The baby contract

Chapter 7

Amanda went over to where Carla was sitting " Hey sweetheart, how are you doing?"

" I'm good, I guess " Carla replied tiredly.

" How are you finding this work? Too stressful? " Amanda asked, her brows etching in concern.

" Nahh I'll manage " Carla smiled, but it didn't quite reached her eyes.

Amanda smiled sadly " You'll be fine, okay? You'll get used to it with time " She assured. Carla smiled again, grateful to have met such a nice person in the company where almost all the employees seemed to mind their own business.

" Alright dear. I'll see you later. Take care " Amanda turned to go out but seemed to have remembered something so she turned back.

" Carla, have you had lunch?"

Liam looked on, watching the exchange between the women. He noticed that Carla looked taken aback by the question.

" Uh.... Not really. I'm not really hungry" She said quickly and Amanda frowned. Her stomach chose that time to betray her as it grumbled. Liam couldn't stop himself from laughing and he did. He laughed till he held his stomach in pain. He watched Carla's face flushed in embarrassment.

" It's okay, Amanda. I'll handle it from here. You can get back to work please " and he laughed some more. Amanda bade Carla bye and left.

" Why didn't you eat lunch? " Liam asked immediately the door closed after Amanda. He pinned his gaze on Carla and she looked away for a moment.

" I lost track of time " she muttered.

" No you didn't " Liam stated, not believing her for a second but chose to keep quiet.

" Anyway, I'll have lunch brought up to us now so what will have? " He asked, his hands already on the intercom.

" No.... You can't possibly..... I'm not hungry " Carla stuttered and Liam raised an eyebrow.

" I won't have that so you get to make a choice or I make it for you "

Carla sighed, resigned to her fate. " Okay I'll have hamburger and fries with water".

Liam looked surprised and impressed, " That's all?"

" Just because I get a free meal doesn't mean I'll overdo it. I'm okay with that, thanks though " She replied and the corners of her lips turned up in a smile. Liam looked at a while longer before speaking into the intercom " Have four hamburgers and fries brought up, and two bottles of water ". He replaced the receiver.

" Thank you " Carla repeated and shifted on her seat, putting her hands on the table. One of the papers fell at her sudden movement. She bent down to pick it up and in the process showed Liam her full cleavage.

The office seemed hot suddenly and Liam closed his eyes, fighting the urge to walk over to her, ripped her clothes off and took one of the creamy, white breasts in his mouth while he caressed the other. His trousers tightened and he could feel his dick rise, just thinking about her. He groaned, dreaming of how her breasts would taste.

There was a knock on the door, announcing the arrival of their food and Liam's erection doused like a cold shower, saving him face. He couldn't let anyone see him that way. Carla

straightened up and on seeing the lustful look he was giving her, chose to answer the door herself. He looked like he was going to pounce on her any moment. So much had happened in one day, she thought.

She took the package from the guy, thanked him and closed the door. She took a deep breath. Liam was already seated on the couch on one side of the office. She waited for him to take his hamburger before taking hers. They ate in silence. Liam's throat tightened as he watched Carla took a bite and chewed gently. She licked away the crumbs on the side of her lips which Liam thought was sexy. God, how could she made eating alone sexy? He thought. The way she licked her sexy lips made him want to do many things to her which includes him on her, licking, biting, sucking and lots more.

Minutes later, they were done and got back to work, it was 3:25pm. The door opened and Alex strolled in, like it was his office.

" Yo man! What's poppin' ?" He didn't notice Carla on the far end of the office until she stood up to inform Liam she was done with some documents. Alex, on noticing her whispered, though Liam wouldn't call it that as everyone in the room could hear him clearly.

" Holy moly! Who on earth is that?! " He nudged Liam by the elbow and got a smack on the head.

" Idiot, don't you know how to knock? And what are you doing here? Don't you have a company to run? " He glared at Alex, who continued to gush over Carla like he hadn't heard a word Liam said.

" Oh my! She's fucking gorgeous! Liam who is she? " He nudged Liam again and Liam whisked his hands away.

" Didn't you hear what I said? " Liam ignored his question.

" I was so bored that I thought I would pass out any minute. So I thought of coming here to keep you company " He blew Liam a kiss while Liam scrunched up his nose in disgust. Alex placed his hands on his chest dramatically and added,

" Thank God I came in when I did. Who knew this beautiful lady would be waiting for me? "

He sighed and Liam rolled his eyes. Carla was watching them all the while and judging from the way the two talked, she guessed they were close. She didn't say anything until Alex's gaze finally rested on her.

" Hello angel "

" Hi " Carla replied.

" How are you? "

" I'm good thanks " She answered warily. Alex was handsome and obviously a flirt, she thought.

" I'm Alex, Liam's one and only sweetheart " Alex drawled and Liam rolled his eyes at that.

" You see, I'm the only one who can put up with his attitude and I keep him on track most times ". Alex sighed dramatically while Liam groaned, tired of his friend's Idiocracy.

" May I know your name, princess? " He finished, giving her one of his dashing smiles. Alex didn't miss the glare Liam gave him but he ignored him. It was obvious Liam was taken with the girl.

" I'm Carla Reeds " She replied politely.

" A pleasure to meet you, baby girl " He said happily and took her hands in his. He leaned down to kiss her fingers in an old British way.

" Alex " Liam warned.

If looks could kill, Alex was sure he would be on the floor that moment. He smiled to himself, glad that Liam had finally found a girl he felt something for. He was sure Liam would disagree with him though. Alex prayed it wouldn't be too late when he ( Liam ) finally realized his true feelings. He could see the way Liam looked at her. The girl was beautiful but he was sure Liam saw more than just beauty in her.

Liam called him again, more threateningly this time, jolting Alex back into present. He raised an eyebrow in question, " I can't welcome a new staff? "

" Whatever "Liam replied, " If you don't have a reasonable mission here, you can get lost. I have a company to run, as you can see " He finished, spreading his arms.

" And I don't? " Alex countered " Come on, don't be such a bore " He turned back to Carla. " So you're his new assistant? "

" Yeah " Carla answered.

" And he has not made you wanna quit yet? " Alex stared at her intently.

Carla laughed, finding it funny " Nahh I'm doing just fine ".

" Oh he will. It's in his blood to push someone to the edge. I've really tried for him " He sniffed and wiped away non-existent tears.

" Here, " He continued, " You can give me a call whenever he needs some scolding ". He gave Carla his number and she laughed but didn't say anything. Liam thought it was high time he made his presence known because it seemed both of them had forgotten he was there.

" Hey! I'm still here, you know " He glared at them. "Why are you talking about me like I wasn't with you guys? "

Carla placed her hands on her hips and said defiantly, " Excuse you, did I say something? " She stared Liam down despite her height.

Liam was at loss for words and didn't know what else to say. Alex sat back and watched them like a coach who had done a good job of training his players. He popped his hands on his chin and looked on, knowing he was the cause of their argument but chose to keep quiet. He watched as words moved back and forth over his head.

" But you laughed " Liam stated, not knowing what else to say.

" So I can't laugh? " The fire in Carla's eyes seemed to burn more. " He, " she pointed at Alex, " is the one you should talk to, not me ". She knew she went overboard this time. She didn't know what to do to amend her words so she excused herself, "I need to go use the restroom "