Cruel Destiny novel Chapter 14

Natasha POV

I sighed and closed my tired eyes for some seconds after completing my second cup of coffee.

My hand went to my four months pregnant belly which was well hidden underneath a hoodie.

I am now showing and I don't want to show this to anyone or want anyone to know that I am pregnant.

I had done that one time and got a lot of disappointed stares along with some glare.

Let's not forget the 'slut' and 'whore' comments. It hurt me and still, it hurts.

But I couldn't stop these comments. So I had just let it go and tried to ignore them.

I had also found a night job as a bartender in a club after searching for a week.

It was not that bad. I mean I get a lot of bad comments but I had to do that for my child.

The distance was 45 minutes away from my house and I had to reach there at 10 p.m.

I always reach home at 6:30 pm so I have 3 hours to sleep then I would have to go to the club at 3 a.m.

It was very difficult for me to walk back home at that time as the streets and alleys were covered with darkness.

And I had a feeling that someone is following me. I wanted to leave that job but I can't as I have to pay bills and have to save some money for my baby.

So I don't have any time to sleep and coffee is the only thing that keeps me awake.

I drink at least 5 cups of coffee in a day and sometimes 6 cups as I have to keep myself conscious.

And now here I am sitting on a chair in the restaurant where I am working.

It was lunch break so only a few people were sitting and having their food while chatting with their loved ones.

It reminded me of my first date. I was so excited and nervous that day.

I wish I could change my past so that I didn't have to sleep at night while soaking my pillow with tears.

I didn't hear anything from him and I know he won't call me but I just couldn't convince my poor heart which was hurting.

"You shouldn't drink coffee when you are pregnant, dear" A voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

I opened my eyes and saw a lady who was probably in her early 50s standing in front of me.

I put the empty cup on the table and stood up and politely asked: "Do you need anything, ma'am?"

She shook her head and sat on the chair and said "Sit down, dear"

I bit my lips and sat on the chair again with nervousness. She has a British accent.

She is also very pale and beautiful not to forget she was looking at me with kind eyes.

It was totally new for me as all married ladies gave me a disgusted look whenever they saw my belly.

She gave me a smile and said "As I was saying that a pregnant lady shouldn't drink coffee. It's not good for the baby. How many have you drunk?"

I licked my dry lips and said "Oh! I don't know about that. I usually drink 5 cups of coffee and sometimes 6 cups."

She looked at me with wide eyes and shook her head and said: "It's not good, dear."

"No one had told me Mrs-" I stopped as I don't know her name.

"Oh, I forget to tell you my name. My name is Sophia Allen." She said with a warm smile and forwarded her hand.

I shook her warm and soft hand and said "I am Natasha. Nice to meet you, Mrs. Allen."

"Call me Sophia, dear. So didn't your gynecologist tell you this?" She said while shaking her head.

I looked at her with confusion and said: "I didn't visit any gynecologist."

She looked at it with shocked eyes and said "You should have gone for a check-up. So didn't your mother tell you this?"

Tears started to form in my eyes when I thought about my mom. I wish she was here with me so that she could help me with this.

I sniffled and said "I am an orphan. I don't have anyone."

I didn't look into her eyes as I don't want anyone to pity but she placed her warm hand on mine.

I looked into her eyes and got surprised when I saw the sadness in it instead of pity.

"I am sorry I didn't know that." She said and I gave her a small smile.

"But you have to go and visit an OB-GYN immediately as there are many things which could affect the baby." She said and I nodded my head.