Chapter 3

* This story may be a bit strong for younger viewers. *

(Alec Pov)

Esma gawks at the doctor and all of a sudden she bursts into tears. I have never seen her cry. Spencer hugs her. I just stand their dumbfounded. That night...

What am I going to do? I love Leslie but Esma is pregnant with my child. All of a sudden the door bursts open and Laurence rushes in. He was in Europe on a business trip. There are rumors that the Channing family are working in the underworld.

Esma hugs him and cries into his shoulder.

"What's wrong?" He asks.

She shakes her head, "I'm pregnant" She whimpers.

Laurence looks at her shocked.

"Who's the father?" He asks.

She shakes her head, "That bastard." She says pointing at me with a shaking hand.

The doctor clears his throat and leaves.

"Are you going to be in charge of the child?" He asks me.

I look at him dumbfounded, " I...I...don't know. I have to tell Leslie about this. I don't think we can get married Esma."

Esma looks at me with anger, "That bitch all she does is take everything from me from us. Her mother deserved her f-" Laurence claps her mouth shut.

He whispers something in her ear. It takes 5 minutes and she looks at him dumbfounded.

More tears slide down her face.

"You know what you don't need to be responsible." She says and looks at her brothers. They nod in unision. Laurence escorts me.

I leave and Leslie calls me. I answer on bluetooth and drive home.

"Hey babe? Is she all right?" She asks carefully.

"Yes but I have to tell you something when we get home. Okay?"

"Okay. See you back home." She says.

I hang up and start thinking. I love Leslie but my ex is pregnant with my child. I'm sure of it.

Me and Esma were never together but as an agreement we were.

I knew there was always something sketchy between Esma and Leslie. Leslie is unique. She's like a little girl. But Esma always hurt her. I'm not sure if it was to win me back or to just hurt her.

There were times when Esma was humiliated by Leslie but Esma always found away to win. But then I announced that I found a way to break our engagement and me and Leslie got engaged.

I remember they called me from the hospital saying she needed emergency surgery. I'm surprised the child survived the accident. But I mean it in a good way.

When were kids we were the best of friends. We were so close. But then I went abroad and after a few months I heard Esma's mom died. Jennifer died and I remember going back for the funeral but she had changed completely.

I remember there wasn't any light in her eyes anymore. At school she became harsh with all the kids. Then I came back in my teen years. She was so beautiful her blonde hair would glimmer in the light.

I was dumbstruck by her appearance when she received me but she was cold. When she was 15 her dad died. It was just the 3 of them. They were going through hardships.

I understood why but then she saw Leslie and it was the first time I saw her eyes filled with hatred. I remember I started to investigate but I realized I love Leslie and nothing else matters that's what love is.

I arrive home and take the keys out of the engine. I walk in and the maids greet me I walk to the living room.

Leslie waits for me in the living room watching tv. My mom walks out and hugs me. She turns to see Leslie and looks at her disgusted. Leslie's cheerful face to see me changes to a sad one. Although we still live in the family mansion my parents and my little sister hate her. I don't understand why she is a good kind-hearted person she would never hurt anyone.

Mom goes outside in the garden. I walk to Leslie. She smiles and I kiss her. She blushes like a little girl which make me laugh.

"So what up you said you needed to tell me something?" She says cheerfully.

I look at her. How do I tell her? How do I tell her that I cheated on her and now that person is pregnant. I always wanted to tell her but Leo told me to leave it like that.

I clear my throat, " I don't know how to tell you this but... um... Esma is pregnant..." I say.

She looks at me worried. " Is she okay? Is the baby okay?" She says worried about Esma.

You see Leslie is so kind-hearted but she still doesn't get the point.

I shake my head, " She's pregnant but ... I'm... I'm the Father, Leslie. Look I'm so sorry. We were both drunk and I... well... it's no excuse. I'm so sorry Leslie. Please forgive me." I say cautiously.

Her eyes start to tear up. "When? When did you guys do that? Did you even think how I would feel?" She says while her voice cracks. Tears stream down her face. She gets up and starts walking towards the stairs.

I grab her hand to stop her. "Please let me explain. Leslie please."

She shakes my hand off and slaps me across the face. "I... I... just give me some time to think. I love you but I just I can't believe you betrayed me." She says. She runs towards her room and shuts the door with a loud boom.

I walk towards my room and take out some liquor and start drinking. I take a shower and knock on her door.

"Leslie can you please open the door? Leslie?" I ask.

"Leave me alone." She says from the other side of the door her voice hoarse.

I sigh and go to my room.

What am I going to do?

Then I hear a maid scream. I walk out and realize its Leslie's room. I rush into her room and find blood. I walk into the bathroom and there's pink water submerging the bathtub. I look at her wrists.

OH MY GOD. SHE SLIT HER WRISTS. I yell for help. The maid that found her grabs the phone. I command her to stay alive.

"Please Leslie don't leave me." I say, my clothes get wet. I hear an ambulance.

"Please Leslie I'll do anything. Please don't leave me. I'll do whatever you want. Whatever you ask of me. Please." I tell her.

Her eyes slowly open. She looks at me sleepily, "Leave the child. I can't bear it." She says and closes her eyes.

"Okay. Okay. I promise." I grab her and carry her out. A maid shuts the water. I rush down the stair almost running the paramedics bandage her wrists and put oxygen on her mouth. They leave and head to the hospital.

Mom, Dad, and Sister rush out.

"What's wrong?" Candace asks. I look at them worried.

"I did something and Leslie was so upset she tried commiting suicide." I say.

"Is she dead?" Candace asks.

I shake my head, "No."

"Oh come on and I was getting my hopes up." Mom says.

"I agree." Candace says.

I stare at them in shock. My sweet sister said that. I expect my Mom to say something like that but not her.

All 3 of them walk back home.

I walk back inside grab my coat and get in the car. head to the hospital.

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