cHAPTER 5

1st Person's POV

I knew I'm awake. I know I am. Inside this four sided walls, lying here on the white sheet-covered hospital bed. Aware of everything that is happening and letting every one in this room injecting something inside me. The Doctors I mean.

I felt numb. is it because of the anesthesia? Or because of my dumbest decision that I'd been done?

Why am I end up being here anyway? And what the fuck am I doing here?

Oh, of course. Because I have no one. No one, but myself. I only had myself, no family, relatives. I only live all by myself. and I'm doing this because of what? Yeah, right. Money. All because of that dirty goddamn money. Just to live. And survive.

A tear escaped my eyes, not because I felt the sting of what was in my lower part, but because of what was happening simply because of my personal decision. why do i have to do this? Other than money what can I get out of it? Will I bring a child from the semen of someone I don't know? Why am I also complaining that I want it? So I suffer. just for the million bucks I'm chasing my femininity will be lost. To make matters worse, I will give birth to a child even though I am still a Virgin! This is how I really desperate for money.

Suddenly tears just keep running down my face.

My mattress worth a million. I will pay a million just to live in my womb the stranger's child. He maybe is GAY. My guess is that he is also one of the rich entrepreneurs who can't afford to have sex with a woman so they chose to invest a lot of money just so they can inherit their own child.

never in my whole life I've imagined that I would end up like this.

"Ms. Corvado?" I heard a nurse call worried "Are you alright?" He asked in his own language.

I gave a very slow nod. I could not speak and think properly because of the operation.

I know it's hilarious, but I'm probably the first woman to ask to get pregnant even without a husband.

Oh God, please guide me, no matter what.

all week I could only talk to Renee about it. No one else knows and he alone, it makes no sense if I tell anyone else. It was as if I were telling them that I was desperate to do that. Not good on the ear.

after my two days in the hospital the doctors allowed me to go home and work and left me many wills. There were also taboos and I was prescribed vitamins.

While the two nurses were removing the serum, I could hear what they were talking about.

"Doc Franc is contributing, he says he's a freelancer." said while removing the serum.

"Yeah, because Mr. Ruego just came suddenly? Didn't you see that? He's handsome!" The other said.

"Shet! Yeah, I saw! Her pogi-pogi, I have a new babe today. Rich and hot !shocks, all-in-one, "I said with a shudder as I removed my needle, which made me moan.

"A-aray, it hurts." I cried.

"Oh, sorry, sorry." He was sorry.

"It looks rude. You're slow, you're already disgraced,"

"What else? nakakadisgrasya naman talaga kasi yung lalaking iyon! Especially the first time I saw him. It's pregnant! "He said, at the same time he finally removed the vein.

"Che, I'm looking for non."

And they continued to quarrel about the Ruego man.

Ren accompanied me to the apartment because we were going to church today and I had planned to take Irah with me but as usual she was not in our room. I haven't seen him for a few weeks and I don't know where he is, his belongings are here. but he already told me that he will be gone for a few weeks so I don't have to worry.

When I finished bathing and we were dressed, we went straight out. We were at the gate and I closed it when Irah appeared in front of me.

"Will you go to church ?I'm bad! "He said with a wide smile.

"Jusmiyo you're young, you're amazing." Renee answered next to me.

"I'm sorry Ate Ren. So, I'm coming?" She pleaded which I answered a confusing nod.

I turned to Renee. "Do you know he's Ruego?" I whispered to Renee.

"Okay," She lazily replied.

"Aren't you even surprised?" I wonder question.

"Uh .. what do you want? I'm going to scream here?" He wondered the question.

I just shook my head and went straight to the tricycle parking lot.

When we arrived at the Church a call came to my attention.

"Zia!" Smiling at this call. Klein did a walk just to get close to us. "It's been said why are you going to show up here." Add it as you get closer.

Yes, I left for a few days, so I'm sure he'll be surprised.

"Do you know how to go to church?" Ren was pissed at the newcomer and just shook me. Here we go again.

"Yes. Your first time?" Back to its question.

My bestfriend was stunned. "And?"

"Go to church. I can teach you to pray," he replied, also receiving a rebuke from Ren.

"Aray !thank you bestfriend my girlfriend, if not .. "

"Hey, that demon won't shoot! Wake up and you're dreaming,"

"Hahaha," They fell silent when they heard Irah's laugh next to me.

"You have to be patient with them, that's how it is when a couple fights," I said to Irah.

I heard complaints from the two and ignored them. "By the way, Irah. My friend, Klein. My co-worker at the Restaurant," I gestured to Klein using only my eyes.

"Mcklein Alvino." He smiled and held out his hand.

"Irah Dean Hyes. You're cute..i like you, "He replied with a smile, but didn't accept Klein's hand so he was embarrassed to lower it.

"Why is that Ruego here?" He asked me.

"Going to church. Does that look like s-swimming?" My philosophical answer made Renee laugh.

"Oh, you don't like me, do you?" Irah asked him who seemed to have heard what he said.

"I'm not hitting a child." The look he gave Irah diminished so I kissed him.

"Who says I hit an old man?" Teasing this question. Klein smirked and didn't answer.

"* cough* Wasted," Renee groaned.

"Okay! Let's go! Maybe someone will forget here." I applaud.

Irah and Klein were side by side and we meant that. Just Renee, I mean.

When I sat down and closed my eyes I just remembered everything. Some time I also forgot what was happening. I prayed to God for everything. Because I knew he wouldn’t let me down. And as I was doing that the tears that first poured out since a few weeks of events were slowly trickling down.

What will my parents say when they are here? Will I end up like this?

can i really get pregnant Whatever the outcome may be I will accept. It's my decision after all. God has a plan for me. And I know that’s beautiful.

Nothing of my own touched my stomach as I prayed, and later I felt a hand on my hand. I looked at Renee who was smiling.

"Everything's gonna be alright," he said. The mass began after that.

After that night I started working again the next day.

"Zia," Klein called to me that night. He approached me scratching his head. "I forgot to tell you last night that my Auntie's birthday is next-next week. I hope you come, you can bring someone with you if you want,"

My eyes narrowed at what he said. It wants to say something. "Hmm, you want me to include Irah?" I knowingly ask.

"Ha? Why would you include that ?bawal bata dun. Tss, Forget it. Don't bring a companion, "Kunot noo said. Gosh!

cont.

"It's bad, I'll just take the man away,"

"No, don't go either,"

Until the end of that week, I felt no sypmtoms to wait for. Doctora Herrero told me the signs if I was pregnant but after a week I still didn't feel anything.

"Are you dizzy?" Renee asked me one day when she saw me drowsy. Just sleepy. Period.

I shook him.

until near the end of the second week I still felt nothing.

The next day until I finished my work at Resto Klein accompanied me home. Renee didn't call me which is odd because you greet me every day.

I was walking ahead when I felt the blindfold on me from behind. I could smell Klein's strong scent from behind because of my dizziness.

I covered my nose because I could smell her scent. "Wait, what are you doing? Take that off, what's the trick ?klein, “I disobeyed.

"Aish, Just walk okay? Trust me."

I followed his wishes and we walked a few steps, climbed up and walked again. Until I could feel him removing my blindfold.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" at the same time confetti burst from above and I saw different people I knew. Renee was holding a chocolate cake with a candle lit and they were all smiling.

I smiled at what I saw and thanked him. I forgot about my birthday, because I was thinking so much.

"Make a wish! Make a wish!" Irah giggled. Ren approached me and I closed my eyes. I asked for a moment and opened my eyes as I approached the cake. I sighed and was about to b-blow when I smelled the I couldn't understand the smell from the cake.

"Ugh!" I stay away from here. Is there a cake that is spoiled? "Where did that come from?" At the same time I felt dizzy and almost fell over, but Klein touched me so I could smell his scent again.

I can not take it anymore!

I grabbed my mouth and ran to the nearest CR and there nauseated.

When I finished I was in tears I was holding my stomach and my eyes widened. I looked at the door and there was Ren. Her face was worried and she seemed to know what was happening.

"What the fuck happened ?!"

Klein's voice was the only one I heard until it was all dark.

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End of Chapter 5