Wrong Surrogate.
1447 Words
~Nathan Griffin~
The morning sunlight filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of my penthouse office, casting a warm glow over the sleek, modern furnishings.
I was in the midst of a high-stakes negotiation when my phone buzzed with an urgent call.The voice on the other end delivered news that made my heart skip a beat—my surrogate had woken up from her coma.
One month ago I was told by my assistant that there has been a misunderstanding in the operation. The surrogate which I asked him to hire had fled with my money. And my sperm, mistakenly transferred to another woman.
Since my need for a surrogate was urgent, I didn't care about who she is. I told them to carry on with the operation. I've decided to pay her family a visit and pay them a huge amount of money, once she was unconscious.
Swiftly ending the call, I rose from my desk, the tailored lines of my suit emphasizing my stature and confidence. There was no time to waste. I arranged for my private jet to take me to the hospital immediately.
As I stepped into the sterile corridors of the medical facility, a sense of anticipation mingled with apprehension.
The thought of facing her after all this time filled me with a whirlwind of emotions—gratitude, responsibility, and perhaps even a hint of fear.
Entering her room, I was met by two familiar faces–my step brother and his wife. For a moment, I hesitated, unsure of what to say or do.
“What are you doing here?” I questioned.
“I should be asking you that?” Alex retorted.
I hated the fact that I had to see their faces this morning. I didn't fly all the way to New York just to meet these annoying couples.
I turned to the doctor and said, “What’s going on here?”
“This is the surrogate sir,” He started. “She is carrying your baby,”
“What?” Alex snapped and seized the doctor by his shirt. “What on earth are you saying doctor?”
“I’m sorry but Mr Nathan's sperm was accidentally transferred to Mrs Amber,” The doctor explained.
“What do you mean by accident?” He let go of the doctor and stared at me in anger.
I was also surprised and angered by the situation. Of all people, it had to be Amber? Is this some sort of joke? Why didn't I ask about the surrogate's identity before? How did she get herself involved in a this?
I looked at Amber who was sitting quietly on the bed. Her gaze fixed on me. Her eyes empty, lacking an atom of familiarity in them.
Her expression was blank and unreadable. She was quiet the whole time–too quiet to be herself. The Amber I knew was hot headed and I was the last person she would ever wish to see.
Despite my relationship with Alex, we were big time rivals–both in business and family matters.
“If you know what's good for you,” He started, “stop whatever it's you think you are doing here and get out of here,” He yelled.
His words angered me to the core of my body. I wanted to punch his silly face so badly. Despite him being younger, he doesn't have an atom of respect for me. He was so impudent and arrogant.
“Doctor Franklin, are you kidding me?” I frowned at him. “This is my step brother's wife,” I said.
He looked surprised but something tells me he was aware. Something doesn't feel right. This is too obvious to be an accident. Everybody knows that I and Alexander are relatives.
My family is too popular to be unrecognized. Even a dull person can identify every single person in my family.
“You are aware I could sue your hospital for this right?” I began. “How do you expect me to take my Stepbrothers wife as my surrogate?” I said, my tone harsh and gravely.
The doctor trembled realizing the gravity of his mistakes and my relationship with Alex.
“Ex-wife,” I heard Amber say. “I and Alex are no longer married.” She climbed down from the bed.
“Amber–” Alex called.
But she cut him off. “Don’t touch me you bastard,”
I watched as she walked slowly towards me and closed the distance between us.
“Alex and I are divorced already,” She stood right in front of me. Her eyes gazed at me from below. “That means I'm free to be your surrogate,” She said.
Her words took me by surprise. I couldn't help but think she was playing a game I knew nothing about.
What is really happening? Is this some sort of a prank? What are they playing at? Are they trying to taint my reputation?
If this goes out to the public, it wouldn't been seen from our side of views. They'll all think I slept with her.
“Amber please don't do this to me,” I watched Alex kneel and beg at her feet. “Please, I promise I'd change. I’ll get rid of the divorce papers if you insist,” He begged.
His words confirmed that they were truely divorced.
“Sir,I'm so sorry for the misunderstanding.” The doctor began.“I didn't have the chance to tell her about the operation before the accident.”
I ignored him and focused my attention on my step brother. There's nothing more exciting than seeing him beg. Especially, begging for what he once had and threw away.
I wanted to reject her as my surrogate, but I couldn't say the words–I wanted to see my stepbrother beg more. He should know the pain of not being able to have what was rightfully yours.
I don't know how this mistake came about but I think I like it. This is just the perfect means to get back at him.
“I know I screwed up,” Tears streamed down his face. “But that doesn't mean you should punish me by agreeing to be his surrogate,” He pleaded.
“Nathan don't do this, please hire another surrogate” He turned to me and started begging.
Amber was unbothered by his begging. Her gaze was fixed on me. It seems she was forgetting the fact that I and Alex were rivals.
Although I liked that she wasn't bothered by him, something tells me that there's more to her sudden change of attitude. I don't think she's in her right senses. Because if she was, she wouldn't have agreed to this.
Wait! is she trying to seek revenge on him? Does she think this is the best way to get back at her husband?
As much as I love seeing Alex beg, I wanted to see her beg before me too. I wanted to make her cry and scream my name. I wanted her to know how it feels to be insulted. I wanted to strip the both of them of their pride.
“What’s my name?” I asked all of a sudden.
She stared at me both shocked and confused.
“I-I don't know,” She stuttered.
“Mrs Amber has suffered a major memory loss,” The doctor said.
I knew something was wrong with her. Just before she could say another word, I crossed her lips with my index finger.
I smirked and asked, “Are you sure of your decision?”
“Yes-s, I am.” She stuttered.
Right in the presence of my step brother. I cupped her face and planted a kiss on her lips. As I began to savor her soft pink lips, I felt a little bit of hesitation in her but I didn't care.
All I wanted was to assert my dominance. To show my step brother that I could take what was once his. My tongue began to explore her mouth right in front of him.
He knelt down frozen in disbelief
And a twisted satisfaction curled in my chest. This wasn't about having a surrogate anymore.
It was about showing him how powerful and capable I am. I will make her fall for me and never have the thought of going back to him.
As I pulled away from the kiss, I whispered into her ears.“
Note that there's no turning back in this,” I started.“For the last time, do you still want to be my surrogate?” I asked.
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