Jacob's POV:
"I think I just found the perfect woman to be your surrogate", Lance said when he entered my penthouse through the private elevator.
"What are you talking about?"
"Isn't that why you're having that interview tomorrow? To find a potential surrogate?"
"No, I need workers for my new hotel in Santa Monica", I replied.
"Well you should also look for a surrogate while you're at it, Jessica wouldn't be back until September, so you'll have time to get someone to carry your child and also for it to be born before she returns", he pointed out.
He was right, my parents were pushing me to get marry and have an heir since I was already 27 years old; but Jessica doesn't want any kids no time soon, she said she still wanted some of her freedom when we got marry.
"I'll think about it", I sighed.
He grinned, "where's the wine around here", he went to the kitchen area. He was the only person beside Jessica and my mother that were allow to pop in unannounced.
"I think you should consider your first interviewee", he stated.
"Why?"
"You'll see", he smirked.
"If you're talking about Ally Anderson I already did a background check on her, she seems alright but I don't think she can handle all that responsibility", I said.
"Well you wouldn't know unless you bring it up and ask her, don't hire her as a worker in the hotel, hire her as your surrogate", he advised.
"Why do I get a feeling you met her already?" I raised an eyebrow at him and he smirked, "you did and now you're fond of her", I sighed.
"At least someone will be around to make sure she stays safe when you do your weekly business trips", he shrugged.
"Sometimes you're more like my working partner than my best friend ."
"I'm both, I can with that package."
"Whatever."
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Ally's POV:
The next day
8:30 am
I just finished showered, my business attire was already set out on my bed. It was a knee length black fitted skirt and a white, long sleeve top with black heels. I dressed and then sat down in front of my bathroom mirror to do my hair and make up. I took out my hair from my bun and just flicked it, it was naturally wavy then put on mascara and a nude color lipstick with light blush on my cheeks.
I looked good and was ready, the business look suited me well. I took out a few pics and posted it up on various social media accounts; i********:, twitter, snapchat and f*******:. I got likes and comments immediately, mostly from guys that followed me.
I looked at the time 8:45 am, time to leave.
Guys watched me as I walked down the street with my hand clutch purse and catcalled me, I didn't feel like using my car since the hotel wasn't far away and I can save gas also money that I barely have.
I arrived at the hotel and saw that there were a few people sitting and dressed in business attires like me, I guess they were early for their interviews.
I walked up to the clerk desk, "my name is Ally Anderson, I have an appointment for 9 am", I said.
He scrolled through the computer, "yes Ms. Anderson, Mr. Brown's secretary is waiting for you through that down", he pointed down the corridor.
I thanked him and walked down the corridor, "hey Ally", Lance called and I turned around.
He was dress in a gray and black business suit.
"Hey", I smiled, "what you're doing here?"
"I kind of worked here as well, this is my building as well technically. I have shares as well", he shrugged.
"The peaks of being the best friend of the boss", I teased.
"Yeah."
I entered the room and saw a woman in her thirties sitting behind a desk, "morning Ms. Anderson", she smiled, "Mr. Brown is waiting for you and I'm Lacey by the way."
I nodded and went to the next door, I knocked and entered.
"Good morning Ms. Anderson, have a seat", Mr. Brown said, he watched me with his green eyes and bronze hair styled.
I took a seat.
"Let's start, why are you here?"
"To work sir, I graduated with a business administration degree so I'm fresh with knowledge about it."
"What position are you looking to get hired for?"
"The business aspect, but any position is good, I am up for anything", I answered and he nodded.
"What if I said there is another position, completely not hotel business related but for me personally?"
What was he up to?
"What's that sir?"
"I don't know if you'll accept that position, but the position comes along with a monthly p*****t and when its over you get extra cash bonus", he explained.
"What is this extra cash bonus exactly?"
"$700,000."
My mouth fell opened.
"What is the position?" I asked hesitantly. If it was to be his mistress, I'll pass because I can't deal with scandal.
"To be my surrogate?"
"What?"
"You heard me."
Doesn't he have a fiance? Why does he need a surrogate?
"If I take up this offer, what happens when the baby is born?"
"Once the baby is born you'll collect your money and leave", he said.
"Wouldn't you need someone to nurse him or her?" I asked.
"I already have someone, my fiancé Jessica", he replied.
"Does she know that you are planning to have a child?"
"That's none of your business", he snapped, "you'll be moving into a better apartment from tomorrow."
"Who said I'm taking the position?" I frowned.
"I think you already did when you asked what happens after the baby is born", he shrugged.
He was right that was a good offer, monthly p*****t plus by August I'll be $700,00 richer.
"Okay I'll be your surrogate, what do I have to do?"
"I'll have a contract make up by Monday, you can start packing your things, you're moving closer to where I live in Los Angles and when you're about 7 months pregnant, you'll be moving into my penthouse so I can keep a good eye on you. This will all be covered in contract, have a nice day Mrs. Anderson."
I got up and left, in about two weeks I'll be pregnant. Will he be using my egg? I doubt he has a spare egg of his fiance.
Are we going to do the fertilization process naturally?
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I decided to go to a bar that night after processing how my life will be change by the time next week, I need to get one last good drink until I can taste alcohol again sometime next September.
"One tequila please", I ordered as I sat by the counter and the bartender prepared one and hand it to me.
"Strong drink, I'm guessing by that your interview was not what you expected", Lance sat down next to me.
"It wasn't, I'm going to be his surrogate, his freaking surrogate", I whispered.
"It's not that bad at least you don't have to sleep with him to get pregnant", he shrugged.
That was a relief.
"Aren't you living Los Angles? Why are you here again?"
"Friday night, its loud and wild in Los Angles, Santa Monica is a little more quiet plus I came to enjoy the beach sound on the pier", he explained.
"Well I'm here at the bar for a while so might as well keep me company while you're here."
"You're right and afterwards we can go on the pier and enjoy the night view", he added and I nodded.
One hour later
We walked unto the pier and sat down, I was a little tipsy but not drunk.
"I love to come out here sometimes and clear my mind also watch the full moon", I said.
"Yeah when I take a drive I always end up here in Santa Monica, I love the ocean breeze", Lance admitted.
"Well your best friend has a hotel here now, you can always come spend a weekend here whenever you're ready", I pointed out.
"I plan to and now I have another reason to come as well", he smiled at me and I blushed.
"I wouldn't be here any much longer though, I am moving into another apartment in Los Angles soon."
"Nice, we're hanging out every night or when I get a chance to", he grinned.
My phone rang, "hello?"
"Ms. Anderson it's Mr. Brown, don't start packing up just yet when the contract is signed then you'll be moving", Mr. Brown said and hung up.
"Who was it?"
"Guess I'm in Santa Monica for the weekend", I grinned.
"Good, I'll go pack my things for the weekend and book in into the hotel, I like sleeping in the building I designed and built."
I nodded, "guess I'll be seeing you tomorrow then?"
"What kind of gentleman will I be if I don't make sure you get home safely?" he chuckled, "I'll drop you off before I go to Los Angles."
"Thanks Lance."
"It's no problem."
"Why don't you have a girlfriend though?"
He sighed, "I had a fiance actually then she called off the wedding a month before, she got pregnant with another man's child."
I gasped.
"She cheated?"
"Not exactly, it was sort of an arrangement between our parents, but she did love her boyfriend and wanted to be with him. I'm okay thought because I didn't even like her and wanted something to happen to get the wedding to be cancelled", he explained.
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