The Virgin Surrogate

Chapter 17

SHARON’S P.O.V

I shouldn’t have told Nick about Tara being a virgin and I never intended to, it just kind of slipped out of my mouth, and I sincerely wish I could take it back. I hope Nick never mentions it to Tara, she would never forgive me if she knows. But all that will be a thing of the past if I can find the right person for Tara.

Alfred and Tara seemed to get along pretty well and I can tell Alfred had already fallen for her. But I was yet to confirm it from him, so I decided to call him and ask. I picked up my phone and dialed his number, he didn’t pick, he must be busy, so I left a message for him to call me as soon as possible.

I was resting in bed and scrolling through my phone when Alfred’s call came in, I picked on the first ring.

“Alfred!” I said all too excited to talk to him

“Sharon, what’s with all this excitement? Sharon....?” Alfred asked sounding doubtful.

“I have a question for you and it is very simple to answer, just a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ is enough and that is all” I stated.

“O…kay…” Alfred said unsure of what I was about to say next.

“Do you like Tara?” I asked pointedly

“Sharon….*groans* why do you want to know?” he asked trying to avoid the question but I am smarter than that. I have to be sure before i proceed to the next level of my matchmaking process. I wouldn't want Tara to be hurt especially by a person from me.

“I said all you have to say is ‘yes’ or ‘no’” I stated.

“Okay Sharon, yes, I do like Tara and if she will give me a chance I can fall in love with her” he answered

I squealed in joy, my plan is finally going to work.

“Alright then, another question is do you feel daunted by the fact that she is pregnant?” I asked the last question.

“Not at all, in fact I think the circumstance surrounding the pregnancy has made me more attracted to her. I mean it shows just how selfless she is. And if I may ask ma, why did you ask?” Alfred replied.

“Nothing, I just needed to know. Thanks Alfred, enjoy your day” and Alfred also said his goodbye and I ended the call.

Now I had heard all I needed to hear from Alfred, I have to confirm if Tara feels the same and I can proceed from there. But I know today is not the right time to talk to Tara about that.

I went to see Tara later in the day, I tried my best to cheer her up and Nick also sent the driver to get ice-cream of her choice. We all watched a comedy movie together and I can say the day ended on a good note.

Today is another Friday and anybody in Nigeria knows it is TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday). I and Tara will be going clubbing later today and we have been preparing since early morning, now it is mid-afternoon and Tara is yet to decide on what to wear. I am now officially frustrated and if she doesn’t pick the next cloth as the one we might as well cancel all plans.

“Tara! That is the hundredth dress you are trying when will you choose?” I said frustration apparent in my voice

“I’m sorry Sharon, it’s just they all make me look so bloated and….” She made a gesture with her hand to show exasperation and added “maybe you should go alone, I really don’t think I have anything that fits here” she said slumping her shoulder in defeat.

“Or you are just too conscious of your body Tara. You are pregnant and so what? You are beautiful and I would kill to have your glow, so please, wear something that will show off your cute baby bump.” I said as I went to the pile of discarded clothes to pick a particularly beautiful black dress and raised it for her to inspect

“I think this looked great when you tried it on the other time.”

“You sure?” she was looking at me with doubts now and I nodded in approval
“Okay then, let me try this again for the last time” she said as she changed into the dress and turned to me for approval.

There was nothing to say to her, the dress is a killer and it was like it was perfectly molded to her body. It was showcasing her belly bump which only made her cuter.

“You look perfect Tara” I said with a genuine smile and she smiled back. We agreed not to tell Nick we were going out late as he would be sour about it.

Later in the evening after we had had dinner with Nick and he had excused himself, I and Tara went to change into our outfits and did our make-up and snuck out the house. We had to let Joy in on our plan as she will be the one to let us in when we get back.

I had invited Alfred to come join us but didn’t let Tara on it, I wanted to make it a surprise. We booked uber as I knew I would be drinking and I couldn’t let Tara drive in her condition and also I knew that was the only way to make Alfred come home with us.

We went to the club and we had a nice time, I had my favorite whisky with Alfred while Tara had a mocktail. We danced, talked and danced and had fun. It was past mid-night and we had to go home as I had caught Tara yawning twice now, she needed to rest. Alfred offered to take us home as we were immobile.

Yay! Nice planning Sharon

We got home and we were let in by Joy, we invited Alfred in for a drink and he accepted. I told Tara to sit with him whilst I went to fetch a drink for both of them. I went to the kitchen and pretended to be getting a drink but I was actually giving them time to be together. I stayed for another twenty minutes before I went back to the living room. Tara and Alfred didn’t notice my presence as Tara was laughing to something Alfred said, that is good, it means my plan is working. I snuck around them and head up the stairs, I was not going to interrupt their nice time.

Nice work Sharon! You did well.

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