Jessica’s Pov

Almost everyone at the restaurant stopped to look at me including the reason I exclaimed none other than Micheal himself, l felt like the ground should open and swallow me.

Micheal in turn had a bored and an honestly irritated look as though my presence itself weirded him out. Aaron gave more and more time for the awkward moment to sort out the issue. But it didn't.

Michael fakes a cough and it snaps everyone out of the moment, he immediately gets up apparently to greet Aaron.

Seeing Micheal again in close proximity was hard because my feelings are definitely not yet that strong or stable enough towards him so I was shaken up.

Micheal stood up and shook Aaron who seemed to have become cold and upset. I noticed that he was acting a lot more official and that even he squeezed Michael's hand who winced slightly.

“Welcome Boss.” Micheal said and it dawned on me that Aaron was probably the one who Michael looked up to in the corporate world and basically wouldn’t shut up about when we were married.

“Good morning, I must apologize I arrived about two minutes late for our appointment. ”

I stood there just seeing mouths move and not hearing a thing. All I could do was watch them go back and plan something about a contract to build another skyscraper that’s like the one the company currently has.

“Sir, (he gave an awkward laugh) to be honest, the whole job that we’re talking about should on its own be about 699 million dollars.”

I could see Michael break out a cold sweat as he said this.

Aaron tapped the edge of this pen thoughtfully on the dinner table. And then clicked his tongue,“That’s not a problem, have your lawyer send me a copy of the contract by tonight latest and I’ll have my legal team look at it , if there’s anything we’re not comfortable with, I will revert back to you.”

All I could wonder was if life is playing a fast one on me, how could the man who married me and even got me pregnant only to abandon me high and dry. Is about to be rewarded the most empowering contract of all times and have his life elated.

I could imagine it was certainly Rachelle who hooked him with this sweet deal.

Since I was too disoriented and shocked to function, all I did was quietly tap the record button in my device and then I’d listen and take notes once we’re at the office.

My hands were shaking badly as I tried to reach for the glass of water to soothe my parched throat. I gave up trying to hold it steadily and decided to wait to get back to the office before I could get water.

I felt both eyes on me and I didn’t even want to respond to any of them so I kept my head focused on doing nothing.

I felt Aaron push his chair ever so slightly away from the table, giving himself enough stand, then I heard him say, “I’ll be on my way now, I’ll be expecting the contract as soon as possible.”

Micheal immediately got up, extending his hand, “ of course sir, it’ll be sent immediately.”

Aaron didn’t respond but simply nodded and walked away. It took me a few seconds to get my legs and brain to work together and I followed him behind quickly before Michael could say anything to me.

Now the outside security entourage opened the car door for us and I made sure he went in first before I followed suit. In a few minutes we drove away.

Seated in the limousine, lost in my thoughts of melancholy for myself, but common, who would blame me? I was about to become a baby mama to a man who would probably not want to be a part of my baby’s life.

I didn’t really blame Micheal though, my first mistake in the marriage was letting go of myself to please him and make the marriage work. Hot tears stung my eyes and one spilled, I quickly thumbed it away.

Today was turning out to be a nightmare and I just wanted to wake up from the horrible dream. The car stopped at the office and we got down from the car and into the building.

Instead of using the general elevator, the security protocol officer led us to the private one. If it wasn’t for what was going on today and the circumstances of my job today, I might have been enjoying the sightseeing of the office.

I leaned my back against the wall of the elevator, closing my eyes for a few seconds and I heard the sound of all the lights in the building shut down.

My eyes popped open immediately in panic because I was claustrophobic, Aaron immediately took out his phone and made a call, “what the heck? I give you 5 damn minutes and if the light is not up by then consider your department fucking fired!”

I held my chest trying to steady my breathing as it was slowly becoming erratic. I actually can’t think straight in small spaces, it scares me and causes me to hyperventilate till I feel out of breath.

I closed my eyes trying to imagine the beach or some exotic place but it wasn’t really working. I felt like I was about to pass out then strong arms encircled me.

At first I jumped when our bodies made contact but he whispered in his silky low baritone voice,” it’s okay, you’re safe, you’re good, the light will be back up soon just try and calm down please.”

My body, as though hearing his voice was the best opium I needed , relaxed and melted into him, but I kept my eyes closed.

The lights came back on but I noticed Aaron didn’t let go of me or even attempt to. I too truthfully was enjoying being comfortable, the elevator opens suddenly and I pop my eyes open, and I see a woman’s eyes go wide on seeing me and Aaron’s position.

Jessica's POV

“What the hell are you doing with my man?” That was all I heard before I felt a stinging slap on my face; I cupped my cheek in pain. I felt Aaron pry the woman off me as I winced in pain.

“What the hell is your problem, Lily? Why would you fucking slap my secretary?” I heard him say in an angry voice.

My vision steadied and I looked up to see the woman who had just assaulted me. The woman he called Lily looked about my age; she had beautiful green eyes and a curvy petite frame. She looked big mad, the corner of her eyes twitching and her fist clenched.

Aaron held her to the other side of the wall looking very livid. “You can't blame me; what the heck are you? My man doing in the arms of another woman. How else did you expect me to react? Run to you and give you a big hug for having some bitch at your arm.”

Aaron looked about ready to explode in anger, “For the last time, I am not your man. I've told you and my mother I have zero intentions of having anything romantic with you whatsoever. Get that through your thick skull.”

I watched her eyes slightly water as she struggled against Aaron's hand; She angrily let go of him, and just as suddenly as she had appeared, she disappeared, stomping her feet in anger.

He then turned to me with apologetic eyes, “I'm so sorry about that, she's quite crazy and delusional.”

I nodded wondering what was with the switch of attitude. This was the same man just being mean to me a couple of hours ago. We got to the elevator, and he was being all sweet.

“It's fine, I'm okay. We shouldn't have been in that position anyways, no woman would like to see her man holding another woman.” I managed to croak, I needed to put some ice on my cheek.

“I'm not her man for the last time; please refrain from calling me that.” He said sharply his eyes hot.

And just like that, we are back to being the same old Jessica and Aaron, I thought to myself. Some of his security personnel appeared from the doorway, and he came out of the elevator, slightly nudging me to follow, and I obliged.

The men looked already afraid; he faced them with a scary scroll, his eyebrows creasing together. “Now how many times do I have to tell you not to let that crazy woman into my office building?”

The tallest among them, I assume, is the boss who spoke up, stuttering, “Sir…sir ... .your…mum, your mum told us to disregard that instruction.”

Aaron turned even redder, I could almost swear steam was coming out of his ears. He opened his mouth to say something but stopped and gave a short sadistic laugh that sent chills up my spine.

“You're fired as the boss of the company security Andrew, fucking drop your company id and pass with the human resource. I'll contact the agency to give me someone who has no problem following orders.”

Andrew shook, his eyes wide. “Please, sir, reconsider. I won't ever mess up this way. Please, my wife just gave birth.” The desperation in the man's voice even made me feel sorry for him but Aaron's eyes remained cold.

“You should have thought about that before you disregarded my orders; I'll do you the favor of sending you this month’s salary; the rest is up to you.”

“Aaron, please if you can, reconsider.” I heard myself speaking up; as a pregnant woman myself, I would kill for a man who would be responsible by my side.

Aaron's eyes flashed in my direction and the intensity made me take a step back. “Jessica, while we're at the office, not any family and friends get together. You will fucking give me my respect and refer to me as ‘Sir’. This is why I hate helping familiar faces out. Now go to your office!”

To say I felt humiliated by his scolding would be an understatement, but I refused to show it. I let out a deep breath, stilling the urge to cry within me; with my last shred of dignity, I walked back to my office.

Even when I entered my office, I refused to cr.y, I was getting sick of how he was making me feel like shit; I wouldn't even need this fucking job except my mum had an accident.

My cheek still stung, so I decided to splash some cool water on it in the bathroom; I looked at my reflection and saw Lily’s hand had slightly bruised my cheek. She was darn lucky the shock of the moment didn't let me react, else she would have been in a far worse condition.

I wiped my face with a towel, wondering why Anna wanted Aaron to get married to Lily. Whatever it's none of my business, but my brain reminded me of the obvious tension between us both when we're alone.

But I shook my head, banishing those thoughts; maybe it was just pregnancy hormones making me horny or whatever.

I left the bathroom, wondering how much my life had changed in the space of 48 hours. I was so lost in my thoughts I didn't notice Aaron himself seated on my seat.

“How's your cheek?” The sound of his voice made me jolt, “shit.” I muttered holding my chest.

He stood up suddenly and walked towards me; I unconsciously took steps back till I hit my back and hit the wall; I couldn't move forward because he was closing in on me.

My breathing increased sporadically as he was a step away, he closed the distance between us in one stride. Feeling awkward, I looked down; I felt his strong fingers lift my chin and force me to meet his eyes.

I stared into his deep blue eyes and felt like I was drowning in the deep blue sea. He bent his head low towards mine, and I caught my breath,

anticipating his kiss.