Following her fiancé’s disappearance after finding out she was pregnant, Elena believed her life couldn’t be much more stressful. However, the truth about her child’s father was revealed when her supervisor made fun of her during a team meeting.
I lost my life three months ago. I’m not making this up.
I had no concept how easily dreams could fall apart when I was 27 years old and engaged to a man I believed I would be with forever.
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I will always remember Ethan’s look when I told him I was expecting.
His voice was stern and low as he questioned, “Are you serious?”
Despite my nervousness, I tried to grin as I nodded.
“We will soon become parents.”
I was expecting him to be happy, but instead he muttered something about needing time to ponder. Then he left through the door.
And he never returned.
I kept it a secret. Not my colleagues, not my family, no one.
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How was I able to?
My father, who owned the business where I worked, was a strong man. Another branch was run by my sister, Rebecca, who was married to my boss, Adam.
Everyone was quite optimistic about me and my future. However, the information regarding my child’s paternity felt like a ticking time bomb. I couldn’t take the chance. In an effort to conceal the truth for as long as possible, I moved out on my own and left my parents’ residence.
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While he and my mother were enjoying their opulent vacations, my father had given Rebecca and Adam management of the company.
However, secrets always surface, don’t they?
And the worst conceivable approach was used to reveal my.
For the sake of illustration, my boss and brother-in-law, Adam, chose to make my pregnancy a public spectacle as I was standing in the center of the conference room during a team meeting.
“So, Elena,” he began, smiling smugly as he leaned back in his chair. “I’ve heard that congratulations are due. You’re expecting a child? Getting settled at last! Oh, that’s wonderful for you.
Some of them laughed uneasily. Every eye in the room turned to me, and I could feel the heat rising to my face.
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He said, smacking the table as though he had just cracked the greatest joke ever. “I guess now you’ll have to find the father, huh?”
Adam wasn’t done, but the laughs soon stopped.
“But you don’t have to worry even if you don’t want to, right? Benefits for single mothers are good. Perhaps I ought to increase your pay by $1,000 annually! What are everyone’s thoughts?
There was an unsettling stillness in the room. I clenched my fists, holding back tears as my chest constricted.
I trembled as I said, “This baby’s father told me he loved me more than his own life.” “But he fled as soon as he learned.”
Adam grinned more broadly.
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“Ah, men. Typical, huh?
Just as I was about to bolt out, the office doors abruptly opened.
A young woman entered with tears running down her cheeks and a baby in her arms. She was no older than twenty-two or twenty-three, but she refused to back down in spite of the tears and shaking hands.
My father and Rebecca trailed behind her.
I adjusted my coat so that it draped more snugly around my waist only for show. I had to tell Adam about the baby even though I wasn’t really showing yet. After all, he was my supervisor.
“No one leaves,” my father remarked in a firm and piercing voice. “This conversation needs to be seen and heard by everyone.”
Adam’s arrogant smile disappeared in an instant.
Just for the sake of illustration, he muttered, “Rebecca,” his voice now low. “What’s happening?”
“What’s going on, Adam?” Rebecca asked in a cold tone. “Is that because your terrible lies are finally coming back to haunt you?”
When I looked at the mom holding the infant, I felt a knot in my stomach from recognition.
The lady I recognized made my stomach turn.
“Lila?” I muttered.
Lila used to work as Rebecca’s assistant. I had seen her once at a family dinner and a couple of times at the office. She had always come across as reserved, almost bashful. She looked different today, though.
Rebecca’s gaze was unreadable as she crossed her arms.
“I understand why Lila quit her work. Elena, I understand why you left your parents’ place. “Coldly,” she said. Did you really think I wouldn’t know? That I would accept this Ethan story?
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My mouth became parched. My heart was racing.
Elena, I discovered your journal. When you departed, you didn’t pack appropriately. It was on your nightstand when you left it.
There was a terrible silence in the room.
Rebecca went on, her words tinged with barely contained rage, but solely for the sake of illustration.
“Isn’t Adam the father of your child?”
The room echoed with a wave of whispers. My knees were weak.
Rebecca wasn’t finished yet, though.
“And Adam is also the father of HER baby,” she continued, gesturing to Lila.
Lila took a step forward and brought her infant closer to her chest.
Adam’s face became pale and gray.
“Rebecca… I can explain! He stumbled.
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Rebecca yelled, “No.” For years, you misled me. I was betrayed by you. You betrayed my confidence. Adam, we’re done. To me, you are dead.
At that moment, my father moved forward, his face stern and icy.
He stated bluntly, “I’ve heard enough.” “You’re fired, Adam. With instant effect. Gather your belongings and leave.
Adam started to object, but my father stopped him with a wave of his hand.
“And you will pay child support for both of these children,” he said. I will see to it that it does.
Employees exited the office in whispers, discussing the incident as they went.
I stood there, not knowing what to do, until my father came over.
Just for the sake of illustration, he said, “Elena,” in a softer tone. “Why didn’t you approach me?”
My eyes were burning with tears as I gazed at the floor.
I said, “I didn’t want to ruin Rebecca’s life.” “And I was worried about your reaction if you found out.”
He shook his head and moaned.
“My dear, you are not to blame for this.” Adam manipulated you in the same way that he fooled the rest of us. I will always be there for you since you are my daughter.
I was at a loss for words. Or take action. or sense.
Then Rebecca moved closer. Her eyes were hard, but her face was red. I thought she was going to slap me for a second. Instead, though, she drew me into an embrace.
She trembled as she continued, “I’m mad, Elena.” Not at you, though. Adam was the one who ruined our union. We’ll work together to overcome this.
Something in me was broken by her comments, and I eventually started crying.
Because that was an error. If I’m being completely honest with you, there was only one night at the Christmas party when I was intoxicated. I had no idea what had transpired. or how. Ethan fled when I attempted to portray it as his baby.
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“I’m here to support you,” she declared. “I will take this man for what he is worth.” We will then raise your child jointly. I mean, if you want.
My telephone rang a week later.
“Elena,” said my dad. “I need someone I can rely on to replace Adam. Having worked for the company for five years, you are the most familiar with the team. Would you be interested in taking over as interim director?
For the sake of illustration solely, I couldn’t speak. “Dad, are you sure?”
“Totally,” he answered. “Darling, you have my trust. However, give it some thought. Just keep in mind that I will shortly require an answer.
Of course, the response was yes.
Putting myself in Adam’s position wasn’t simple, but I tried to raise my head a little each day I entered that office.
What’s the best part?
Just for the sake of illustration, my child will know that their mother never gave up. and that she has the full backing of their family.
What about Adam? He is the past. both at work and in our personal life.
What about Rebecca? Slowly but gradually, we are reestablishing our bond. She is starting to forgive me, but she will never forgive Adam.
Sometimes, once everything is said and done, you discover that you are stronger than you ever thought possible.
Who knows what happened to Ethan, anyway? I don’t. In any case, I’m going to embrace motherhood as a single parent who loves her child without conditions because my baby is on the way.
Although this work has been fictionalized for artistic reasons, it is based on actual individuals and events. To preserve privacy and improve the story, names, characters, and specifics have been altered. Any likeness to real people—living or dead—or real events is entirely accidental and not the author’s intention.
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