Rejected: A love story-Chapter 38: Nathan has a child 2

Nathan sat at his desk, tie loosened and staring into space. He was trying to recall the incident from years back, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t remember. He only remembered getting there and drinking, the first time he’d actually drunk alcohol. After seeing what it did to him, he vowed never to drink again.

"He couldn’t have misbehaved to the extent of raping her, right?" He racked his brain hard, trying to process everything. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t remember ever getting into a car or how he got home that night.

Unable to focus, he took his keys and his suit that was hung on his chair. Alex suddenly walked in. "Mr. Keith, the board of directors have arrived... he looked at him, seeing his tense mood. "Postpone the meeting." He replied, walking past him.

Alex looked stunned. ’Postpone the meeting?’ "Sir, the room is filled already!" He turned, following him. "If you can handle it, take over. Leave me the hell alone, Alex." Nathan replied as he entered the elevator, pressing the button.

Alex just stood there, puzzled. Nathan gave him instructions like he was a servant, and he ran the company’s tasks like it was his own. Alex sighed, adjusting his glasses as he made his way to the boardroom.

Nathan pulled up at a hotel on the outskirts of the city. He got down and handed his key to a man who was dressed in a suit; the man got into the car and drove it to a better parking space.

As Nathan reached the entrance, staff bowed immediately. "Welcome, sir." Nathan didn’t respond; he just strolled inside. At the reception desk, he was handed a key immediately. "Send 6 bottles of whisky to my room." "Yes, sir."

He knew he had promised not to drink, but he needed it. His mind wasn’t straight, and he needed to forget about everything he heard today. He got to his suite and sat on the couch. Within thirty seconds, a knock came on the door. "Come in," he instructed.

A lady entered, dressed in a skirt and matching suit; she dropped the drinks on the table. "Anything else, sir?" She asked, her voice sounding sweet. She was checking him out.

"Get out!" He commanded, his look stern. "Sir?" Nathan looked up at her; she saw his angry face and quickly apologized, leaving.

Nathan stood up and locked the door; he didn’t want another shameless slut pinning a pregnancy on him. He kept the key safely in his suit pocket and walked to the drinks. He opened a bottle and gulped a bit; the bitter taste made his face twist, but he didn’t care; he continued drinking.

It was past 9 pm, and Nathan wasn’t home yet. His father called his line countless times; it just kept ringing, no one picked. He called Alex because he believed they were always together, but when Alex told him he had left the office since noon, they became worried.

"What did he say?" Anne asked.

"Alex said he left the office around noon and never returned," Gabriel said, and Anne’s face became wary. "It’s all my fault; I shouldn’t have brought it up," Natasha spoke, faking tears.

"Don’t say that, my dear; the sooner he knows, the better," Gabriel said. "I knew he wouldn’t accept our child; he doesn’t care about me and wouldn’t believe me."

"What child?" Fiona’s voice cut in.

They all turned to the stairs, surprised; no one wanted her to find out this way.

Fiona’s Pov:

By 3 pm, Caleb picked us up; he took us to a high-class restaurant to feed our hungry stomachs first, then we went to watch a movie. He sat in the middle, resting his hands on our shoulders; Ella didn’t seem to mind. If Nathan were around, he’d punch Caleb in the face for putting his hand on me.

I smiled suddenly, remembering him. I quietly checked my phone, but there was nothing. My heart sank a bit; I had sent him three messages, but none ticked.

After the movie was over, Caleb took us shopping; well, Ella, particularly. At one point, they left me standing and went to another section to shop. I smiled at them, admiring them from afar. My head was flooded with thoughts of Nathan and why the hell he hadn’t texted me since.

I stuffed my phone into my pocket, deciding not to bother about him. By the time we were done, it was almost dawn. We dropped Ella at her house, and I watched as they exchanged numbers.

I got into the front seat as Caleb drove back home. It was past 7 when we got back; I was tired already. I greeted Nathan’s parents and hurried upstairs. I watched them smile at Caleb, saying some things, but I was too tired to listen.

Immediately I got inside my room, I pulled off my clothes, entering the shower. I came out, tying a towel, and imagined Nathan entering as usual without knocking. I smiled unconsciously and checked my phone; still nothing.

I tossed the phone aside and went on to dress. After that, I fell onto the bed. By the time I opened my eyes, it was really dark; I checked the time, and it was past nine pm. Nathan must be back.

I stood up hurriedly and went to his room, but it was locked. Maybe he’s downstairs. I walked down quickly but stopped; I was hearing Mr. Gabriel and his wife talking.

I slowed down, walking carefully not to make a sound. "It’s all my fault; I shouldn’t have brought it up," Natasha spoke, her voice shaky.

"Don’t say that, my dear; the sooner he knows, the better," Gabriel said. "I knew he wouldn’t accept our child; he doesn’t care about me and wouldn’t believe me."

"A child?"

"Fiona?"

"What child is she talking about?" I asked trying to keep calm.

"Fiona, let’s not discuss this yet, Nathan will explain everything to you" Mrs. Keith spoke, her head was down. It was obvious she was avoiding my gaze.

"Did Nathan impregnat someone? Please tell me"

Everyone kept quiet not saying a word.

"You just won’t listen will you?" Natasha spoke and my mood shifted. Who invited her to talk?

"I wasn’t talking to you Natasha " I looked at her my anger boiling already.

"Okay, ladies, let’s not escalate this any further...." Mr Gabriel turned to me.

"Fiona, just wait until Nathan returns, he’ll explain everything. But for now we’re not in the right position to reveal anything"

I stared at Everyone, and got my answer already. Nathan had someone else and she was pregnant! It better not be Natasha!