ESTELLE
“A good night would have been better. He didn’t have to glare at me like that,” Father grumbled over Argon’s behavior.
After the numerous tests, Argon drove me back to my place. He stopped right outside the gate, and didn’t even answer my father when he greeted him.
Father invited him to dinner, but Argon delivered a nasty gaze, which has left my father annoyed since that time.
“Yes, he’s angry because of what happened, but he’s a business like me! Can’t he place himself in my shoes and see that I had no other choice? Any man in my place would have done the same! ” He vented out, pacing about in the living room.
But I wasn’t concerned about Father’s worries, but about myself.
I am pregnant with Argon’s child!
I’m still in shock. I never thought this day would come. All my thoughts have been on our future, the wedding… But I wasn’t expecting this great news to step in.
“My baby, you just saved Mommy’s life.” I caressed my tummy, thinking of the last time Argon and I made love.
That day I forgot to take my pills. And the result of that mistake is growing inside of me.
I thought Argon would be so happy when he hears the good news, but no! He has been looking for so many ways to prove that the baby is fake.
He’s venting his anger on us, just because father refused to help him in his time of need.
Yes, he has every right to be mad at us, but he should have used his sense like every business men out there.
Father would have lost a lot if he had decided to help him. He would have lost his business partners.
But I didn’t want to support Daddy in his plans. He stupidly listened to that broke ass Lycan king that calls himself Damien.
That fool told father about the consequences of siding with Argon and he listened. And when Dad instigated me into siding with him, I went along.
I was hurt when my sweetheart left our home in pains. I wanted to find a way to help him.
But Dad’s decision paved way for that wretch! I was shocked to see her on the news, standing beside Argon!
Worst, Argon allowed her to hold his arm, portraying her as his friend!
That was when I realized my position was at stake. I could see my place being taken away by that woman slowly.
Even when father saw this, he still didn’t budge, because he felt Argon was faking it. But when he heard Argon was in partnership with the famous Sir Derek and other top business tycoons that he has never met before, he was bent on getting Argon back on his side.
“At least your pregnancy has helped us, Estelle. If he hadn’t done the test himself, he would have considered you a liar,” Father sighed, feeling relieved.
But that wasn’t the main problem here!
“Really Dad? You think the baby is the reason Argon became calm?” I questioned him, lifting my brow.
My father looked in confusion. He still doesn’t get it.
I got to my feet, approaching him. “The baby wasn’t the reason at all. Didn’t you see what happened at the mansion?”
“At the mansion? Is it when Jerome showed the result to Argon?”
“No, Dad! Brielle!” I yelled out, grabbing my hair in frustration.
I can’t believe he didn’t notice it!
“Argon only mellowed down because of that woman! Didn’t you see it with your own eyes?!” I hammered on it, until father’s senses came back to him.
“Despite his beta showing him the result, Argon refused to accept it. But when Brielle ordered him to carry out more tests, he obeyed. Don’t you see what is going on here?” I pointed, getting worried.
“That woman is slowly taking my Argon from me. Your action led to this father! You gave Brielle that opening to draw closer to Argon. And now he listens to her every word!”
“Don’t say such, Estelle! Argon wasn’t listening to her. He only agreed to do those tests because he was troubled. Quit panicking and focus on your baby, ” He advised, placing his hands on my shoulders.
I reminded him of the night I caught both Argon and Brielle having a date. It was a clear prove that Argon was slipping out of my hands.
“That woman means nothing to Argon. She can’t take your place. You’re the one who’s bearing his child. She’s just a worthless being that’ll be out of your path very soon. Don’t worry too much. Just relax.”
He pulled me closely for a hug, wrapping his arms around my shivering body.
“Argon is just angry for now. Trust me he’ll come around, now that he knows he’s going to be a father. No father can stay away from their child for long. Especially if the one bearing his heir is the love of his life, ” He comforted me.
I felt at peace after listening to father’s words. Yes, Argon can’t stay mad at me forever. He’ll surely come around.
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The following day, I found myself sending so many texts and calling Argon, hoping he’d come over to see me and his baby. But he didn’t reply to any of them.
When I reached out to Jerome, his beta couldn’t speak to me, properly. He just told me not to call him so he won’t annoy his Alpha any further.
“He’s still mad at me for talking to you and your father. If you want to talk to him, just call him. He’s at the mansion anyway, ” He had shared.
I was so keen on getting Argon to speak to me, so I ended up calling the mansion line, hoping someone would answer from there.
When the call was picked…
“Hello?” I heard a familiar, yet annoying voice at the end!
It was Brielle!
Out of anger, I ordered her to give the phone to Argon. “I want to talk to my baby’s father.”
“Hmm. What an interesting way to refer to your spouse, now that you’re expecting a tiny version of him.”
“Are you mocking me?” I groaned, tightening my hand into a fist.
“For you to call the house line, means you’ve called his phone and he didn’t answer. Okay then, I’ll tell him to call you back. Give me some minutes.”
“What are you? You think you’re some kind of…”
BEEP!! She hung the call on me in disrespect!
How rude!
I was about to call the mansion line again when Argon’s number came in. This left me stunned, yet excited.
I immediately answered his call, acting all helpless so he’d hear my voice.
That’s when Argon suggested a date to one of the fancy restaurant’s in my pack.
“Be ready by three.”
“Oh, thank you Ar…”
BEEP!! He hung the call on me.
Although I was upset with this behavior, I didn’t mind that much because of the plans he made for us.
“Oh, a date! I need to get myself ready. Maybe I’ll put on one of my old dresses so he’d see that his baby’s mother needs a change of wardrobe. Yes!” I rejoiced, rushing to the my room.
While getting myself ready, my mind went to the call with Brielle.
“Immediately she hung up, Argon called. Could it be that… No! I’m sure Argon felt touched on seeing all my messages and calls. That’s the only reason he called. That wretch was trying to fool me, ” I scoffed, dressing up.
Once it was three, Argon showed up outside my home, waiting.
He didn’t drive into the compound like the past, but parked outside the gate waiting in his car.
I came out in one of my old and ugly dress, walking like an old lady towards his car.
This was to remind him that I was carry a part of him inside my stomach, but Argon didn’t care. He remained in his car and didn’t get out.
“Has he forgotten how to open the door for me? Gosh! He’s something.”
Not to trouble myself about it, I stepped into the car and sat with Argon. He didn’t say hello or respond to my greetings. He just zoomed off with speed, frowning his face.
“It’s all about time, Estelle. Soon he’ll have no choice but to accept you wholeheartedly. And this baby will be the reason.” I hoped, visualizing the future.
We arrived at the restaurant and booked a seat in the VIP section. Most of the rich customers that saw us, couldn’t stop staring with mockery in their eyes.
I just ignored them, facing all my attention on my grumpy Argon.
He looks so handsome when he’s mad.
“Goodness! I need a change of clothes. I’ve been unable to step out and shop for any nice dress. Look at this dress I’m wearing. It’s only one months old and it’s ugly,” I complained to Argon, but he didn’t look still me.
When we were served, I decided to brighten the mood by talking about our future with the baby.
“I don’t know if it’s going to be a baby boy or a girl. What if the little one is a twin?”
“Can you keep it down?!” Argon sparked at me, getting mad.
Some customers had heard his voice. They immediately turned over to look at us, leaving me quivering in shame.
I wanted to apologize and make him understand my excitement, but he stunned me with what he said next.
“You think you’d be here with me talking about your nonsense plans for that thing in you? No! You are only here because of Brielle. She’s the one who forced me to take you out because of that baby!”
“What?!” I gazed in horror.
He can’t be serious.
Brielle told him what to do and he listened?
No, this can’t be true.
“By now I’m supposed to be in bed, relaxing and enjoying my day off, than attending to a backstabbing bitch like yourself. You better thank Brielle for considering that baby, otherwise you’d be at home, clinging to your poor helpless father,” He insulted with no care, hurting me deeply.
All I could do was stare at him, as he ate his meal with rage.
I could feel the heat coming from him. Argon was furious with this date.
“So, this dinner plan was suggested by that woman and he listened to her?”
I couldn’t accept this from him. He’s lying to me.
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Since that day, I’ve been unable to concentrate. I visited Argon’s mansion three days later and noticed how he gave his attention to Brielle more than anyone else.
The one he was trying to please, didn’t even care that much. She was acting like the boss lady over Argon!
Even Jerome couldn’t say anything to his Alpha. Whenever he told Argon something important, my silly baby’s Daddy would meet Brielle and talk about it.
What the hell?!
I had to share this details with my father, who found it hard to believe.
“You’re joking.”
“It’s not a joke, Dad. Argon is dancing to Brielle’s tunes like a puppet! I told you he was listening to her every words! If we don’t act fast, she may order him to get rid of me for good! ” I panicked, getting scared.
Father had to pull me close, assuring that such won’t happen. “This matter needs an extra hand. And I know who to call.”
He placed a call to someone and told him to come over at once. After an hour plus, our guest arrived at the door.
“Welcome, Beta. We have been expecting you, ” Father welcomed Argon’s right hand man, Jerome.
He’s the extra hand we need in putting Brielle in her place once and for all, or we’ll lose.