Chapter fifty two

Victoria John Philip

Days passed away in a smooth flow,I was so happy when I didn't have to see him for few days,he finally got the hint that I want nothing to do with him.

I remember the conversation I had with Hayden before he returned back to London. He said I should give Noah a chance and a listening hear but the question was show many more chances would I have to give him again?.

Hayden had returned back to London because his wife Juliet called saying the kids were trouble some and she couldn't handle them alone,he happily took the next flight.

I was a little bit jealous of Hayden little perfect family, I had all my hopes held high and only for it to come crashing back down.

I got bored after crying and weeping, feeling sorry for myself and not going to work but I enjoyed my boredom,rather than going to work were I know I will see Noah Williams,my father texted me about another contract between our two company, luckily we don't need to travel this time around.

The morning was looking bright and beautiful when I came to office in pretty good mood, but when I entered, there was something unusual. As usual my staff greeted me as I pass by them by the entrance.

But something caught my attention,the hole place became quite as I entered and all the gossip stopped.

I saw everybody's eyes stuck on the tv screen that was in waiting area

"What is happening,is this what I pay you guys for to fools around"I said in a loud voice that boom  gaining all their divided attention.

I had wanted to change the staffs earlier but my father had begged me not to since most of them had wives and children who depended on them.

Like I care.

They all turned to me in fear and made way for me to tv

That gives me hint... Something bad had happened. Then I turned to tv my eyes glued to the screen where a beautiful blonde female reporter spoke .

"Mr Noah Williams one of the prominent bachelor of our time is family getting married to his beautiful finacee who was once his fiancee. Mrs marinda told us how they fell in love like the typical CEO and his hot secretary.

Reports says that the wedding will be held in grand style and it will be the most talk about wedding of our generation. Famous wedding planner maria will be they to make soon to be Mrs marinda Williams dream come true."

I looked at the tv with wide eyes I can feel it coming out.

I could not believe this. A part of me really wished this was all a dream and I hope marinda had lied and Noah had a very good explanation.

Noah deceive me , I hate him with my life, he was surly going to pay for this.

Tears made their way out of my eyes as I dont know how to accept it. I could feel the stares of all my employee looking at me curiosity.

"Get back to work now, I don't pay all of you to watch tv, or else you a are fired." I screamed, stopping my foot childishly and stomped back to my office making sure my door was properly closed before breaking down.

I felt churning in my stomach, dizzy and nauseous so I sat near sofa.

"We can understand it is hard to accept, but I still believe you should hear him out if he tries to explain to you" Haydon said consoling me through the phone. He was the first person I could think of and trust especially since he knew the whole story already. But right now I was kind of regretting calling him now.

" I can't believe you are still on his side after everything I told you."I whined .

I wanted to scream. Shout on top of my lungs how much I Noah but I controlled myself knowing how nosy my employee were.

"I know but I still think if he comes to you to give you an explanation then you should listen to him." He insisted.

But I cant do that. I dont want anyone to think like care for the moron . I was the moron for falling inlove with him.

After a while I ended the call and  went back to my work.

I was still in shock. I couldn't see anything. I wasn't really concentrating on my work but I had no other choice,it was the only way to escape from my reality which includes Noah Williams.

Few hours later after I was done deceiving myself with walking I entered my car and drove back to my father's mansion.

As I entered in my room, I closed the door and sat on the floor.

I cried...cried and cried

After hours.. I collected myself,had shower and drifted to sleep.

Three months later

It's been a months after my fall out with Naoh williams and today was our first appearance in court. Yes I haven't see him since the night at his house but I had informed my lawyer on my decision. I wanted full custody of my son ,I don't want Noah Williams to ever set his eyes at xavier and I will do everything at all cost in my power to make sure that happened.

I remember the conversation I had with my father last night.

"You are happy right."

"If only you had listen to  me and apologize to your son maybe he will agree to be on yours side and listen to you."

" I don't care about xavier, all I care about is to make sure he never sets his eyes on his father again. "

Today was the day of the board meeting. I decided to wear a knee length dress with V- neck and 3\4 sleeves with black pumps. I was now about five months pregnant and it feels like ten years,I couldn't wait to get this little devil out if my belly.

I couldn't stop crying while getting ready. My eyes were all red because of continuous crying. Therefore, I also wore my black shades just to cover them up.

I entered my limousine and the driver drove me all the way to my office,this was stge first time in months I was coming back to work and the curiosity of my employees never ceases to amaze me.

They all looked at me like some ghost and all eyes were on my tummy probably wondering who the father was. I needed to change and have new set of employees soon.

The thought of seeing Noah and marinda together made bile raise to my throat as I took a seat by my desk and try to focus on some work before the meeting starts.

"Mam,you have a visitor." My secretary said.

"he said he has something important to say to you before the meeting and you should hear him out."

"And who is this person you speak of."

"Noah Williams."

'Victoria you are a mature lady show him how mature you are and that you are over him',I said to my self. It's been three months,surly that was enough time to get over someone right

"Tell him to come in." I said surprise how my voice was calm but high pitched.

I stretched myself a little and saw him coming into office. His eyes landed on my tummy and I saw his hands curled into fists.

Noah looked like he aged but yet still managed to look very handsome and as usual my heart flipped indicating I can never get over him even if I try so hard. Who was I kidding,ten years wasn't enough time so three months can do nothing to change my feelings for him,but maybe a century can.

He walked inside my office leaving a little distance between us and that was my cue to stand up. I looked  at him but said nothing in return waiting for him to speak.

He had took out his coat and placed it on my sofa and then he wrapped his sleeves neatly. He was taking his sweet time wasting mine in return but I won't lie and say I wasn't enjoying the view of his large biceps flexing.

Cures my pregnancy hormones.

Just when I was leaving to seat back on my seat his voice broke the silence.

"Wait Victoria " so he could talk.

I stood up from my seat and stood on the opposite side of the table with my back to it.

I looked dead serious,I was tired of going back and forth with him,I just wanted everything to end.

Again silence.

This silence things are not good sign,did he come here to explain which by the way he was three months late already.

He then spoke which shook my world.

"Marry me"

His words echoed in my head.

Did he just asked to marry him?? ,Of all the things I expected him to say but not this,I was expecting some kind of explanation and I was still waiting for one.

He just proposed me without a ring. Are you stupid Victoria,you are even thinking of agreeing to this madness.

The most eligible bachelor,Noah Williams my dream man,who I heard in the news who has pregnant fiancee an evil witch who was planning their life already ask me to marry him?

Yep.. He is playing games..and this time I won't fall for it. Never again.

I composed myself and plastered a fake sweet smile on my face.

"Pardon me. What did you just said?"

He kept his posture and just crossed his legs while standing like he was prepared to make sure I say yes to him,then he had another thing coming.

"I asked you to marry me, Victoria"he said his green beautiful eyes that reminded me of nature not leaving my face.

I am not going to fall for you. I Iaughed a little.

"Thank you for lightening the atmosphere here,is this the apology you came to give me after deceiving and leading me on."

After having sex with me like it meant nothing to you,I wanted to add my I stopped my self.

His look unchanged and very serious.

He said"I am serious" -

"yeah I have that feeling,  I'm serious too. "

" Mr. Williams, I am just interested in my work and our partnership. I dont mix my professional and personal lives" firmly I put forward my point. I know I was just blabbing, remembering how many times we have mixed business with pleasure and I mixed his touch.

He came close to me but I held my hands to stop him.

"I'm asking you to marry me ,not because of me but for our son Victoria,for xavier."

" If this is your plan to make me not want to take custody of my son then you are joking. "

" Nope,this isn't about me Victoria but for xavier,he isn't ok mentally and I'm afraid if we don't do something as parents to change his mind set them we will be too late."he looked so serious.

"I knowyou don't believe me, and I won't too if I was in your position but come with me for the sake of our son, they is someone I will like you to meet, she is in a better position to explain that. ".

" And who is this person."I asked reluctantly,maybe it's the pregnancy hormones but I was suddenly feeling very emotional.

My beautiful baby boy was mentally sick,and I wouldn't be surprised if it was all my fault considering how much I was rude to him and showed him not love.

" Xavier's teacher."

I could feel tears threatening to spill from my eyes, I knew Noah could not play a pranke as serious as this just because he wanted me to marry him.

"Ok, let's go." I said taking my purse and I didn't miss how his eyes widened in surprise.

This is for you xavier.