**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".

Lisa excused herself, leaving both of us in the room, and his stare left me hot.

I just stood while his eyes analyzed me as though he wanted to eat me more, “you are staring”.

“Do I look so bad that you are speechless?” I asked, scratching my neck.

“I'm sorry” he apologized before flushing red as he rubbed the back of his neck.

“You look ravishing and perfect” he commented, and I found myself getting hot over just that comment.

“Now you are the one leaving me hanging” he said, making me blush.

“Aren't you guys going to start heading out?” I heard Lisa ask, making us snap for our trance.

With a smirk, Andrew walked up to where I stood, and I slipped my hands into his shyly before we walked out of the house.

He helped me in and after waving at Lisa, he drove off.

“So you finally agreed to come, I was beginning to think that I would go alone”.

“You made Lisa give me no choice” I said coldly.

“Oh” the smile on his face immediately banished, and he added, “I thought you were interested in me for real”.

“You are not that bad” I said, feeling bad that I had ruined the mood.

“It's just you just came to me like you are desperate”

“Well I'm actually desperate, and you are so damn beautiful” he said, making me turn crimson.

“Where are we heading too?” I asked, making him to smirk before talking, “where do you think we are heading to baby?”.

Baby?

He just called me baby so smoothly.

Suddenly, my eyes caught paparazzi and so many parked cars, making me wonder what we were doing here parking alongside them.

“Where are we going?” I asked him once again wanting to hear from the horse's mouth.

He immediately parked before getting down and helping me out as soon as we came down, they immediately came with their flashing lights.

This was no dinner date and from the picture I was seeking here, this was definitely a fashion show.

“Mr. Andrew” I started hearing from all corners, making me feel very weird.

They all seemed like they were crawling on my skin, and I wanted to be far away from them.

He held me closer and whispered, “you are fine baby, I'm here”

From the questions that, Andrew was rather a big and influential man in the fashion industry.

How come I was never told that I was going out with a man who owns Deluxe brand?

One of the most expensive brands in the world, there was only one of their designs anywhere.

We had alighted from the car holding hands and looking more like couples, so it was no wonder why the paparazzi were all over us.

I leaned into Andrew warmth to avoid my face being too captured, their looks were making me uncomfortable.

“At least smile” Andrew said as if he was enjoying the show I had out in for him.

“A warning would have been nice rather than starting off with lies” I said through gritted teeth.

“I'll make it up to you”.

“You had better” I said, making him chuckle.

If the outside was beautiful, the inside of the hall was like something I have never seen.

And if not for Andrew staying beside me, I would have stood at the entrance gaping like a fish.

As soon as we step in, all eyes turns and faced us, pulling me into another world of discomfort.

Whispers began passing through the hall, and I knew it was because of Andrew's arm interlocked with mine.

“She's pretty” I heard one say.

“Pretty, she's a goddess, which even looks perfect with him”.

“Shouldn't we invite her to our Saturday club?”

“Or we could go to Yoga today?”

“Who knew Andrew could date this kind of spec, he was always hanging around with sluts”.

I frowned and stares at Andrew, who seemed to be enjoying the show we are putting on.

“Sit back and relax, you'd enjoy it” he whispered.

How could I be calm when literally almost everyone here was talking about me, and some were even staring at me without shame?

Every so often, I was being referred to as his wife, and I honestly didn't know how to feel about that.

Feeling the need to ease myself, I excused myself from Andrew's boring talk to go to the ladies' room to freshen up.

Being a sweet man, Andrew offered to escort me to the bathroom too, but I begged him not too.

We were already creating too much attention, and I was trying my best to avoid it.

As I was in the toilet, u heard ladies enter, making me stop.

There was no way I was leaving this stall if they don't leave first.

“Did you see the lady who had walk-in with Andrew?” One asked, making me freeze and become more curious as to what they thought of me.

“Yes and damn she's beautiful and as much as it has always been my dream to date him, they suit each other” the other one commented.

“And to think of it, she's pregnant, right?”.

“Is she?”

“If she's then pregnancy doesn't seem that bad anymore” one of them said before the rest burst in laughter.

They chattered more about me, making me wonder if they had nothing else to discuss.

I waited for a while hoping they would leave and when they don't, I stopped out.

The shock on their face made me want to laugh, as they couldn't even conceal it by closing their hanging mouth.

I washed my hands and walked out after muttering a short greeting and as if it is that made them snap out of their trance, they immediately asked for a picture.

Andrew's face made me smile as worry was too evident, it made our show look real.

If this is what being with Andrew felt like, then it wasn't so bad after all.

After walking around and acting like a couple I soon became tired of our charade and asked to go home, which he honored.

As he drove home I told him about my encounter with the other women in y e bathroom, making him laugh.

We shared the reactions to our closeness at the party, and as we spoke I could see the live Andrew had for show business on his face.

“What are your thoughts on giving them what they want?” He asked me suddenly.

“What is that?”.

“Marriage, Natasha, let's get married”.