The Alpha's Surrogate

New City

The whole week I’ve been busy at the new apartment, getting it ready it’s small but nice, with one huge sofa, a flat-screen and other homely things that almost left me broke.

I also bought a pc, sitting down with a cup of latte I start looking for work. Even if there was something I could find what can I do, I sigh getting off the sofa to go to my bedroom to finally rest.

…..

I wake up to an ad on my computer, someone is looking for a personal assistant, gosh what do assistants do?

I wear a black short skirt and a light blue silk blouse tucked in with a pair of stilettos carrying a small bag with me, I decided to let my hair done, with some mascara and makeup I am ready, I figured if I look nice and presentable they won't ask for my credentials

I laugh when I look in the mirror, I do look nice but I have no idea what I’m doing, I wait outside for an Uber.

When it comes it takes me to the address, it’s a hospital one of the doctors is looking for temporary assistance, according to this ad it’s not very hard just reminding him of appointments, and taking calls. I get off walking in confidently, I’m sure if Marion or troy saw me they would have laughed, Marion doesn’t believe I can do anything at all.

“Next,” the secretary called, entering the room is a woman seating in her seat, she looks up at me with a gentle smile, her hair is long and white, she is beautiful but looks a little bit older maybe like my Mama

“How are you?” she asks getting comfortable in her seat. I answer with the same energy.

“ how old are you?”

“ 20 years old Ma'am” she nods looking at her folders. The woman is asking me questions like where I live, my family if I have any, and my medical report, it feels so personal.

Mrs. Smith is a gynecologist.

She stands up giving me her hand. “ you start tomorrow,” what? I wasn’t expecting that at first she didn’t even ask if I have any experience and I’m sure I wasn’t the best candidate, but who cares or I want to earn money, pay for the apartment and my expenses, well maybe things are looking up well for me.

Or maybe it was out of pity I did tell her how much I needed money If I have to stay safe.

I start to eat when my phone rings. It’s Troy.

I answer but don’t speak, waiting for him it might be a trap.

“Ava,” he says, I breathe relieved, it’s been a long time since I’ve heard a familiar voice.

“How are you?”

“ I’m alright and you? Are you settled in ? “ he asks calmly. I nod forgetting he can’t see me.

“ yes. How is everything there?” he sighs deeply

“ All is well, but the boss was in the hospital, he lost a lot of blood,”

“ Is he okay?” I ask anticipating, I hate this.

“ Unfortunately yes, last night he woke up and the first thing he said was your name,” I shiver, he will look everywhere for me. He will use all his contacts, as even the military was looking for me at the airport. I’m his obsession. His sick love.

“ He’ll send people for you so be careful,”

“ When are you coming here?” I ask.

“ soon promise, and don’t trust Mikael, he left the estate the dude is into crazy stuff, and he told them he'll help find you,” I swallow thickly, he helped us and he said he’ll find me here, what should I do? That guy is a psychopath, he killed those guys brutally like human life meant nothing at all. And besides, he was just using me to keep this bracelet safe, which he stole by the way. I look at the bracelet again. The small diamonds shine, a small black one in the middle it’s almost red.

“ I got a job,” he laughs not believing me, I roll my eyes. “ hey I can do things too,” I say annoyed.

“ Good girl, I’m proud of you.” Troy has always been a good friend to me, he even joined the cartel fully just to keep me safe. He’s responsible and takes care of his Granny, now I’m missing her too, and her Tacos.

“ be safe,”

“ you too and don’t let Mikael close,” I cut the line.

…..

Work has been okay I guess, just spilling the coffees and making her miss appointment, but Ms. Smith just shrugs it off understanding,

We are having tea at the hospital cafeteria, it’s decent and the food is nice too, I stay here most of the time because I hate the strong smile of medicine.

“ How did you get that Aviana,” she points at my side, she asked a nurse to clean it last time, and I told her my side was killing me. And besides, the wound is still new.

“ Old boyfriend,” she gasps holding her chest, her brown eyes wide. I nod drinking my latte, it’s my favorite.

"Tell me everything,” she says holding my hand, I look at her, something that will betray her, why is she so nice to me all the time? What intentions does she have? I nod and tell her my story of course omitting some truth like my family’s death, and the Cartels, all I tell her Is that he’s obsessed with me and will do anything to get me back.

She shakes her head as I conclude my story

“ I’m sorry you had to go through that sweetheart,” she says putting a hand on top of mine. I smile gratefully.

“ So you need money right?” if I have to hide, I need money, enough, I have to prepare in case I have to leave this City no one can keep me safe but myself. I nod.

“ Have you heard of surrogacy?” she asks looking me in the eye. I raise an eyebrow but nod this is when a person carries Another person's baby. I nod slowly.

“ My daughter had preeclampsia during her first pregnancy it was so bad,” she says bitterly, I look at her with a sorry look

“ Sorry to hear that,” she smiles kindly as she does "My Lorena was so sad," she shakes her head

“She met a man after she lost her baby, he got her out of her depression,” she smiles genuinely “ my baby was so happy Ava, she wanted to have his child desperately but she couldn’t,” I'm glued to my seat, listening as this woman talks about her daughter with so much love. I can't help but think of mine, how is she?

“ After they exhausted everything, best of the best doctors, gynecologists. I suggested surrogacy,” I nod with a smile that’s a happy ending

“ that’s nice,” I say not knowing what else to say but she shakes her head.

“ We got everything ready, she even convinced her ma- fiance who is not the easiest man trust me, sweetie," she breaths in " she was so eager and even found a woman to carry the child, but unfortunately she died before,” she says sadly wiping a tear, my heart aches for this woman, this time I hold her hand, maybe it can give her some comfort.

“ I’m so sorry doctor,” she nods.

“ It was always her wish to carry his child, to have his baby,” she must have loved the man too much and Ms. Smith said he is difficult but she managed to convince him they must truly love one another.

“ I want you to be the surrogate,”