Loving The Playboy (Christian Romance)

Chapter thirteen

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The intruder walked inside proudly and settled down on a chair before answering him "isn't it obvious? am here to introduce you to your son" she pointed at the two years old boy that held her hand

"what?" they both shouted but the lady was not done with them

"most importantly am here to claim what is mine" she looked pointedly at Micheal

This lady was really crazy to think that Micheal belong to her. Crystal knew she could handle a crazy woman but a child was a whole new scenario that she wasn't sure she could handle

"you have a son?" she glared at him

Micheal felt his heart squeeze at the pain in her voice. He didn't want to be the reason for her pain "baby please... I dont know what she's talking about" he pleaded

"but you know her?" she asked hoping he would say no

Micheal hesitated a little before answering her "yes.. We had a fling some years ago. But that was all, i have not contacted her since then.

Crystal held her head in her hands. She was losing her sanity. This was too much to grasp. Never had she expected any of Micheal past whores to pop back into their lives and not just that, she showed up with a child

"i should go" her voice was calm, surprising even her

"babe please... Please don't go. This is just a minor misunderstanding" he begged

Minor misunderstanding indeed... It certainly didn't look like it... She thought as she grabbed her purse

"am sorry Micheal but i need to go think through everything. Besides you two need time to talk".

Micheal didn't like the way she was sounding.. He silently prayed this situation wouldn't cost him the woman he loved. He was helpless to do anything as he watched her leave his house...their house.

Crystal couldn't let them see how broken she was. She was ready to stay by his side through whatever huddle the faced but not this one. Taking care of the product of Micheal's promiscuous life was not how she wanted her relationship and maybe marriage to be. She knew deep down in her heart that things will change. Lots of things if not everything. It was only when she got to the confines of her room that she let her tears flow.

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Micheal turned angrily to the lady "Lillian, what the hell do think you are doing" he looked really furious

"so you remember my name. Impressive" she clapped her hands

"you are more daft than i thought if you think am doing to have anything to do with you" he spat

Lillian laughed like a maniac "Ohhh you will. Am sure of it.. You are too much of a gentleman to abandon your child" she spoke with confidence

"am glad you said my child not his mother" Micheal smiled evily "that's if he is my child" he watched her expression

A little fear flickered through Lillian's face but was replaced by a blank expression almost immediately.

Micheal continued " we will visit the hospital first thing Monday morning for a DNA test. Get ready" he stomped out.

He had to be sure the child was really before taking his next step. For now he needed to call Crystal and assure her that everything was alright.

The previous weekend was one of the worst Crystal had ever gone through. Ignoring micheal calls was not as easy as she thought. It really took a toll on her because she was always torn between answering and not answering whenever the phone rang. She needed time to think. She almost considered him innocent due to the surprise on his face when he heard the news but she didn't want to be deceived. He had slept with the lady before so she couldn't rule out the possibility of a child.

She even thought of calling in sick but decided against it. It was not like her to skip work on the first day on the week. As she dragged herself up to her office, her headache increased. Maybe she would request for a leave. After all she hadn't gotten one since she started working for them.

Crystal was just settling down when Micheal breeze into her office. She continued with what she was doing ignoring his presence

"Crystal..." he voiced sounded strained

"Ohhh hi..." she avoided his gaze

"i called your line the whole weekend but you didn't pick up" when she didn't answer he continued with" baby am sorry about what happened at my house. I promise an going to sort out this mess. Please forgive me" he took her hand

Crystal snatched her hand from his grip as though his touch burned her "whats there to sort out?" she snapped " you have a son, is it too hard it believe? Just wondering how many more childern you have out there" she spoke harshly ignoring the hurt look on his face

She felt a little guilt at her insensitive words but it was overwhelmed by anger "look am not in a right frame of mind now... I need some space" she fixed her gaze on the wall behind him. If she looked at him she may change her mind

"what..what are you saying?" he stammered

"am saying that we both need time to think as this would affect our future in a huge way. And i would like to think without been confused by my emotions. So i would appreciate it if you stop calling or visiting me for now"

Micheal rushed to her side "baby please don't do this. I swear i will fix everything" he held unto her

"i hope you do Micheal, i really hope you do. But until then.." she trailed off

"no..no. Crystal please i can't bear to be away from you. We have been through a lot together" his eyes were red

Crystal forced her face to remain void of any emotions even though her emotions were scattered all over inside. She detached herself from his grip and moved over to the other side. When he didn't get any response from her he walked out.

Crystal watched his retreating figure with mixed feelings as tears ran down her face. She knew asking for space was the right thing to do. But that didn't make it any easier for her. She really needed to go on that leave immediately. She could'nt be in the same building with him.

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