UNKNOWN CALLER

Clara's heart raced in her chest, her mind filled with anxiety as she took in the sight of her boss standing right in front of her, his expression filled with concern. She felt a rush of adrenaline coursing through her veins, her mind racing with questions about his unexpected presence.

"Mr. Mathew?" Clara whispered, her voice barely audible in the sound of the hospital equipment.

Mr. Mathew's eyes softened as he approached Clara's by the bedside, he walked cautiously and deliberately. "I heard about your accident," he said gently, his voice laced with genuine concern. "I wanted to make sure you were okay."

Clara's mind was filled with confusion as she struggled to process Mr. Mathew's unexpected visit. Why would he be here, at the hospital, checking on her of all people? It didn't make sense.

But before Clara could ask her questions, Mr. Mathew's attention eyes were fixed on the bandage on her forehead, his brow furrowing with concern.

"Wh.. What happened?" he asked, his voice low and urgent with concern.

Clara hesitated, thinking carefully of what to reveal to her boss, But knowing who her friend was she felt Mr. Matthew knew more than he was letting on.

"I... I slipped in the bathtub," Clara admitted reluctantly, looking down into her hands folded on her lap in shame.

Mr. Mathew's eyes narrowed slightly, his lips forming a thin line as he processed her words. "Are you sure that's all it was?" he asked, his tone mysterious.

Clara felt a cold run down her spine at the stare her enigmatic boss gave her. Something about how He stared at her puzzled her to her stomach.

before she could respond to him, Sarah interrupted by telling Clara she was getting back to work, only before she could open the doors, the door to the hospital room burst open, revealing a figure standing in the doorway, their features blurry and made shadows due to the obstruction of the hallway lights.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the door, and a chill swept through Clara's body, as the figure stepped forward closely and revealed her mother Mrs Jennifer.

Mr. Matthews was puzzled about who this person was, and Sarah made a friendly approach to Mrs. Jennifer how are you, I'm about to leave, glad you're here.

 Mrs Jenneifer gives a warm smile to her and thanks her for coming to check on her best friend. and her eyes met with Mr. Matthew and she gave a surprised gaze to him, her mind wondered who he was knowing her daughter was a good virgin girl. 

Clara unease with the atmosphere and didn't want her mom thinking wrongly leans forward and makes an introduction of her boss to her mother. "Mummy this is Mr. Matthew, my Boss I… I just started working with ". 

Her mother was so grateful to meet him "OH my goodness, you're such a fine man, thank you so much for Hiring my angel, she's so resourceful, you didn't need to go through the stress to be here. Thank you".

Clara felt so Ashamed and buried her face in her hands as her mother complimented her boss. Mr.Matthew gave a warm smile though feeling Embarrassed himself appreciated the mother for her kind words, he walked towards the door and said he would be back briefly. 

Mr.Matthew made his way to the doctor's Office, with Questions flooding his mind. "Knock and open the door". The doctor knowing who he was, stood up surprised to see him, and offered him a sit 

Mr. Mathew paced the small, sterile office of the Doctor his mind racing with the day's events. of Clara's accident. He asked the doctor If Clara was pregnant and if he could find out if she was pregnant. 

Dr. Sandro, sensing the tension, tried to ease the situation. "Mr. Mathew, please, have a seat. What brings you here today? Is everything alright with Miss Rodriguez?"

Mathew took a deep relieved breath and sat down, his eyes locking onto the doctor's. "Dr, I need to know everything about Clara's condition and the circumstances surrounding her fall. if she's pregnant and if the pregnancy is at any risk. 

The doctor looks up at Matthew Puzzled at what he is saying, He asks" if Clara is his girlfriend or significant partner and if they are expecting a child?"

The doctor sighed and adjusted his glasses, glancing at Clara's medical records. "Well, from what we've gathered, she sustained a mild concussion and a few bruises. The injuries are consistent with a fall in the bathtub, as she mentioned."

Mathew shook his head. "But was a check run to know the possibility if she was pregnant? if that's considered can it be after the pregnancy"

Mathew leaned forward, his expression intense. "I want a thorough investigation on her. Check her vitals, and run all pregnancy tests, I want results and I will cover all expenses. Clara is an important part of my team, and I need to ensure her safety."

The doctor nodded reluctantly. "Alright, I'll notify my nurses to do a thorough test run. But for now, she needs rest and minimal stress."

Mathew thanked the Doctor and left the office, his mind still running and he thought he needed to place a call to Dr.Sandro. As he walked back towards Clara's room, his phone rang in his pocket. He glanced at the screen and saw a message from an unknown number ... 

"I know what you've done and you'll regret it. Clara will out who you truly are. You woman User."

Mathew froze in the hallway, almost as though he was paralyzed. Someone was about to blackmail him, he thought his reputation if this got out. But who? How many people knew? Who knows?

 He pocketed his phone and walked faster to his destination, determined to reach out to Dr. Sandro and find out how many people knew. He wouldn't be intimidated. Not when his reputation and opportunity of getting his long desire hire is at stake.