CHRISTMAS DEAL WITH THE ALPHA

CHANCES

CLEOPATRA POV

I finish my phone call with Mr Jonathan, an unsuppressed smile creeps to my lips. I clench onto my chest. It hurts but it's the good type of pain. It feels like an explosion in my chest.

I have only felt this way with Ryder, and assumed it was because of the love I felt for him, coupled with the mating bond but now I see it was only admiration.

' Gosh, how can one person be so handsome and kind at the same time '_ I wonder visualizing his charming face.

' Cleo concentrate, don't take his kindness for love. You are not his spec. You are no one's spec cause your face is deformed'_ My subconscious reminds killing my excitement.

I almost forgot how I looked.

' Thank you brain'_ I gratify inwardly as I pad my cheeks before grabbing hold of my Bible.

One thing I realized this night was the scriptures hurt different when a Christmas carol is played in the background.

I open my Bible to the book of Philippians, chapter 4, the verses 1 to 21.

It spoke about Paul's letter to the Philippians. He encourages the believers to stand firm in their faith, resolve dispute between two women, and reminds them to rejoice in the Lord always, but out of all the beautiful lessons packed in this there was one verse that stood out, Philippians chapter 4, verse 19

It says "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

This scripture really has been true for me. Mr Jonathan was obviously a blessing. He was exactly what I needed.

I place my Bible to the side but just when I am about to begin my prayers, mom walks in. A worried frown on her face, and a glass of warm milk in hand.

" Cleo a word" She commands simply, taking a sit on my bed. My heart is racing "I got you some milk drink it" She adds offering me the warm milk, which I reluctantly collect.

My arms are shaking, I am scared. She has never offered me anything before so why the sudden change of heart.

' She must have probably drugged it'_ I suspect, eyeing the milk before me.

" What's wrong. Drink up" She insist, and I raise the glass to my lips, taking a small sip with a realistic smile.

I am not that stupid she was furious at me a while ago, she couldn't have possible forgiven me by now.

" Thank you mom" I gratify awkwardly

" It's fine child" She says with a small smile "Cleo my child, you say you want to keep the pregnancy. How do you intend to provide for it, remember the money you earn is barely enough to take care of us talkless of another mouth"

I put my glass of milk to the side, taking her hands in mind for a deep discussion.

" Mom I know you have your doubts about my pregnancy. But I assure you, this child won't be a burden. I met someone earlier today who is interested in adopting my baby" I confused

" You are joking, right?" She questions with a raised brow

" No, mom. I am not joking. You should have seen this man, he was so kind and...." I start explaining but she cuts in with rage.

"And nothing" She yells pulling her hand away from my grip, vibrating as she rises to her feet.

" Kind you say, kindness doesn't put food on the table. Maybe he really is interested in being your baby's father today but what about tomorrow? You had better abort that thing now that it's still safe" She commands, pointing at my tommy.

" Mom I wouldn't" I disagree in a whisper.

Instead of blowing a fuse, she burst into laughter.

" I see you have guts now. Let's see if you would still have this same courage when I am through with you. From today you are not allowed to eat, sleep on or touch anything that belongs to me, and your daily quarter has been increased to $10" She informs and I get frozen in place.

It was hard enough providing $5 with the minimum wages the alpha's vineyard caretaker gives us.

" Mom please reconsider. I am sorry, I just can't do it" I apologize on my knees, hugging her thighs tightly.

" Take your filthy hands off me" She yells pushing me away, and I mistakenly spill away the milk

"You are mistake" She insults with red eyes before taking her leave.

My chest hurts, all my excitement replaced with pain.

The tears wouldn't stop spurring.

"You are a mistake" those words, I would never get used to.

' God when would all of this ever end'_ I wonder

The night was tedious, I barely had a wink of sleep. Mom kept on checking up on me every 30 minutes for some reason, coupled with the fact that I had to sleep on the cold floor without any covering.

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The next morning I wake as early as 5am, do my chores and head to the vineyard. I don't work though I just needed to get away from all the chaos at home.

At exactly 10 am I arrive at the hospital. When I get there Mr Jonathan was already waiting in his grey BMW.

He is wearing a black T_shirt which accentuates his right arm black tattoo and board shoulders, he matched it with a pair of black pants. His beautiful midnight black hair is made into a neat back ponytail.

The mare sight of him basting in his glory makes my heart skip.

" Good morning Cleopatra, hop in" He offers with a small smile and I oblige.

" Good morning Mr Jonathan" I greet as I settle in the car's front seat.

" Flowers for the pretty lady" He offers me a gigantic bouquet of pink roses.

My blood goes cold from shock.

" For me?" I doubt with trembling hands, and he affirms with a nod

"Thank you" I gratify, taking the flowers with a racing heart. They smell so good.

" What are they for?" I ask sniffing the beautiful flowers. I have never received even a single flower from anyone, so I kind of feel really uneasy about this one.

" I am supposed to have a reason? I always offer flowers to every beautiful date I have" He says with a straight face, making my cheeks burn. Ah!!! being this charming should be a crime.

He starts the car, and starts driving off.

" Thank you Jonathan. I love them" I confess with excitement.

" Call me Jace" He correct simply taking me aback.

" Are you sure?" I ask reluctantly

" Sure, I would like to assume that we are friends. We are going to have a baby after all" He confess making my check burn once more.

The butterfly feeling in my stomach appears once more. How he does it, I have no idea. I guess there is just something about calm, straight forward men that makes them so irresistible.

Friends a word no one has ever called me.

" I guess we are" I affirm with a smile leaning back in my seat " So where are we going?"

" The mall. I am gonna spoil you silly" He confess driving away.

Excitement envelopes me.

I have a feeling Jace is going to be the healing I need or my next big mistake.

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