Chapter 2 2

DANIELLA

"Heaven, why didn't you just take me away? It was clear that I was meant to die after being hit by that car. Why didn't you just take my soul instead of leaving me here on earth?" I spoke to the heavens alone.

It's almost like I was losing my senses.

I woke up thirty minutes ago to find myself here in the hospital. The doctor had checked up on me and said I'd be fine after a day or two.

"You just need rest, that's all. No bones broken," He shared with me.

But that's not the kind of news I wanted.

At least give me bad news that can take my soul from this earth. I don't think I can stay anymore after what happened. I just can't.

But now that I'm alive, I can't deny the fact that I'm still wrecked. I have nothing.

"You have a visitor," I heard the nurse say.

I directed my gaze to the entrance and noticed a young man in a suit, holding a bouquet of rose flowers in his hand.

He steps in, followed by the nurse exiting the room, leaving me and this man alone.

Who is he?

"It's good that you are awake and healthy," He said, dumping the flower aside like it's nothing.

"Who are you?" I asked, watching him take a seat next to me.

His brow levitated at my question, as he crossed his leg like one at a meeting, answering, " Let me first of all apologize for the accident. Didn't see you coming."

So he's the one who knocked me down? But what's with the arrogant behavior?

I should be the one putting on that attitude and not him.

"And I'm glad it happened."

"What?" I lifted my brow at his word.

He's glad it happened? Is he sick?

He introduces himself as Ralph Johnson, the son of a famous Billionaire and CEO of his company.

When I heard the name, my eyes shimmered. I've heard of Ralph Johnson before. He's arrogant and doesn't give a damn about people. I never thought I'd come face to face with him one day.

But from what he said, I felt there was something fishy about his rescue.

Yes, he is the one who knocked me down and still rescued me. You hardly hear a billionaire stand up to his crime, unless...

"I want to make a deal with you, " He said, revealing just what I had in mind.

"I rescued you and spent my money to save your life, so I expect you to do something in return for me."

"And what is that?" I asked, feeling nothing but detest growing within me.

"I need you to be a surrogate mother."

What is wrong with all these men and surrogates lately?

Why am I always finding myself in a surrogate situation?

"It's simple. All I need is a healthy woman to give me a child, so I can finally get my father's empire. I need you to do this for me."

"Why need a surrogate when you can go and marry a woman out there? " I questioned.

Ralph's eyes dimmed at me with displeasure. Am I wrong to ask?

" I don't fancy marriage or relationship," He revealed, leaving me surprised.

"And that's the issue I'm having at this very moment. My father can't help but feel ashamed of me just because I am a divorcee."

Wow! I didn't know that he was even married. I only know he's an arrogant fellow.

"Two marriages, two divorces. I don't fancy marriage and it is causing an issue in my path to success. My father considers me a failure for having no woman to stand by me and give me a child. He has threatened to give his empire to charity if I don't give him an heir, and I can't allow that, " He shared with me.

"Marriage will never bring you peace but pain, and I'm not ready for such drama. I prefer having a surrogate mother to give me a child and leave as soon as the job is done. And I hope you can do this job for me, " He said, leaning back, waiting for my response.

Despite his story, I still didn't find this idea pleasing to my ears.

Me, become a surrogate mother, and leave the child afterward?

Do I appear like a trash bag in men's eyes?

"Think about it, Daniella."

"How did you know my name?" I questioned, finding this stunning.

"Your card said so," He said, taking out my ID card and placing it on the table next to my bed.

"You aren't doing this for free. Surely I'll pay you for the work. You'll get riches, money, all your heart desires I'll grant to you if you agree to be my surrogate. What do you say?" He tabled before me.

I found myself thinking instead of rejecting at once.

After what Maxwell and Michelle did to me, the word Surrogate now irritates me like hell!

I had the opportunity to say No to Ralph, but I found this idea beneficial to me differently.

If I agree to Ralph's offer, I'll be back on my feet again and show both Maxwell and Michelle that they can't bring me down.

Now that they have all my property, they'll be waiting to see me at the door.

But no. I'm going to make them wait long till they fall.

I won't fall for their plan. Instead, they'll be shocked to see me back on my feet, better than before.

Dropping my attention back on Ralph, who kept waiting for my answer, I signed and agreed to his offer.

"Okay then. I will be your surrogate," I accepted.

"Good. I hope you do your best and fulfill your end of the deal," He said, extending his hand out to me.

I took hold of his strong hand, promising to give him what he wanted.