Chapter 2 A Mother Story-- hiding from him

Sophia stayed in her room for two days in a row, miserable and crying with mixed emotions

Janus, her lover, had left her feeling bereft.

All of his sweet words vanished into thin air...

"I'll look after you," "you're my only woman," "my sweet heart"... all gone.

Janus once promised to take her as a wife, which sent Sophia flying to the moon.

Then he did it: he asked Sophia to demonstrate her love.

She gives him her virginity on a romantic night, followed by honeymoon days.

They worked together in the office and spent the rest of their time enjoying each other's

company and the passion of love.

She never regretted it because it was a valuable gift for Janus, with her great love.

Sophia eventually realized she was pregnant, and she was overjoyed to be carrying Janus,

their child.

Janus' reaction was beyond Sophia's expectation. The man's displeased face appeared when Sophia informed him of her pregnancy.

"We are not ready to have children, I have to settle down before getting married," said Janus.

"But, this baby is coming, it's good that we get married now, I'm not worried about our situation." Sophia smiled wider and her eyes sparkled with happiness.

Janus' head fell and he massaged his temples.

Sophia hugged him and kissed his head, neck and cheeks.

"Please Janus, I want our baby," he begged.

"Cancel it Sophia!" his voice was low but like thunder to Sophia.

"Are you kidding me?" She hoped they would be happy raising their baby but it was wrong.

Their eyes locked each other. Sophia realized that Janus was telling her true intentions.

"No, Janus, let me carry our child even if you aren't ready to marry me." "I'm willing to wait." Sophia made her own decision.

"You don't get what I'm saying, do you?" Janus takes a step forward and strokes his hands into his pants pockets. His expressionless face terrified Sophia, as if he were pouring her a bucket of ice water.

She sat quietly, reflecting on their relationship. Every now and then, she cast a glance at Janus. He sucked deeply on a cigarette while playing with the smokes.

If she aborted the fetus, she made numerous errors. Sophia believes she has been blessed with the child and does not want to lose it.

"I'll send you a clinic address that may be of assistance to you." After that, you may take a week off."

Sophia's heart was pierced by a sharp pain. She was heartbroken and despondent. All she can do is take the card and walk away.

"I will not beg him; I can carry my baby," she murmured, thinking she didn't need Janus to look after her and the baby.

She stayed at home for two days, not even opening the windows or turning on the lights in her small rent apartment. She only drank juice and milk while sobbing in bed.

She is enraged by her folly and believes all of Janus's sweet words.

Sophia's body was too weak on the third day because she had not eaten anything for more than 50 hours. She scurried to the kitchen to boil three eggs, warm milk, and make her breakfast.

Sophia forced herself to eat despite her discomfort with swallowing.

While eating, she turned on her phone's answering machine and received 9 messages, one from Paula, her best friend, another from her mother, and seven from Janus.

Sophia heard her house phone ring, but the thought of Janus, who was calling, caused her not to pick up the phone.

Paula invited her out to dinner last night, and her mother informed her that she had sent her some food from their hometown.

She called her mother to express her gratitude.

"Are you okay, my dear?"

"Yes, mom, I have a light fever, but don't worry, I took medicine and have the day off," she lied.

Sophia wants to tell her mother a story, but she is conflicted about her own emotions.

She was happy to be a mother, but she recognized that having a child as an unmarried woman was a shame.

Her ancestors have a good reputation. Her grandfather was a prominent, wealthy, and well-known figure in their town. As the owner of a coffee plantation, he inherited family wealth. Jonny West, his father, is now in charge of the company. Sandra, her mother, is a senior high school teacher.

"I love you, Mom, and I've been missing you..." Sophia manages to keep her tears at bay.

"Then find a time to go home, don't work so hard, my baby," Sandra said, "because I miss you more."

Sophia is at a loss for words; she doesn't want to lie, but she has no choice if she wants to keep her good shake.

"I'll take care of it, mother." Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm tired..."

"My princess, get well soon."

The phone line went dead.

She called Paula to apologize and promise to meet her in a few days.

Sophia took a deep breath in between her hard ones and pressed the button to listen to Janus' messages.

"Good day, sweat heart." "Is it finished?" was the first question.

"Where are you, honey?" The second was, "I'll come to you."

"I was standing in front of your door; it appears you were not at home; where are you?"

"I checked the clinic, and you were never there." Sophia, you should follow my advice."

"Sophia...don't make me mad!" his voice lauder and angrily.

"I warned you, Sophia, or I'd drag you to the clinic!"

"Girl, I'm not going to let you carry the baby." I have the authority to terminate that."

Sophia was terrified, and she felt a ghostbump and her entire body trembled.

She called Paula and asked her to come with her.

"Hello, Paula. It's me again." "Something happened, and I'm in danger... you should come to my house secretly," she explained.

"Hello, Sofie, what a joke?"

"I'll tell you later, Paula, please make sure no one sees you and help me go out," her trembling voice made Paula realize she wasn't joking.

"May I...?" "May I accompany by Zack?" She was sitting in a living room with Zack, enjoying ice cream, but she should have left her favorite Napolitan ice cream.

"Of course, just the two of you." There will be no lights in my apartment, so use your key to open the door. "Come on, I'll pack."

"All right, see you there."

"Wait, wait... Please sing our favorite song before opening my door so I know it's you."

Sophia abruptly hung up the phone.

Paula titled her head as she looked at her phone. Sophia's behavior is extremely unusual. What dangers she faces and who she is afraid of

Sophia drags her suitcase, which she fills with her clothes, documents, and some valuable belongings, with the help of a small torch. It's impossible for Sophia to carry all of her belongings when she doesn't know where she's going. She is only concerned with avoiding Janus and preserving her pregnancy.

She shut the door to her bedroom and sat silently waiting for Paula. Sophia deleted all of her phone messages.

When she heard footsteps approaching her house, her ears became sensitive and she held her breath.

"The time has come, I may be losing you, but seeing your sweet smile made my heart soar... I might lose you, but no... no... no...baby, I'll keep you in my heart..." Paula hums behind the door and turns the key.

Paula needed to adjust her vision because it was dark inside. Sophia snatched her arm.

"It's me... are you sure no one saw you?" she asked quietly.

"Hemm emmm, Sofie, are you okay?" Paula replied in hushed tones.

"I'm fine, let's go."

"Close the door!" She was dragging her suitcase.

"Where has Zack gone?"

"He is in the car. You scarred me, Zack said, he should wait and be ready to run with us if we need it."

"Hmmm I agree with him."

Sophia took a look around and noticed a black car near a bus stop. She hurried to the car, her head covered by a hat.

Within ten minutes, the three of them were on the highway.

Sophia explained her situation and asked for their advice on how to avoid Janus.

Zack advised them to avoid going to places they had previously visited.

"Then where?" Sophia was unable to think clearly.

"You need to rest, so let's find a hotel, book with my name for two days, and we'll find you a good place."

They locate a hotel in the outskirts for Sophia using Zack's name. Paula and Zack left the hotel after ensuring Sophia's safety.

To cover the hiding Zack and Paula went to supermarket for some groceries before they went home. They saw Janus car in front of Paula house.

"Time to play a drama, be a best actress. " said Zack to his girl.

Paula give a glance and smirked smile to him.

She get out of car then approached to Janus Car.

"Hello Janus, Sophia, would you like come in?" she knocked his window. Janus rolled down his window.

"Where is Sophia?" he asked coldly.

"What a joke, Sofie come on in, I've ice cream, and a whiskey for you Janus," she

laughed and turn back to Zack's car to picked up her groceries.

Janus get off and walked to them.

"I am serious asking, where is Sophia?" his voice was deep , speak slowly and angrily. Paula could sense his angriness.

"Oh... my dear, what happened between you two, a couple quarreled?" Zack asked.

"Janus, please accept my apologies; you really don't know where Sophia is?" "Go inside, let's find out where she is," Paula pretended.

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