Against all Adversities (Billionaire Romance)

swelling up in her chest. A new reality evidence of hers was sitting heavily in her hands: the little plastic stick which had caused a whole change to everything. The two pink lines were s

pulse, propelled by wine mixture, laughter, plus chemistry that can't be denied which built up right from day-one they set eyes on each other. The professional relationship which they commenced with quickly got

Mike? Right now, he already lived a life that was chaotic. As far as corporate world was concerned he was considered a great force to reckon with. He was famous for his unbridled drive p

oo hot for you to handle, all alone," she told her reflection in a whisper. Time is due for confiding in someone

iend, Vivian. Her call was picked quickly with a small hin

the urgent concern exhibited by Vivian. "I... I

usual rich aroma that oozed from coffee and waft through the air. Lizzy arrived meeting Vivian s

ivian queried as

e subsequent laughter, the very moment that both she and Mike finally succumbed to their feelings. While she was sp

ed, her eyes widening. "So now.

n I do, Vivian? I'm yet to decide whether to let him know or not. Assuming he chooses to

retend that nothing ever happ

ross the table to grab Lizzy's hand. "You really need to inform him. It's his

night, but it had meaning, didn't it? Both of you need to sit together and talk, that will lea

e nail just got hit on the head by Vivian. Being best friends, they've shared something special. Although, sh

ir discussion was over, she summoned courage to put a call across to Mike. The phone started ringing; each time

heavily on her, making her nervous. "I wish to talk to you on some

g is fine. You're sou

... better we see in per

n there was a pause. "You're sounding anxious Lizzy,

zy then hung up and stared at the wall while feeling heav

ntervals her heart wandered to her scheduled discussion with Mike. She kept wondering what will be the reaction of Mike.

into Mike's office. She was greeted by the scent coming from polished wood plus fresh paper. Upon

he lamp on his desk. He stood up as she entered, with his expression shifting from th

izzy. What's it?" he inquired

deep breath to summon all her courage. "There's

wn, with his brow furrowing

at his eyes which in the past held

pregn

poken. Gradually, Mike's expression started shifting, a mixture of shock with something

le it personally, but... later discovered I can't. I feel there's the need for

ars were turning visibly. "Hope you're

er trembling voice. "I can't grasp wh

iscuss on how this will affect our moving forward. In fact, this comes to me as a surprise, yet it is my

ing over her, the weight emanating fro

s, decisions, and numerous moments filled with joy and at the other times

t for each other. As the night lingered on, Lizzy nursed the feelings that while the storms of emotions rage

the uncharted waters of impending parenthood, slowly transforming from colleagues into partners in every sense of

ing the necessary supports. As partners they started exploring the yet to be charted waters o

er against life's uncertainties, prepared to dea