Chapter 5 5

DANIELLA

Things between Ralph and I have been going fine. We kept on with the sex and with the deal.

But sometimes I wish we could do more. That's if I'm ready to admit that I want more of Ralph.

"I noticed a new store on my way to the office. I was wondering if we could try it out. What do you say?" Ralph asked, showing me a flyer for the store.

"Hmm, let me see, " I said, taking the flyer from him to see properly.

"It doesn't look bad. Maybe we can check it out, " I said, staring at the mannequins putting on nice wear.

"Alright. We can hit the road now, " He said, walking away.

Since I was already dressed, I saw no need to change into something else.

My wear is just fine.

I followed Ralph into his car and he drove me down to the store.

The moment we stepped out of the car together, Ralph held my hand.

I felt my body shiver on feeling his grip. It got me looking at him.

He didn't even look my way but carefully walked with me into the store.

Eyes came falling on us, as people whispered amongst themselves, gossiping about Ralph and me.

I know what they're saying. They are stunned to see Ralph and I together.

It's not the first time after all. It's been happening lately.

Ralph began talking to me so everyone could see with their eyes that he had someone as his partner.

He wants to kill the rumor about him being a failure to his father.

He wants Mr Johnson to be proud of him.

Stepping into the store, my eyes caught sight of the beautiful necklaces I saw on a mannequin. It made my eyes twinkle and I couldn't help myself.

"It's beautiful, isn't it? " Ralph asked, standing next to me.

He took the words right out of my mouth.

I hummed, trying not to look too much at the necklace. But Ralph sensed my want for it.

He took the necklace, stood behind me, and carefully placed it around my neck.

My body shivered when he did this. I felt so attracted to his touch.

"Is this the first time a man is giving such?" He asked, lifting his brow at me.

I don't know what brought that up, but I just went with the flow, letting out a smirk and saying, "Something like that. Well, Maybe."

I composed myself, acting like one who isn't moved by all the jewelry in the store.

"You don't say. So do I take that as a yes?" He asked, hooking the necklace on me, with his hand trailing down my skin.

My heart came pounding on feeling his icy touch. I almost gave out a moan, but I immediately wiped that out of me, playing hard to get.

I made it look like I needed no man to take care of me. "I'm more like a boss lady," I bragged.

"I can see that," He said, stepping away from me.

"And what about you? Any plans of getting a woman to keep you company? I mean... When you have your child, you need a lady to watch over, " I asked.

But Ralph showed no interest in having any woman in his life.

When I heard him, I felt a sudden ache in my heart.

"Marriage isn't for me, not even a relationship. You'll only hurt yourself if you choose to go down that lane. It's not my thing," He smirked, walking from my point to check out other things.

He did say that after all. Marriage isn't his thing.

And what about me who has suddenly developed feelings for him?

"I better go with the flow for now. It will just fade off later," I told myself, believing the love will leave once the deal is over.

After all, it's Ralph Johnson.

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Three months later, Ralph and I came over to the city hospital for a check-up.

My face looked worried as I sat beside Ralph, taking a glance at his emotionless face.

He has been this way since we arrived at the hospital, and I can't help but feel worried just seeing him like that.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting," The doctor had said, stepping in to talk to Ralph and me.

"It's fine Doctor. What does the report say?" Ralph asked, sitting upright.

I remained in my position, feeling nervous.

"I ran the test and your wife isn't pregnant," She revealed.

This made me feel unhappy.

This isn't the first time or the second.

For the past three months now, Ralph and I have been coming over to check if I was pregnant. But nothing.

Why is there no sign?

"Oh, thank you, " Ralph said, giving an emotionless face.

When we left, stepping into the car and exiting the hospital, my heart came pounding, wondering what was going on in Ralph's mind while he was driving.

"Is he mad? I feel he's mad. What should I do?" I feared, feeling I'd fail to give him what he wanted.

With a sigh, I said, " I'm sorry that the result didn't come out as we expected. I wish..."

"It's fine, " He said, taking a turn without looking at me.

"You don't have to blame yourself for it. I'm sure it'll come in later. All we have to do is wait, " He said, finally looking at me and letting out a curve to the side.

That caused my heart to glow for Ralph.

"He's not mad at me?" I stared, watching him drive.

Ralph isn't mad at me over the fact that I haven't conceived his heir?

I was expecting him to yell at me or show his anger, reminding me of the deal we made, but he did no such thing as that.

These days, Ralph is soft towards me. He's different from the first day we met.

When we arrived back home, we met Mr Johnson waiting for us. More like waiting for Ralph. They both went to the study room to talk.

I came by and overheard Mr Johnson talking about my case, asking to know when Ralph would give him a grandchild.

He kept talking about Ralph's reputation, telling him not to haste.

This made me feel worried.

I don't want Ralph to face any trouble while protecting his image.

When will I fall pregnant?