Chapter 105 - CHAPTER 105: I’M PREGNANT!

He's not sure why but he suddenly felt anxious!

Marcus was busy browsing his phone while waiting for Jade to come out from the dressing room when all of a sudden, his nose caught a familiar scent. And before he even moves, a kiss was planted on his cheek. 

He jerked in surprise and suddenly gave a blank look at the woman who immediately stood in front of him. 

"Babe…" She smiled seductively as she slowly walks to him and sat on his ŀȧp. "I miss you." She was about to kiss the man but Marcus looked away. He's obviously trying to avoid her. 

"Rachelle, I believe we already talked about this." He immediately stood up but Rachelle gave a scornful look for what the man did. Did he disregard her just like that?

Rachelle heaved an amount of air trying to control herself. She was about to say something when her phone suddenly rung. 

"Randy Lu?" She spoke aloud with the intention of letting Marcus hear one of the names he despised the most. "Yeah, I am about to choose a nice dress. Thank you for the privilege. I shall see you later." She was smiling from ear to ear while Marcus was obviously displeased at what he heard. 

"Your dating that guy?" Now he looks irritated.

"Not really but he persistently asked me to be his date tonight. And since my fiancé is busy with another woman, might as well join the stubborn guy before he hires underlings to force me." She looked at the man accusingly. "Let's talk about us later, babe. For now, I need to dress up." She smirked before entering the dressing room.

She has an inkling that Jade was already inside the dressing room. Seeing Marcus at the female section gave her that entire idea. 

Dang! She's right! Rachelle hates the idea that Marcus brought Jade at that clothing store. All because aside from her, Marcus never brought any woman inside that luxurious clothing store even before they met.

"First time? Don't make it so obvious. Your bringing disgrace to Marcus, do you know that." Rachelle uttered as soon as she saw how Jade marvels at the gowns inside. 

Those outfits are considered rare items in the whole world and only those who are truly rich can afford such. But to see a mere orphan who stole her man standing before those sacred dresses annoyed her greatly. How could she be so lucky at the same as soon as she married Marcus? 

"Rachelle…" She gave a disappointed look but she dared not say anything else. She doesn't want to ruin her evening by barking at her. She heaved a heavy sigh before facing the manager. She faked a smile and was about to request to see the elegant yet revealing black evening gown. However, Rachelle immediately walk towards where it was hang and gently touched it.

This feels like a simple evening dress but if you look at it for long, you'll see and appreciate its beauty! It will surely look good if it'll be worn by a famous celebrity like me. Letting me have this will surely increase its value, don't you think so?" She proudly uttered. 

Yes, Rachelle is right. It simple yet elegant. Jade fell in love with its simplicity that's why she wanted to use it but the moment Rachelle laid her eyes on it, she knew she already lost.

The dress will definitely look good on her, Jade agreed but she chose not to show any hint of jealousy or envy. She knew Rachelle wants to provoke her but she won't let her have the upper hand. 

"I agree." Jade even smiled. "Please ȧssist her first while I look for a dress." She politely motioned the manager and the others.

"Of course. If you will excuse me…" The she manager bowed respectfully before approaching their celebrity guest.

"Miss Henry, this way please." The manager spoke with the seemingly displeased woman. 

Jade was left alone and started roaming around checking all the outfits in the room, however, nothing caught her attention except for one. Almost everything looks extravagant to her taste and if possible, she doesn't want to catch so much attention that's why she's been looking for a plain and simple dresses. But then the dress she had a liking emits the color she hates the most---- Pink!

If only she could find something dark in color. She heaved a heavy sigh. 

"Aist! Why do I have to change my outfit? I am going with him as his secretary and not as his date! Tsk! This guy… Should I just kill him?" She muttered to herself. She was complaining inside her head when she suddenly heard Rachelle scolding the manager and the staffs. It seemed to her that the dress doesn't match her current body shape. 

She smirked hopefully. 

"I don't care, just make it fit!" 

She could hear her loud complaining from the inside. Almost ten minutes have passed when Rachelle started to primed herself. She's almost done but the make-up artist is still doing her waterfall hairdo. 

"Hey! Are you preparing for a wedding ceremony? What's taking you so lo-----" Marcus was already mad that he decided to burst inside the dressing room. However, to her surprise, Jade was still wearing her office attire without anyone ȧssisting her. 

"M-marcus…." Jade quickly turned around and was about to chide the man when the other room burst open. Then a woman in black came out catching their attention. 

Jade must admit she's gorgeous! She could be a goddess if not for her arrogance. Marcus' reaction cannot be painted as well but Jade knew that he was mesmerized at the woman's beauty before him. 

"What do you think? How do I look?" Rachelle was obviously seducing Marcus as she turns around to show the soft bȧrė skin of her back. 

Marcus' eyes didn't stay for long at the woman wearing the black dress. Though he let out a single word, "Ehm" as a response before facing Jade who is now emitting a defeated glow. 

She looked away embarrassed. Although she doesn't know why she is feeling that way. She didn't do anything bad as well but why is she feeling down? Is it the fact that Rachelle looks like a goddess at the moment and fearing that she will lose Marcus?

"Now that you are done with miss Henry, can you ȧssist her now?" He glared at the She manager and the employees with her. "Do you know we only have a few minutes left before the symposium?" 

He seemed mad and that shocked Jade.

"M-marcus…" She mumbled.

"Now go." He gently pushed the woman towards the manager. "You, of all people should know how I hate being late." 

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hanes, please rest ȧssured that we will take good care of her in just a short time." The manager apologized but her boldness and confidence made Marcus nod in agreement.

"Please wait outside Mr. Hanes." The manager smiled at him mischievously for who knows why. Her eyes and her smile was quite eerie that Marcus decided to get out from the dressing room as soon as they opened the other room inside. 

"A room inside a room? I never thought ladies dressing room is so weird." Marcus thought within himself as he sat on the couch. They only have thirty minutes before the symposium starts but he doesn't care at all. 

The truth is, it doesn't bother him whether they arrive early or late as long as they'll attend the symposium together. He only wanted to see the displayed paintings because the painter is someone he personally knew. A great painter and a great woman indeed. 

A few seconds later, Rachelle joined him on the couch. "Is this the kind of space that you want?" She asked. "Treating me as a total stranger?" Her voice tells Marcus that she's hurt.

"Rachelle, I would appreciate if you stop provoking her now. She's innocent… literally innocent about everything."

"And you decided to be good to her?" She's stammering as she speaks. 

"Y-yeah… And I hope you can do that too."

"That's absurd! A totally crazy idea! Are you really telling me to be nice to the woman who stole my first love?!" She stood up angrily, her hands on her waist. 

"Rachelle!"

"You want to be good to her now? Why? tell me? Did you already fall in love with that wench? huh?!"

"Rachelle you don't understand…."

"Don't you ever say because she is your secretary and that it would only last for a few months. We've been together for years now and no one knows you more than I do. Now tell me, have you fallen in love with her?" She's trying to hold her tears from rolling since it will totally ruin her beautiful make-up. 

He couldn't speak a word for a few minutes. He himself doesn't know why he wanted to keep Jade beside him always. Is he truly in love? impossible! 

Marcus heaved a heavy sigh. "I decided to treat her as a friend—good friend."

Rachelle sarcastically sneered. Her face tells Marcus that she didn't believe him. "Tsk, friend? Is it?"

"Ehm…" 

Tsk! So even Marcus doesn't know himself any longer, huh. Rachelle hissed then sneered unbelievingly. That very moment, she already knew that she lost to Jade. 

"I was planning to give you a little more time to enjoy playing around her, but not anymore. You're fleeting away from me---slowly and dangerously and I can't seem to get a hold of you." She started. "There's something you need to know."

Marcus can see the seriousness in her eyes. Why is he feeling restless all of a sudden?

"What is it?" He opened his mouth and asked. 

"I'm pregnant!" Her words made the man froze in shock. "I just recently discovered that I am roughly two months pregnant."