MANIPULATIVELY TURNED AS OUR STORY
CHAPTER 28

My parents came to know about the pregnancy, of course, not through me but via the media, and they were mad at me. My sister was blasting me over the phone a few minutes ago, and both of my parents were strangely happy, especially my mother. Now I am wondering whether she liked Patrica or was acting for my sake like my sister; whatever the reason, their positive response was sort of unexpected.

Now we were sitting in the hall; my sister was glaring at me, my mother was with Ana, and my father was busy spreading the news like it had not already spread enough. I felt like my family was really strange; I was turning 30, and I was still not able to understand any of them.

I had enough of this silence so I spoke, “Why are you glaring at me if you have something in your mind, please feel free as you always do”, from the time she entered my home, she wore a smile on her lips, which was annoying like hell I want to rip that off for an unknown reason, “Well I am going to be aunt thanks to you and congratulation my little brother, too bad had to hear through the media, whatever you were going to turn 30 I was thinking your expectation will not let you marry anyone like this time will flow you will turn 40 than 50 end up alone shockingly you dare to choose this step, engaged to Patricia but Ana got pregnant you dare to cheat on Patricia why the hell Ana who hate you to her core and who knows everything about you, I mean how the hell everything end up this way, my poor Ana, at last, you didn’t leave her too she was bloody conscious around you right”.

“Please shut up. We had a thing before that mouth of hers always invited things, and she ended up getting pregnant. It was unexpected for both of us.” She started laughing, and of course, she caught my lies. “Oh, please feed your lies to Ana. I guess only she will buy that, not even Patricia. For sure, you and Patricia are matching in your cunning thinking and manipulating people, so spare me. I know over here nothing was unexpected; pregnancy is no way; still, why Ana?”

Again, this question: why Ana, like hell, I know the reason for trying to replace one but end up thinking because of her features and character, what else could be other than that?

“What do you mean, why her? She was kind; you know, idiot can easily be trusted, and I can’t trust anyone, especially regarding my first child. She was beautiful, I was handsome, and the outcome would be awesome, right?“.

Hearing this, she started laughing again, and this was one of the reasons for selecting Ana. I want my child to be handsome like me; what’s wrong with that?

“Oh god, you are such an asshole; at last, I am right; this was not unexpected.” “Whatever I am happy about, I am going to be a father. I never thought I would be this happy.“.

We were silent for a few seconds when my sister spoke again. “What about Patricia? Can you handle her wrath? I never liked her. For your sake, I started to act like I was liking her. Always something was off about her. Nothing was coming from her heart. Always, she was acting with us, but as usual, you were blind because you were getting what you expected, so I didn’t have a choice other than accepting her. Now I am happy you are going to be a father. You took a big step, but be careful. You know how your fiancée is.“.

“Yeah, I should; I received one round, expecting more and more.” “As you are well aware of with whom you are dealing, you can try to be a step ahead, but I guess with Patrica, that’s not possible, but you can try your best.” “Wow, such inspirational words from you. Thank you.” “Stating the facts, Ran, so what next?” “What do you mean?” “I mean, are you going to marry Ana?” “What? Why would I marry her?” Obviously, because you knocked her, “That doesn’t mean I should marry her?” What do you mean, what about the child? “We agreed to do co-parenting, so don’t worry.” “Ana agreed to this; she didn’t ask you to marry her, not even once.” “No, she didn’t thank God for that.“.

"Wow, such an understanding couple”, “We are not couples”, “Right such an understanding mother of your child sounds good right”, “Don’t you think you are annoying too much”, “Please not even started so let me come back to my question as I was not satisfied with your answer why Ana”, “Oh god please what you are getting at”, “I mean if you wanted to become a father for so and so reason, you could have chosen anyone right”, “As I said she was the best option besides no one came to my mind and I can turn Ana anyway”, “Just you choose Ana and knocked her out that’s it”, “Seriously stop with your interrogation, I mean it”, “Right ok if you say so, I am getting late I will have a chat with Ana and will go, take care ok”, “Yes, I will”, “I mean of Ana”, “Yeah, I know and I will”.

Randolph’s family is really odd. I thought they wouldn’t spare me and kick me out of his house, but everything turned out to be the opposite. His mother was good to me before, but I never expected her to be too good to be true. They were so happy after hearing the news. Everyone, including her sister, was acting like this was expected, and his father was spreading the news. Does this man even have a brain? We both are not married, for god sake. I am worried about Patricia, and this man is spreading this news even more. What the hell is wrong with his family?

Natalia’s words before bidding goodbye were, “Ana, I thought you were so conscious around Ran, but still, you ended up this way, poor Ana. That idiot didn’t even spare you. I hope everything turns out well in the coming days. Trust me, the outcome will be different than you and Ran are expecting. Oh, and best of luck with this co-parenting thing.” What is that supposed to mean, please? Can anyone tell me why I am so confused after their visits? Damn, everything is annoying, frustrating, and confusing. I want to convince myself by thinking it’s because of pregnancy. Yeah, it is.

Mrs. Nelson and I were preparing lunch when we heard some commotion coming from the hall. We both ran towards the hall, and it was horror. Patricia was standing in burning anger like she would rip me off at any time. Please, someone save me from her. I am so gone. Am I going to say goodbye to my life at this young age with my unborn child? I may get any time panic attached for the first time in my life, thanks to that bastard.

The next thing, she started crashing everything in the hall, every item, and immediately guards came to our rescue, but they were not able to stop her. She was acting crazy. Both guards were in front of me, so she couldn’t reach me. Still, the fear that was building inside was enough. I don’t think she is required to do something to me. Her rage was getting out of control. Mrs. Nelson was holding my hand tightly and whispering something, but nothing was going on. My mind kept telling me to run towards the room and lock myself, but Patricia’s outraged action caught my full attention. I was in shock to see her this way.

I knew she was a psychopath, but this was something on an extreme level. I guess even two guards wouldn’t be able to stop her in this condition. A guard had called Randolph; he was on his way, and Mrs. Nelson was whispering the same to me. Patricia stopped when no item was left and was approaching me. Guards immediately came in front of me.

She stopped. “How could you do this to me, bitch? I knew you were a whore, but don’t you think what you did was way beyond that? I knew something was going on between you two, but still, you lied to me and ended up getting pregnant with his child. Are you fucking not ashamed? He was bloody engaged and gave you so many warnings, but still, you both betrayed me; you both were not in love; I know that bloody egoist self-centered bastard never likes someone like you; you slept with him for the money, right? You could have asked me; I would have thrown as much as you wanted on your face; how could you both do this to me, you pathetic bitch?” She was trying to reach me, but the guards were trying their best to stop her. “Don’t fucking touch me, don’t I mean it? Mark my words, Ana, I won’t let you go with this. You both will pay for what you did, and I will make sure of it.”.

Her anger mixed with frustration was something beyond; if looks would kill, I would have died by this time. I was not able to open my mouth and explain to myself, but nothing was going to work, so shutting was the best option. But her burning rage found her way towards me, and she slapped me with full force. It was very hard. I was on the ground, feeling dizzy. The next thing I knew, I was unconscious. Mrs. Nelson was telling me something, but I didn’t hear anything.

As soon as I received a call from a guard, I immediately made my way and prayed that nothing should have happened to Ana. How the hell did I forget to inform my security not to let Patricia inside in any case? By the time I entered, she slapped Ana, and I was shocked. I ran towards Ana; she was unconscious. Patricia was still in a burning rage and wanted to do more, with no remorse for what she just did. Not even 1 percent guards were holding her, so she was not approaching. I took Ana to our bedroom and called the family doctor. If anything happens to my child, for sure, I won’t spare that bitch.

I informed Mrs. Nelson to take care of Ana and made my way towards Patricia. She was fucking struggling to get rid of the guards; her anger was not reduced, which was even more overwhelming. What the hell am I supposed to do now? Should I call the cops and settle this? But things get worse; her father will make a big fuss out of it. After contemplating for a few minutes, I spoke.

“Stop this Patricia”, “Stop what bastard if you could have stopped playing behind my back none of this could have happened right unless fucking intentional nothing could be stopped right”, “What are you even talking about”, “You know exactly what I am talking”, “Listen, Patricia, don’t involve Ana in this she is pregnant with my baby I mean it”, “Wow, like really not only you betrayed even taking her side what are you expecting from me Mr. Anderson I should act as if nothing happened and move on. Too bad, Mr. Anderson, let me remind you that I am not that bitch Ana or any of your other whores; you messed up with the wrong person, so I won’t let you lead a happy life, trust me.” “Patricia, why are you making everything complicated? As I said, pregnancy was unexpected, and this is my first child. I want to keep it at any cost. Why are you not getting that?” “Well, so you want to keep this child?” “Yes, I want to.” “OK?” “What ok?” Trust me, I do not like this. Suddenly, her anger was replaced by her calm attitude: “Keep this child after birth. I will look after the child as my own. Let’s get married.“.

I was shocked and fucking irritated by that comeback. What the hell was happening? This was something unexpected. She is fucking prepared to do everything just to get me. What the hell should I respond to this? Think bastard, think soon: “Patricia, listen, the situation is already worse if we get married; it will be out of my hands. Marriage doesn’t solve anything, so let’s wait till she gives birth.” “Mr. Anderson, if you can’t handle this situation, let me handle it. I am your fiancée, remember.” “No, let me handle this, Patricia.” “So what do you suggest? I have to wait until she gives birth. Why do I fail to replace any logic? Care to tell me what you are up to? Was this pregnancy a deliberate act? I was just guessing now that your behavior is making me think I was right.” “What will I get if Ana gets pregnant? I am not getting what you’re getting at; as I said, it was unexpected.“”So if that were the case, why are you not agreeing to get married?” “Because right now the situation is not good; everyone is talking about me and Ana, and I don’t want to make it worse by marrying you.” “Mr. Anderson are you going to end up with your secretary”, “Hell no why would I”, “So you did everything not to get married to me”, “What are you even talking as I said something will be beyond our hands, and this pregnancy too”, “Yes, you are right everything won’t be in your hand unless you have planned right”, “Patricia like seriously as I said before stop with this I mean it let’s give pause for everything, I am not going to marry unless the baby is born and it’s hardly few months”, “Well for your information I am not dumped, one thing I don’t like about men is betrayal still I gave you a chance Randolph, trust me you are not going to like coming days any way best of luck, baby, you pulled worst in me enjoy that too”, with that she exited my house.

I am so fucking done with my life; everything is turning worse. Why the hell didn’t I get married to this psychopath either way? I was done with my life. Fuck, fuck, fuck. What the hell is she going to do?

Patricia, Action can’t be predicted; her moves were dangerous; that’s why her ex left the country without a trace, back-to-back betrayal; she is going to fucking take everything on me; Ana, I need to protect her; I need to arrange extra guards; this was all messed up; the only happy thing was that I am going to be a father, not married. Turning 30 was depressive; my child was giving me some hope to fight everything. I want to be a good father. I won’t think of marriage or building a family for at least a few years.

I remembered Ana and started running towards our room. The doctor confirmed nothing was serious. Mrs. Nelson told me to stay until she was conscious. I planned to do the same.

I approached Ana; she was sleeping peacefully. I sat beside her; thank God she was okay, and my baby too. I saw her cheek. Patricia had done good work, left marks that were turned red, and the doctor had given ointment. I started applying the same. Anger was building within me, wanting to strangle that bitch. I was making my mind stronger even more. I needed to protect this one at any cost. She was scared like hell for sure, jerking in her sleep. The next thing I slept beside her and hugged her tightly. I had drifted to sleep.