Chapter 180 PLAN B
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At night, Tessa's mother prepared Tessa's old room for our stay. Yes, we are staying here tonight not because Ann has given us permission but because I have other plans for Tessa.
One last time, I will try to convince her father tonight.
Just one last attempt.
Tessa's room is small and comfy. One thing I have realized is that no matter where I go with her, I will always stay happy as long as I am with her.
She fell asleep pretty quickly in my arms, but I couldn't sleep. This night is full of stress. How could I sleep on this stressful night?
After I am sure that she is deeply asleep, I climb out of the bed slowly and then go down to look for her father.
I knock on his door slowly.
KNOCK … KNOCK …
And he opens it immediately.
Before I am able to say anything, he quickly closes his room door and then heads towards the living room. I follow him behind quietly.
"Why are you bothering me? What is your problem?" Her father snaps, making me stunned.
Am I bothering him?
He has clearly disturbed my all life by turning a simple marriage into a contract surrogacy and he is asking me what my problem is…
Enough is Enough. I have been tolerating him for a while but now, I won't.
"My problem? I am talking here about the safety of your daughter? Aren't you concerned about her, huh?" I question furiously.
My nose flaring and I could f**king smack that old man right now if I was not worried about my Tessy who is sleeping upstairs.
"My daughter's safety is my issue. I had asked you to protect her but you failed it miserably. So, don't interfere in my matters now." Her father said with a stern face and I went completely dumbstruck for a moment.
So now, it's all my fault…
BRAVO !!
"I want the contract papers now," I demanded and he again refused.
"No."
"Why? Why can't you hand over the papers to me? They won't harm anyone. What's done is done." I tell him in exasperation.
"No, nothing is done, until she delivers the baby," Her father blurted out and my eyes widened in shock when I seemed to understand the meaning of his words.
"No way…" I gazed at him.
"I am sorry, I am helpless. Cyril's condition isn't good, we need another surgery and until his sister delivers the child safely Miss Swan won't allow the doctors to prepare for his surgery." He revealed and I feel like my world has turned upside down suddenly.
What else is left for me to hear now?
"You have to tell her, now." I forced him, there is no chance I would let him keep Tessy in the dark, now. She has the right to know about her brother's terrible condition and also the sacrifice she is going to make in order to save her brother's life.
"No, I won't." He refuses stubbornly.
"You have to, she is getting close." I try to restrain my emotions, I am on the verge of strangling her father at this moment.
I had always thought that my father was cruel and that he didn't accept Ann because of her gender but now looking at Tessa's father, I couldn't tell who is more unfortunate, Ann or Tessa?
"Cyril still needs..."
"What about her?" I snap furiously, Cyril… Cyril… Cyril… What about my Tessy? And the love she has for her child…??
Before he is able to open his mouth, I hear a noise and then walk towards the door in caution and there I see Tessa standing with a blank face.
OH, GOD...
"Tessy, why did you come down like this? You should be in bed." I tell her worriedly, from her expressions I can tell she hasn't heard anything and if she did she won't be able to understand that.
Thanks, Lord.
"Why are you not in bed? And what are you both talking about?" She asks, her eyes keep going at my back as I realize that her father has come behind me, now.
"HUh... We were just talking, Tessy, I came down for the water and met father-in-law. It's a new place for me so I am not able to sleep." I lie flawlessly, I know my little hesitation will raise doubt in her heart so I need to be calm.
"Yeah, I'll bring the water for you." Her father jumps in and then disappears into the kitchen while I take Tessa back into the room. The child as usual is making her restless and she keeps groaning in discomfort.
Her father entered after a while with a jug of water, he placed it on the side table and left quietly.
A pathetic Father he is…
I try to put Tessa back to sleep and once she has fallen asleep again, I take out my phone and text Jethro.
Me: I am going for plan B.
Jethro: Good Decision.
Me: I'll send you the location. Send me the documents here.
Jethro: When will we execute the plan?
Me: Tomorrow.
Jethro: My man will be there.
Me: Thanks.
Jethro: Anything for my man.
I smile at his message. Have I ever thought that one day I would be trusting someone else more than Ann but I am left with no choice? The things about Ann are making me more and more sick day by day.
I need to save my Tessy, our child, and our marriage first, and then only I would think about her family and her brother, Cyril.
She needs to leave here at any cost.
Jethro has been suggesting that I should send Tessa to a place where no one knows her. Once she gives birth to the child, I will bring the child to Ann because this is what she wants and then I will go back to my Tessy and we could make more babies together.
I won't reveal to her about the child's birth in fact I am going to lie to her about our child's death. I am sure she will move on from that trauma or I will help her to move on from it.
Everything has been ready, her fake name, her fake identity, a gynecologist, Jethro's private jet for her traveling, and even home and guard.
Everything.
Now, she just needs to obey me and leave this country without making any fuss.
She has to trust me. I have to make her trust me but I am afraid also because I have seen her loyalty and concern for Ann just like her father.
What if she also stays stubborn on her decision just like him?
I hug her tightly in my arms, if this is her last night with me in Denver then I should be getting her warmth as much as I could.
I kissed her forehead and tried very hard to fall asleep because I know after this day I won't be able to sleep without her.
****
The next day, we left her parent's house and she looked extremely delighted by her visit to her parent's house that she didn't know was her last visit too.
"Thank you very much," She held my hand with warmth in her eyes for me.
Jethro's man had already delivered the documents for her that I placed in her lap, "Your birthday gift." Except for this excuse I couldn't think of anyone else.
She raises her brow and then looks at me, my heart tightens but somehow I manage to give her a wide smile, she shouldn't doubt anything.
"What is it?" She asks blankly after ripping open the envelope.
"You are going to the USA," I told her.
"Why?" She asks.
"For a vacation." Another excuse.
"But, I don't think I am allowed to travel. It's nearly 32 weeks now." She says as a caution.
I know everything, Tessy.
"Don't worry, you will fly through a private jet. I have talked about everything in detail. So, don't worry. I have even managed a Gynae for you, there." I assure her, that nothing will harm the child and her
"What about Ann? She has all my reports and my meds." She says, making me flinch in worry. I know with this, where she is going.
"We'll tell her later.." I murmur in a low voice.
"No, don't tell me that you are again going to hide something from Ann." She turns to me, panic written all over her face.
"Tessy, Don't argue and just listen to what I am saying. You have to go." I force my words. Last night, already her father pissed me off and now the daughter is doing the same.
Can't they both be a little wiser and listen to me for once?
"No, Ann loves the child and me. I can't leave like this." She stays stubborn and I snap, "And I love you, so you have to leave." The words come out irrationally from my mouth.
"Tessy, please," I plead, my emotions getting out of control.
"I can't, hubby. If there's something wrong then we should talk about it with Ann. She loves me a lot, I am sure everything will get better soon." She stays firm on her decision and feeling defeated I purse my lips.
Now, you better be ready for the disastrous future, Tessa. And don't f**king blame me for anything.
I was highly pissed at her but still, I sent her inside the mansion by myself. Her health is more important than my anger.
And then I left her.
I call Jethro on my way informing him that none of his plans are going to work now so just wait for the disastrous day together.
He chuckles at my disappointed voice, he didn't realize yet that love could be a huge disappointment and blessing at the same time.
Sigh.
In the evening when I return, my heart skips a beat when I notice Ann and Tessa together in the backyard. I hope Tessa hasn't spilled any beans about our stay at her parent's house.
Before I am able to get out of the car, Ann comes over with a happy face that makes me believe everything is alright between them both.
I greet and hug her warmly, she calls me "Father" which means they were talking about the child. But what?
Feeling curious I walk to Tessa, although I am not in the mood to interact with her after her disobedience still I walk over to her, "Hey, I am home."
"Hey," She smiles in return, taking my laptop bag from my hand as an obedient wife.
"What were you both talking about?" I ask.
"Nothing. Ann has already selected the name for our child." She told me.
"Not anything else?" I ask in doubt.
"No."
A long sigh of relief escapes my mouth. That means she hasn't spoiled anything yet. We walk inside and I head straight for a shower while Tessa brings me my dinner.
I don't have an appetite to eat but still, I take a few bites and then silently lay down to sleep. Tessa looks uneasy, I know the thing in the morning bothers her but later everything will make sense once the truth will be revealed to her.
I hope at that time she would be able to differentiate between who was really concerned for her and who was just faking it.
I hope she will be able to differentiate between Good and Bad.
