TOXIC TRANCE

CHAPTER 4

I held the business card and looked at the address one more time and adjusted my glasses because the taxi had dropped me off at Elite holdings. It was the largest building in New York city and the name on the card was:

Nikolai Lucian Alexandrov

CEO Elite holdings

I had a mind to run but my legs were firm. I was going to go through with this meeting no matter what. I approached the front desk and saw a freckled brunette.

"Good morning Felicia" her name tag read. She smiled.

"Good morning miss..."

"Annalaise... I'm here to see your boss Mr. Alexandrov."

"Do you have an appointment?" "Um... I was sent by Mr. Clayton."

"Excuse me" she picked her phone and made the call.

"Good morning sir... You have a visitor sir.... Um no appointment but she said she is from Mr. Clayton... Yes sir.. okay sir... I'll send her up."

"You can go up.. his office is on the last floor." I thanked her and went to the elevator. I stepped out as I reached his floor I approached the only desk that was there as I got to the table I saw a typical bimbo.... blonde hair with her t**s hanging out and fake extensions. If she bent forward too much her overly large chest might fall from the tight blouse she wore. Immediately I got there she pointed at the waiting seat. Rude much? I sat down and waited anxiously... my hands became clammy.

"You may go in" the rude b***h at the desk announced. I smiled sweetly at her and walked to the door. This is it I thought as I turned the door knob.The office was immaculate. Everything in grey or black. Typical male.. At the back of his desk was a see through glass probably a one-way glass.

And there he sat in his grey suit looking as handsome and powerful as ever. I cleared my throat and he looked up. Shock was his first reaction before he quickly turned it expressionless. I cautiously approached the table and he stood up. I'm reminded of his intimidating and domineering aura and I almost stop but my will pushed me until I was barely few inches away from his table.

"Nikolai"

"What are you doing here?" straight to the point I see.

"I'm here to see you."

"Why?....To thank me for a wonderful f**k or to ask for a repeat.. In case you do not know what we did, It was called a one night stand.. no repeat. Or because you found out who I am you came for money?."

"Excuse me."

"You are excused.. I would ask you how you knew Thomas but I'm sure you met when you spread your legs for him."

"Listen to me you over pompous rich prick.. I'm not here for any of those.. I won't even f**k you again to save my life. Get over yourself there is only so much your pencil d**k can do"

"Pencil d**k?"

"Of course that was the only thing you heard.... Well I'm not here to talk about what you have and do not have. I'm here to tell you I'm pregnant" there I dropped the bombshell. I was going to ease into it but the bastard had to make me mad. He chuckled...He f*****g chuckled ....The sound so beautiful...is there any imperfect thing about this man.

"I did not see that coming. How much is it you want because I'm really not in the mood for this rubbish"

"Drama?... Rubbish?.. you insult me Nikolai.. We both know you were my first three weeks ago and now I'm three weeks pregnant. Believe it or not we are having a child together. If you still don't trust me we can do a DNA with any doctor of your choice" He looked at me for a moment

"What is it you want"

"Exactly why I'm here .. you see I can't exactly raise a child on my own.. I'm still too young.. Secondly, my parents will disown me if I show up pregnant without a husband and that's where you come in. You have to marry me "

"You had your speech perfectly planned out didn't you. Listen here you little spoilt brat you can't waltz into my office and tell me what I can or cannot do... If that child is mine I can be the father without marrying you or I'll simply just take him away from you when he is born."

"Nikolai you can't threaten me I'll go to social media and ruin your name."

" And who will they believe me or you.. they'll just see you as some gold digging b***h that wants to trap me into a relationship wth a fake pregnancy.. Now get the f**k out of my office before I get security to throw you out."

"I'll be back Nikolai.. Be ready for me." I pushed the door and slammed it shut as I left in a fit of anger. We could have dealt with this calmly but he had to choose the hard way. Hard way it is then. Time for plan b. I was still thinking of a plan b later that night when my phone chimed. Text message? Probably Collette.

Annalaise, I have something important I want to discuss with you. Please meet me at the coffee shop opposite Heavens mall tomorrow by 2:30.

Patricia

I tried to remember where I had heard the name. Oh that's right Nikolai's fiancée. Why did she want to see me though? At exactly 2:30 the next day I was seated opposite Patricia at the coffee shop. She looked very beautiful with her elegant gown and perfectly manicured nails. She sat gracefully with her legs crossed too. A total classsy lady. A perfect match for Nikolai.

"You must be Annalaise. I don't think we have met before." I shook my head "And yet you are trying to steal my fiancé away from me."

"I'm not trying to do anything. I did not know Nikolai was in a relationship. He came to me and now I'm pregnant. My child needs it's father and I'll do everything I can to give it that. I'm not raising my child without its father and I don't care what I have to do to give it that......"

"Look Patricia we do not know each other and it's not personal or anything but I just have to be selfish this one time. You two can continue your relationship. Hell he can marry too you if he wants I don't bloody care. I just want my child to have a father and be recognised not seen as an illegitimate bastard. I hope you understand. Goodbye." I exited the shop.

Ugh I felt terrible.. when did I become so selfish.. I gave Collette a call and told her what had happened she told me to go home and rest and not dwell on the thought.

I had earlier decided to go to home but I found myself wandering the city. My mind was clouded. How was I going to get Nikolai to marry me? Ugh...the situation was frustrating. What was I going to do?