Chapter 36
"Who doesn't love tattoos?" he asked enthusiastically.
The next thing, he slammed the guy's face to the ground and proceeded with the knife, bringing it close to his face.
"What are you trying to do? Stop! Leave me alone. Fine, I'll talk," he begged, shivering.
"Too late," Jake grinned, using the knife to slice his cheek, forming a 'Q' with it.
Wow... Q for Quinn.
How nice.
Quinn's ex screamed in pain.
"Now will you talk, or do you want me to write the whole alphabet on your cheek?" Jake asked.
"Aargh!!! Fine, I'll talk!!! The truth is Quinn is my girlfriend! I always wanted to be with her, but she always escapes from me. I traveled to Cuba for work, and I returned yesterday to learn she's married and pregnant. When I find her, I'll do terrible things to her. And as for the husband, I'll cut him down and take all his money. Now you hear it, you son of a bitch!!!" he yelled like a psycho.
I smiled.
"Too bad the husband is truly a son of a bitch," I said, turning to Jake. "Do you have that recorded?" I asked. Jake smirked and nodded, pulling out his phone.
He played what the guy had said.
"Joshua POV
Six months!!!
Quinn is six months pregnant today. Oh! The joy that fills my soul! Just three months to go, and the nightmares will be over.
I felt Quinn tap me on my arm. I ignored her, pretending to be asleep. It's late at night. What could she possibly want?
"Joshua, please wake up," she said in her gentle voice.
She patted me again, making me feel sorry for her. In the next life, I'm done with stubborn girls.
"I know you're awake!" she groused, forcing me to sit up.
"What now, miss?" I asked, and she smiled.
"I want a glass of water," she said.
I sighed. The maids must be fast asleep in their rooms.
I turned on the light with the remote and got off the bed. I left the room and rushed downstairs. I filled a glass and even carried a jug of water back upstairs.
I handed her the glass of water. She stared into it.
"I'll drink this after I'm done eating, hubby. I'm hungry," she said.
"What? Seriously? Must you eat this late at night?" I murmured angrily.
"It's the baby. It's starving," she replied.
"Fine, what will you eat?" I asked.
"Egg sauce," she replied.
Thank God egg sauce is easy and quick to prepare. This woman can't ruin my sleep.
I rushed downstairs, grabbed the eggs, and broke them. I chopped tomatoes as quickly as I could. I nearly cut my thumb!
I was done and added the last ingredient: pepper.
I went upstairs and handed her the tray.
She took the spoon and took a bite.
"I want some sliced apple on the side," she said.
"Quinn, be satisfied! I'm tired and sleepy. Pity me!" I said, rubbing my eyes.
"Just get me the apples, hubby. I won't ask for anything else," she said.
I went downstairs and got the apples before returning to her.
"Here, wifey," I said, handing her the plate.
"No. Hold it. I want to try something different," she said. Say what now?
"I'll take a spoon of my sauce, and you feed me an apple," she said.
I rolled my eyes. Crazy.
She took a spoon, opened wide, and carefully put a slice of apple in her mouth.
She ate it, smiling.
We did it a few more times, and I got tired. "Aren't you full?" I asked, noticing she had stopped eating.
"I am. Just get me a glass of pineapple juice," she said.
I nodded and carried the tray and everything downstairs. Then I poured Quinn her drink and added the final ingredient: a sleeping pill.
I stirred it and carried it to her. She won't kill me before my time. I'm still young and sexy. Too young to be worked to death.
She took it and drank half. She was already yawning.
"I feel tired and sleepy. Goodnight, carrot nose," she said, and the next thing, she was fast asleep.
I covered her well and went to bed, relieved.
Days later...
"Quinn POV
Joshua's dad asked me to come over and spend the day with him.
He ordered the maids to get what he wanted me to see. The maid returned with huge bags.
He emptied the contents on the floor. I checked the clothes—baby clothes.
"You'll bring out the ones you don't like, dear," he said, referring to the clothes.
Wow.
I started checking the clothes one after the other. But these are all male wear.
Did the store run out of baby girl clothes?
"Um... Dad, are there any female clothes inside?" I asked, and he laughed.
"You're going to give birth to a son. I can feel it," he said enthusiastically.
What? How can he be so sure?
"Uh... okay, dad. Whichever one God gives me," I said, trying not to take it too seriously.
"Joshua POV
I was in my office going through files. I need to hire someone to do this part of my work for me.
I remembered what happened this morning with Quinn, and I laughed. I actually bathed her.
She was too demanding, and we ended up naked together in the bathroom. My clothes soaked, and the bathroom was a mess.
Quinn is so crazy. A knock came on my door. Could it be Quinn? But she's with her dad.
The door opened, and my jaw dropped.
Camilla? What's she doing here after such a long time?
I thought I had already broken up with all the girls I met with. She came to me, sitting on my table. Her dress was revealing, and I could see her stunning body.
"It's been a long time, Joshua. You know how we roll. I'm going to be on top this time," she said and winked.
I've never said no to Camilla. How do I tell her there can't be an 'us' anymore because I'm married?
What do I do? Three months. Should I tell her to wait for three months after I leave Quinn before we continue our game?
"Joshua POV
"What's going on, Joshua? I've been standing here the whole time. Should we go to a hotel?" she asked.
I made a cute boy face. I brought out my checkbook and wrote down some cash.
"Take this and never show yourself around me again," I said.
"What? But Joshua! Why the strange attitude? You never say no to me. I don't want your money, and you know it!" she said.
I brought out my left hand to show her my wedding ring.
"I'm married, and my wife will kill me if I cheat on her," I said, remembering how furious she could be. She wouldn't hesitate to take a pillow and suffocate me in my sleep. Besides, she never cheated on me. I'll just contain myself until she gives birth.
"I'm not going anywhere until you sleep with me," she retorted, folding her arms and pushing her chest up a bit so I could see.
I laughed quietly. I took the emergency pad on my table and pressed the button that said 'security.' She stayed there, shaking her body like a turkey until the security men stormed in.
"She's yours," I said to them, and they held Camilla.
"You can't do this to me, Joshua! You never loved me. How come you're married? What happened to us?" she kept ranting as they dragged her out.
I sighed.
"Pregnant Quinn happened to us," I muttered.
"Quinn POV
Why did I agree to meet Joshua's dad? I'm very sleepy, but I don't know how to excuse myself.
After selecting baby boy clothes, he brought out a big book and a dictionary.
Oh God.
Joshua should just visit and take me away. His dad wants to kill me. I felt the urge to yawn, but I closed my mouth to hold it back.
"Okay, dear. We've moved on to the section of picking names for the baby. We'll start with male names first because it's obvious you're pregnant with a boy," he said, smiling. This man is full of surprises. I nodded like a lizard.
Just imagine if I finally give birth to a girl. Let him not stone me. He opened a page and handed it to me while he held the dictionary.
"Okay, you'll call out a name, and I'll check the meaning to decide if it's good or not," he said.
I didn't say anything but looked into the book.
"Eric," I said, calling the first name that caught my eye. He looked into the name dictionary.
"It's a name of royalty... I don't like it. Next," he said. I felt like crying.
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