Chapter 2


    RAFAEL is staring at amber who is in deep sleep, he slowly approached her and caress her face. Their


    hot and passionate together is still fresh on his mind; he can’t exin the emptiness he felt when he


    woke up that morning without her by his side. Every night he stays in the bar hoping to see her but


    Amber didn’t show up. Heter learned that she resigns.


    “Who would have thought that I will see you again and in my own restaurant.” He said softly, still


    caressing Amber’s face. He can’t help not to stare on her red, luscious lips; he can’t get enough the


    moment he tasted those lips. He still remembers how many times he kissed those lips.


    He was shocked in horror that moment when he learned that she’s a virgin. He has a golden rule and


    that is not toy a finger on virgins, but that night when he bumps into Amber all his senses vanished.


    The first time he saw Amber, she perked his interest. He sees how hard working she that her tiredness


    is evident but that didn’t lessen her beauty.


    There is a faint knock on the door before it opened, it was his cousin—Ginger.


    “What’s the result?” He asked.


    “She’s one month pregnant.” Ginger answered, and he can’t exin but he felt a something deep


    within his heart. “They are both fine, Amber just fainted due to exhaustion.” Rafael sighed in relief. “So,


    you’re the father.” Ginger asked in disbelief, this time she’s talking not as a doctor but as his cousin.


    “Seems like it.” He shrugged.


    “So, what is your n?” She asked in concern. “We both know that you have no ns on settling


    down? Don’t tell me that you want her to have an abortion?” She added with a faint of disappointment


    and anger on her voice. “Don’t even think about it! You have to go against me if that’s your n,


    Rafael!” She warned.


    “What the heck are you talking about, Ginger?” He frowned. “I know that I mess around but that doesn’t


    mean that settling down is not on my list. And about the child, it’s already there, it already formed. I will


    take them in, beside it seems that she can’t do it alone.” He said and took a nce on Amber.


    “I know that I am not in the position to judge but are you sure that you’re the father? Is she not just after


    your money?” Ginger asked. “We can do a paternal test just to make sure.” She suggested.


    “I doubt it, if she’s after my wealth, then why didn’t she tell me about it. Besides, I was the one who


    approached her and initiated it. I’ve watched her for how many long nights and I can say that she’s not


    the same as those women.” He said. “And I am hundred percent sure that I am the father of the baby.”


    “If that’s your decision then good.” Ginger said and looked at Amber. “Now that you mentioned it, she


    seems the innocent, shy type unlike those women you mess with.” She sighed. “I really hope and pray


    that she will be the one to change you.” She added making him frown. “Anyway, she can go home once


    she woke up, she can also go home tomorrow. She should have enough adequate sleep and should


    avoid stress.” Ginger said and handed him a prescription. “I prescribed vitamins and milk that she


    should take. I’ll go ahead, I still have to check another patient.”


    “Okay. Thank you.” He said before Ginger could leave the room. His cousin just smiled and left the


    room.


    AMBER woke up with the thought how she ended in the room, thest thing she remembered us that


    Antte is shouting at her for breaking the tes. She’s in the middle of reminiscing when the door


    opened suddenly.


    “You’re awake.” A familiar voice echoed the room. “How are you feeling?” It was Rafael.


    “S-Sir Rafael…” She uttered in surprise. “What are you doing here?”


    “Checking on my employee.” Rafael answered casually while approaching her.


    “But I’m not your employee anymore. I don’t work at the bar anymore.” Amber said, nervous.” She


    didn’t expect to see him again, after what happened between them that night, she doesn’t have any


    face to face him.


    “Yes, you’re not working at the bar anymore but you’re working at my restaurant. And that still makes


    you my employee.” Rafael said making her jaw drop in shock. “I won’t be surprised that you’re not


    aware that I’m your employer since you’re the employee who is alwayste whenever Ie over for


    inspection. It’s no wonder Antte is always picking on you.”


    “Ahm, I’m sorry, Sir, but please don’t fire me. I really need the job badly.” She pleaded. She can’t afford


    to lose the job especially that she still hasn’tpleted that five million. Three months passed and still


    her earnings are still not enough.


    “Give me a good reason not to fire you.” Rafael said while taking a seat on the visitor chair.


    Amber can’t think of any good answer, she can’t afford to say that she needs a job to pay for his


    father’s debt.


    “Why can’t you answer, Miss Santiago?” Rafael stared at her. “Do you need a job because your


    pregnant?” He asked making her looked at his way with wide eyes. Right at that moment, she


    remembered what she and Kaylee had been talking earlier that day.


    “I’m really pregnant?” She smiled bitterly. What a life! She’s not done yet with her problem and now she


    made another one. She slowly caresses her stomach; I’m going to be a mother.


    RAFAEL is observing Amber, it is true that Amber is not aware that she’s pregnant. After making sure


    that she’s okay, he went back to the restaurant and asked about happened. Antte has been


    making a lot of excuses but he doesn’t have the time to deal with it.


    From Amber’s record, he got the information he needed. He went to the apartmentplex Amber is


    staying and he is sure that it is not safe for her to live there.


    “Yes, you’re pregnant and of course, I am held responsible for that.” He said. “You’re one month


    pregnant and the doctor advised that you should avoid being stressed and you should have adequate


    amount of sleep. That is why you will take a leave—no, scratch that, you’re quitting your job.” He said


    making her jaw drop.


    “No!” She sternly said. “I need a job, especially now!”


    “If it’s about the baby, you don’t have to worry a single thing. I will support the two of you.” He said. “all I


    want is that the baby will be born and grow up carrying my name—Anderson.”


    “I don’t need your money, Mister Anderson. What I need is a job! You don’t have nothing to worry about


    the baby, I will not remove your obligation as the father.”


    “That’s not what I’m talking about, Miss Santiago.” Rafael sternly said and stood up. “I don’t want our


    child to be born and grow up thinking that he’s an oue of a single mistake.” He said. “You and I will


    get married whether you like it or not, Miss Santiago.” He added making Amber shock.


    “what nonsense are you spurting?” Amber said.


    “You don’t want it? What is mine will also be yours.” Rafael said smirked as he moved closer to her.


    One move and their lips would close the distance between them. “Meaning, all my wealth and


    properties will be yours. And that is if you will only get married to me.”


    He slowly moves back when Amber didn’t say anything; he might get tempted with those luscious, red


    lips.


    “Think carefully, Amber.” He said. “I’ll leave you for a moment, I will just settle the hospital bills.” He


    added.


    “W-wait!” Amber stopped and approached him. “I will only get married to you in one condition.”


    “And that is?” He asked, frowning.


    “Five million pesos.” She coldly said. “Give me five million pesos and I will marry you.”


    “Where is the woman who told me that she doesn’t need my money?” He mocked to hide his shock


    and disappointment.


    “Didn’t you tell me that once we’re married, I can get my hands on your wealth? Who would reject the


    offer of the great Rafael Anderson?” Amber asked and moved closer to him; their bodies so close to


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    each other; her hands were caressing his chest.


    “Who would decline my offer?” He mocked and pulled her roughly for a kiss—a rough one. “Only those


    who are not gold digger like you will decline my offer, Miss Santiago.” He said with a cold tone as soon


    as their lips parted.


    “You can’t me me, Mister Anderson, I’m just being practical here.” Amber said forcing herself not to


    show any emotion. “The decision is still yours, Mister Anderson. Five million in exchange I will marry


    you, and you can be with our child.”


    “And if I decline?” Rafael asked.


    “If you decline…” She ced her hands on her stomach. “L-let’s bid goodbye to the baby.” She said.


    I’m sorry, baby. I didn’t mean it, trust me.


    Rafael can’t believe what he heard; he threw the table near them making Amber flinch in shock, she


    didn’t expect this but she tried not be bothered by it.


    “F*ck, Amber! Just f*ck!” Rafael cursed in anger. “Do you really have no heart? You will kill our baby


    just for money? What kind of mother are you? F*cking sh*t!”


    “So, what is your decision?” Amber remained stoic. “Give me five million and I’ll make sure that the


    baby will be born healthy or—”


    “I’ll make that thirty million!” Rafael red at her. “Just make sure to take care of your health for the


    baby!” Rafael said, his face is red due to his anger; his fist were clenched tightly. If Amber is only a


    man, he would surely beat the hell out of her. “Fix yourself, you’ll go home today!” He coldly told her


    before leaving the room.


    “Damn!” Rafael punched the wall as soon as he went out of the hospital room. He was amused when


    Amber told him that she doesn’t need his money because he can’t believe that there is still woman who


    are like that. But what he can’t understand is her sudden changed in attitude, she even dragged their


    unborn child in her scheme. He can’t believe that behind that innocent face lies a devil. She’s using the


    child as a bait to get money from him.


    Just you wait, Amber Santiago, I will y your game, but get ready because I will make sure that you


    will suffer once the baby is safely born.