PROLOGUE - IS THIS FATE?

2013

Ingrid and Liane were in a favorite café hanging out and had a great time sipping their coffee when suddenly Ingrid Howard says to Liane.

"I am not getting any younger, Liane."

She was feeling low these past few days, and she felt empty despite her career success.

"Haha we both are. So, what are your plans?" Liane Brown stared at her directly.

They were best friends since college, and Liane is a gentle lady, while she's the opposite: the tough one. Her presence intimated her colleagues because she could be strict and harsh against her enemies. Capable of doing anything despite the odds she might face yet caring for those she loves. Only Liane knows who she is.

Even when they were in college, their classmates often asked Liane why she became her best friend, knowing that she's coldhearted while Liane was sweet. Liane would always smile sweetly and say,

"You really don't see her good side, do you? For me, she is the most amazing and strong person I've ever met. Wish I could be like her."

Their classmates would often smirk every time she said those words.

"I want to have a baby," she declared with a firm tone.

"What?!" The shock was written all over Liane's face.

"My goodness, Ingrid! Are you serious?!" her sweet tone suddenly changed.

"Where did you get that idea? Why–?" Liane seems lost in words. Ingrid chuckled, looking at her best friend's beautiful face.

"Yes, I am serious." She said while a smile still plastered on her lips.

Liane suddenly became silent and fell into deep thinking. Between them, Liane would always be the sweetest and nicest person. Her suitors would line up to her while Ingrid would still be left out. Not because she is ugly, in fact, she is lovely, she has gorgeous eyes with long eyelashes, pouty lips, a heart-shaped face, voluptuous body, but she hides it by wearing medium-sized clothes. At the same time, Liane is small faced, with thin lips and almond-shaped eyes and has a slim body.

"I know, you have thought about this," Liane just gave her a reassuring smile;

"I will support you in this." Ingrid became teary-eyed.

"You are the best in the world, sis."

.....

Weeks passed by after Ingrid shared her plans with Liane, and she went to a fertility clinic alone to see the best doctor, which happened to be her friend back in high school.

"Hi, doctor Sam, it's nice to see you again, after many years." Ingrid smiled genuinely.

"Oh my! Ingrid, is that you? Gosh, you still look so gorgeous after all these years." Ingrid blushed.

"After all these years, Sam, you still know how to compliment me." She laughed. After several minutes, Ingrid became serious.

"Doc, I need your help. I want to get pregnant and it's only you who could help me." The doctor smiled

"Okay, let's gets down to business."

After several hours...

"It's settled then. I'll schedule you next week for the IVF and please take a week's off and don't come here stressed, okay? I guess, I'll see you in a week's time." Ingrid smiled.

"I'll see you next week. By the way, I don't want to know the donor's identity, as long as he meets my qualifications. The money is not a problem."

They shook hands, and she left.

.....

Moments later, in doctor Sam's office, a tall, handsome with exuding an aura of authority, a broad-shouldered gentleman appeared. Sam was startled.

"Mr. Briggs, what a plesant surprise! What can I do for you?"

His eyes were looking at her with such intensity that the doctor feels uneasy yet remained calm.

"I am here to donate."

The doctor was wide-eyed when she heard the man, and suddenly she remembered someone, she then smiled widely.

"It's an honor, sir. Would you like to drink anything?" The doctor sighed and told herself, 'is this fate?'