Allow me to take care of you

Sabrina's pov

When I entered my office with Jake hot on my tail, I could not help but feel as if my world was crashing down on me. How tables had turned so fast was still a fact that I could not get to terms with. How was I going to put up with his presence? He reminded me of the misery I went through, his betrayal when he chose to side with the world against me. How could I just pretend it didn't happen and start having a cordial business relationship? I thought I could tolerate him but I just can't. I will have to talk to Paps to find someone who can handle this project and anyways it was time I took my maternity leave.

"Jake, in as much as you think we should work together in overseeing this project, I don't think I can. It's high time I took my maternity leave." I said.

"Sabbie you don't think you can or it's me you don't want to work with? Do you loathe me so much that you can't overlook my past mistakes and work together with me for the success of this project?"

"Everything isn't about you Jake. And stop trying to use this project to blackmail me into working with you. I have been through hell and back and working with you is hell. One thing I have learned in this life is to take care of myself first always because no one will. Right now what's best for me is to take care of myself and this pregnancy!" I shouted.

"Am sorry Sabrina about the things I put you through in the past and I understand they make you feel that you only have yourself to rely on. Yes, it's true. I admit that am using this project as an excuse to be close to you. You are the most important person I want in my life and I want to take care of you. Am here now and I want to take good care of you even as we work on this project. Please allow me to take care of you", he replied

"Honestly, Jake what do you really want from me?" I asked with my voice shaking, I could fear the tears coming.

He took my left hand and began, "I know that I am the last person you want to work with or be close to, but I want to be close to you, to show you just how much I am sorry for not being there for you when you needed me the most. I want to make everything right by you especially now that you are pregnant. Please allow me to be close to you. Allow me to take care of you. That's my only request. Please"

The anger I was feeling inside me was spiking and swelling, and I came up with a lie, "Jake I do not crave your intimacy, affection, or care. And as for the baby, I can, I and its father can take care of it."

"Oh, Sabrina! You still can't lie with a straight face, also I have done my research and I do know that you live alone, single and unmarried. So there's no baby daddy in the picture. Please allow me to look after you, please?", Jake pleadingly replied.

By now I was feeling an anxiety attack beginning. I was shaking, my chest was pounding so loudly I could hear it on my eardrums and tears started rolling like the rains opened from the floodgates of heaven. My knees started to give out, I became feeble and the next thing I know was a strong pair of arms holding me before I hit the ground. And as I was drifting into unconsciousness I could hear the concern in his voice when he shouted, "Someone please call an ambulance!"