HIS WORLD

Chapter 9.runaway

Fiona works with Alex. Alex adopted her from an orphanage home when she was ten. Since then, Alex has trained her very well as a friendly spy.

Fiona is always giving information to Alex. Just as they were nearing the beach, the car’s lights illuminated a familiar figure standing on the deserted road, one of Alex’s loyal enforcers, John. He stepped into the path, directing them to stop. Pacific surged through Mary as she realized she had been discovered.

Thoughts raced through her mind: escape through the woods or confront the man she had once feared. But before she could react, John signaled to a couple of cars that had been following closely. In an instant, they were surrounded. Fiona got down from the car and raised her hand to surrender like she knew nothing about them, while Mary sat in the car panicking.

“Mrs Mary, get out of the car”, John said, ordering with a calm, yet intimidating voice.

As she stepped out of the car, Alex’s black G-wagon car pulled up beside us. I felt like my world crashed down around me.

Alex emerged, his expression a mix of anger and disappointment. “Did you really think you could run away from me?he spit, his voice seething with menace.

I just wanted to be free! I'm tired of this marriage! Please just let me go! Tears were streaming down her cheeks.

We’ll talk at home. Alex replied coldly, as he gestured to his men to take me.

Alex was about to get in his car. I started feeling dizzy as I fainted. I was rushed to hospital by Alex.

As Mary opened her eyes at the hospital, she saw Fiona smiling at her.

You don't have to worry, Alex will not punish you because you are pregnant.

pregnant!?

In the cold walls of St. Nicholas Hospital, Mary sat on the examination table, her legs dangling off the edge. Her friend Fiona stood by her side, holding her hand tightly. The fluorescent lights above cast a harsh glare, reflecting off the white tiles. Anxiety twisted Mary’s gut as she awaited the results she heard once but couldn't believe it after she woke up.

The door creaked open, and Dr. Larry stepped in, his expression somber yet kind. “Mary, I have your results,” he said gently.

"What is it, Doctor?” Mary asked, her voice quivering.

“Mary, you’re pregnant,” Dr. Larry announced.

Mary’s eyes widened in disbelief. “That can’t be right! I take my birth control pills religiously. There must be a mistake.”

This is the third time I ran the test today.

Fiona squeezed Mary’s hand, looking calm. “But, Mary, if the tests say…”

“No, Fiona,” Mary interrupted, her voice rising. “I’m telling you, it’s impossible. I’ve been so careful.”

Dr. Larry handed Mary the test results, then looked at Fiona with a sympathetic glance before leaving them alone.

Fiona turned to Mary, her brow furrowed. “Mary, maybe… maybe something went wrong with the pills. We need to figure this out.”

Does Alex know about the result?

Of course, he was the first person the doctor gave the first result to. Fiona said, nodding her head.

I can't carry that monster child in my belly.. I must do something.

As Mary stared at the results, the door to the examination room slammed open. Alex strode in, his eyes dark with controlled fury. His presence seemed to suck the air out of the room.

“Did you just call me a monster?” Alex growled, his deep voice echoing off the walls.

Mary’s heart sank. “Alex, how could I not call you a monster? Did you hear the news? I’m pregnant., Mary said in a shaky voice.

Fiona looked between them, confused and worried. “Alex, what’s going on?” is everything OK?" I thought we’ve settled this.

Alex’s lips curled into a cold, bitter smile. “You want to know what’s going on? Fine.” He stared straight into Mary’s eyes. “I switched your birth control pills with vitamins.”

Mary staggered back,“You did what?” she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Fiona gasped, her hands flying to her mouth in disbelief. Like she is not the one that tells Alex that Mary is taking birth control.

“You don’t understand!” Alex barked, his voice laced with desperation. “I’ve been trying to have a child for years. And I was told by doctor Larry that the only woman who could give me a child is you because you have a strong uterus.” All the women I married, none, were strong enough. Do you think I am a fool? Following you around, begging your father, I want to marry you. It is because I have all the elite female daughters' medical reports, and you are the only one strong among them. Your father, he is such a fool, he fell into my trap, everything was my plan. And all you say about me is calling me a monster. You can't carry a monster child after I save your family from going bankrupt.

Mary’s anger boiled over, her face flushed with rage. “So you have been deceiving and manipulating me for years because of your stupid interest and greed? You took away my choice, my childhood, my autonomy, everything!” away from me.

Alex took a step closer, “Mary, I did it because I love you. I wanted us to have a family. I needed this.”

Tears streamed down Mary’s face, her hands trembling. “Love? You don’t destroy someone’s life and call it love, Alex! This is control, pure and simple. I can’t believe you did this to me.”

Fiona stepped forward, placing a protective arm around Mary. “Mary’s right, Alex. What you did is inexcusable. She needed to be a part of that decision, not a pawn in your plan.