your new home". I didn't even realize the car had stopped. Heck I couldn't even feel the car move but I could only see the buildings fading. We get out and I have to say, this house is AMAZING. It looks like a mini castle and there are three very fancy cars parked outside. What is it with rich people and black Range Rovers? I also noticed a lot of guards around with guns. Does this mean we get our own guards? Just how powerful are these enemies of theirs? The front door opened before we could even get there to knock and Mia was standing there with a huge smile on her face. "Oh my darling Amanda. I am so happy you chose to do this, you have no idea what this means to me". She gives me a big hug. After that she greets my mother and Chase with a hug and lets us in. There are dark Marble floors that shine so much I can actually see my reflection in them, pure white walls and dark furniture. The house is beautiful. "Welcome to your new house. The deed and every other document is already in your name. Our family lawyer is here so we can sign the contract and you and Jaxon can get busy and immediately get started on those grand babies. This is going to be amazing". She says wiggling her eyebrows. Wait what is that supposed to mean? "Do you mean I...I have to sl*ep with him? Are we not doing this via IVF"? She chuckles and I hear a deep but soothing voice coming from the hallway, "IVF is unnecessary. It is a lengthy process and why go the lengths if we can just get this over with quickly and naturally"? I turn around and it feels like the world stopped moving as I lock eyes with the most handsome man I have ever seen. Those pictures on the Internet do him no justice. He looks even better in person and his eyes are very enchanting. I could get lost in them forever. He was staring back at me without blinking and for a moment I may have lost my breath. His face was void of any emotion so I cannot really tell how he feels or what he thinks about me. Not that it is important right? I am not supposed to care what he thinks or feels. I am just here to give him babies and that is it. But I will not lie and say he does not make me feel things. Any warm blooded female would feel things in this man's presence. I did not notice the arm around him until she spoke. "Well even though I do not like the idea, it is quicker and easier to fall pregnant if you two have s*x. But you do remember he is mine right"? I look at her and nod finally tearing my eyes from his. "Yes. I am just here to make babies and that is it". She smiles at me somewhat sweetly? How can she be so calm with another girl sl*eping with her man? Rich people confuse me. "Well then lets sign the contracts and get this over with, I have meetings to get to". Another man says, who I assume to be the lawyer. I go over to the large wooden dining table that fits 16 people and sit. I can feel eyes on my back but I do not turn. I don't want to get lost in those eyes again. He goes over the contract before handing it over for me to sign. We all sign the contract and by all I mean me,Jaxon and his mother. Everyone else in the room signed an NDA and I was given copies of the contracts. The lawyer types something on his phone and a message comes in the new phone I was given. He deposited money into an account which is apparently in my name. He leaves after that and we are left with the Scotts. Here we go. "Mrs Scott? I just got money in my account. What is it for I am not pregnant yet?" I ask her. She laughs,"Well you do need to survive right? Unless you want me to do your groceries and shopping for you. I do not mind you know". She says. I cannot believe the lengths this woman is going to. Just how desperate is she for grandchildren?
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