KIRA

I was glad I wasn’t pregnant. I would have condemned another little soul to a life without a father. Very irresponsible of me.

When I walked through the company’s door, things were different. Alana was waiting for me with one corner of her mouth raised. I didn’t know if it was out of sheer joy at seeing me, or something intrigued her .

“Hi Alana! Is Gabriel in the office?” I asked half-heartedly, holding my breath.

“He’s been here for about an hour and he’s waiting for you.”

“Oh yeah, the project. I’d forgotten. God, how I wish I could get over it.”

“What’s the project about?” Alana asked....