Mysterious CEO's Last Surrogate novel Chapter 13

Loney’s face lightened up in anticipation when a notification of an email popped in the corner of the screen of his laptop. He clicked it open instantly, when he saw that it was from Dina. His expression became unreadable as he glanced at the pregnancy test attached. He dialed her phone number instantly, "which of the samples did you take?"

"Blood sir, just as you instructed.”

He paused for a moment and said, "Send it to her."

Danica received an envelope, instantly understanding that it was the test result. She opened it eagerly to be met with disappointment. She wasn't pregnant. "It means you will meet with the master again. Don't worry, these things are unpredictable, especially when it's not done at the right time."

Mabel tried to console her when she noticed her disappointment. Meanwhile, Danica hadn't understood Mabel’s words. "What do you mean by that?"

"Well, negative doesn't mean that you are not fertile. It only means that it happened at the time your eggs weren't released."

Mabel spoke casually but Danica was slightly embarrassed. She never kept track of her calender which made her agree that Mabel was right but also felt embarrassed to be keeping a calendar of her cycle in preparation for a stranger to have sex with her, which made her ashamed. She began to despise her decision to accept this whole thing in the first place. She also hoped that it would be worth it in the long run when Daniella turned over a new leaf. "I know that but how can I see him at the time that my egg is released? Three weeks have been wasted already which means that I need to spend another nine months here, making ten."

"Come on, this place isn't bad, why do you want to go? and who would cook us all the delicious meals?" Mabel squeezed her cheeks playfully.

Danica let out a smile, "thank you for the compliment, Mabel but I have a life too. I had a job and there was this guy who cared about me so much. I left without telling anyone except my best friend and I miss church. I miss the kids at the children's department. I miss my work at the restaurant and also volunteering at the shelter. I can't do all that here." Danica’s countenance was so saddened that Mabel felt sympathy for her.

"I'm sorry. I never knew that you had such a busy life. So why did you choose to be his surrogate?"

"I'd rather not talk about it, Mabel. It will only get me depressed."

"It's okay, my child. Master pays so well. I don't think that you would need to return to your old job. You could start your own restaurant and would have lots of money to help people at the shelter. Of course you can't make up for the time you would be away from the children but you can still contribute positively to their life when you return."

Danica realized that Mabel did not only try to comfort her but gave good suggestions therefore, she registered them on her mind."That's a good idea. At least, all is not lost but when is the master coming again?"

"I don't know. I think Paul conveyed your message the last time which was why he came."

"How did you know that I sent him a message?"

"Come on, my child, I am the housekeeper and therefore, I have ears everywhere in this house. You can send another message through Paul. It would get delivered. Just as you said, the earlier the better." 

"Thank you, Mabel."

"You are welcome, my child." Mabel was moved to help Danica because she saw her as a daughter and besides, Danica was a good girl.

Acting on Mabel's advice, Danica went to see Paul. This time, not only did she want to convey a message but she also wanted the day and time. Paul called Loney after Danica left.

"Loney, you surrogate wants me to pass a message to you, ” Paul said as soon as Loney answered the call. Since that night, Loney had never stopped thinking about Danica. Therefore, he instantly answered any call coming through from the mansion. Even if he doesn’t receive a call, he would call to find out how Danica was faring.

"What is it? Loney was impatient since it involved Danica. Paul was surprised but did not show it.