''I am not blind. I just don't know how to react to it. The opposite sex having feelings for me is something new. I have never had someone express interest in me before so I find it a little awkward dealing with such things. I don't have any experience in such things. I know he has feelings for me but I don't know how to deal with that. It's the same way that I don't know how to deal with this new development. You are not really hard to figure out but I don't know how to deal with you''

''What do you want to know?'' Thomas turned to look at her.

''I don't know. As I always said, you were someone who was far from my reach but suddenly you became someone I could reach even just lifting my finger like this…'' Niania lifted her fingers and touched his shoulder. She smiled and was about to pull back but Thomas held her wrist.

''Since the night I found out that you weren't death, I was so happy about it. Even without knowing you on a personal level, I felt that you were the kind of man that any woman would be lucky to have. You were loyal, kind and a little shameless but that must be your charm because I find myself liking that part of you. I must be a masochist right?''

''Actually, I…''

''Let me finish. It is raining. Let me use the distraction to speak my heart out. I always admired how you were loyal to Natalie and assisted Alice. Because you gave her a lot of work, I also got a lot of bonus because Alice has always been good to me.

When I first met Alice, I was a nobody. I applied to be her assistant after getting admission to the University. I needed work to support myself. When I told her about my family situation, she said I was the one she was looking for. She didn't even know anything about me yet but she took me in. I stayed with her until I got this apartment. But even with that, she went behind my back to make the down payment.

Anytime I ask her to stop being nice to me she would say, my brother in law is rich and he said we should help the needy. She would tell me to show my gratitude with my work. She taught me how to be hardworking and always believed in myself.

"It hasn't been easy for me since I left the village and came to the city but thanks to Alice, my life is better now. I got to meet a lot of nice people and I even secretly developed a crush on you. Wait here!''

Niania said and ran to her drawer. She removed a notepad and brought it to Thomas. ''I used to keep pictures of you which I cut from magazines into a collage. It gave me a lot of strength and motivation.

Actually, seeing someone I admired so much suddenly trying to get close to me? I was scared and confused. I didn't know how to react to it. at first, it felt like a dream but I found out that that dream was becoming a reality each time I arrive and see you outside my apartment.

The first time you held me and saved me from falling, when I came home I was in cloud 9. I couldn't stop looking at myself in the mirror and having funny ideas. So stupid of me, right? I didn't know why you suddenly brought yourself into my world but I just want to say that I am grateful that you did. You allowed me to have a good dream.

I think I should wake up now before I start to think that I have a right over you. Mr. Sun, I know I am young and there is a huge gap between us but, I don't really mind. I don't know why you are always trying to get close to me but it's really beginning to make me have wild thoughts. I think that I like you, so, if you don't feel that way about me, then, I have to ask you to give me a breathing space so that I can get over you'' Niania closed the book and took a deep breath.

''You wanted to know what to call this new development between us, right?''

''Mm''

''I am a man of few words so often times I prefer to show it through my actions. Can I do that?''

''Sure''

Thomas smiled and lowered his head. He pulled Niania closer with one hand and kissed her. It was a light kiss but he did it with a lot of passion and gentleness.

Niania's face turned red and she touched her lips.

''Why? Does it feel unreal?'' Thomas asked.

''Yes, it feels surreal''

''Then, maybe this will make it feel more real. Thomas kissed her again. This time, he wrapped his arm around her waist and used the other hand to support her head. He kissed her sensually, taking his time as he pushed his tongue deeper into her mouth. Niania's fingers grabbed his shirt as she leaned closer, standing on her toes.

Thomas finally let go and Niania breathed deeply. She lowered her gaze shyly.

''Why are you not looking at me? Don't you want to see your boyfriend's face?''

Niania looked up and smiled. ''Boyfriend… you accept my confession?''

''I just proved that with my actions. You were so sincere, if I didn't accept it, then I would be a jerk, right?''

''Yes, totally'' Niania laughed.

Thomas pulled her to himself and hugged her, ''Niania, you don't have to feel inferior to anyone because you are your own person. I love you''

''It feels so good to hear that from you, Mr. Sun''

''What did you call me?'' Thomas turned her to face him.

''I called you Mr. Thomas''

''If you call me Mr. Sun again, I will punish you''

''Then… Thomas''

''Good girl''

''The rain seems to not have plans of stopping''

''Let's continue to be this way till it stops''

''I have to go to school for lectures tomorrow morning'' Niania said and yawned.

''Then, go and sleep. I will keep you company and leave when it stops raining''

''I feel sad going to bed, but I am really tired''

''Don't worry. There is still a lot of time ahead of us''

Next day….

First Hospital.

Natalie and Mikael sat in front of the doctor with anxious gazes. The intertwined their hands together as they watched the doctor read the test report they had obtained.

''Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Sun. You are three weeks pregnant'' the doctor said to them with a smile.

''Doctor, am I really pregnant?'' Natalie asked excitedly. Her eyes became brighter.

''Yes, Mrs. Sun, you are really pregnant''

''Mikael, did you hear that? He said I am really pregnant'' Natalie turned to look at Mikael.

''Yes, Natie. We are pregnant'' Mikael kissed her forehead.

''The nurse will go with you to take a foetus scan, you will send it to the gynaecologist written on the scan head. There, you will be told what to do and when to start your antennal care for a healthy birth''

''Alright, thank you doctor'' Mikael said and stood up. He held Natalie's hand and they followed the nurse out.

''Mikael, I am so excited. This feels like a dream'' Natalie said as she touched her stomach.

''This is real, Natie. We are going to be parents'' Mikael said and they stopped when his phone started ringing. He removed it and looked at the caller ID.

''It's Sister Lylia. She must be calling about the scandal. I am supposed to meet her later on''

''Answer it, I will go with the nurse. You can join us when you are done''

''Mm, be careful. I won't be long''

''Alright'' Natalie turned and walked away with the nurse. Mikael turned towards the stairs to answer the call.

…

Natalie walked towards the OBGY holding her folder. She walked past a young lady who turned to look at her with furrowed brows. She turned back and mentioned Natalie's name.

''Natalie Jun?'' Susan asked questionably and Natalie stopped and turned to look at her.

''Do I know you?'' Natalie asked.

Susan smirked and took a few steps closer, ''I didn't think I will make you up so easily but it's really you''

''Don't you think it's rude to speak to someone who doesn't know you without introducing yourself?'' Natalie asked and suddenly found her face familiar.

''I find it weird that you didn't recognise me considering the fact that I was involved in a scandal with your husband just last night. But… looking at you, I get why a lot of people say that we have so many things in common'' Susan said arrogantly. It was like she was trying to prove a point.

''I don't find you familiar because Mikael said you were not important to him. I tend to not remember irrelevant people, you know''

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