DAISY LORNE
As soon as I turned on my phone's Wi-Fi, different message notifications started popping up: "The CEO's secret wife," "The billionaire's hidden wife is pregnant," and other similar headlines. What is happening? Oh God, I'm finished. But thank goodness I took off my jacket and repacked my hair; otherwise, I might have been spotted. I tried to help, but now it feels like my kindness has come back to bite me. Is it a sin to help?
I need to call Mira and tell her what happened.
"Hello, babe! How was your day, birthday girl?"
"Not quite sure."
"Why? Did the company not let you enjoy your day to the fullest? I know it's just a normal day for you, and they even made you stress yourself on your birthday."
"No, that's not it. The thing is, um… I think I…"
"You sound suspicious," she said. "Are you hiding something from me?"
"I… I think I've gotten myself into trouble."
"What mess did you make? What's going on? Let me hear. Don't tell me you're in debt to a loan shark! You didn't, did you?"
"A loan shark? No! I would never do that. But it's a big mess. Actually, I got involved in a scandal that is all over the internet, just like the K-dramas and C-dramas we watch."
"Huh? Hold on, did you have a one-night stand with an unknown person?" she asked.
"No! What are you saying? What kind of imagination is that, Mira?"
"You said your mess is all over the internet?"
"Then…. wait. Don't tell me you are the secret wife of Lucas that everyone is talking about?"
"No, it was just an incident."
"How did that happen then?"
"I accidentally met him and his ex-girlfriend as I entered the company building. I tried to dodge them, but he saw me and walked up to me, asking for help to avoid an embarrassing situation. So I acted as his wife. Clara has never changed since their breakup. She's still arrogant and sarcastic. Maybe watching all those action movies influenced me to act like a strong female lead. That's why I helped him, but I didn't think my help would come back to haunt me. What have I gotten myself into?" I said, and she laughed uncontrollably.
"Oh my goodness, congratulations, babe! Your dreams are finally coming true. What have you done? Maybe you've watched too many K-dramas and C-dramas! But this is indeed trouble. What's the next thing? At least you made that woman taste her own medicine."
"Yes, but I need to tell Lucas when he comes to pick me up. He should find a way to settle this himself. I only helped him, not to be his wife."
"Calm down. You didn't cause great damage. You helped him, and he definitely knows about it. He's the CEO of a technology company, after all, so information like this won't pass him by, especially since it's about him. He will do something about it, maybe even take it down. But you should tell him to avoid future trouble."
"That's true. Yes, you're right! I shouldn't worry too much since it's my back that they did snapped, and I have already taken off the jacket I wore this morning."
"I want to get dressed before Lucas arrives. It's almost 6 PM, and he should get here by 7 PM."
"Okay, no problem. Enjoy your date."
"Stop teasing me! Who told you we're going on a date?"
"Okay, okay, don't forget we're going to the club this weekend."
"Alright, bye."
We said our goodbyes, and then I hung up the call.
LUCAS BLAKE
Sir, there is trouble; the internet is buzzing right now. You and Miss Daisy's pictures were snapped at the scene. It's what happen between you and Mrs. Clara today. Simon said, passing the tablet in his hand to me.
Daisy and I were snapped while caressing her belly.
What… who did this? Who dares to?
Sir, we traced it, but it was of no avail. We didn't know the blogger who posted it.
Is this a blessing or an embarrassment to leak my condition? I mumbled.
Sir! boss, your phone is ringing. Simon called my attention to it.
Ahh. Dad, not again.
Hello, Dad.
So, you have a fiancé all this while, and she is even pregnant at that, without telling me? Even if you don't want to tell your mom, can't you tell me?
Dad, I can explain it an in—
No excuses. So, if you and your wife were not spotted today, you are not planning to bring her to meet us? I didn't train you like this, Lucas. I'm highly disappointed in you. Bring her home, he said.
Dad…. Dad, it's an inc—
He has hung up the call. What have I put myself into? Clara, you will regret this.
I put my hand on my forehead, covering my face.
Ding-ding.
My phone rang again.
Mom.
Hello, my dear son. Congratulations! We are expecting you and your wife this weekend. Don't mommy me.
She hung up the call too.
What's going on?
What did she mean by congratulations to me? Is it her scheme again?
Of course, she is always selecting some ladies for me to choose from.
But I don't think she is the one who did this.
Simon, is the background check I asked you to do on Daisy about her current status ready? And the present also?
Yes, sir. Her family is not financially stable, and her mother is suffering from a kidney problem. She needs a transplant, but there are no funds to carry out the operation.
It's the only way I can use. I need to act fast, or else...
Get the car ready.
I slipped into my black SUV, and Simon drove off, following the address Daisy had sent to me.
An hour later.
The car stopped in front of her apartment. I took out my phone from my pocket and dialed her contact number.
Hello, I'm in front of your apartment.
What?
Knock knock.