Lissy began to tear up. She was not expecting to be in a very awkward situation. When she returned pregnant, she knew that people may ask. However, for some information he got from previous colleagues, it seems that they were under the impression that Tim married her. It's not like it's a secret but its normal for people to assume. They have been together for 2 years even the industry is creating a romantic side light to their relationship. She intends to keep silent while she resolves the issue with Li Bin.
"Lissy you know me, I have treated you with utmost respect up to the very end of our relationship. I never put you in a bad light. I did not spoke about our failed relationship. I never offered anyone the information. If you come here accusing me of something, I am really disappointed." Tim continued with a gentler voice than before. No matter what Lissy is still a girl. However, she cannot make this as an excuse to get away with something as serious as this.
Lissy's hand was trembling, she was not expecting that he is married. In fact, worst comes to worst she was thinking maybe Tim will accept her condition and be the father of her child considering his feelings for her. "So, you are indeed married."
"I did tell you about it, I even announce it during the project closure with First Consulting. Do you think I was joking?"
"Who is the she?"
"Why do you need to know?"
"Everybody think you are married to me. I am also curious who this lady is because we were engaged, and you suddenly married someone." This was indeed the assumption of many and given the current situation she is in, Lissy must go this path of not clearing this confusion to save her face.
"Tim, I am really sorry that we did not end up together." Lissy was about to tell him her request but his statement almost got her a heart attack.
"It's fine I don't even blame you; it was a blessing in disguise."
'Blessing in disguise….' It was painful to hear those words. Her hands continued to tremble. "Did you ever love me Tim?"
"Lissy, I don't know what my answer will give you. You are clearly pregnant with someone else whether I loved you or not while we are still together, I don't understand the point of asking this now. At this moment you have your own ideas that you would like to hear or believe?"
"Is it difficult to answer me?"
"Its not difficult but it doesn't matter anymore. I would like to return the question to you. Did you feel that I did not love you in those 2 years?"
Tim went full blast on this argument with Lissy, he seemed to be cautious but Lissy is only banking on his answer to use as her next trump card.
"I did and I also felt like you made all this announcement so I can be forced to consider marrying you. I know you are aware how I have tried to keep my self clean and how I value my reputation. I am honestly hurt by the way you are treating me now."
"You have made the choice Lissy, I was more than 100% ready to marry you. You know my story. I have not been in a relationship for the longest time. You made me want to live and love again. What did I get in return? You pushed me away!"
"If you truly loved me how can you marry someone so easily. Isn't it to get back at me?"
Tim is losing his patience, but he cannot do anything with Lissy. It may be valid that he married someone quickly, but this is not some random girl. It's the girl whom he spent 5 years trying to forget. He does not want to drag Pam into this discussion.
"I don't know what the purpose of this discussion is then Lissy. I am happily married. I don't know what you want from me. If you want me to be responsible for the baby, I am sorry this is something I will not do and should not do."
Lissy covered her face as she continuously cried. Its game over for her. She lost a valuable option in her life because of this decision to stay with Li Bin. Worst is she must stay and work back to be able to continue living and raise her kid. She does not even know how to explain to her parents. They are likely to support her but with her decision however she cannot afford to fully destroy her reputation. He took the courage to get him on her side to help.
"Tim you have known me for two years. It's hard for me to be in this situation now, as someone you have been with please help me. I need your help." Lissy was shaking as she plead him.
Tim cannot deny the fact that he is moved. He has never seen Lissy to be this pitiful state. "Tell me how I can help you."
"I needed to have job to raise my baby on my own and I am planning to return to my previous post in Meridian. I hope you will not disagree on this."
Tim was too quick to agree on this simple requirement. To him, he does not own this company why would he deny her of the opportunity to work back the subsidiary of NextGen that is Meridian. "Of course, why would I disagree."
Lissy continued, "I hope you can keep silent about my condition and not comment when people ask."
Tim was confused. "What do you mean? Am I someone who will talk randomly about your situation to someone?"
"I hope we can keep whatever speculations people have. I know people think you married me, but they do not know who your wife is. I hope we can continue to act normal. I wish you not to clarify or simply answer vaguely on questions concerning our relationship. I will be giving birth in 3 months and until such time, I hope you can help me on this. I will come out clean about it by then."
This request left Tim silent.