The baby contract

Chapter 23

Carla threw him a glare and smiled at Marvel " It's fine Marvel, take your time please " Marvel laughed " No it's fine, I'll go get you your food. We have a lot to talk about anyways " She said with a wink in Carla's direction and left. She sighed " Why did you have to bring up the topic in a restaurant? " He frowned " Topic? What topic? " " Our engagement of course! " She exclaimed, exasperated. " What's wrong with that? She's bound to find out sooner or later, and besides she's my friend so I don't understand why you would get so worked up over it " " Or didn't you tell your friend too? See Carla, enough of this childish stuff, we're more mature than that " He added coolly. She didn't have any answer to that so she looked away. Marvel came back, accompanied by a waitress who kept throwing seductive glances in Liam's direction. " Thanks Angel, you can leave " Marvel finally spoke up when the waitress made no move to leave. " Okay ma'am " Angel replied quietly and turned on her heels with a sad expression on her face. Liam was right, she enjoyed every bit of the delicious meal but she wouldn't admit it to him. " So? Do you like it, sweetheart? It's tasty, right? " He asked expectantly. She shrugged " It's okay but it's not my favorite " He glowered at her " I don't remember saying it was your favorite, I just said you would like it " She nodded " Hmn, but how do you know I liked something like this anyway? " He grinned " Instinct " " So when is the wedding? " Marvel butted in and Carla choked on her drink. The couple looked at her, surprised that she was still with them. " Next week " Liam said without batting an eye. " Next week?! Why?! " Marvel exclaimed, looking surprised. Carla smiled into her cup, hoping Marvel would come to her aid this time and talked sense into Liam.

Liam shrugged " Nothing, we just wanted to get married quickly " " Is she pregnant?! " Marvel blurted out in a hushed whisper. Carla choked on her drink the second time " What?! " " Why would you think that, Marvel? " She added with a nervous laugh. Marvel smiled sheepishly " Uh... That's just the only reasonable thing for you to get married so fast " She ended her words with a small shrug. Liam smirked " We're gonna make one soon, right baby? " Carla blushed and buried her face into a cup. " Stop Liam! You're embarrassing the poor girl! " Marvel said, laughing. ********** " Bye Carla! Make sure you come again! " Marvel yelled as Liam opened the car door for her. " Sure! Bye! " Carla replied with a wave. She heaved a sigh of relief and closed her eyes. " Did you enjoy the meal? " He asked as he drove out of the parking lot. " Yup " She answered with her eyes glued on the road. He checked his wristwatch " It's late, should I take you home now? " She eyed him " And leave my bag in the office? No way " " Oh sorry, didn't know your bag is still in the office " He didn't look sorry though. She rolled her eyes " Coming from the mouth of someone who practically dragged me out of the office " He didn't reply because he knew she just set a trap but he wouldn't take the bait. They got to his company and like a gentleman again, he opened the door for her. She eyed him suspiciously " If you think doing this would.... " But Liam cut her off " Shut up for once, Carla! You should cultivate the habit of keeping mute for once! " She rolled her eyes and preceded him to the company. She felt all eyes on her again, some looked at her curiously while some had on a harsh look. What was wrong with them anyway? Just a walk with the boss and they were already staring at her like she committed murder. She wondered whatConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

they would think of her when they finally found out she would marry him. Oh my! I can't wait to see the hostile look on their faces, she thought gleefully. Her phone rang that moment, jolting her out of her reverie. It was Jenny. " Hey baby, what's up? " She asked cheerfully but noticed right away that Jenny didn't sound as cheerful. " I'm cool " Jenny said but her voice was dull. Carla frowned " What's wrong? " Jenny sniffed " Where are you? " " At work, what's wrong Jenny? " Carla asked, starting to get worried. " Just come home quickly, will you? " Jenny said and the line went dead. She went into the office in a hurry and met Alex sitting lazily on Liam's chair. " Hi baby, how are you? " He asked in a quite, cheerful voice. " I'm good, Alex. I'm sorry, I have to leave right now. We'll talk later, okay? " She said hurriedly and got her bag. She was gone in seconds. Alex frowned, had something happened between she and Liam? Did they get into a fight? He shrugged and busied himself with his phone. Carla met Liam on her way but she almost passed by him absentmindedly but he held her back. " Whoa! Future wife, where are you running off to? " She looked up, startled " Uh? Oh, my friend is sick so I need to go home now " He shrugged " Okay, it's late anyway. Should I give you a ride? " She shook her head " No I'll manage, thanks " " I'll call you, okay? " He searched her face. She nodded quickly, wanting to be on her way already. Before she knew what hit her, he had kissed her on the lips. " Take care, hmmn? " He asked softly. She nodded, still shocked by the kiss because it was unexpected. They looked like a real couple from anyone else's view. " Go on now, will you? " He urged.

" Or do you want a deep one? " He asked in a teasing tone. Her eyes widened and she dashed out.