Chapter 23

Bella's first trimester went on like that up until early in her second trimester.

Next morning, Clinton was gone before Bella woke up. When she later did, she stood up and went to the bathroom to clean her face and wash her mouth.

Downstairs, mia caught up with her

Ma'am, some clothes came in for you this morning..

From who? ..

From master Clinton..

For what?..

I don't know. Maybe a token of love?..mia laughed mockingly

You can't be serious. Let me see them..

There were a wardrobe of dresses neatly laid on the bed.

These are looking expensive. What did he buy them for..she gasped in awe..

You should try them on ma'am..

All the clothes fitted perfectly on her. Her flat tummy hid her protruding belly reasonably.

Later when Clinton returned in the evening at dinner,

I got the clothes you sent in this morning. What are they for?..

I have a meeting this week .So , I'll be needing a date. I thought it wise to oblige you instead of having you loiter around in my house. You could contribute too..

Oblige? Loiter? Was I not on my own in my father's house when you came and bought me? What if I don't want to be your date? You have to ask me first you know?.. The knowledge that Clinton treasured these kids had given her some balls lately..

Clinton was staring her hard. To avoid his gaze, she started digging on her veggies. He still wouldn't take his eyes off her. He was dumbfounded at this woman's guts. Does she know who she is sharing a table with?

You have no choice..he finally said and stood up from the dining table.

This was so unbelievable for her. This is literally living in bondage..she thought.

Wear something suitable for the occasion. He likes responsible looking women. The driver will pick you up at four..he said and left

At four, the Bugatti Divo pulled up in front of a renowned Mexican restaurant in the area.

She got down from the car, looking gorgeous in her red cocktail Calvin Klein with stones at the hems. It was an off shoulder dress with a beautiful rose on the navel.

With her blonde hair flowing on her shoulders. Mia had helped her with a red matching pin to hold the side parted hair. Modest makeup and a red lipstick on the lips. She had a Fendi silver studded purse and a silver Christian Louboutin privé stiletto heel and a silver Cartier set of jewelry to match. In all, she looked stunning.

She walked graciously, head high, contours non- negligible.

She entered the restaurant and looked around for Clinton. She saw his back turned towards where she was standing and started making for his seat.

Hi..she said when she got to his seat..

He looked up, surprised at the new Bella in front of him. She sat down next to him without an invitation. He stared at her in disbelief for sometime before his gaze was interrupted by a voice...