Chapter 3 Three

Although Shantel knew deals are mostly selfish and ridiculous, she never expected this deal! What he said was absurd. She was just a nurse here, not some baby carrier.

"This is for our good, Shantel. You will help me and I will do the same," He said, looking at Shantel's reluctant expression.

"How could you even suggest such a thing, sir? I am a nurse working in this hospital," Shantel said, insisting.

" I am doing this to help you. Besides, the..."

"With due respect sir, I don't need your help. I will look for ways myself. You can look for someone else," She said, sounding pissed.

Even if he was her boss, what right does he have to tell her to do such a thing? She was holding back because he was her boss.

"If I have a choice I wouldn't be here asking you to do it. He specifically wants you," Doctor Mark said, getting frustrated too .

"He?" She asked but Doctor Mark ignored her question.

Seeing he wasn't going to answer her, she spat out her mind,"I'm not interested."

Shantel turned around to leave, but his next words halted her.

"The minute you cross that door, be ready to leave with your mother's unconscious body. I am sure she won't survive a day without the hospital life-saving machine," He said, a little angrily.

Shantel felt her feet rooted to the floor, and her body failed her completely. She couldn't move an inch from her spot.

"Why me?," She finds herself asking as a drop of tear slides down her eyes.

"I am sorry, Shantel. You are the one that he wants," Doctor Mark apologized.

Then he added,"You're free to reject my offer."

He knows fully well that she wouldn't refuse because of her mother. Everyone is selfish these days.

"I will do it. I will be the surrogate mother," She said, biting her lips.

"Come with me to my office, you need to meet him." Doctor Mark said, breathing a sigh of relief.

"Isn't this supposed to be private? I shouldn't be allowed to see him." She said, surprised.

"You can't afford to go against him, even if you try. So there is no need for me to hide his identity from you." He explained.

As he left, Shantel trailed behind him. Who was this devil?

***

Xavier was waiting impatiently for them to arrive. There was something about that girl that was attracted to him. He just can't seem to let go. As he was in deep thought, the door suddenly opened and Doctor Mark came in with the lady.

Seeing the cute innocent face that was bowed, Xavier let out a smile, surprising Kaylan who was staring at him.

She looked at the girl that just came in. Suddenly she felt threatened by the innocence of the girl. What she wouldn't tolerate was to be challenged by whosoever that wants to act as a surrogate.

Glaring at the girl who seemed reluctant and was trailing behind Doctor Mark, Kaylan felt like dragging her out of the office.

"She's here." Doctor Mark said, loudly.

"I can see her," Xavier retorted, glaring at the doctor. Was he blind? Of course he can see her perfectly.

All these while, Shantel's eyes were looking down. She dare not look at the people in the room, afraid of offending them.

"Look up," Xavier commanded, his voice sounding friendly. Kaylan's eyes almost popped out of its socket. Was this the same cold Xavier?

Shantel looked up to see a devilishly handsome but cold face. He was staring at her as his eyes roamed all over her body. Then she recognized the face!

He was that same icy man she bumped into not long ago! Was he punishing her for what happened?

"You?" She asked, biting her lips.

"Yeah, it's me," Xavier smirked, getting aroused just by the way she bites her lips.

Shantel wished she didn't meet him earlier. She felt like she just bumped into bad luck today!

Kaylan, who was observing the interaction between Xavier and the girl, quickly cleared her throat.

"I am Kaylan, his wife," She said, giving Shantel a warning glare.

Shantel wanted to roll her eyes at the woman's attitude but she forced out a smile instead. Her mother's treatment lies on them.

"I am Shantel," She simply replied, wishing she could finish everything quickly.

Xavier just glanced at Kaylan who introduced herself as his wife, as if it makes a difference. But he kept quiet and faced the girl instead.

" Are you in for the deal?" Xavier asked, hoping for a positive answer.

As she was contemplating on her answer, Doctor Mark gave her a warning look and she nodded and was about to go when she heard Kaylan's voice.

"I hope you won't end up fighting for the baby which isn't yours in the future," Kaylan said, staring at her.

Shantel wanted to lash out at her but kept her cool. If it was easy why can't she bear the child? She has no one to blame but herself for being useless because if she could afford her mother's treatment, she wouldn't have agreed to such a humiliating deal.

"I won't. Besides, I don't have the guts to do so." She said, smiling bitterly.

How could she afford to do that when Xavier's piercing gaze was locked on her? She would be doomed the moment she does that!

"Umm, you can go downstairs for the test and everything. I want the results before noon and tell them I sent you. Meet with Sheila personally and she will handle everything," Doctor Mark said.

Shantel nodded, not daring to utter too many words. Then she heard the devil speaking to her again.

"I want to see you tomorrow evening. Use my card to locate the place," He said, giving her a smile.

Shantel was feeling uncomfortable whenever he looked at her.

Another person who was feeling unsatisfied and enraged deep down was Kaylan. She wasn't happy about this but she didn't retaliate.

It was Shantel who asked. "Why? What for?."

"Quit asking questions, just do as he says." Doctor Mark said.

Not wanting to offend anyone, she shrugged before agreeing," I have heard you."

Then Shantel turned around to leave the office as quickly as she came. She just can't stay a minute with either of them!