Amelia's mouth hung open in utter shock, when she got to the clinic and learnt of what happened, how was this even possible?
The couple were heartbroken, she could see the disappointment on their faces but, the clinic has said they would bear all the inconveniences and handle all the work by themselves as they would look for another suitable surrogate for them.
She had already used part of the money paid to her to settle her grandmothers bills, there was no way she will be able to give that back, although the couples didn't ask for it back after the clinic had reassured them that they will handle everything.
She wondered what will happen to her now and the baby, what will the sperm donor decide? Not only that, but she personally wouldn't want to remove the baby as she was practically the biological mother even though she wasn't carrying it for herself, she should have a say, right?
The doctor told Amelia that she will also be compensated for the mishap and asked her if she wanted to keep carrying the child or would want to donate it, of course she wanted to keep the child, she had already settled on carrying the child but what if the donor would prefer another surrogate? The whole agreement depends on what the donor would agree to because, from what was explained, the donor wants a surrogate mother too and just like the couple, they wanted a traditional surrogate and that was one of the causes for the mistake.
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Amelia asked to have a private meeting with the donor, she would rather not donate the child, if he would not want her to be the surrogate for the child then she will just keep the pregnancy for herself.
Calvin received a call from Mr. Alex, the clinic had contacted Mr. Alex about the current situation and had asked to see Calvin.
"Isn't this something you can take care of? I am in the middle of something". Calvin replied.
"No, boss, the lady has asked to see you privately". Mr. Alex said over the phone.
"Alright, send her background details and a photograph".
A few seconds later after the call Amelia's photograph appeared on the phone screen, he just took a glance at it and tried to scroll past but paused at the last second.
He stared at the image for several seconds like he was studying something about her face.
Her eyes, she had beautiful eyes, they were innocent and bare, it exposed all her inner emotions and laid it out there on the surface of her face.
Her whole look was pure, hiding no evil or bad intentions, you could read all the emotions surging inside her through her face, unlike Nora.
Furthermore, her face made it easy for a physiognomy at one glance.
He didn't like that, people like that would die easily if they faced the real world, but he would entertain it as she looked perfect to carry his child.
Talk of the devil, his phone started vibrating again in his hands and on the caller ID it showed Nora Whitlock.
Why was she calling him? He wondered because he knew that she didn't have anything to say that was closely related to being meaningful, she just wanted to waste his time and annoy him in the process, but nevertheless he accepted the call but didn't utter a word and waited for her to speak first.
"I was just wondering to myself and I decided to ask, why did you kiss me the other day and started treating me like I didn't exist the next day?". Nora immediately asked the moment the call connected.
Calvin tilted his head slightly to the side, furrowing his brows in curiosity, like he also wanted to know the answer to the question.
"Why aren't you answering?". Nora asked impatiently.
"I am busy right now, I will inform you later".
Calvin answered calmly but hoped that she got the signal that he didn't want to have any conversation with her now, he also wondered how she would react, if she got an idea of what he was doing now.
"You promise?".
Nora asked without hiding the excitement in her voice.
"I would change my mind, if you don't end the call now". Calvin spoke with a firm tone that hinted his seriousness.
"Alright, alright, don't be in a huff, why are you always bitter? I am going to hang up the phone now".
Calvin returned to what he was doing immediately when the call ended.
He scanned the detailed information about Amelia's background and nodded his head in satisfaction, she was the perfect choice, she had all the requirements he wanted.
He would be able to hide her from his father.
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Amelia left the fertility clinic to the Whitlock's hospital to visit her grandmother but got a call from a number with no caller ID on her way.
"Hello, am I speaking with, Ms. Amelia Carter?". She heard the unknown caller ask.
"Yes, you are, may I ask who you are?". Amelia responded.
"I am Mr. Alex, I am the personal assistant calling on behalf of the donor you have requested to have a meeting with". The person answered.
"Oh, yes, I did but, I would like to meet with the donor personally".
"Alright, send me the location and time". Mr. Alex replied and ended the call.
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Amelia didn't know of a good place she could afford to set up for the rendezvous, so she just sent Mr. Alex her address, she wasn't summoning the president, she thought to herself.
She didn't bother to spend money meeting the donor in a cafe, what if he rejected her proposal?
It would be better if they met at home even so he asked her to choose the location.
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Amelia grumbled as she woke up late the next morning to the sound of her phone ringing, she checked the caller with her eyes half closed as the sweetness of her sleep intoxicated her brain.
'Ahhhh!'.
She exclaimed as her eyes widened in surprise, jumping out of the bed she stomped her feet on the floor mad at herself.
She totally forgot about the meeting with the donor and overslept, she felt ashamed to even call Mr. Alex back, what would he think of her?
Amelia wondered regretfully as she entered into the bathroom.
After she was done freshening up, she changed into a very casual wear, her hair still looked drenched because she didn't properly dry it as a result of no electricity, she just used a towel to absorb the water by squeezing her hair and the towel together.
Amelia rushed out of her apartment seconds later to see her neighbors gathered outside their apartment discussing among themselves quietly as they stared at something in awe, she wondered what they were talking about this time that they didn't even notice her presence, but she didn't care anyway she had better things to attend to.
She tried dialing Mr. Alex's number, but she halted immediately as Madam Prisca's call came through, she creased her brows, why would Madam Prisca be calling her when she could just come to her apartment and say whatever she wanted to say to her directly?
"Amelia, come outside". Madam Prisca spoke, immediately the call connected.
"What? Why?". Amelia asked, confused.
"Just come out". Madam Prisca said and ended the call.
Amelia stared at her phone with confusion written all over her face, 'did something happen?', she asked herself as she looked around her surroundings.
"How much do you think that car will cost?". She heard one of her neighbors ask his friend.
"I don't know, but Madam Prisca was talking to the driver, I think she has some connections with the wealthy". The friend replied.
Amelia heard their discussion and was even more baffled as she walked into their midst.
"Where is she going to?". She heard one of the neighbors ask as she walked past them.
"She wants to go and seduce the driver so that she can finally leave her apartment, I heard she was scammed the other time". Another replied and some of them laughed.
Amelia rolled her eyes as she walked away from them, her neighbors disgusted her too much, and it sometimes made her wonder how they got the rumors they spread around.
As she came outside, she saw Madam Prisca standing in front of a black, spotless, luxurious-looking car, the car resembled those cars that some wealthy politicians drive.
Amelia didn't know much or even anything about luxury cars, but she could tell the difference between a normal car and a car that screamed wealth.
Liam was actually very knowledgeable in the aspect of identifying grand cars, if he were here, he would have been telling her the name and the stupendous price of the car.
"Please don't mind her lateness, she's a deep sleeper and always wakes up late in the morning". She heard Madam Prisca say to the driver as she approached them.
It better not be her that Madam Prisca was talking about, Amelia reasoned internally with annoyance, why was everyone talking trash about her this morning?
"She is here". Madam Prisca said.
Calvin slowly raised his gaze from his phone to the front seat to see who Madam Prisca was referring to.
"Good Morning, are you Mr. Alex?". Amelia asked politely as soon as she reached the car.
"Yes I am, how are you doing, Ms Amelia?". He asked back with a smile.
"I am okay, I sincerely apologize for my lateness". Amelia said remorseful.
Mr Alex just nodded his head gently in response to her apology.
"Alright, I will be taking my leave". Madam Prisca spoke politely.
"Thank you, have a good day". Mr Alex replied.
"Ms Amelia, please, come in". Mr. Alex said to Amelia.
"Oh, okay". Amelia answered as she tried to open the door to the front passenger seat.
"No, not here, the back seat". Mr. Alex spoke.
"Oh no, I am so sorry for that". Amelia apologized again and went to the back door.
"You don't have to apologize". She heard a deep voice speak immediately she opened the door, she was about to enter but paused immediately she saw the person that was dressed in all black.
She was stunned beyond measure, what was going on this morning or was she sleepwalking again?
This has to be a mistake.
She remembered bumping into this ironman at the entrance of the clinic, why was he here?
"Ms Amelia, please get in". Mr. Alex called out to her.
"I apologize but I don't understand what is going on, I want to meet with the donor". Amelia spoke out as she returned back to consciousness.
"Mr. Calvin Riggs is the donor".
Mr Alex answered.
'What! Calvin Riggs of Riggs Universal Holdings is the donor!'