Implementing the Plan

I was discharged in the afternoon. The doctor advised me to take more rest and eat more. He said that my condition is quite sensitive so he recommended for me to stay on bed for my first trimester of pregnancy. Regina was also there and was talking to Geoff almost all morning. I saw her once looking angry while talking to him. I couldn't hear their conversation since they were whispering.

Before I was discharged, Geoff already left the restaurant. He said he is scheduled to have a meeting with the shareholders and he can't cancel the appointment.

"I will come home as early as I can. If you need anything, you can tell Nancy. Sometimes, I get too busy so I can't answer your call." He explained. I couldn't feel the sincerity in all the words he said. I guess it is because I already have doubts with him. He also didn't explain well why he didn't come home early yesterday like he promised. He didn't even apologized, something that I was waiting for him to say. I love him so much and I know if he said sorry, all my doubts would disappear but that didn't happen.

Regina was with me until we arrived in the mansion. I was thankful with what she did. I saw her concern when I was in the hospital. I even caught her fixing my blanket while I was sleeping but it doesn't mean I can now start trusting her.

"If you need anything, just ask any of our helpers. I already instructed Nancy to give you everything you need." Regina said when we arrived in the bedroom. She was still by my side even though I already told her that Nancy and I can manage things on our own.

After she left, I stood up from my bed and went to the sofa where Nancy just sat down. I felt guilty seeing her so tired. She was in the hospital the whole time with me.

"Do you need anything, madam?" She asked.

"Nothing. You can take a rest. We can talk later." I said smiling.

"You can talk to me now, madam. Are you hungry? Do you want me to get anything for you?"

"Nope. I just want to ask about last night. Did you see anything unusual? Did you hear anything? Or maybe something happened that I don't know about?" I was hoping she could give me some information. I told myself yesterday that I would investigate but I never thought it would be very difficult since everyone in this house is loyal to the Parks.

"I'm not sure whether I should tell you this, madam since you have a sensitive condition but I think you have to know. Madam Regina asked me to buy coffee for her last night while you were sleeping in the hospital room. She asked me to buy the coffee in the cafe opposite to the hospital. I saw madam Erica drove Sir Park here and.." She stopped and seems hesitant to continue what happened.

"You can tell me everything. I won't tell anyone about what we talked about."

"They kissed before Sir Park got off the car." She continued.

I felt my knees weaken but I had to be strong. I got up from the sofa. "I'm tired. I want to take a rest. Please take a rest as well. I will wake you up if I need something." I said with a smile.

"Are you okay, madam?"

"I'm okay." I lied.

I closed the door immediately and as soon as I reached the bed, I cried continuously. This is the only information I need to finally believe that Geoff is really not serious with me. Erica has a right in getting jealous and mad at me since she is the real wife. I am just a substitute for her and my purpose is to give him a baby. Now that I'm pregnant, I am of no use anymore. He just has to make sure that I can give birth than he can dispose me.

I feel so stupid for believing that someone like Geoff would really love me. I feel stupid for I have been fooled twice by people I trusted, people whom I thought would never make a fool out of me.

I sat down on the bed crying and thinking why I ended up in this situation. All I wanted was to love and be loved, I never thought it would be very difficult to have that experience without getting hurt. I could accept more what Lance did to me, at least it didn't last for a long time and he apologized later but in Geoff's case, I don't think he would realize how much pain he has given me. No matter how much I suffer, no matter how long I cry, it wouldn't matter to him. He will never get hurt since he has Erica beside him.

This is the time I should be taking care of myself more. I have to take care of my baby. If there is something good about being in this situation, that is I will have my child soon. I'm just worried. What if Geoff will separate me from my child after I give birth? I have to leave this place as soon as possible. I have to go to a place where no one knows me or Geoff doesn't know about. I have to make a plan.

Geoff arrived before 7pm that night. I already had dinner before he arrived.

"Do you want to eat other things? We can go out if you want." Geoff said. He is now sitting beside me on the bad and is hugging me. I feel disgusted knowing that he also does the same thing with Erica or maybe with other girls.

"I'm okay. The doctor said I have to take a rest so I think it is better if I stay here."

"How about we order anything?" He asked.

"I want pizza! With a lot of cheese and pineapple on top."

"Okay! I think it's better if I would be the one to get it myself. I have to give what my wife and my baby ask. I will come back really fast okay?"

"I thought we would order."

"But you have specific request. I have to do that myself." He already got up and got his jacket to leave.

"Okay." I just agreed. I don't want to argue with him. I'm sure he wants to leave as soon as he arrived home. He wants to spend more time with the woman he really loves and that's not me.

"I will be back as soon as I can." He kissed my forehead and left. I know he wouldn't be back soon so I have to look for something to do. I went out from the room and the sofa where Nancy usually stays is vacant. I wonder where Nancy is.

I went outside the bedroom. I have to make myself familiar with the house. I need to study where I can stay or go and how I can leave this place without getting noticed. I also need to be friendly with the people staying here so I can get the information I need indirectly.

I first went to the kitchen and pretended to look for food. I saw the old woman who was mad at me before.

"Good evening." I said with a smile. She smiled back at me but didn't say anything.

"Do you have some fruits? I'm craving for grapes."

"Yeah, we have in the fridge. Let me get some for you." She said smiling.

She came back with a bowl with the grapes and handed them to me. "Do you need other things?" She asked.

"No, thank you. I want to apologize for my behaviour when we first met. I was so rude, sorry."

"No mam. I should be the one to apologize, I should have tried to get to know you more before judging you." She said sincerely.

"Are we friends now?" I asked.

"Of course mam. It's my pleasure."

I stayed in the kitchen eating grapes. I am waiting for the right time to ask her some questions. She is busy cooking something.

"How long have you been staying here?" I asked.

"I have been here for 20 years now. Sir Geoff's parents were so nice to me. They were the best employers anyone could wish for."

"Wow, that was too long. They must really be good employers for you to stay here that long."

"Yes. I know everything about the family. I met all the people who stayed here during that 20 years. Mam Regina was not very nice to us before when she arrived but now, she is not that bad. She is just strict with out work." She continued.

"Can I help you sometimes with your work? I want to lear how to cook. The dishes that you made before were really good."

"Sure, I will be happy to teach you. You can come here anytime, don't just stay in your room. You shouldn't be like that Erica."

"How about her?"

"I will tell you next time. She is not important here." She answered.

At least I'm getting some progress. I just have to continue what I am doing now.