"Ma'am are you here?" I heard him ask.

"I just want to go home" I said not looking at him but rather at the window, for some reason it seemed so attractive to my eyes.

My mind flew to our last interaction, we didn't even have enough time to talk but yet she's gone, just like that.

"Ma'am" I heard the pestering policeman call out again.

"My mom would never commit suicide just so you know" I said quietly.

"She was so sick but would never want to end her life like that, so do your work as expected, stop these questions you have been asking me this".

He then excused himself and as he left the doctor walked in alongside Sandy.

Seeing Sandy made me burst into tears, another batch of tears as memories filled my mind.

Sandy talked to the doctor while I just sat down lifelessly staring into blank space.

She took me home afterwards, she didn't stop there but rather helped me with lunch alongside soup and made sure I eat it.

While I slept, she finally left.

It took me a while to finally come to the terms that mom was indeed dead and was never returning.

A call woke me up and sleepily picked up the call without looking at the call ID.

"Hope you aren't in bed" I heard Sandy say making me jolt in bed before answering in negative.

"You need to clean up yourself, it's been two days baby girl" she said softly before adding, "even for no one but for her".

We talked for a while before I finally decided to heed to her words.

She was right on every ramification, and sitting idle at home wasn't going to bring back the dead.

I walked down the stairs and tried pushing back the memories that tried blinding me.

After tidying up the house, I walked to the sitting room only to gasp as something pierced my leg.

I stared at the ear ring after picking it up, it looked so familiar to be ignored and moreover mom and I weren't fans of it.

I gasped as it hits me, the threat, Arielle, she was the one with the ear ring the other day.

So many questions were swirling through my mind as I wondered how it got here.

It couldn't be that she, I gasped in realization.

There was only one truth here and the last person my mom saw before passing away, she was definitely the culprit here.

Arielle was my mother's killer?.

So many things ran through my mind and I immediately called the policewoman she had met at the site.

I informed her of my findings but I realized this people wanted absolutely nothing to do with this case.

They didn't want to even further it and I was even advised to do so too.

According to the female cop, my accusations would be taken with levity since there were no concrete evidence to back up my suspicion .

More days seemed more like months and a week after moms death, the burial plans began.

I went back to the place I had gotten a job even though deep down, I knew there wouldn't wait till I was done mourning and I was right.

After a night with Liam , my whole world had turned upside down and leaving me in turmoil.

I decided to move, especially if the house kept on bringing terrible images and making me run crazy.

Somewhere far away even away from Sandy because it was beginning to seem like I was a burden.

At the Burial scene, it was just a few people are present even Sandy was absent too and I honestly didn't blame her.

"Natasha" I heard the priest after mom was laid to rest.

I stopped and turned back to face him.

"A word before you go please".

I nodded and sat down, after him. "How are you faring?" He asked staring at me like he could see my soul.

"I'll be fine father" I replied smiling softly. He stated at me for a while and I immediately bursted into tears and poured out all my fears and feelings.

I wasn't okay at all not even a tiny bit.

As I cried he blessed me with words that touched me, that made me believe all wasn't lost and moms death was not the end of my life.

After the burial, I held an open house and the outcome for the house sale wasn't encouraging one bit.

"Six million dollars" I heard someone say making me gasp on surprise and so did the rest.

A lady with a scarf and entered, staring straight at me she added, "six million dollars and we'd talk about its price in private". She then took off her scarf, I frown seeing her

"Why are you here?" I asked standing up and walking where she stood.

"Why don't we talk in private?" She whispered.

"We have nothing to talk about you murderer" I said wishing no one was here so I'd teach her a lesson, she would never forget.

"I didn't kill your your mom!".

"Do you think 500,000 dollars would take you anywhere?, Or is six million dollars small, I'll double it then".

"What do you want in return?" I found myself asking as the offer was just too good to ignore.

"I want you to go, leave here and don't ever return".

"Are you scared your darling Liam is going to leave you for me?" I teased making her snarl at me.

"Don't push it, are you taking the money or not?".

I stared at her for a while before nodding making her smirk, "that's better".

It was a though Arielle wanted me out as soon as she could make it happen because I was handed over the cash immediately.

Although it was to my distaste, she was with me while I booked my flight and had even sent people to escort me to the airport.

A phone call before the plane took off pulled my attention away from the window.

"Am i speaking with Ms Natasha?" I heard the caller ask.

"Yes, who is this if I may ask?" I quired back.

"Oh it's Doctor Savvy, you had checked In a few day but to my surprise you never returned to take the results of your test as your friend said you would".

"I'm sorry, what!!" I asked in confusion.

"You are pregnant, Mrs Natasha".

**Natasha POV**

It's been a month since I left home, a month since mom left me to the hands of this cold world.

Now I'm a mom, carrying the future of someone in my womb.

And he wasn't even aware of it, not that he'll care although I had played a part in it.

I didn't even want him to know, he didn't deserve to know after what an affair with him had caused me.

Waking up early in the morning was becoming a problem for me already.

I arrived to work late again, and I knew I will soon be queried. I sneaked into my office and was about to sit down when Lisa startled me.

“Your late coming is turning to a routine, you will soon be queried” Lisa said with a sad smile

“I know Lisa but you of all people know that I am not doing it intentionally” I replied.

“How are you and the baby doing” She asked after pulling me into a side hug.

Meeting Lisa on the plane was one of the best thing that have ever happened to me.

I was broken and shocked that I had given my virginity to a man that cared less and now I was carrying his baby.

Almost immediately his call came in, he called me and the call make me break down on plane though I didn't pick up.

She was there, that stranger that had comforted me and let me stain her shirt.

We began buddies after that, turns out that she was heading home and I had no way to stay so she agreed to accommodate me.

She helped me to me to get a job in the entertainment industry as an editor.

“I haven't gone for checkup to know how the baby is” I replied.

“And yourself! How are you coping with the job and the pregnancy” She asked again.

“It's getting hard day by day, I am finding it hard to cope with my job and my cravings are increasing day by day” I said.

“Why don't you quit for now” She said.

“I can't possibly quit now, this is my only source of income” I replied.

I agree that working with pregnancy was very hard as much as stressful but quitting this job was not an option.

I needed it to take care of my baby when I deliver.

“But you have saved a lot that can cover up expenses when you are dew, right now, you need to stop stressing yourself and the baby” Lisa added

"Okay, I will think about it” I replied.

I knew deep down that what she was saying was true, I am getting close to my delivery date.

I decided to submit my resignation letter tomorrow.

Lisa recommended a Yoga class for me, I guess she didn't want to hurt my feeling by telling me I was getting fat and at a very fast rate, but I knew myself.

Looking at myself in the mirror, I knew I was adding in size, rapidly making me look ugly.

I accepted the offer and started Yoga classes, it was easier than I thought, I also felt welcomed.

I was on my way to the class, Lisa said she will meet me there.

Entering the place, I sighted Lisa she was with someone, I waved and few minutes later the class started.

The class was half way gone when Lisa walks up to me with a guy.

"Wassup babe, you look hot" Lisa says and I blush but didn't reply her.

I was still curious as to why the guy was staring intently on me.

"So sorry I didn't introduce you, meet my friend Andrew" She said again finally introducing the guy.

'Nice to Meet you Andrew" I said.

"The pleasure is mine beautiful", He replied and I smiled at him before looking away while Lisa talked with the instructor.

The Andrew guy seemed to find something on my face because He was staring and his stare was making me so uncomfortable, I couldn't help but ask, "I'm sorry but Is there something on my face?".

He chuckled softly before asking, "sorry but I'm I making you uncomfortable?". I nodded my head at his question

"It's just that your beauty is ravishing and I can't resist asking you to spend the evening with me".

"Smooth, do you like to say that to all pregnant women you meet?".

"No you are definitely different " he said with a chuckle.

"I doubt because I'm pregnant and so are they, I'm married" I said bluntly before folding my hand under my boobs.

"No ring, just one dinner and you won't regret it" he said looking at me as though he could see my soul.

I opened my mouth to give him a befitting reply when Lisa came back.

"So where were we?" She asked.

"I just want to go home" I replied staring straight at Andrew.

"I'll take you on that date, we will see", I gulped looking at the sincerity in his eyes before looking away.

Liam's POV

I can't understand why Natasha's phone wasn't going.

It's more than a month now and her line is not going through, I had called her after I heard what happened to her mother but she didn't pick up, I looked for her everywhere but it was like she went hidden into a deep hole

I am lost of ideas now, she is not living in her formal residence, and I am confused at what to do.

“Give me her file” I said to my new secretary, this will be the 20th secretary I'm hiring after firing her.

The rest are fired cause they either tried seducing me or they irritate me without reason.

“Am sorry sir, but her file still holds her former residence” she said.

I was getting frustrated already, had I known I wouldn't have sacked her.

I finally decided to meet Arielle, maybe she would have a hint of where she went.

I went out and got into my car, I drove straight to her house.

We had to cancel the wedding few days because I caught her cheating on me, I love Arielle so much but she broke my trust.

Since then, we didn't held a tangible conversation except her always trying to beg me.

The engagement wasn't broken up since the two families still want us together, to them, we are still In love with each other.

I got to her house in no time and drove in, I parked my car and went in knocking on her door, she opened it and rolled her eyes realizing it was me

She was confident I wouldn't be able to marry another lady except her

“Hey, did you by any chance know the whereabouts of Natasha” I said not even sitting down

“Don't tell me you are searching for Natasha” She replied with a frown

“Yes am I, can you now answer my question” I gave her a cold glare

“Quit looking for her darling it's useless” she said smiling.

“What do you mean by that” I asked her?

“She is gone, gone forever and would never come back” She said as she walked out on me

**Liam's POV**

For some weird reasons, Arielle's words didn't suit well with me, and it made me wonder if she had a hand in her disappearance.

“What did you do?” I asked her rushing to hold her arm tightly as so many thoughts ran through my mind.

She couldn't have had enough money to go so far, so where was she?

It was a mistake, I had let her go, and I was regretting it every day.

Arielle smirked before staring at me, “We are to get married this weekend and here you are talking to me about that bitch …” I interrupted her with my hands raised, I controlled myself and glared at her

Arielle stares at me in shock, how dare she call Natasha a bitch?

"You are the only one fantasizing about the marriage that'll held this weekend, I have nothing to do with it, cancel it to save yourself disgrace" I said

“So my suspicions were right then, you really fucked her and can't get over her pussy” she screamed at me with tears rolling down her eyes.

“Where is she?” I asked with my hands tightening around her arm ignoring her

“You are hurting me” she said, making me release her and when I did, she sat up straight.

“We are not getting married until you get a hold of your stupid emotions, and you know what that means”.

Without looking at her, I walked out of her house, making sure I banged the door after her.

I let out a series of curses in anger and frustration.

Where the hell are you, Tasha?

And why was I feeling this way?

**Natasha's POV**

The ride back home was filled with their chatters and honestly all I wanted was the comfort of my bed.

I eyed Andrew one last time before shutting my eyes, the sun was so hot and yoga had done a perfect job in wearing me out.

He had suggested having dinner with him this very night, he was just too confident for my liking.

No I hated his gut, but I couldn't even help but compare him with Liam, my heart was for Liam alone and to top it I was carrying his child.

Their discussions didn't concern me at all as it was filled of talks about their school days and all I wanted was sleep.

Without any care in the world, I closed my eyes and slept off.

“Tasha, Natasha” I heard someone call over and over again, making me stir in annoyance.

"Tasha, wake up, it's time for your date” I heard Lisa say.

“I'm not interested in going out with your friend” I answered with my eyes still closed.

“Just for this night, Tasha” she cooed, shaking me slightly.

I groaned and turned to face her, “I already told him no, so what the big deal here”.

“Andrew isn't one to give up”.

“Why do I sense that you have planned this all?” I asked her, eyeing her suspiciously.

Lisa shrugged, making me frown, “my opinion doesn't matter in this, right?” I asked her and she nodded.

“A date won't hurt and if you hate it, I promise not to push you to do it again”.

I sighed before getting down from the bed, “on one condition"

“If it's food, then do not worry, it's already ready” she interrupted me saying.

“That's an insult Lisa, why would you ever think I wanted to ask you for food” I ranted and just before she could apologize, I added “but that's what I wanted by the way”?

She burst into laughter, making me pout and ignore her while walking to the bathroom.

I wasted no time in taking my bath, as I was trying to avoid thinking of Liam now.

No matter how hard I tried, Liam still filled my thoughts I way or the other, it was as though he was stuck there.

Lisa helped me with my make-up and dress, but at the time she was done I couldn't recognize myself in the bathroom anymore.

“I don't think I feel well at all, Lisa” I said to her, making her laugh.

“Madam, you are going for that date and there's no going back, it is now, not later” she said sternly.

While I stared at my reflection in the mirror, I heard the shutter of her camera.

I sighed, and my eyes traced my body down to my round and bulgy stomach, "Lisa..." I began.

“I don't think I look so nice at all”

“I feel like I'm fat, and my stomach is making the dress looks so weird on my body and …”

“And you are beautiful, Tasha” she said before coming to stand behind me.

“Liam is such a fool for letting you and your mom would be so proud of baby” she said staring deeply into my eyes.

“You are beautiful and a strong woman, life threw stones at you in form of Liam and your mom, but you are standing”.

“It's normal to add weight in some places, but then you can't remain tiny while another life is growing in you”

I fanned my face as tears threatened to spill, “oh Lisa, you are trying to make me cry, and I'm not supposed to”.

“Crying makes you beautiful”.

“Do you really think so?” I asked, staring down at my stomach.

“You and I know so”.

“Is this you telling me this, so I could go out with your friend?” I said sniffing.

“Nope, this is me barring out the truth to you the way it is” she said before smiling at me and just then a horn blared pulling me out of our thoughts.

“Your date is here, be good, Natasha” sh said before leaving me in front of the mirror and going to open the door.

I stood at my reflection, I was undeniably looking exceptionally beautiful despite the pregnancy and bulgy stomach, but I still felt unwell.

“What the hell are you doing here, baby?” I heard her shout, pulling me out of my thoughts.

My heart thumped against my chest as I approached the only door that separated me to room, to the living room.

Before I could open the doors, the door opened, making me freeze as my eyes meet his immediately.

I watched in delight as his eyes as his mouth opened and let out a "wow".