One Last Night

Chapter Seven

Dina POV

I am at lost for words. My child’s grandparents are not even happy. They do not even care about the baby or how their son feels.

Standing on the side of the building, I just fall to my feet and let the tear flow down.

I am Pregnant and Alone.

I clutch in my hands shaking as I call up Shannon.

“Hey, how did dinner go?” She asks as soon as she answers.

Her voice is comforting but the question just causes more tears to swell up and start falling. Hearing this, she immediately asks,” Where are you? I’m coming to pick you up.”

I manage to choke out the words “Oaklands”, before hanging up the phone.

I gather myself together, standing up and straightening my clothes, before looking over to see his parents walking to his car.

His father notices me immediately.

“Dina.” He shouts, calling me over to them.

“Yes?” I say trying to hide the sobs that are in my throat.

“I’m sorry for how I reacted, however this marriage has to continue.” He states and I nod my head. I turn to walk away, “He won’t stop you know.”

I turn back at him confused on what he just said. “What do you mean?”

“He won’t stop trying to get out of this marriage unless you give up the baby.” I hear the gasp from his mother, who clearly does not want that.

“With all due respect sir, I want my child. This is my child with or without him. I will raise this baby. I did not ask him to get out of the marriage, that was on his own. I only told him, so he had the choice to be involved if that’s what he wanted.” I calmly state. Uncertain of what he is going to say.

He looks at me with a content face, one that could win a poker match if he played. He nods as if he is contemplating his next moves. “I have an offer for you then.”

I shake my head, “I don’t want any money, I have enough to raise my child.”

He laughs, “Think of this as compensation. You have two options; I will give you 10 million dollars to walk out of his life start a new life and make sure my grandchild has everything they need. Or Chris will be cut out of the family forever. He loses the company and my fortunes.”

I am dumbfounded. Literally. I go to open my mouth and he stops me.

“If you choose to start a new life, you must tell Chris you are giving up the child. Never contact him again. I can falsely documents and have them sent to you regarding an abortion. Once he gets married tomorrow, I will set up the accounts and have everything transferred and settled. However, if you tell him any of this conversation. You will destroy his life, his career, everything he owns will be taking from him.”

I nod because I do not know what else to do.

I am lost.

I see Shannon pull up, “My ride is here, since Chris drove me. I must get going. Thank you for speaking with me and have a lovely night.” I turn to walk away.

“Wait,” He says pulling something out of his wallet. “Here is my card, I will have the documents ready by morning, if you chose to take my offer please call my personal number.”

I grabbed his card and walked straight to Shannon’s car.

I get in the car and the minute she tries to say something, all the sobs just came loose.

She reaches over from the driver seat, and rubs my back, letting me know that she's here for me.

A few minutes later my breakdown seems to subside, and I turn to state out the window deep into my thoughts. Ignoring everything around me, trying to wrap my head around what has happened.

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Dina decided to spend the night over to make sure I was alright. I finally relax enough to tell her what is going on.

"His parents want me to give up my baby so Chris will still get married." I sigh

"What the hell? What kind of parents do that to there child? He's a grown ass man who can make his own decisions." She says rage flowing with every word she speaks.

"I know, and I agree but they only gave me two options. One being to leave with the child and never return and they will give me enough money to support the child and I. Second is Chris loses everything if I dont."

"That's not much of a choice." She huffy out.

"I know, but his future is in my hands." I choke out, trying to keep the sobs from breaking out again.

"Can't you tell him? Like keep it a secret between you two?" she asks.

"No because if I tell him, he still loses everything." I throw my hands up in the air, showing defeat.

"Listen, if I were in your shoes, I would try and speak to him. See if maybe he can do the marriage, but keep the baby out of publics eye." she suggests.

"Maybe. I have to let his dad know by tomorrow morning." I sigh

She hands me the phone, "Then you need to make a choice. I know you will do what's right in your heart."

I look down at my phone, before saying goodnight to her.