*NICK'S POV*
"SHIT!!... SHIT!!... SHIT!!
"Calm down Sir Nick."
"ALFRED... YOU DON'T THINK, I... HER..."
"OH.. NO. NO. JUST NO. DON'T SAY IT SIR NICK!"
"WHAT?? WHY?? I can't think of anything else."
"Then don't think about it at all Sir. Please. My brain cannot take anymore damage from that night."
"Alfred, what am I going to do? What if THAT did happen between us?" I finally stood up and pranced back and forth in front of my troubled secretary.
I cannot remember the details of what happened after she came inside the bathroom and this is driving me crazy. The thought of dating somebody I happened to have sex without regard, plus the text she sent to Alfred... I have done it. The DEED has sent me to my demise. I will soon meet Mr. Death himself.
Drowned in my thoughts, I did not notice Alfred calling me until he shouted my name loud enough to hear a bit of ringing in my head.
"DO YOU HEAR ME NOW, SIR??"
"GEEZ.. YES. YES. Loud and Clear"
"Alright. Good."
"You are scary Alfred. Did not know you have this angst hidden."
"And I did not know that you can just insert YOUR THING to anyone!"
"Sorry okay?. Now, please help me." I rubbed my palms against each other, begging Alfred to give me some sort of advise on how should I go about this situation. He rubbed his temples and sighed multiple times before looking at his wristwatch.
"Alright. We got 18 minutes left. I have a lot of questions that you need to answer honestly. We need to do this very quick."
"I am all ears."
Alfred walked over to my side table, opened the first drawer and took out my notebook with a pen inserted in it's pages. He then started writing something and after a few seconds, he looked up and began asking me.
"Here is my first question..
What do you like a out Ms. Brown?"
"Hey what kind of question is that?? and will that really save me?"
"Yes. I am sure of it. Hurry Sir. Time is of essence."
Begrudgingly, I abide to his instructions. I will let this pompous man's attitude slide this time.
"Let's do this properly this time.. Let me as again.
What do you like about Ms. Brown?"
- " She... she is .. she has class."
"Do you like older women?"
"I... I don't... mind." I answered as I cover my face with both of my hands. I felt so embarrassed just by answering these questions, but he continued without considering my state.
"Next. Are you ready to be a Father?"
"WHAT?? WHAT THE FUCK!"
"Don't act so surprised Sir. Pregnancy always happen after a one night stand. You should prepare."
"One night.. Alfred! What are you suggesting?"
"Ms. Brown might carry your baby. CONGRATULATIONS in advance" and he said this with his poker face. I can't win against my secretary.
"But... she's not young anymore. Will she even have the probability to conceive? Will she even want to have a baby at her age?"
"Sir Nick, Don't be naive. We never heard her talk about having a baby before right? The more she would like to have one at this point of her life. She will treat it as a miracle... and you are the one who made it possible. She's yours forever." Alfred says this without break in his monotonous tone. It was scary and creepy at the same time.
"You Shut up now! You are talking nonsense!"
"But sir.."
"Get out now. I think I will have a heart attack if you will stay here longer!!" I threw a pillow at him and pushed Alfred out of the room.
Alone in my quiet room, I pondered on the things that I needed to consider before making a decision. I know that I am not ready to start my own family. I have too many dreams I have yet to accomplish.
Breathing in and out, I gathered my courage to discuss it with Ms. Brown.
The corridor never felt so narrow and stretched. I dragged my heavy feet and inhaled the cold air.
I hope she will understand.. but I am willing to take a slap.
"Mr. Nick! You are here." Ms. Brown greeted me, all smiles. She is wearing a satin night dress in nude pink. Even from afar, I can smell her strong but sweet perfume. She looks refreshed. Intentionally or not, something is definitely up her sleeve.
"Good evening Ms. Brown." I responded sheepishly. I then sat across her while my eyes wander around.
"Your so tensed. RELAX Mr. Nick. This is just a little talk to get to know each other."
I internally screamed. ALFRED.. THAT SMARTASS IS RIGHT! She is now saying that We should do this DATING thing properly.
"Ye.. Yes.. I .. am relaxed n.. now." I choked up.
"Whatever you say. Let's just wait for Emily." She laughed but I jumped on my seat. I just heard her say a name that should not belong to this scene.
"EMILY??" Wh.. why? Why should we wait for her?"
".. Uhmm.. because she needs to hear what you are going to say?... Is it not obvious?" Ofcourse it's not obvious. This should just be between the two of us. Why is she dragging someone else, and Emily at that?
"She should not..."
"Oh she's here! Come on!" Ms. Brown simply cut me off while she happily waves at the approaching spectator. FUCK LIFE.
"Great! Now that we are settled. You can start Nick. I would like to listen." She clings on Emily who was sitting beside her. Is she trying to say that she is better than her? Well, there is no point in delaying this. I'LL TAKE THE CONSEQUENCES.
"I AM NOT READY FOR MARRIAGE BUT STILL, IF YOU ARE GOING TO CARRY THE CHILD, I AM WILLING TO RAISE IT TOGETHER WITH YOU!"
"Wait... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?"
"I WAS TOO DRUNK THAT I CAN'T EVEN RECALL IF I RELEASED 'IT' INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.. BUT YOU SHOULD KNOW."
"Hold your horses NICK NEWMAN!!"
"I AM INEXPERIENCED AND IMMATURE BUT I WILL TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY!"
"Are you on drugs or something??.. Emily.. this is.."
"MOM!"
"Emily, Listen.. hey!" Ms. Brown stretches out her hand but Emily did not bother to look back... and DID SHE JUST CALL MS. BROWN, MOM?? What kind of Freak show is this?
"M.. Mom?" I repeated softly but Ms. Brown stil captured that.
"YES. IDIOT. WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY IN FRONT OF MY DAUGHTER?? SHAMELESS!!"
AND A SLAP ACROSS MY FACE LIT UP MY SLEEPING BRAIN..
MOM???