Chapter 5. Louis, Please Reconsider

At Seven Oaks, Kent

It was a Friday night in the city of Seven Oaks, Louis, and Olivia drove in from a cinema show. The city, which was about eighty-two kilometers from Kent, a country in Europe, was in a joyous mood as everyone was taking advantage of the weekend to dine and wine.

Olivia was casually dressed in a blue colored jean and a chiffon top, which flattered her figure. Louis got out of the car, walked to the passenger's door, and opened the door for her.

"Thank you, love,” she appreciated him and got out of the vehicle while casting an affectionate look at him.

He shut the door and replied, “It is my pleasure, my queen.”

He crossed his left hand around her waist while they walked into his apartment, and he advised her, "Make yourself comfortable. I will be back.”

“All right, dear.”

Now, the janitor who saw them drive in had brought in Olivia's mini suitcase, which contained the few wears she would use for the weekend. Louis walked into the room and changed into simple wear before he walked back to the parlor and sat on the couch beside her. Meanwhile, she was trying to turn on the television, and he engaged her in a discussion.

“Olivia, you mean the world to me, and I wonder what life would have been without you.”

Olivia dropped the remote control and gave him a loving look. Then, he smiled and continued, “Thank you for accepting to spend the weekend with me.”

Now, Olivia, who had succeeded in turning on the television, confirmed, “Louis, dear, you also mean so much to me. I would have loved to always be with you, but for my parents…”

Louis cut in and informed her, “I got it. It won't be easy for you to come. Especially now that you are out of school. Anyway, now that you are here, can we go into the bedroom?”

She stretched out her right hand to him, and he held it and pulled her up before they walked to the bedroom.

In the bedroom.

They got into the lavishly furnished bathroom, which had the same touch of royalty, just like the parlor. When they settled down in the hot tub, Louis watched the shy Olivia, who was in her nude, as though he was seeing her for the first time. He crawled to her side of the hot tub, where she rested her head, and gave her a warm kiss.

(Kiss.)

“I'm happy you are here at last. I miss you so much.”

Olivia responded without looking into his eyes, “I missed you too.”

He took the task of giving her a massage and a warm bath. Subsequently, he began to take his bath while Olivia observed him, especially his manhood. Her comment after some seconds of silence came as a bolt from the blue.

“Louis, you are very well-endowed.”

Now, Louis was wowed. She was not good at talking dirty, and the comment must have come from a deep thought. Louis stopped suddenly and observed her face for some time. Her nipples were hard and he concluded that she was turned on already.

“Do you like it?” he asked.

She nodded in the affirmative and Louis was encouraged. That was the first time she was making such a remark about him. He loved it and resolved to encourage her.

“I'm happy you love it. You know it is all yours.”

She smiled shyly and looked away without saying a word. Louis rounded off quickly, got out of the hot tub, and carried her to the bedroom.

After he carefully placed her on the bed, he promised, "I will make tonight a memorable one for us.”

“I like that. I love you, Louis.”

“I love you too.”

Just as he promised, it was a memorable night. It would have remained in her memory for a long time if Louis had considered her plea.

Then, she broke the news of her pregnancy to him, “Sweetie.”

“Yes, dear.”

“I know you love me so much…”

Louis cuts in and confirmed, “Of course, I do.”

He pulled her closer and fondled her naked and petite body. Then, she continued, “You see, since the last time I spent the weekend with you, that was about two months ago, I have not been myself.”

The bewildered Louis fixed his gaze on her and asked worriedly, “Why? What had been bothering you?”

“I had been feeling ill and my mother wanted to refer me to see our family doctor, but I stopped her.”

Louis, was curious and inquired, “Why did you do that?”

Olivia sat up and rested her head on the headrest of the bed and explained, “I stopped her because I was scared. So, I decided to see another doctor on my own.”

“Huh! And what did your doctor say?”

Olivia looked at him anxiously before she declared, “Honey, I’m pregnant. I feel we should see my parents at once for the marriage process before the pregnancy becomes obvious.”

Louis laughed softly and pulled her nose.

“Tell me you are joking,” he said.

Olivia looked straight into his eyes and declared, “Louis, I'm not joking. The doctor's report said I'm pregnant.”

“What?” Louis screamed as he got out of the bed and walked to the wall.

He faced the wall for a moment while she watched him in trepidation before he spoke up, “Olivia, how can you be so careless? Are you a kid? You mean, a graduate like you cannot take care of herself?”

Olivia got out of bed, too, walked up to him, placed her hand on his shoulder, and opined in a husky voice.

“Honey, I thought you would receive the news with joy. You told me I’m the only woman in your life and besides, you have proposed to marry me. Why all these?”

Louis took a deep breath, calmed down, cupped her face with his two hands, and admitted, “Yes, you are the only woman and I love you so much. It is just that I am not prepared for marriage now.”

Olivia furrowed her brow and asked, “Why did you propose marriage to me when you are not prepared? You are doing well in business, you are twenty-four, and you are the only son of your parents. Now, I’m out of school. So, what is stopping us from getting married, as you proposed to me?”

At that point, Olivia was tearing up. Louis released her and gave her a stern look, not minding the tears dripping from her eyes.

Then, he blurted out, “I suggest you abort it, Olivia.”

Olivia, who was yet to recover from his excuses that held no water, flared up, “What! Abortion? Did you hear yourself, Louis? Can you think of such a thing?”

Louis ignored her, walked to the wardrobe, and dressed up. Then, he brought out a pack of cigarettes, pulled out a stick, and lit it up with the lighter. Afterward, he held it between his index and middle fingers. Olivia, who knew that he smoked only when he was angry stood and watched him.

Then, he inhaled and removed the cigarette before he repeated himself, “Abort it, Olivia.”

Olivia was bewildered and exclaimed, “Ha, Louis! Is this coming from you? Don’t you know the risk involved? Besides, it is a crime against humanity? You don’t even know what the child will be in the future.”

Now, Louis sat on the bed smoking his cigarette nonchalantly; Olivia went on her knees, with tears rolling down her cheeks, and pleaded, “Please, honey, reconsider your stand. Consider our baby. What will my parents say about me?”

Louis took a quick puff at his cigarette and announced furiously, “Olivia, I'm still young. I'm not ready to marry now. This is my stand; abortion and the relationship continue or leave my house for good.”

He attempted to walk out of the room, but Olivia cried out and attempted to stop him. He eventually walked out of the bedroom, leaving her to sob unrestrained. After ten minutes of weeping, she dressed up and picked up her stuff. Then, she walked to the parlor and met him, watching the television unperturbed.

She cast a last look at him and announced, “Louis, I'm leaving.”

She thought that the information would make him change his mind, but he was resolute and declared, “Please yourself.”

She looked at the time and it was 10 PM before she looked at Louis, who was not planning to give her a ride. Subsequently, she left his house at Oak Avenue by herself after she ordered a cab.