His Rejected Surrogate

CHAPTER 5: Surprise Client

Villafuerte's Residence

Amanda

I looked at the address in my hand, and I think I got the correct house. I pressed the doorbell and wait outside.

After a minute of waiting, a man about 5'7 tall came into the view. He paired his blue denim with a sports coat, and his trousers are of the utmost simplicity. His eyes are a shade of blue with his thick eyelashes endowed within its mighty fortress. His cheeks curved up a little upon seeing me, revealing his two little dimples on both sides. He's admirably handsome and cute at the same time.

"Hello! Are you perhaps Miss Amanda Young?"

"Yes," I responded with a shy smile.

"I'm Aidan Villafuerte. Please come in."

He opened the gate and we entered his house. Outside it looked so simple with its two-storey structure shaded with white to beige color and with their amazing balcony that steals all the glory. Inside the house is another sight. It is a slice of luxury in beige and green interiors. I can't help but be in awe of how simple yet classy this place is.

He leads me into their living room and lets me take my seat.

"I assume you already read the contract, Miss Young."

He spoke after serving me tea.

"Yes, I did." I smiled and took the cup.

"I will just reiterate it once more if it's okay with you?''

"Of course."

"So here it is. The full offer for this contract is 10,000 dollars. With a compensation of 400 dollars a month for your transportation, your food, your check-ups, and everything. Now, these are the clauses of the contract. Since based on your profile, you're still single with no kids, so we won't bother tackling that. The second clause is that you should refrain from having any s****l relationships for the full term being. The third one is you need to take an oath to not claim the baby after birth. Do you think you can do these?"

"Yes, I fully understand these terms."

"That's good. Let's wait for a while, okay? My husband's coming. The legal documents are with him."

Oh, so my clients are gay couples. That's so cute. I really admire gay people or those people who are brave enough to come out of the closet. I smile thinking about Roxanne. He has a big good heart and I hope that he will also find someone who loves him genuinely. I wanted to see him happy with someone who loves him truly, who accepts him for who he is. My thoughts wandered so far that I didn't notice that his husband already arrived.

"Miss Young, I want you to meet my husband, Lawrence Villafuerte."

I stood up to greet my client.

"Hello, Mr. Villafuerte. Nice to meet-"

My heart stopped for a moment upon seeing him, feeling my body frozen in place. My stomach suddenly twisted, it was something like an explosion of energy within me and I felt my knees weaken.

Who else would that Lawrence Villafuerte be if not the 'Lance' that I've met in the bar!

I tried hard finding the right words, but nothing escaped my lips. Instead, I found it difficult to breathe even, so I sat down to regain my composure.

"Are you alright?" Mr. Aidan bends over and help me in my seat. I took a deep breath and tried to talk once more.

"I'm alright. I'm alright."

I looked at Mr. Lawrence and I cursed myself internally.

Why wouldn't I have an idea who will be my clients? Why didn't I have a background check first before jumping into this mess? You're a supreme fool, Princess.

"Are you alright, Miss Young?"

Lance also asked. Is he pretending not to know me?

"Yes, don't worry. I'm alright. I forgot to eat my breakfast, that's why I felt so dizzy. You know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And if you didn't have one, you wouldn't have the right energy for the day."

I don't know what nonsense spurts out of my mouth, all I know is that I want to escape from this room right now!

"I'm glad you're alright. Feel free to tell us what you feel."

I stared at Mr. Aidan. He looked so kind and innocent and I felt so guilty ogling over his husband.

I stood up and prepared to leave. I need to breathe fresh air. I need to clear my head. I need to internalize what's going on.

"Mr. Villafuerte, is it okay if I will think about it first? I hope you don't mind."

I said, not looking at Lance. I don't know if I can bear being a baby maker to someone whom I like so much. Call me crazy, obsessive, a fool. But that's just who I am. I can't make it. As obsessed I am to him, I also loathe him so much for making me fall for him when he's already married! And most of all, for not even having the slightest reaction when he saw me! Did he know? Did he checked my profile? Did he lie to me?

"Oh, I understand. I thought there won't be any problems at all. But it's alright, we respect your decision. If you have already thought about it, don't hesitate to call us. Okay?"

I can see a glimpse of sadness in Aidan's eyes, and I really couldn't help myself not being affected by it.

I bid goodbye and quickly exited the house. I waited for a taxi when suddenly my phone rang. It was my sister!

"Amira? What's this fuss all about?"

"Amanda! Mom... Mom is..."

I heard her little sobs over the phone.

"What happened to mom? Where are you?"

"We're in the hospital. She... she said that her neck is aching, but then she lost consciousness so I called for an ambulance. The doctor said that she should undergo surgery. Sis, what should we do?"

"I'm coming. Wait for me."

I quickly dropped the call and went over to the hospital. My hands are fidgeting, not knowing what to do. When I got there, I saw my sister with my mom who's unconscious on the hospital bed, and ran towards them.

"Amanda!"

My sister hugged me and cried over my shoulders. I can't help but also shed tears.

"It's alright. It's alright." I rubbed her back trying to comfort her.

"Who's the family?" The doctor came in and asked.

"I'm the daughter."

"I see. When did you notice that your mom has growing tumors on her neck and legs?"

Does she have a tumor on her legs? I honestly didn't notice that. All I know is that she has a little bump on her neck and according to the doctors in the health center, that can be cancerous so we need to bring her to the hospital. Since we didn't have the money, we were not able to do what we're advised to do.

"About six months ago, doc. What happened to her?"

"Based on my findings, she has a stage II Lymphoma Sarcoma or the cancer of the lymph nodes. Those tumors are cancerous, and we need her to undergo surgery as soon as possible so that it won't spread to her viscera. It would really be fatal if it happens."

My hands flew over my mouth, trying to stop the tears from falling. I can't afford to lose my mom yet.

I nodded, biting my lower lip.

"Please do all you can, doc. Her life is in your hands. We are depending on you. Please save my mom."

"We'll do our best. Please sign these consent forms."

I took the form and signed it immediately.

"Please prepare at least a thousand dollars."

The medical aide started pushing my mom's hospital cot towards the operating room.

We were left behind, not knowing what to do.

My sister snuggled closer to me and asked,

"Sis, should I just stop college? I won't ask for my iPhone either. I will just be in a fast-food chain waiter or cleaner, or whatever so that I can help pay for mom's medical bills. Should I just do that? Huh?"

"You brat. Who told you to stop schooling? I have a plan. You should focus on your study, while I make money for us. Understood?"

"But-"

"No buts. Just follow what I say, okay?"

"Okay." She pouted and I chuckled. I pulled her into a tight hug.

"I can't believe our baby is getting mature now."

"I'm not a baby anymore!" She sulked in one corner and rolled her eyes.

"Alright, alright."

I shrugged my shoulders and my sister cackle.

"I need to call someone. Be right back, okay?"

"Okay."

I took out my phone and scrolled through my contacts. I found 'client' and dialed the number. After three rings, he picked up the call.

"Hello?"

It was Lance! His voice was deep, and sexy, but I shook my head and slap myself.

He's your client, remember.

I reminded myself.

I cleared my throat, with a little bit of hesitation in my voice, I spoke.

"I'll take the deal."

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