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CHAPTER 18. A Fake Boyfriend
CHAPTER 18. A Fake BoyfriendAndrea looked around, confused, as if Zack had just hit her over the head with something blunt.“What are you looking for?” he asked, frowning.“A hidden camera...” she replied. “Or the straitjacket you must have around here... because you don’t seem very sane right now.”He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.“Okay, sorry if I expressed myself poorly, it’s just that I’m nervous…”“And you should be! You don’t ask something like this of anyone!” Andrea declared, eyes wide.Zack stood up and walked around his desk to sit in a chair closer to her.“Listen, I know this might seem crazy, but it’s really an important favor for me,” he said, looking her in the eyes. “My father is sick, very sick, and the doctor said these might be the last Christmases he spends with us. My parents think I have a family, a girlfriend, and a baby, and I don’t want to show up there and have to tell them it’s all a lie.”Andrea’s brow furrowed, and her mouth unconsciously fo
CHAPTER 19. An Endearing Nickname
CHAPTER 19. An Endearing Nickname“Alright…” she whispered. “What do I have to do?”Zack sighed with relief.“Now comes the training!” he exclaimed. “I’ll treat you to lunch today, and we can go over the details.”And boy, were there details to discuss!When Zack took her to a nice restaurant later and courteously pulled out her chair, she felt herself shrinking.“How about we start seeing each other after work?” he suggested. “I need to spend more time with you two, or else my mom will notice that your baby isn’t familiar with me. I can bring you dinner tonight.”Andrea pressed her lips together. She couldn’t control the first time, but she didn’t want Zack coming to her house; she was embarrassed by the fact that she couldn’t even invite him to sit down because she had... nothing.“Well… Mr. Keller…”“Oh no! You can’t call me that anymore. If you slip in front of my mom, we’re doomed. Better call me Zack. You used to call me Zack before…”“Back then, you weren’t my boss!”“And now I
CHAPTER 20. For free
CHAPTER 20. For freeShe arrived hidden, camouflaged, chameleon-like, and so silently that when she heard that “Andrea,” she jumped about a foot out of her seat in fright.“Ahhhhh!” she stifled a scream and then clutched the arms of her chair, staring at Zack.“Feeling guilty, are we?” he teased. “Is it my imagination, or are you avoiding me?”“Who? Me? Nooo!” she murmured, turning bright red in a second.He leaned over the table and squinted, unable to believe she was actually blushing like a fifteen-year-old… but it didn’t hurt to check.“Hey, if it’s about the kiss, you don’t have to feel uncomfortable,” he murmured. “Think of it as an economic incentive. These lips”—Zack pointed to his mouth—“are worth ten thousand dollars.”“I’d kiss them for free,” she thought, but immediately averted her gaze.“I know, it’s just that we’re at work, and I don’t see the need for people to start gossiping. Remember, we still have to work with them when we get back, right?”Zack nodded in agreement
CHAPTER 21. One Last Gift
CHAPTER 21. One Last Gift"Yes, in onesies, but for boys," the clerk replied."I don't care! She's a tough baby! Isn't that right, my love? You're going to wear a snowboarding onesie!" he exclaimed, making a funny face, and Adriana burst out laughing.Andrea leaned against one of the racks, watching the scene. She couldn't begin to express how happy she felt knowing her daughter would have so many nice things, but it was also a reminder of everything that was missing. By January, Adriana wouldn’t have a father to hug or spoil her, and she felt it was her fault.Helplessness welled up in her eyes as she watched them, and when Zack turned to her, he noticed she was hurriedly wiping away tears."Hey, I'm sorry if I'm going overboard... it's just that baby stuff is so cute that I want everything for her," he said gently."It's okay, I think I have to accept that you're the type to go overboard often," Andrea smiled."Perfect, in that case, you'll forgive me for the last one!" he exclaimed
CHAPTER 22. Hospital or jail?
CHAPTER 22. Hospital or jail?Zack squeezed Andrea's hand for a moment and assured her that he would take care of Adriana. The young woman ran after her neighbor, crossed the hallway, and entered Mrs. Wilson's house. The poor old woman was breathing heavily, as if she had asthma or something, but Andrea knew it wasn't that."Calm down, Mrs. Wilson, we've already called the ambulance. The paramedics will be here soon," she said gently, holding her hand.Shortly after, they heard the sound of the ambulance siren, and they quickly put her on a stretcher while giving her oxygen.Both Mildred and Andrea were nervous because they didn't want her to go alone, but the truth was, the lady had no family to accompany her."Does anyone know her allergies?" a paramedic asked, and Andrea immediately started filling out the form. "We need to take her to the hospital. Who will accompany her?"Andrea and Mildred looked at each other, worried."I have all the kids at home, and two of them have a bad fl
CHAPTER 23. A daycare
CHAPTER 23. A daycare"You damn idiot, that's not urgent! You scared the hell out of me! Look up 'urgent' in the dictionary and let me fuck in peace! Call me tomorrow!" Ben shouted before hanging up, and Zack stared at the phone."He must be having terrible sex to be in such a bad mood..." he joked and got to work himself.That night, he reviewed the company records and found that seven moms needed daycare support. So by the time Ben arrived the next day, Zack was already deep into the paperwork."Wouldn't it be better to include daycare in the insurance?" Ben asked when he saw Zack searching for the perfect spot to set up the daycare on the floor."No, because this way, the moms can have their babies close by. I assure you, they'll all feel more at ease.""All of them, or just Andrea?" his friend asked slyly."I know your fucking schedule, Ben. Do you want me to interrupt you every day?" Zack threatened, and Ben shook his head."No, sir, thank you very much! OK, let's get to work the
CHAPTER 24. Knight in shining armor
CHAPTER 24. Knight in shining armorAndrea felt a tightness in her chest that was hard to describe. She usually didn't care what people thought of her, but it hurt to hear women she had worked with for over four months speak so superficially about what had happened with Trembley or what she was doing with Zack."Still workplace prostitution," another woman laughed. "Though I'd do the boss for free!""That's true, I don't want a promotion, just eating up that hunk is enough for me," another said."Well, Andrea got the promotion and the hunk! It's no different than if she had slept with Trembley. The fact that he's attractive doesn't mean she didn't do it for the promotion."Andrea clenched her fists in frustration. All the women sitting there had come to her for favors more than once, and Andrea had helped them gladly. She didn't expect them to repay her, but she would have settled for them not speaking badly about her behind her back."We all thought she was a complicated girl, one of
CHAPTER 25. First-Time Parents
CHAPTER 25. First-Time ParentsZack huffed in frustration, but when Ben put it that way, it really did seem incredibly stupid."So I screwed up," he murmured."Monumentally, like I said. Especially because you attacked her for not reacting the way you wanted. That wasn't right."Zack pressed his lips into a grimace. "Damn it! Now I have to apologize even to my fake girlfriend. Guess I should get some flowers or something...""She's not your real girlfriend, idiot," Ben muttered. "Get some food instead."Zack took a deep breath before leaving, went to his apartment, and took a shower to clear his head. Then he called Andrea."I'm sorry, I'm really sorry," were his first words. "I just want the best for you, you know that. It bothers me that people who don't know you talk bad about you, but if you decide that...""Sorry, Zack, but I can't talk right now!" Andrea interrupted him, and he noticed the baby's cries in the background."Is everything okay?" he asked, concerned."No... I don't
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