MICHAEL'S P. O. V
I left Daniel and Eunice in the hospital room. I started looking for Brianna. I went downstairs and saw her at the entrance. I called her but she kept walking without turning to me. I started running after her and cought up to her.
"Bri" I called
She kept walking and didn't turn to me. I walked to her and took her arm but she rudely took her arm away. I harshly took her waist
"Baby girl please relax. Your mum needs you right now. You shouldn't behave like this towards her" I said
"Relax? Mr Craine you want me to relax? My mum is almost fifty, she is pregnant for a man she is older than, a man who is my boyfriend's bodyguard. Mr Craine the situation is bad and you tell me to relax" she shouted
"Brianna, your mum and Daniel are in love. The child she is carrying is the symbol of their love. Please don't tell me you don't want your mum to be happy" I said
"Of course I want her to be but not by prostituting herself" she said
I took a step back. I couldn't believe my woman just spat venom on her mum
"Bri you shouldn't be saying such about the woman who gave you life" I said
"Imagine your mother being pregnant with a younger man or your secretary impregnanted by your father. What will you do" she shouted
I stood there quietly staring at her
"What am I even saying? I forgot you never knew your father. He was irresponsible. He left you and your mother. Your mother also chose to leave you on your birthday. Mr Michael Anthony Craine please stay out of my issues when it comes to my mum because you never had a mum or father" she shouted
I swallowed hard. I stood there quietly and so did she for few minutes. She came closer to me and I moved back.
"Brianna I didn't tell you about Daniel and your mum because It wasn't my duty to tell you. Your mum was supposed to. You didn't need to be so harsh on me by reminding me about my parents" I said calmly
"Daddy I-i-i
She moved closer and tried to hug me. I moved away again.
I went to my car and drove away.
DANIEL'S P. O. V
After Eunice slept off, I decided to take a walk and think of what to do next and how to convince Miss Bennett regarding my feelings for her mum. I went downstairs and took a seat on the visitors bench. I heard someone shouting. I looked up and saw Miss Bennett and my boss. I got closer and heard them arguing about Eunice and I. Miss Bennett was really harsh on Mr Craine. I saw Mr Craine going away looking sad.
"I can't believe Miss Bennett went this far" I said to myself
I went out to her after Mr Craine left
"Brianna" I called
She turned
"What" she shouted
"How can you say such harsh words to a man you claim to love" I said
"Shut up this is all your fault. You seduced my mum" she said
"Brianna I love your mum" I said
"No you don't. I will never allow you to be together. You are just after her because she looks young now. Once she started having wrinkles and growing old you will leave here for a young lady" she said
"Brianna do you realise you are doing to me exactly what Mr Craine's children did to you months ago. They didn't accept you because they thought you were after their father's money and empire. I love your mum and I will take responsibility for the child she is carrying and I will be with her whether you approve or not. Please you better go and make things right with Mr Craine before it's too late" I said
I walked away before she could reply.
Few days later, Eunice was discharged. I employed a nurse and two maids for her at home before I started working. I arrived at work and saw Mr Craine in a meeting. After he finished I followed him to his office.
"How is your woman" he asked
"She is fine" I said excitedly
"I can't believe I am going to be a grandfather soon" he said
"Yes Sir you will be" I said
He smiled
"Boss I saw and heard what happened between you and Miss Bennett (he frowned). Boss please I hope you didn't take it to heart. She was angry so she said things she wasn't supposed to" I said
"Dan, I am not angry. I am disappointed in her. I never thought she will throw my past to my face just because I didn't do something that I thought wasn't my duty" he said
"Sir please forgive her" I said
"There is nothing to forgive" he said
I was about to talk when the landline rang. I connected it.
"What is it" Mr Craine asked
"Sir Miss Bennett is here to meet you" the secretary said
"I don't want to see or talk to her. Tell her I am busy" Mr Craine said
"Come on Boss please see her and talk to maybe she wants to make things right" I said
"I thought I was with a matured lady until recently. If she can't accept your relationship with her mother, it means she will one day have an issue with me" he said
I realised that what Mr Craine was saying is exactly what Miss Bennett was also afraid of. She was afraid that I will leave her mother one day. I walked out silently.
BRIANNA'S P. O. V
After my argument with Mr Craine I realised that my anger got the best of me. I said somethings to Mr Craine, Daniel and my mum that I shouldn't have said. I hurt my mum and Mr Craine the most. I called Antonella and explained everything to her. I wanted her to keep me company but she got angry.
"Anna, Daniel was right about what he said. How can you remind Mr Craine of his painful past? How can you be so mean to your mother? A woman who sacrificed her youthful time to raise you. Mr Craine loves you immensely and yet you hurt him because you don't want your mum's happiness. You have become very selfish. You are happy but you don't want your mum's happiness. I don't want to be your friend anymore" she shouted
"Ella...
She left angrily
I did wrong.
I cried myself to sleep.
It has been days since the incident. I went to the hospital and was told my mum has been discharged. I went to her house and found Daniel there so I left without letting her see me. My mum has been calling me and I have not been picking up. I have been calling Mr Craine and he has been ignoring my calls. Whenever I went to his company, I was told he didn't want to see me.
I felt so alone.
I heard someone knocking on my door. I went to open the door and it was Daniel
"What are you doing here" I asked
"Hello Miss Bennett. How are you" he asked
I didn't respond
"Miss Bennett your mum is worried about you" he said
"How is Mr Craine" I asked
"He is fine" he said
"I came to check on you because your mum wanted me to. She said she wants to talk to you so please come home" Daniel said
He turned to leave
"Daniel" I called
He turned
"I'm sorry" I said
I felt so embarrassed
"You shouldn't apologise to me. You should apologise to your mother and your boyfriend" he said
"Please take care of both of them" I said
He left
I cried myself to sleep