SECRET BILLIONAIRE; EX'S REGRET

The doctor's eyes were focused on the page of the test result He paused for a while,

"the nausea...? the tiredness...?it's not just a stomach flu Elena"

He looked at her, still with a brim smile on his lips "you are three weeks pregnant".

Elena glazed at the paper while she walked out of the hospital, she struggled with the process and reality which her heart was mixed with anxiety, hope, joy and fear.

Her hands trembled a bit, wondering if she was ready to face her husband's reaction toward the news and her heart was heavy with alot of uncertainty. She dial his number but he did not answer the call, probably he would be busy at the office as usual and tucked inside her bag to meet up with the next available bus.

"What!!!"

Elena froze by the doorway, her heart beats so fast when she heard what Walter's family was talking about. They turned to the door, to see her staring at them, she couldn't move nor could utter a word. She stood there looking dumbfounded, they gave a heavy sigh

"Well, you heard us right, Mira is carrying William's child, at least she did what you could not do for the last four years with Williams,I told him years back not to break up with her, but he wouldn't listen. He instead married you out of pity." Tilda looked at her with a mockery face in her eyes; the mocking smile was a reminder that she was never welcomed to the family. No matter how hard Elena please them, they never see her as part of the Walters

Elena held onto the paper tight, tried her best not to shed a tear for what she heard.

For the past four years Elena has been married to Williams, she has had a series of miscarriages. She has always wished to make the family happy with a child, her prayers were finally answered but at what cost this time?.

she clenched her hands and feet tightly trying not to scream that she too was pregnant for Williams but how did it happen anyway?; the drunk nights

"At least the Walters will finally have an heir," Mona said.,

"Why are you standing there, Elena?", Come in and find a way to make yourself useful or better still, congratulate her." Phoebe scoffed, she glanced up to her but Elena hid the paper in her hands.

She didn't want them to take it from her forcefully; it was a surprise she had for the family but it turned out that they wouldn''t need her surprise anyway after all they was expecting a child from their precious suitable daughter inlaw.

Elena's hands hesitated on the door handle, she pushed it open with mixed emotions all over, she saw Williams and Mira together in a deep conversation. Her eyes glared at the two of them, at that moment she felt like an intruder in their midst.

Mira's eyes gleamed so bright as their eyes met each other, "Why are you standing there looking all creepy?" Mira asked.

She felt a sharp pain in her chest; a feelig of hurt and pain, her gaze moved from Mira to Williams trying not to crack her composure.

His expression was tense and indifferent, her lips parted to say and yet, she looked dumb to speak "williams, I want to have a word with..." he cut in sharply,

"Elena, please if you don't mind it will be nice if you leave us alone for now."

Williams didn't even let her finish what she had to say. She could not bring herself down to turn away but slowly closed the door, she never wanted to be on his bad side. As she moved away, Willam's expression softened, he felt guilty and regretful.

She couldn't believe that Mira had gotten what she wanted in the family, her heart heaved in pain, she pulled out her phone from her pocket and went across the screen as she dialed Sasha's number. She needed someone to talk to; her friend's care and unwavering support and guidance made her feel that she wasn't alone.

The phone rang, and as soon as Sasha answered, Elena's words were stuck in her mouth.

She struggled to hold back her tears, "Sasha, it's me," her voice cracked "I... need you" without delay, Sasha replied, "I'm driving very close to the Estate, let's meet up in the nearby restaurant if you can,"

"Okay, I will be there," she ends the call, quickly tiptoed out of the house, so they won't stop or order her around.

Elena pulled open the café door, Shasha's warm smile melt her heart. They embraced, she could not hide her emotion, she began to sob uncontrollably on Sasha's shoulder, she hug her,

"Elena, what is the matter?," she asked and pulled a seat for her

"...He's...having a baby...with Mira. Everyone seems so happy about it", her voice trembled as she poured out her heart for the betrayal she got from Williams. Sasha was shocked to hear the news about William's marital affair to even have a child with his Mistress, "How dare he do that to you,!!" She yelled.

Elena's tears flowed deeply, " I thought it was a joke, but I saw the both of them having a deep conversation about it," Sasha wipes her tears, "Elena, you have done nothing wrong, you are the best human and wife anyone can have. He's blind for not seeing that,"

She opened her bag, pulled out the hospital papers; her hand trembling slightly as she gave it to Sasha,

Her eyes widened with excitement while she reads the papers, "Really? Oh! Elena you are going to be mother," she clutched her hands very tightly with a smile

"But wait, is he aware of this?," she asked and Elena's face went pale again, "I wanted to surprise him, but then Mira's issue came up,".

Sasha's eyes locked onto hers, "Don't worry, you can do that in his party, I heard he's organizing a dinner party tonight, "

"Yeah, he is", Elena shudders her shoulder

"Don't worry, he will be happy as well, but just know that if you need anyone, I will always be here for you," She assured her.

As they talked, Elena felt a heavy burden lifted from her shoulders while they had good fun together, after a while they parted ways.

Elena went back home to get ready for the party, she changed into a stunning red dress and then tucked the papers into a small handbag, stood close to the mirror to see her reflection.

She took a deep breath, walked downstairs with her heels that clicked on the tile floor, looked around for any sign of her husband but he was nowhere to find. She called out his name but no response,

Had he left her,?" Her thoughts raced.

"Who are you looking for?", She turned to see Phoebe william''s youngest sister, she never liked Elena.

"I am looking for Williams, I thought we are supposed to leave together for the party. Have you seen him anywhere?" Still wandering her eyes around the house.

"Do you know where I can find him so we can go to the party together?" she asked again, glared at the watch .

"Shut up!!,Elena."

"Have you seen him?", Phoebe mimicked, she had always look for an opportunity to make a mockery of her,

"Would my brother like to go to a party attended by dignitaries with a lady of zero class as his date?"

"Keep dreaming on Elena, his date is Mira; the only woman meant for him and also carrying an heir to the family." Phoebe laughed.

She walked past her to attend the party, Elena didn't know what she was going to do, but she decided to head for the party herself, she needed to be there for her husband.

She arrived at the party, her mind were preoccupied with alot; "why the sudden change from Williams,? Had she done something off for him to be distant for him too long,? or was it her ill fate that led her down this path?" She waved those thoughts.

The ballroom was filled with William's business partners, the dim light blurring their faces as it was hard for her to trace him. In the other corner of the party, she saw Mona, and the rest of the family having a great time together but her focus was on the search for Williams. Instantly, she spotted him across the room; his tall height and handsome looks drew her in as she admired his sexy appearance on his outfit.

He was busy having a deep conversation with a few business partners, she felt an urge to confront him for the betrayal she got from him, and also share the news with him.

Elena took a deep breath, began to make her way toward him, her heart pounding so hard in her chest. She approached to his direction, his eyes fell toward her so coldly

"Williams?" she called him. The look on his face was icy with his emotionless face.

"What is it, Elena?" he looked at her with an icy stare;

she couldn't say anything at first but then she looked at him and tried to have a conversation

"can you spare a minute so we...."

"Elena, can't you see that I'm busy?, this is an odd hour for marital affairs"

"No, I have something important to say,...Williams I am.."

He stopped her immediately, "Enough of this disturbance!!, try and enjoy this party for once. Stop bothering me, Elena."

She turned away as clouds of sadness began to cover her heart, her eyes were full with tears but she dared not to make a scene that moment. She went to the edge of the ballroom, took a glass of wine all alone, the music and laughter echoed in the background while she became so lost in thought with the uncertainty of the future and the weight of her secret; the pregnancy that trouble her heart.

"Well, well, look who is here?... Elena Walter" A familiar voice said behind her.

Elena turned to see who it was. It was the one person that she didn't even want to bump into, not even in her dreams or perhaps her next life.

"What do you want, Mira?" Elena wanted her to leave her alone, but she wasn't taking the hint, rather Mira walked so close to her with a weird grin on her face, her expression read trouble.

"Well, congratulations for having a baby bump for my husband, I don't want to cause any scene here, maybe we should try and avoid each other" she uttered while she enjoyed the rhymes of the song played.

"But then you know that you are not welcome here, Elena. I have never seen anyone so clueless like you.

you really can't take a hint and stay off where you are not wanted, you prefer to be pitied."

Elena did not say anything to her, still putting on a smile,

"What do you find amusing?" She looked at her, Mira was already getting pissed off.

"Well I'm sorry, it's just that you said all that when you're the one hovering around my husband like a fly, and you are here talking about being shameless, maybe you should look in a mirror." Elena sneered, Mira raised her hand to strike her, but she held those hands, "I might tolerate everything the Walters do to me; I might even tolerate whatever Williams does to me. But never in your wretched life think of hitting me or even compared my conscience to yours!""

"You better unhand me; I will make sure you pay for this." she let go of her hands..Before Elena could enjoy the party to ease the pain in her heart, Mira took a glass cup from a tray of drinks close to them and shattered it on the ground angrily, took a shard of glass, and injured herself.

"Help! Help!" Mira began crying, though the tears were all fake, she had a smile on her face. She wanted all attention on her,

"You won't escape this wrath, Elena," she said.