I AM THE FATHER

Tadash- a slap went across Rachel's face making her weep harder. Grandfather Anderson, who had never even used a harsh tone on her was so furious that he hit his precious for the first time. He trembled in anger as his wife sat next to Rachel and wept.

"You unfilial, is this what you are giving me and your grandmother for raising you all these years?" The whole family was gathered by now, everyone looking at the scene unfold with a mixed feeling.

Old Master Anderson asked, "Tell me whose b*stard are you carrying? Who is it?"

Rachel cried and sign languaged with her trembling hands that she didn't know who the father was. This sent awe amongst everyone, especially the old couple who felt like dying.

He slapped her again, "Tell me, Rachel. For God's sake, just tell me who is the father." Diona held back her husband and tearfully asked him not to hit her that she was pregnant.

"I don't know… I really don't know." Each folded her hands and begged for his forgiveness. Grandfather Anderson felt a sharp pain in his chest, he clutched it and started falling backwards but was stabilized by his son. The elderly man, who never really cried, was left in tears.

He caught his breath and said, "Not only is… she pregnant she also has no idea who she slept with. Why, God, why would you send such a jinx to our family to ruin every single respect we have earned."

"I disown you. Never show me your face again, get lost…" the man cursed the girl he raised from childhood, what she did was unbearable.

Rachel cried her heart out but didn't have anything to say, she indeed was a filth who hated herself.

That was when Helen, the wife of the current CEO of Anderson clan and the most respected woman in the household, spoke up, "It's no use disowning her, Father. The deed is done and words would have been out already. Chasing her out won't bring us back our lost name."

"What- What can we do, Helen? I can't believe… all these years I have been raising a snake in form of my daughter in law." The old man looked shattered, even his voice had lost all the mightiness it used to behold once. At this point he was no more the mighty man who formed the Anderson Groups with his own abilities… he was just an old man who got defeated in life.

Helen eyed Rachel in disgust before saying, "Let's get the baby aborted."

"What?" Everyone in the room was shocked hearing her suggest so. Even though her suggestion was being doubted the woman showed no fear in explaining, "That's the only option left. The baby is just two months old, let's just abort it and get her married to someone. In this way, we can just brush off the news of her pregnancy as rumours."

When the clan thought about it it was indeed a good plan but… it was a breathing child in her womb. How can they kill it?

"It is our whole family's reputation at stake. For someone's mistake, I can't afford to get our family name tarnished." Helen was headstrong with her suggestion. Slowly… everyone agreed to it.

When Rachel saw that everyone was talking about killing her baby she grabbed her stomach and begged everyone to spare the baby. It was innocent, why was it to be killed for her mistake. She swore that she will find the baby's father in a period of one week but her requests were brutally turned down.

"You have done enough, Rachel!" The Grandfather screamed, "Abort the baby, get married to the man we bring for you and never set your foot in our household again."

He got up and prepared to leave before asking Helen to get the abortion done by today itself.

She grabbed the old man's knees and begged for mercy but alas, it was too late. Helen got someone to get the abortion papers ready.

Two hours later…

Rachel whose face was messy with all the dried tears and swollen eyes were brought to the doctor's chamber. The doctor looked at her reports and said, "Rachel, you baby is really healthy and kicking. Do you really want to do this?"

With the mention of the baby, the woman started to sob again. She rubbed her belly trying to feel the little heartbeat that was dwelling within her.

Helen interrupted and said, "Doctor, we have already made up our mind. Please don't try to manipulate her and concentrate on what was told to you."

"As you wish." The doctor said and asked the nurse to get the certificate which claims that the abortion was done by the patient's own will. The document which required Rachel's signature was brought and handed to her.

Her grip on her pen tightened, Helen rushed her to sign the papers. Rachel closed her eyes; "I am sorry, baby. Momma couldn't protect you…", she said within her heart and proceeded to sign the paper when a voice said, "I object to this abortion."

Everyone turned around to look at who it was and Rachel who couldn't hear the intervention proceeded to sign but was stopped by the nurse who signalled her to look back.

When Rachel looked at the door she saw a tall figure come in, he had a chiselled face with dark locks and a pair of almond-shaped green eyes. His thin lips were straight, sitting magnificently on his strong jawline.

The man was so handsome that he looked no less than any Greek God, with a halo of a king to himself he was someone who won't ever be left unnoticed.

He met his eyes with Rachel for a brief second, her eyes were swilled with tears still staining them. Seeing her cry his heart stung but what could he even do. He averted his eyes off her and looked at Helen who asked him who he was to object to the abortion.

An arrogant smile curved on his cold lips as he said, "I am the father of the baby."

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AUTHOR'S NOTE-

Finally, father to the rescue! Who do you think this mysterious man is? Have you guys been enjoying the story? Do comment and tell me... Your thoughts serve me as motivation.