Chapter 47

Chapter 47

BLAIRE

I decided to book a small hotel nearby. I can’t go

home empty-handed, not when my son's life depends on me. As I

settled my luggage inside the room, I couldn't help but think about

Sebastian's offer. If I would just swallow every ounce of dignity left in

my b*dy, money wouldn't be a problem anymore. I can already send my

son to surgery right away. But I don't think it's worth taking that risk,

especially if the risk of Sebastian knowing about Blaze is also in the

picture.

I have no idea how Sebastian will take the news. I didn't bother telling

him when I left. And knowing him, he’s probably going to accuse Blaze

of being someone else's son. I will not allow my son to be under that

scrutiny. He's the only innocent one in this whole fiasco. He doesn't

deserve to be doubted.

Sitting alone in my hotel room makes me realize the heavy burden that

I'm carrying right now. I felt tired, so I lay down on the bed. I was just

planning to take a little rest, but I didn't realize that I had totally fallen

asleep.

I was woken up the next day by a ray of light hitting my eyes that was

coming from the window. I looked at the clock sitting on top of the

bedside table to check the time. I started stretching my arms up and

preparing myself when I noticed that it's already seven in the morning.

As I was about to hit the bathroom to freshen up, my phone started

ringing. I quickly walked towards where my bag was and picked up my

phone. My heart started racing when I read Ethan's name. I feel like a

call from Ethan always means that there's something bad that

happened back there with Blaze.

“Hey, Ethan! What's up? I greeted her, trying to sound so positive.

“I wanted to say everything's fine, but I'm afraid I can't,” he answered.

That's when I started to feel a loud thump in my chest. I'm already

thinking of the worst. I immediately pulled a chair and sat down before I

heard what Ethan was about to tell me.

“Tell me..." I said bravely.

I heard his loud sigh on the other line, indicating the severity of the

situation. I was holding my breath while waiting for what he was about

to say.

“His heart is getting weaker and weaker by the day, Blaire. The doctor

came here a while ago and said we probably don't have much time

before his heart finally collapses. He needs that surgery sooner rather

than later. The doctor is also worried that they might give the heart to

another patient on the list if it takes us longer to decide,” Ethan said.

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The weight of Ethan’s words hangs heavily, and the urgency of the

situation is pressing upon me. The fragility of Blaze’s health pierces

through my heart, and the gravity of the decision ahead looms over us.

“I can't afford to lose him, Ethan,” I whisper, my voice tinged with

desperation.

“I know, Blaire. You need to make a decision, and you need to make it

now. Time is not on our side.”

As the reality of the situation sinks in, I find myself torn between the

limited options before us.

You have another option, an easy one.

I heard a tiny voice at the back of my head. As I turn to the table, I

notice the key card that Sebastian gave me last night, reminding me

about his offer. Ten million in exchange for being Sebastian's kept

mistress. Ten million in exchange for my dignity. Regardless of what I

might lose in the process, it doesn't matter anymore. What's important

right now is that I'll be able to get the money to save my son's life.

“Tell them to start the procedure right away,” I say firmly.

“But Blaire, they are asking for a deposit before they start with the

procedure,” Ethan says, confusion lingering in his voice..

“I'll take care of it. I'll wire you the money once I have it. Tell them to do

the surgery as soon as possible,” I tell him.

“Blaire-“l don't give him a chance to ask more questions. I immediately

hang up the phone and end the call.

I walk towards the table and pick up the black key card with the room

number printed on it. The weight of the decision settles on my

shoulders, but in the desperate pursuit of saving Blaze, I clutch the key

card tightly in my hand. The door to a path I never thought I'd consider

creaks open, revealing a choice that could alter the course of my

life forever.

I go ahead to the bathroom and take a shower. I'm about to offer myself

to the devil; the least I can do is make myself decent while I walk right

into the devil's lair.

Once I'm done taking a shower, I step out of the bathroom to get

dressed. Each article of clothing feels like armor, shielding me from the

impending transaction that awaits. As I carefully choose what to wear, a

conflicting mix of determination and reluctance courses through me.

The room, which was once a temporary sanctuary, now carries the

weight of a decision. that transcends the confines of its walls. The

mirror reflects a face caught in the struggle

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between necessity and morality. I take a deep breath, reminding myself

that this sacrifice is for Blaze, for his chance at life.

I slip into a black dress that exudes a veneer of confidence, a facade to

cloak the vulnerability within. The heels click against the floor, each

step echoing the resolve and apprehension that accompany this

unexpected journey.

With a final glance in the mirror, I straighten my posture, mustering the

strength to face whatever lies beyond the door. The key card, cold

against my trembling fingers, becomes a symbolic ticket to a realm of

compromise.

As I turn the handle and step into the corridor, the hushed anticipation

envelops me. The path ahead is fraught with shadows, and I tread

cautiously, knowing that every step takes me closer to a decision that

could alter the trajectory of my life.

I decided to pay Sebastian a visit in his office. I'm not sure whether he’s

still here, but I'm shooting my luck.

Upon reaching Sebastian's office door, I hesitate for a moment,

grappling with the gravity of my decision. With a resolve that borders on

desperation, I knock, the sound. echoing through the hushed space.

“Come in. Sebastian's voice resonates from the other side, a command

that beckons me to enter his domain.

As the door swings open, I find myself face-to-face with the man who

holds the key to son’s survival. The air in the room carries an unspoken

tension, the weight of unfulfilled promises and clandestine bargains

hanging between us.

my

Sebastian, seated behind a sleek desk, looks up, his gaze meeting

mine with a hint of anticipation. “Blaire, I wasn't expecting you so soon.

What brings you here?” he inquires, his demeanor poised but

inscrutable.

Summoning the strength to articulate my intention, I meet his gaze

squarely. “I've come to discuss your offer, Sebastian. The one you

made last night.”

His expression remains composed, betraying no emotion. “Ah, the

offer. I assumed you might be reconsidering it. Please, have a seat.”

I take a chair opposite him; the distance between us is symbolic of the

moral chasm

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that separates our worlds. With a steadying breath, I begin, “Two

million, that's all I need.” I started.

He raises his eyebrow before the corner of his upper lip arches. “That

wasn't what I was expecting when I thought you came here to bargain,”

he commented.

“Think whatever you want, but that's all I am taking from you. Two

million in exchange for being your mistress for one month,” I continued.

“That's not my offer, Blaire. I demanded three months,” he responded.

“It's the only time I can give you. It's up to you whether you take it or

not,” I said with finality before I stood up from the chair. I started

walking toward the door. But with each step I took, I was silently

praying that he would stop me. I acted so tough in front of him to save

the little dignity I have left for myself. I needed the money, but I don't

want him to see my desire.

After what seems to be an eternity, he speaks,

“Wait...”

I subtly let out a sigh upon hearing his voice. I took a deep breath and

put up my game face before I turned around and looked at him.

“I'm listening, Mr. Foster.”

The room seems to hold its breath, and for a moment, silence reigns as

our unspoken pact takes shape. Sebastian leans back, studying me

with an unreadable gaze. “Very well, Blaire. We can discuss the details

of our arrangement.”

“I don’t care about your details or how you want to make this work.” I

pick up a small piece of paper from my bag where I wrote Ethan's

account number. “Wire half of the money into this account, and the

other half we'll be given once our deal is over. Once you're done, you

can expect me at your hotel tonight,” I say before putting the paper on

his table. After that, I didn’t wait for his answer. I immediately go straight

out of the

room.

The door closes behind me, mu ffling the atmosphere of the office,

leaving the unspoken agreement lingering in the air. As I walk away, the

gravity of the decision settles on my shoulders like a heavy shroud. The

hallway seems longer, each step a deliberate move away from the

compromise I've just made.

The outside world, with its bustling cityscape and indifferent passersby,

offers no solace. I navigate through the labyrinth of emotions, my

thoughts a tempest of conflicting feelings.

“You can do this, Blaire. You can do this for your son,” I murmured to

myself.

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