ᴛʜᴇ ʙɪʟʟɪᴏɴᴀɪʀᴇꜱ ꜱᴜʀʀᴏɢᴀᴛᴇ

Comfort

AARON

When I finally got home, I was exhausted.  I had to make appearances at both my clubs and hotel, not to mention countless meetings. I think I'm going to take the day off tomorrow.

I walk through the door and loosen my tie. I was about to lay on the couch when I saw Leah already laying there. She was fast asleep. I bit into my lip. Her long hair was loose, and she was wearing a t shirt with shorts.

Leo was watching me like he was Leah's personal bodyguard. I rolled my eyes and carefully picked her up. She cuddled into my chest as I walked up the steps. She is so beautiful. I pushed open her door and carefully laid her down.

I was about to leave when Leah mumbled something.

"Mmm Aaron.."

Fuuuuck.

I bit into my lip hard. I wanted to fuck her right there. I wanted to dominate her. Choke her, fuck her until her eyes rolled to the back of her head.

She moaned again, and that's when I knew I had to leave. I quickly walked out and went to my room. I wanted to keep it professional but I seriously wanted to fuck her. Maybe I made a mistake choosing her. I need to keep my space. I can't afford to get any closer to Leah.

Three weeks went by, and I was still avoiding Leah until it was unavoidable.

Leah stepped in front of me. "What did I do?" She asked.

"What?" I answer.

"What did I do? You've been avoiding me, and you've been so cold to me." She says angrily.

I don't really know what to say, but all I know is I don't like this tantrum.

"Leah, I'm your boss. I don't have to be nice to you." I said to her coldly.

She stared at me intensely and nodded her head. It was a little scary.

"You're right." She said finally. "Congratulations, you're gonna be a father." She said to me and slammed the pregnancy test onto my chest.

Wait, what? I looked down at the pregnancy test. Two lines.

"Here, I thought the pregnant woman was supposed to be the moody one, but nope, it's all you." She said, grabbing her bag.

"Where are you going?" I ask.

"Away from here. So I can be alone and study." She answers coldly.

"We have to make a doctor's appointment, Leah."

"Yeah, well, I have to study, so that's definitely not happening today." She said, walking towards the door.

I grabbed her arm, but she pulled it away. "I'll be back later." She said to me clearly, still angry.

"Leah. You're breaking your contract." I tell her.

"Actually, I'm not. At this moment we don't have a doctors appointment so I don't have to stay. So see you later."

I stand there completely speechless. I didn't want to hurt her, but I still managed to do so, and now the mother of my child is angry.

LEAH

I stormed out of the house and left Aaron's property. I needed to be away. Maybe it was because of the pregnancy and because I've been sick and feeling a virus growing inside me. I wanted to throw up again, but I didn't. I sat at a bus stop, and all I wanted to do was cry.

I placed my hand on my belly. I signed up for this.

Just then, the bus arrived, and I got on. I sat down and took a deep breath. Aaron had been avoiding me for the past few weeks. I didn't mind, but every time I tried to make conversation, he brushed me off. He would barely look at me. I couldn't help but feel like he regretted choosing me. I just want all this to be over.

My eyeline glanced to a little boy on his dad or brother's lap. He looked about two years old, and he waved at me. I never liked kids, but I couldn't help but smile and wave back. He was adorable. I felt a warm feeling, and suddenly, tears started falling down my cheeks.

Why the fuck was I crying?

The little boy and his dad or brother sat next to me and the man gave me a tissue.

"Thanks." I sniff.

"No problem. My little brother seems to like you so." He smiles.

I chuckle nervously and wipe my eyes.

"Are you okay?" He asks.

I look up at his face. He's young, but I'm pretty sure I've seen him before.

"Wait, do I know you?" I asked?

"I tutored you last year. I'm Jack."

"Oh. Sorry." I apologize.

The little boy tugged on my shirt. "Up up."

Awww.

I really didn't like kids. To be honest, they scared me. I didn't like their sticky hands and their drooling mouths, but all of a sudden, that changed with this kid.

I picked him up and sat him next to me.

"He's a cute kid." I smile.

"Yeah, he's something alright." Jack said to her. "Hey, if you're not busy, we're heading to get some ice cream if you want to join."

"Sure."

It's not like I have anywhere else to be.

I got off the bus with Jack and his little brother Jacob, and we got some ice cream. Jack was funny and sweet it felt freeing to be with a new friend. We then dropped off Jacob at his daycare, and we went to a restaurant for lunch. It was nothing fancy, but it was good enough. I placed my phone on silent since Aaron was blowing my phone up.

Just as we finished eating and got up to leave, I saw Aaron storming in.

Great.

"Get in the car, Leah." He said angrily.

"Why?"

"Because as of this moment, we have a doctors appointment, so get in the damn car. " He said to me and squinted his eyes at Jack.

I sighed heavily and said goodbye to Jack. As we walk back to the car, Aaron grabs my waist and turns me to him. My heart nearly jumped out of my chest. His face was so close.

He was so close...

"May I remind you Ms Davis that romantic relationships with another man are forbidden as long as you're my surrogate."

Suddenly, I can't speak.

I want to kiss him.. I want him to kiss me... I want him to want me...

"You belong to me, Ms Davis." He said, looking down at me intensely. "Agreed?"

"Yes." I whispered.

Aaron leaned in like he was going to kiss me, but then he released me and opened the car door for me.

Damn it... what the hell is wrong with this guy?