Chapter thirty seven

Sophie woke slowly, expecting to feel a warm body beside her. But everything felt cool. She streached her hand to feel for Marcus but he wasn't there. His side of the bed was empty and cold, meaning that he had left a long time ago. Her eyes snapped open and she looked around. He was nowhere to be seen.

"Marcus?" She called softly but no response. He was probably downstairs. She got out of bed. But she was naked.

Her cheeks turned pink as she remembered what had happened between them the night before. She ran a hand through her disheveled hair. And walked to his closet to pick out a shirt for her to wear. She walked down the stairs few minutes later, but couldn't sight him anywhere, not even in the kitchen.

Wait! Did he leave her and went to work alone?

No! Today was her second day of work. Why would he leave her alone at home.

Suddenly the door opened and an elderly woman, probably in her early fifties entered.

"Good morning" she greeted Sophie smiling.

Sophie returned her smile."Good morning ma'am" but she has a confused look on her face.

"Am Evelina.....the new maid. I was assigned yesterday and told to start today"

"Ohh...ookay....." Marcus hired a new maid? Why? She can do everything that needed to be done in the house and he knows that, so why hire a new help.

"You must seem confused...." The woman began.

"Ohh....no....am sorry, he just didn't tell me about a new maid. I was only surprised. Come on let me show you around"

The woman smiled her thanks and followed Sophie

"Why are there so many guards outside, just to protect you? Sorry I'm asking, but it seemed a little rude they had to search me and my bag before letting me in" the woman told Sophie as they went into the kitchen.

"Sorry for the inconvenience, Mrs Evelina. It's just that, there are so many danger lurking around us this days. We could hardly go out without having a near death experience" Sophie explained and Mrs Evelina nodded.

"Oh I see" was the only thing she said.

After Sophie showed her around, she went upstairs to change into something better. Then came back downstairs to help Mrs Evelina.

"What are you doing?" The woman asked, shock written all over her face.

"Helping you if course, see this was my job before I got pregnant. And am pregnant now doesn't make me an invalid. So let me help.

The woman tried to stop her but Sophie wouldn't hear of it. And after much persuasion, the older women agreed.

"Just promise me that you won't tell the boss. I heard he's A very strict man with perfection"

Sophie smiled. "Uhmnn" that was what she thought too when she first started working here. Worse so, she didn't think anything good about him. But here she was, carrying his child, and falling head over heels in love with him.

Few hours later, everything was done and dusted, but Sophie felt very tired. She left for her room upstairs, leaving Evelina alone in the sitting room.

She showered, dressed up and came back downstairs, phone in hand. She wanted to prepare breakfast. But Evelina was already doing that.

"Oh thank you, that was what I was coming to do. Let me help." She said as she collected the knife from her and began cutting the carrots and some other veggies.

"Aren't you tired. You should go and rest. I can do this, it's part of my job you know."

"Am sorry you had to meet me at home. I should have followed Marcus to work but he went on without me."

"Your husband?" Evelina asked and Sophie blushed.

"Husband? Of course not, I was once his maid. But I fell in love with him. And now am carrying his child"

"You didn't get yourself pregnant, he did. He must feel the same way about you"

"I hope so too, but I don't think he's someone who can fall in love. I heard the key to his heart has been thrown into the ocean, I'm willing to look for it. But will I find it. I'll just drown instead."

"Hmmmmnn" Evelina sighed. Feeling pity for the poor woman.

Sophie sent her a warm smile.

After everything was done, and Sophie had eaten to her fill. She was going to sit in front of the television when her phone rang, it was her mother.

It has been so long since she spoke with her.

"Hi Mom" she said as she made herself comfortable in the soft cushion.

" How are you doing, how's the baby. You don't even seem to remember I and Camille anymore"

Sophie laughed. "Of course not Mom, how can I forget the only families I have. I just couldn't leave the house without those guards by my side, almost catching my every move. It feels so burdening. But am fine"

"Please stay safe, we're doing good here too. And the guards your boyfriend sent us are really nice. Hardly would anyone know they're guards."

"My boyfriend.....? Yeah, that's what I wanted. How's Camille doing?"

"I've enrolled her in this kindergarten class opened very near to us. It'll be easy to watch over her."

"That's cool. She's such a bright girl, and I've missed her so much."

"You can come over to greet us anytime you're free"

"Of course I will, I'll come over this weekend. My baby bump is quite obvious now."

"Good. Soon enough you'll be as heavy as any other thing." She said and laughed.

Sophie smiled " It won't be easy working with a big belly, but I'll try"

"You Don't need to work, no one's forcing you"

"I can't just sit here doing nothing, it not really polite."

"Polite my foot, you just need to be careful, do not over stress yourself. Labour isn't something to joke with. Working to hard can weaken you okay"

"Okay Mom, thanks a lot. I'll visit you soon"

"Bye dear."

"Bye Mom"

After Sophie ended the call, the door bell rang and she stood up to get it. Evelina was in the kitchen and she could hear the sound of the plates clacking. Who could be here now. Maybe it was one of the guards.

She opened the door and Leslie stood there.

"Hi pregnant lady, how do you do" she said in a scoffing voice and walked in even before being invited.

"Hi" Sophie said.

"You sure are one smart mama, you know. Boom you've gotten pregnant. So you could keep him in between your laps?"

"I didn't get myself pregnant ma'am, he did" Sophie said, still being calm.

"Wait....what.....you called me ma'am. How dare you. Look here pregnant lady. Marcus's is still mine. You are only his baby mama. But he's mine"

"It isn't easy to become Marcus's baby mama you know, if it's that easy then become one too. Am sure you can't even get him to kiss you. Talk less of getting him between your legs."

Leslie mouth fell agape. And Sophie smiled.

Uhmn uhmn, she had hit the spot she wanted.

"What.....what do you mean by that. I can get Marcus in my bed. I....I just...I don't want to that's......."

"You don't need to explain anything. If you're done talking, that's the door over there. Kindly find your way out."

Leslie was furious.

"Ahh ...... Are you?.....oh my God, I can't believe this bitch."

"How the hell did you ever get in. I thought there were guards outside?" Evelina said as she walked into the sitting room. Having heard a their conversation.

Leslie sent the woman a deadly look.

"And who are you?" She asked.

"And how the hell is that your business?" Sophie answered her.

"I wasn't talking to you bitch"

"I was talking to you ma'am, now get out before I call the guards on you. However did you truly get in."

Leslie scoffed. Looked at both of them ups and down. Giving them both a chilly look and turned to go. But turned back at the last instinct.

"Marcus...will be mine one day. And you and that your baby will be nowhere to nmbe found." With this. She turned and left

Her words sent a cold shiver down Sophie's spine and she exchanged a guick glance with Evelina who shook her head.

Women are everywhere. Running after her Marcus.