I Fell For The Surrogate Mother of My Child | GL Lesbian Stories

Sophie Hartman stared out the window of her sprawling Penthouse the city skyline bathed in the early morning light it should have been a satisfying sight her kingdom below her Empire Rising ever higher but there was a nagging emptiness inside her Sophie wasn't someone who was easily rattled after all she had built a multi-million doll company from the ground up making her one of the most powerful CEOs in the world yet here she was feeling the sting of her mother's words from the previous night Sophie her mother had said over dinner her voice dripping with the

weight of expectation you're not getting any younger what is the point of all your success if you have no one to share it with you need to start a family you need a child Sophie had tried to brush off the comment with her usual icy professionalism but as she drove home the idea noded her she wasn't attract to men and although she had dated women in the past none of those relationships had felt significant enough to last for the longest time she had believed she was simply asexual her Focus had always been on her work

and the thought of needing someone romantically or otherwise had never crossed her mind her family however didn't seem to understand they saw her success as Hollow meaningless without the traditional markers of Happiness a spouse a child a legacy Sophie knew they wouldn't stop until she did something about it frustrated and done with the pressure she had made a practical decision if her family wanted her to have a child she'd do it on her own terms she didn't need a partner she could get a donor use her eggs and raise the child herself it was a

purely logical solution but as she sat in the fertility clinic Weeks Later Dr Matthews posed a question that caught her off guard Miss Hartman you've chosen a donor and we're ready to proceed but have you considered the physical toll of pregnancy with your workload taking N9 months off may not be realistic Sophie frowned her mind racing the last thing she wanted was for her family to interfere during the pregnancy she didn't want them hovering making a spectacle of her as she grew larger and 9 months off impossible her company needed her full attention is there

another option she asked already knowing the answer sergus Dr Matthews replied you provide the egg and the sperm donor handles the rest the surrogate carries the baby that was it the perfect solution Sophie could have the child her family demanded without disrupting her life the surrogate would handle the physical burdens and Sophie would handle everything else with cold Precision meanwhile Emma Lawson sat in the hospital cafeteria staring blankly at her mother's medical bills her mom had been diagnosed with cancer just 2 months ago and since then Emma had been drowning in debt she'd lost her

job when the company she worked for went bankrupt and now she spent her days juggling interviews and caring for her ailing mother the hospital bills were piling up faster than she could manage and with every passing day her hope dwindled Emma's thoughts were interrupted when Dr Matthews her mother's oncologist approached her table he was on the phone discussing what sounded like surgy options with someone no I haven't found anyone yet but I'll keep looking the client is offering a substantial sum plus full medical coverage during and after the pregnancy for both the surrogate and their

family Emma's ears perked up a hefty sum medical coverage it sounded too good to be true but she was desperate as Dr Matthews hung up the phone Emma couldn't stop herself from asking Dr Matthews I couldn't help overhearing you're looking for a surrogate he looked at her with a mixture of surprise and concern yes but Emma this is a huge decision sergy isn't something to take lightly Emma's mind was already racing the money from sergy could pay off her mother's hospital bills and give them a fresh start she understood the gravity of the decision but

she didn't have the luxury of waiting for a miracle I know it's a big decision Emma said her voice shaky but I need the money my mom needs it Dr Matthews explained the risks and rewards making sure she understood the physical and emotional toll it could take but Emma's resolve was firm she had no choice Emma and Sophie met for the first time in the pristine conference room of Hartman Enterprises Sophie had scheduled the meeting purely as a formality she trusted Dr Matthews to find a suitable candidate and Emma's file had checked all the boxes

healthy young and in need of financial support when Emma walked in Sophie barely glanced at her focusing instead on the contracts laid out on the table Emma took a seat across from Sophie her heart racing Sophie Hartman was as intimidating as her reputation suggested cold composed and entirely uninterested in the woman sitting in front of her you've read the contract Miss Lawson Sophie asked without Preamble I have Emma replied trying to keep her voice steady I understand everything good then let's proceed Sophie slid the papers across the table along with a pen without so much

as making eye contact as Emma signed the contract she couldn't shake the feeling of being a transaction Sophie treated this like a business deal not the emotional Journey Emma had imagined there was no warmth no connection just signatures on paper in the following weeks Emma moved into one of Sophie's luxury apartments isolated from the world outside everything was arranged for her groceries delivered weekly medical appointments meticulously scheduled and an assistant Linda assigned to handle all her needs but despite the Comforts Emma felt increasingly alone Sophie never visited never asked about the baby and never showed

any interest in how Emma was feeling she began to wonder if this was how Sophie treated everything in her life cold calculated and without emotion as the pregnancy progressed Emma's emotional state worsened she was caring a child for a woman who didn't seem to care she felt like a vessel a means to an end the weight of that realization became too much to bear and one day during a routine checkup Dr Matthews noticed her deteriorating condition Emma you don't look well Dr Matthews said his tone filled with concern this stress isn't good for you or

the baby tears wed up in Emma's eyes I just I'm just here to deliver her baby and move on Dr Matthews frowned that's not how this should be I'll speak with her Sophie had been engrossed in her work when Dr Matthews called her Sophie his voice was firm you need to start spending time with Emma she's caring your child and she's falling apart sergy isn't just a transaction if you don't connect with her and the baby you'll regret it later the words hit Sophie harder than she expected regret that was a foreign concept to her

she had never regretted a decision in her life everything she did was calculated logical but something about the doctor's words stirred something inside her guilt concern I have seen miscarriages in the past due to emotional distress Sophie didn't remember hearing what came afterwards but those words stuck in her head the mere thought of it send chills down Sophie's spine that afternoon Sophie made her way to Emma's apartment for the first time since she'd moved in when she knocked on the door Emma's surprised face greeted her Sophie Emma asked her voice filled with confusion what are

you doing here I came to see how you're doing Sophie replied her voice awkward as if she were trying on a new language Emma's surprise deepened you cares Sophie hesitated did she care she wasn't sure but seeing Emma's pale face her tired eyes and knowing she had been struggling alone made Sophie feel something unfamiliar I should have come sooner Sophie admitted stiffly Dr Matthews said you weren't doing well and I she stopped Unsure how to continue Emma offered a small tired smile and walked back in Sophie Hartman stood awkwardly in Emma's apartment unsure of what

to do with her hands or where to look she wasn't used to situations like this personal emotional ones she had built an Empire made Millions faced hostile takeovers and crushing business deals but standing here in front of Emma a woman carrying her child Sophie felt utterly out of her depth Sophie shifted her weight from foot to foot feeling the tension in the room her eyes flicking between Emma's tired face and her rounded stomach I should have come sooner she muttered uncomfortably aware of how inadequate the words sounded I've been busy Emma chuckled softly this sound

light despite her exhaustion I figured I see you on the news all the time Sophie opened her mouth to say something else but realized she didn't know how to continue the conversation what did people say in these moments she was good at contracts at business negotiations not this do you uh need anything she finally asked glancing at the mostly pristine apartment Emma shook her head Linda's been taking care of most things and the deliveries cover everything else but maybe you could stay for a bit it's been a while since I've had company her voice trailed

off a hint of vulnerability slipping through her calm facade Sophie's Instinct was to leave to say she had too much work to do that she needed to get back to the office but the words never came instead she nodded much to her own surprise I can stay for a while over the next few weeks Sophie made a point to visit Emma regularly at first their interactions were stiff awkward and filled with uncomfortable silences Sophie would sit in the armchair near Emma's bed or couch flipping through her phone or skimming business reports Emma for her part

would glance up occasionally clearly Unsure how to act around someone who seemed more like a cold business associate than as soon to be co-parent it wasn't until one evening after a particularly long day at work that something shifted Sophie had arrived at the apartment late carrying two containers of takeout she found Emma lying on the couch flipping through a magazine her swollen belly making her look even more exhausted than usual dinner Sophie said holding up the bags as if presenting an offering Emma sat up slowly wincing slightly as she adjusted her weight you brought Foods

I figured it was better than my last attempt at cooking Sophie replied A rice smile tugging at the corners of her lips she had tried to make a simple toost a dish the week before only to set off the apartment's smoke alarms Emma had laughed for nearly an hour afterward I'll take anything that doesn't come with a side of smoke Emma teased as Sophie handed her one of the containers they ate in silence for a few minutes before Emma spoke again her voice soft I used to think about what it would be like having a

family Sophie paused mid bite her eyes flicking to Emma's face I always pictured it differently Emma continued her gaze distant I I thought there'd be someone with me you know someone to go through all this with she gestured to her belly not that I regret this she added quickly it's just I didn't expect to feel so alone Sophie swallowed hard Unsure how to respond she had never been good with feelings her own or anyone else's but something in Emma's voice in Her vulnerability tugged at a part of Sophie she had long buried I didn't expect

to be here either Sophie admitted surprising herself with her honesty I never wanted a family or at least I thought I didn't Emma looked at her her expression unreadable and now Sophie hesitated feeling the weight of the question I don't know she said finally but I'm starting to think maybe I was wrong as the weeks passed Sophie found herself drawn more and more to Emma though she wasn't entirely sure why she told herself it was the baby her respons possibility as a future mother but deep down she knew it was more than that she began

to spend more time at the apartment not just to check on Emma but because she found herself enjoying her company they would sit together talking about everything from business to books to Emma's childhood memories Sophie learned that Emma was a sharp quick-witted woman who had once dreamed of becoming an artist before life's challenges had pulled her in different directions Emma in turn began to see past Sophie's cold exterior finding glimpses of warmth and humor that Sophie rarely showed anyone else one evening as they sat together on the couch Emma let out a small gasp her

hand flying to her belly Sophie jumped to her feet panicked what what is it are you okay Emma laughed grabbing Sophie's hand and placing it on her stomach feel that the baby's kicking Sophie froze her eyes wide as she felt the soft rhythmic movement under her hand it was the first time she had felt the baby move and something inside her shifted for the first time the baby felt real not just a concept not just a plan she had made to satisfy her family's expectations but a living Growing Child her child Emma watched Sophie's face

carefully her own smile softening it's amazing isn't it Sophie nodded her throat tight yeah it is as the pregnancy progressed Sophie's visits became more frequent and the awkwardness that had once hung between them slowly faded they laughed more easily shared meals more naturally and their conversations grew deeper more personal one night after a particularly emotional conversation about Emma's mother and the mounting medical bills that had led her to become a surrogate in the first place Sophie found herself speaking without thinking I could help you know with your mother's bills you wouldn't have to worry about

them Emma looked at her startled Sophie I know I couldn't accept that you've already done so much Sophie frowned not understanding why Emma was refusing her help it wouldn't be charity it's just I want to help Emma shook her head her eyes filled with gratitude but also something deeper something Sophie couldn't quite place you've already given me more than enough just being here means more than you know so sopie didn't respond but something in her chest tightened she had spent her life building walls protecting herself from emotions she didn't understand but now with Emma those

walls were starting to crack one late night Emma's Cravings hid again and this time it was an urgent desire for some very specific French pastries that could only be found at a little cafe across town Sophie ever the problem solver insisted on driving them there despite the hour they ended up sitting in in the car at 2 a.m. munching on AC Clair's and laughing like old friends it was moments like these that Sophie realized how much things had changed Emma was no longer just the surrogate carrying her child she had become someone Sophie deeply cared

for as they sat in the car Emma turned to Sophie her expression serious you've changed you know Sophie blinked what do you means when we first met I didn't think you cared about anything other than business Emma said quietly but now I see you the real you and I think I think you care more than you let on Sophie felt her heart race but she didn't know how to respond Emma's words hit too close to home opening doors Sophie wasn't sure she was ready to walk through it's only one more month will you remember me

after that Emma asked with a smile her eyes seemed to contain a vulnerability deep within them Emma Sophie muttered as she reached out gently touching Emma's arm and without thinking she leaned forward their lips met softly tentatively but the moment Emma felt the warmth of Sophie's skin something inside her shattered the kiss deepened their emotions spilling out after months of tension confusion and growing affection when they finally pulled away both of them were Breathing heavily their foreheads resting against each other I love you Emma Sophie confessed I am glad it was you Emma smiled as

tears rolled down her cheeks her forehead pressed against Sophie's from that moment on everything changed Sophie became more present not just physically but emotionally she spent nearly every day with Emma helping her through the final months of the pregnancy they shared moments of laughter late night cravings and quiet conversations about their future not just the baby's future but theirs together Sophie for the first time in her life allowed herself to be vulnerable she realized that love wasn't something that could be planned or controlled it was something that happened when you least expected it the day

Emma gave birth was filled with both Terror and joy Sophie held her hand through the labor her heart pounding in her chest when their daughter was finally born Sophie felt an overwhelming Rush of emotion she had never experienced before as she held their child for the first time tears filled her eyes she looked at Emma who was exhausted but smiling and knew that this this moment was everything she had never known she wanted Emma reached out brushing her fingers against Sophie's cheek we're a family now Sophie nodded unable to speak through the lump in her

throat she had spent her entire life building a world of success power and control but now as she looked at Emma and their newborn daughter Sophie realized that the most important in her life had nothing to do with business or wealth it was love a love she had never expected but one she would never let go of and as they kissed again softly with their daughter cradled between them Sophie finally understood what it meant to be truly happy that's all for today if you like the story then hit that subscribe button for more