บท 8: CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 8
Serene
My skirt feels so snug on my body, and I have not worn something so classy in a long time. Throughout my marriage, I always wore clothing that never revealed too much of my body—except for instances where I needed to appear gorgeous.
It is my first day at work, and I have donned make-up from Rare Beauty. Selena Gomez's cosmetics are an excellent fit for my skin. I put on lipstick and curled my hair. I had no option but to wear heels; I only hoped I wouldn't walk and fall because I have not worn heels in a long time; else, I will spend time in my slippers. I hurriedly grabbed my purse and dashed out as the driver came.
"Good morning, Ms. Brights. I hope you are looking forward to your first day of work," The driver said to me.
"Sure, I can not wait either," I said, turning my attention to my phone. Charlotte and Neina continued sending me texts asking if I had arrived at work; I responded and then began gazing at the architecture and charming spots we drove past. The car came to a stop, and my driver informed me that we had arrived at the company. I grabbed my purse and rushed out as the door opened from the outside.
"Wow, this is really gorgeous," I murmured, looking at the building of my new employment.
"It is absolutely madam," The driver explained as he led the way inside.
We walked in, and everyone focused their attention on me, as if I were a star or something. Everyone we passed appeared to want to know who I was, but the driver managed to cut them off. I gathered myself together and put on a confident look; every stride I took sounded forceful, exactly like when I was an independent woman.
We finally arrived at the boss's secretary's desks. Because he was in a meeting with someone, she urged me to sit down and wait. As I took my seat, I glanced through my phone and reviewed some documents. Everyone who walked by appeared to struggle to take their gaze away from me; guys would physically stop by the secretary to inquire who I was, but she did not seem to know either, since I was not far from seeming like I owed the firm. I waited patiently until the person in the boss's office stepped out. When the secretary told him I had arrived, he was furious because she had not informed him.
"Ms. Brights, I am deeply sorry," he stated with a plaintive expression.
"It is OK, sir; I understand," I responded with a smile.
"I am really sorry, Ms. Brights. I had no notion that —"
The boss interrupted the secretary, "Please do not repeat this type of error, she is the one person we need to survive," he said as we stepped into his office.
He told me to have a seat and then we discussed my responsibilities. When we finished, he summoned all of the agents who would be working under me to the boarding room, where we met and I was introduced to them. I could see the males were struggling to maintain their gaze on me, but I ignored their expressions and focused on the discussion.
After we were done, the boss took me to my office and left me alone. I strolled to my desk, where everything was neatly packed, and placed my purse there. The cool air from the conditioner just neutralized the entire environment. I moved closer to my window, smiling as I took in the breathtaking scene.
As I was ready to take my seat in my chair, I felt a rapid vibration beneath my belly button. I averted my gaze and dashed into the toilet.
"What happens now, honey?" I stated this while clutching my still-flat stomach.
I recalled I had not taken anything before coming so ordered some coffee and a sandwich. The food arrived quickly, and I bolted my closed door and began eating immediately. When I was finished, I went over some paperwork and asked the trusted agent to walk me through some of the company's priorities. I was so focused on my job that I didn't even know it was lunch.
"Good afternoon, Ms. Brights. Are you not planning to have lunch?" A soft pitched voice inquired.
I raised my head, and my gaze fell on one of the agents who worked beneath me. I grinned and said, "Looks like it; do you need anything?"
"No, I simply wanted to know if you applied your own cosmetics or had it done for you."
I chuckled and then responded, "I did it myself, sweetheart; I am still new here. I do not know a single makeup artist here."
"Wow, you are more talented than madam; I have seen how hard the gentleman found it to take their gaze away from you—even Sir was really simply too absorbed in you, while you spoke," she added in an astonished tone.
I just laughed and got up from my desk. "How far is it to the nearest hospital from here?" I questioned her.
"Not too far, around 2 kilometers away, but we also have a personal doctor in the firm," she said.
"Should I take you to him, ma'am?" She added something that made my heart skip a beat.
"No—no, I was only asking; there is no need for that, dear," I said as we left my office and parted ways at the elevator. I went to my car and requested my driver to drive me to the nearest hospital. I walked in and talked with the doctor; we phoned Dr. Nelson to discuss what needed to be done because I was not in New York. After the call, the doctor requested me to change so we could check on the baby, which I did and then returned.
"Let us perform a checkup to make sure everything is fine," the Doctor said looking at me.
I nodded, resting back on the examining bed while the doctor stepped to the ultrasound equipment beside me. I lowered my shirt slightly to display my baby bulge, and the doctor administered a chilly gel on my tummy.
"This gel may feel chilly, but it helps us obtain a clear view of your baby," the doctor remarked with a reassuring expression.
He begins the ultrasound by sliding the transducer around my abdomen. A heartbeat could be heard softly and rhythmically throughout the room. My eyes widened, and I breathed quickly, reflexively grabbing for the screen.
"Is that my baby's heartbeat?" I inquired
"Yes, it is your baby's heartbeat. Strong and steady, as it should be, Ms. Brights," the doctor responded with a smile.
As I listened to the sound, my eyes welled up with emotions of excitement, accompanied by a sense of astonishment and relief. The doctor kept inspecting the screen.
"Everything looks great, Ms. Brights. Your baby is developing normally, and there is no need to be concerned," The doctor reassured.
I wiped a tear from my face as I looked at the ultrasound screen, which showed my baby's small body.
"This is truly a miracle, Ms. Brights; the majority of pregnancies with a situation like yours failed; you are quite fortunate. Congratulations."
"Thank you, Doctor.This means a lot to me," I responded holding my tears back
"You are doing a great job. We will keep a tight eye on everything, but for now, just keep doing what you are doing and enjoy this beautiful time with your angel."
The doctor printed out a few ultrasound photographs and handed them to me. I accepted them with a pleased grin, my fingers tracing my baby's shape on the glossy paper.
"I will see you at the next appointment. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please call me."
"I will. Thank you once again," I responded.
"You are welcome; please forward my compliments to the child's father," the door said, and those words pierced through my heart.
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