Xandra's pov;
" You don't have any cravings now, do you?". Mira asked in jest while we were in the living room.
" I don't think so".
" Mummy don't worry, whatever you want I'll get it for you".
" I know it, my son loves me best". I ruffled his hair out of habit.
Then I heard the ringing of my phone and picked it up.
" Why are you calling me this late, is something wrong?". It was Alex.
" Have you gone to bed?". He asked instead.
" No?".
" Nothing really, I just wanted to remind you to go to bed early and have enough rest. You should control your urges too, it is unhealthy to eat too late at night. And also, the weather is cold now so you should wear enough clothing and...".
" Calm down, will you? This could be considered the longest line you've ever said to me. Are you sure everything is alright?".
" Un, but could you please not go anywhere alone? Don't go to places too secluded and make sure not to get too close to strangers,it could be very dangerous".
" Now I'm really confused".
" You just got attacked recently. It could happen again, please stay safe".
" Alright, I will". I said unsure.
" Alright".
" Bye". I quickly disconnected the call.
" Is everything alright?". Mira asked.
" Yes, just that I think Alex is behaving strangely or I might be overthinking it".
" You must be overthinking it, what could be wrong with him?".
" He seemed unusually caring".
" It must be because you just got attacked so he's worried about you, it's quite normal since you are colleague at work and friends".
" Really,ok then. I hope so".
I went to bed quite late, I couldn't stop thinking about how I had to break the news at work that I'm pregnant. I felt frustrated even as I went to sleep.
I woke up late and I had to hurry with my things so I won't delay Mira and Nelson.
I was so unfortunate. I met Mrs. Morgan immediately I entered the premises.
" Good morning Xandra".
" M-morning Mrs. Morgan".
" You look so nervous".
" Oh really. Actually, I wanted to see you".
" I see, come with me then".
She led me to a place to sit down properly.
" Alright, I'm all ears".
" Actually, I, I'm, I really didn't meant to hid it, I just didn't know how to tell you, I'm sorry".
" Tell me what?".
" I,". I took a deep breath," I'm pregnant". I looked down guiltily.
" I was wondering when you'll tell me". I snapped my head up.
" What do you mean, did you know already, did Alex...".
" I'm quite experienced. I'd recognize a pregnant lady from miles, Xandra".
" I'm sorry, I...".
" It's nothing to be sorry about. It's understandable that you needed some time to get yourself together".
" Thank you Mrs. Morgan".
" Now that you officially told me, I'll ask, when do you plan to leave?".
" What, leave?".
" Of course. You are pregnant now, you can't stress yourself too much. Moreover, you have to take good care of your child when you give birth, right?".
" Actually, Mrs. Morgan, I plan to continue working,if possible,till birth".
" What".
" It's my decision, please, just let me ".
" I understand".
Authoress pov;
During lunch in school today, Nelson met someone, someone very familiar.
Nelson was on his way to the cafeteria when he saw a figure chasing another figure past the building.
" That person. It looks so much like my uncle,my uncle Drey. Mummy said he went to the trip with Daddy. Could they be back?".
Mira's pov;
I just went to drop Nelson and Xandra and was on my way back when I got a call from Alan telling me to meet up with him that he had something to show me.
I was eager to see what he found out so I went there immediately. But I couldn't find him so I was worried and looked all over the hotel but I still couldn't find him, I was scared something bad already happened to him.
I tried calling his phone and it was picked by a strange person.
" If you want to save him, you better come to the address I'll send you, alone. If not,he will be killed".
I could hear some muffled cries in the background which I assume to be Alan. Immediately I got the address, I drove off to that place. It was an uncompleted building in a secluded area.
Before I entered, I pressed the Dial given to us by Jade and pray it would work.
When I entered, I saw Alan tied to a chair and a hefty man sitting in a chair adjacent him holding a gun. I scared stiff and even more worried about Alan's safety.
" I'm here now will you let him go?". I said in a trembling voice. I cursed myself for letting him see my fear.
" The thing is, I never free people. Why don't you both just die".
" Die, you said you would free him". I panicked.
" I never said that. This darned fool was trying to make a fool of me, ain't that easy boy. Why don't I start with you first".
Then I heard a gunshot,two gunshots to be exact. Alan was shot in the chest and the man,he was shot in the leg. The man tried desperately to run away but the person who shot him, Jade, came in and dragged him back to the chair and tied him.
" Jade thank you. But Alan,he...".
" Let's take him to the hospital first". I nodded.