Important note please read to clarify.

<3. So apparently people are getting confused about. Sophia and Xavier's kid .( Sophia is Erica's real sister) well to make sure you dont get confused anymore, here is the truth.

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Sophia's P.O.V.
(Richard is Sophia's husband and serenity is the child)

"Catch her!" Richard screamed as he ran after Serenity.

"No!" I heard Serenity squeal. I was watching them playing on the front lawn. Apparently Richard is the ''police'' and Serenity is the ''thief''. I saw Richard grab Serenity who then took her in his arms to swing her around. She laughs and clutches onto his shirt collar for dear life.

''Guys, get inside, lunch is ready,'' I called for them. But both of them ignored my call and kept on playing. I shook my head and went inside the kitchen. I knew they were hungry so it would only be a short amount of time before they would come in demanding food. I was warming the chicken when Serenity came running and hugged my legs from behind. She may be a year old but she is actually a sharp child.

"Mommy... Daddy.'' Serenity pouted. I laughed and picked her up in my arms.

''Hmmm so what punishment should daddy get?'' I asked her. Serenity pouted again and giggled like she had thought of the best plan ever. Pointing to the chicken, she giggled again, instructing me not to give him any chicken. She looks so cute no matter what she does.

''Hey! That's not fair!" Richard came in and sat on the table with a frown. I smiled at her and made her sit in her baby chair. I placed the plate in front of her with cut up pieces of chicken and gave another plate filled with chicken to Richard.

''Mommy! No chicken for daddy! You gave him chicken! Bad mommy!'' Serenity crossed her arms and huffed. I chuckled and sat down with them on the table with my plate. We all ate, talked and laughed at serenity's behaviour along with my matured husband who fears cats. I know my past was never good, but I love my present. I have a loving and caring husband, along with a beautiful daughter.

After eating our lunch, Richard took Serenity to a nearby park. Serenity said that they hadn't finished their game and wouldn't stop crying so Richard took her to the park. I had a lot of work to do, so I had to stay at home.

I was just cutting vegetables for dinner while watching television. I put on the news channel and continued with my work. The hourly news came on and I listened attentively,

''So now we come to business. The Manhattan Company is currently on the top of the list of most successful companies in the world. They've expanded their business to over 77 countries, and on every continent. The credit goes to none other than Mr. Xavier Manhattan himself. He is-''

I didn't hear anything more. My heartbeat was on the verge of stopping. Xavier Manhattan, the reason behind Serenity.

I still remember that day.....

I told Erica that I'll be going to a party with my friends. Well, technically I never went to a party, I actually planned on going to the doctor for a check-up.  I was vomiting frequently, I began liking pickles and other foods I would usually keep away from. I began having weird cravings which all pointed to the signs of pregnancy. I had an appointment with the doctor in the afternoon. So after ditching my friends for a drug party, I went to the hospital.

''Sophia Dixon.'' The receptionist called. I stood up and went to her, ''Go to cabin no. 17, Doctor Helena is waiting for you. I nodded and went towards the hallway. After looking for the cabin for almost ten minutes and banging into two people, I reached the cabin. I knocked on it and went inside when the doctor called me.

The doctor conducted a routine check-up and it was normal, I just had to wait for my report.

''So Sophia, here are your reports.'' Dr. Helena smiled at me warmly and handed me the files. I thanked her and went out of the hospital straight to a nearby café. I took a seat and ordered coffee, trying to delay the opening of the report. After drinking coffee I finally gathered the courage to open the file. I read the file and finally my eyes stopped on a certain line.

'Pregnancy test - positive'

And that was when my whole world came crashing down. I didn't understand how I could be pregnant when I always used protection. How will I handle this? I'm just a teenager! How will I tell mom and Erica? They'll hate me! No, this cannot be happening, how will I carry a child in my stomach without a dad?

Then it hit me. Who was the father? I quickly re-read the report and read that I was '3 months pregnant'.

So I slept with a guy three months back? I felt like crying because I couldn't remember who I had slept with. I must have been too drunk because I had no clue. I was doomed. Not knowing what to do, I picked up my phone and rang Rivera. She's my best friend and my partner in every crime.

''Hello? Rivera? '' I yelled.

''Yo Soph, wassup? Why so much panic?'' She giggled. I took a deep breath and told her everything. Instead of yelling at me she actually told me to come to her house to figure out who the dad was. I ended the call and left the café with my things.

''So right now we have got to find the person you committed that little sin with." Rivera chuckled. She found it funny, but I was here crapping myself.

We were both sitting on her bed and she was on her lap checking out the guys she added on her 'fuck-guy' list.

''Yup and I don't remember anything.'' I sighed in defeat.

''Well, you may not remember, but my laptop does.'' She smirked.

''What do you mean?'' I raised my eyebrows. Where did this confidence come from?

''Well look here missy, I have our whereabouts of three months ago.'' She showed me her laptop with pictures of her and I uploaded on Facebook 3 months ago! I felt like a wave fresh air come over me, the walls that were closing over stopped. I never knew Facebook could actually be so useful! I looked at the pictures and the surroundings, the place looks familiar, but I don't really remember it. I must have been really drunk.

''Rivi, I don't remember this place.'' I looked at her.

''God girl! Were you really that drunk?" She rolled her eyes, "This is. ''La Belleville'' that high class 5 star hotel. Remember we went there for my friend's party.''

''Shit! Was it a party? It must have had hundreds of guys! There's no way I'll be able to know who the dad was!'' I sighed giving up.

''Don't worry chicken! I got a plan.'' She winked at me. She got off the bed and ran to her table. She grabbed her phone and dialled a number. I looked at her, but she showed me her index finger telling me to be quiet. I was in no mood of arguing, plus she was the only one helping me, so I left her to it.

''Hey Aaron baby...........Rivera here.............aww! Of course, I remember you baby............yes I loved your little thing that night.........yeah you did go deep.........yes it was big...........of course we'll do it again.............sure but first I need your help.........yeah....fine I'll text you my address.....be quick.'' Then she hung up. I gave her a your-impossible look.

''That was gross,'' I commented.

''No! His little thing was gross.'' she chuckled.

''Why did you call him over?'' I exclaimed.

''Because you slept with a guy who belongs to his group of friends.'' She spoke blatantly.

''Wait for what? You sure about it?'' I yelled. I couldn't believe this.

''Yup chicken I'm 101% sure about it. I remember him introducing us to his friends before you went to take drugs with one of them leaving me alone.'' She pouted but I just nodded. I was glad that we were getting somewhere. So drugs are the reason why I don't remember anything, doesn't make the situation better, to be honest.

''So how can this guy help us?'' I asked Rivera and she gave me your-so-dumb look.

"Because he was with me the whole night and he only had one friend with him who went with you for that drug thing.'' I simply nodded. She knew more about it than me so it was best to leave her as she was, as long as I would know who the father was, her method was irrelevant. I may not remember anything but all I want is to find out who the dad is. I don't want my child to be without a dad.

Rivera and I were watching Castle on Star World when the bell rang. Rivera got up to her feet, ran downstairs to open the door. Whoever this guy is surely made Rivera happy. I waited in anticipation. 15 minutes passed but Rivera and that guy were nowhere to be seen. They hadn't come upstairs so out of curiosity I went down to find them.

''Rivera?'' I yelled but got no response. I felt scared, thinking that guy had done something to her. ''Rivi??? Where are you?'' By now I was running around the house trying to look for her. I opened every door and checked even the bathroom but she was nowhere. Panic took over me and I wanted to find Rivera as soon as possible. I grabbed my purse and ran towards the entrance.

As soon as I opened the door I found Rivera and a guy sucking each other's mouth.

''Woah! Get a room you two!'' I yelled. As soon as they saw me both of them let go of each other.

''Oh- um I 'm sorry I was just- um...'' Rivera scratched her neck. I slammed the door on her face and went inside. This bitch! I was literally in tears and I almost got a panic attack! I ran upstairs to her room and closed the door behind. It was not long before I heard footsteps stomping up the stairs.

"Sophia! Open up!'' she banged the door but I didn't answer.

''Soph! I'm sorry! I had no idea that you'll get worried about me! Please, Sophia!" Rivera begged. But I was in no mood of forgiving her, she almost gave me a panic attack!

''Fine! Rot inside for all I care. I'm going to send Zayn back if you don't want to know who your fuck buddy was!'' I could feel her smirking behind the door. This bitch! I stomped my foot and went towards the door and opened it. She was smirking, I could punch her face right now. I ignored her and went downstairs. I saw Zayn sitting on the couch. He got up to shake my hand as soon as he saw me, ''Hi, Zayn. Zayn Manhattan." He smiled at me.

Wait. Manhattan? From that rich Manhattan family?

''Okay.....'' I said not knowing what to say anymore. What possibly is an heir of the Manhattan family doing here?

''So Rivera told me you wanted to ask something?'' I was about to answer when I was cut off by a voice.

''Of course, she does Zayn. Right Sophia?'' she smirked. I turned around to face her and shot her a glare, then turned back to Zayn.

''Yeah nothing much, just who was the guy with you that night?'' I put on a fake smile. I don't want to tell him that I'm pregnant.

''He was my brother, but what's the matter?'' He said blatantly, but I felt my heart sink. You mean, I fucked a Manhattan guy! Could this get any worse?

''Wha-what's his na-name? '' I stammered.

''His name is-''

''Wait! Why don't you just call him here? We would like to meet him personally.'' Rivera cut in and I wanted to thrash her.

''No we wouldn't! Just tell me the name already.'' I scoffed and glared at her. Now Rivera is getting on my nerves.

''Babe I don't think he'll come. He's a busy person.'' Zayn gave an apologetic look.

"It's okay I just want to know the name of that per- ''

''He fucked my best friend and made her pregnant! I fucking want your bastard brother to come here and sort things out.'' Rivera yelled. Ladies and gentlemen, this girl is now officially my so-called-bestie. I was red by now and beyond embarrassed. I didn't want to a rich spoilt brat, not to forget extremely hot stranger to know my secret!

''What!'' Zayn yelled, ''He got you pregnant? I'm calling him right now." After that, Zayn took out his phone and began dialling the number of his brother. He didn't pick up on the first try, which irritated Zayn. He rang again and he did pick up.

''Hello.....listen I'm texting you an address be here..............I'll tell you later..............yes its serious........bye.'' And he hung up.

I glared at Rivera who gave me an apologetic look. I rolled my eyes and turned to Zayn who was texting someone.

''Look Zayn, thanks for all of this but I don't want you to fight because of me.'' I looked at him with guilt in my eyes.

''Hey, don't worry okay? He's on his way, he'll be here any minute.'' He gave me a genuine smile and I smiled back.

The three of us sat on different couches not saying anything to each other. Zayn was on his phone, Rivera was busy checking out Zayn and I was finding the walls pretty interesting. Suddenly the bell rang. Rivera got up to open the door when Zayn held her hand stopping her.

''Let her go, it's her baby's father,'' he said gesturing me to open the door. I sighed and got up, my heart beating like a drum. I went towards the door, took a deep breath and opened it only to stand there frozen.

There in front of me was the father of the baby.

It was Conner Manhattan.

Did I sleep with Conner Manhattan, the notorious player?

''Um-hey?'' He asked but I didn't answer. I was beyond shocked. I looked at him, not blinking once. I suddenly felt an arm grab my waist and pull me away from the door. I looked up to find Zayn staring at Conner.

''Come in. We need to talk.'' Zayn growled and pulled me softly inside with him with Conner following.

''What's up Zayn? Everything okay?'' Conner looked confused.

''Nothing is okay you jerk! You got my best friend pregnant! How could you be so irresponsible! How could you not use protection! You're such an idiot!'' Rivera yelled at him and tears started filling my eyes. I was about to break down, Conner was staring at me intensely and he suddenly spoke.

''I want to talk to this girl. Alone.'' His voice was firm yet threatening.

''No you are not,'' Zayn growled at him. I was so happy to have him and Rivera here because I wouldn't have been able to face him alone.

''Yes I am. If it's my mistake then I should be the one to handle it. Stay out of it Zayn.'' Conner spoke through clenched teeth.

''If you're thinking I'm going to let you manipulate her an-''

''Let me just fucking talk to her!'' Conner yelled at him.

''No!'' Zayn roared back. They were both fighting for dominance and things were getting out of hand. I was about to regret what I was going to say, ''Le-let me talk t-to him alone guys.'' I whispered. I didn't want to, but I didn't want to cause cracks in their relationship. It was our problem and we had to solve this ourselves.

Zayn looked at me with pity in his eyes, ''Look you don't have to do this beca-''

''No I want to talk to him,'' I smiled at him. Zayn looked at me, then at Conner and walked out of the drawing room cussing under his breath. Rivera gave me a thumbs up before glaring at Conner and leaving behind Zayn. It was just me and him left and I knew I had made a mistake but it had to be done.

Conner looked at me intensely and I cowered away. '' So, I'm the father of that thing huh?'' He smirked, pointing at my stomach. How dare he say that!

''It's not a thing!'' I growled back at him.

''Oh! Then what is it? A pinhole camera?'' He chuckled, satisfied which his joke yet I was here thinking a pin hole- what?

''It's a living thing! It's a baby!"

''Yes, but the question is whose baby?'' He raised his eyebrow.

''It's your baby!'' I yelled at him. Why would I call him here if he wasn't the father of my child?

''Look I know girls like you, you can go to any extent for money and fame. You think you could fool me by telling me I'm his father? Are you kidding me? You think I'm a fool? Stupid bitch! I will never believe you, I'm not as stupid as Zayn.'' He practically yelled the last part and now I had my answer. He took me for a gold-digger. I couldn't believe he would think of me like that, being hurt was an understatement. If only he knew that I was not that type of girl.

''But it's really your baby,'' I whispered I was on the verge of crying.

''No it's not! You lying whore!'' He pointed aggressively to me.

''I'm not lying!'' I spoke a little louder. He will not get away with calling me derogative names.

''Look, I'm warning you, I'll make your life feel like hell, this little game of yours will ruin my whole career.''

''Career? Your fucking career? It will ruin my whole life! '' I was the one who yelled this time. ''Just wait and watch Conner Manhattan, I'm going to expose you to the media! I won't let you get away with this sin!'' I was heaving with anger, but Conner looked at me with disgust in his eyes.

'Look here you whore, I love my family and my career. I'm not going to let you jeopardize both of them. Now, if you open this little mouth of yours in front of anyone, I'll make your life a living hell. I'll make sure your family pays for your sin. I'll make them suffer and I promise you it won't be good. I'll let you watch them beg, cry and even die. I'll slit their throat in front of you bitch. Don't you love your family? Because I surely do. The one I respect the most is Xavier, my brother. If he comes to know about it, it'll be the end of me and my career. Then I'll end you too bitch do you get it? DO YOU?'' He yelled at me. I was completely dumbfounded, he would go to those limits rather than accepting that this child was his. I had to accept that I couldn't tell anyone because if I did, my family would pay and just like him, I care for my family very much.

After his little speech, he walked out of the house and slammed the door. He left me to look after his child. He just left me. I felt so embarrassed that I ran out of the house. I couldn't face Zayn and Rivera. I heard them shouting my name but I kept on running until I reached my house.

Mom and Erica were sitting on the sofa watching television, but I ran to my bedroom crying. After a few moments, Erica walked in and asked what was up. Then I did the worst thing I could do to my family. I lied to her about the identity of the father, I said that the father was Xavier Manhattan instead of Conner Manhattan and I felt horrible. But there was nothing I could do, he threatened me and my family and Xavier just popped up in my head. Before I could rectify my mistake, Erica and mom were both fuming so I had to lie further so that they could trust me more.

As time passed I didn't talk about that day again. There was no need because it was over with. They didn't know who Xavier was, so they wouldn't ever know. But just in case, I rang them every day just to check if everything was fine and the secret was still safe. It was best for everyone if we didn't talk about that event. I have a family that I love, so I guess it won't affect anyone.

A secret doesn't harm anyone if it stays a secret, right?

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Ohhhh!!!! Liar Sophia!!

So after all Xavier is not the father of Erica's sister's child!
And. If you forgot who Zayn and corner were read the chapter 'Manhattan family'
And Sophia and sapphire are not the same person! Sapphire was Xavier 's love and Sophia is Erica's sister
Sooo guys? Long chapter right?
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