Right Choice

Julia's eyes widened, her hand instinctively covering her mouth in shock. "How babe? How did it happened?" Julia asked, her voice trembling with shock, curiosity and concern.

Ariana took a deep breath, her words tumbling out in an attempt to explain what happened. "I was inseminated with sperm instead of receiving a Vaginitis tube treatment," she explained, her voice tinged with disbelief. "I don't know how it happened, Julia. But it happened to none other than me."

Julia's shock was tensed as she struggled to process the information. "But... but that's... how is that even possible?" she stammered, her voice filled with incredulity.

Ariana shrugged, frustration and resignation crossing her face. "I don't have all the answers, Julia. It's an unexpected turn of events that I never could have imagined."

Julia's eyes widened further as Ariana dropped another bombshell. "And guess who the father is," Ariana continued, her voice filled with bitterness at it's peak.

"Who?"

"Mateo Luca-Hendrix."

"What?"Julia's hands dropped from her mouth, her eyes widening in sheer astonishment. The name hung in the air, a heavy weight that seemed to transform the room. The implications of Ariana's revelation were staggering, leaving Julia grasping for words.

Slowly, Julia found her voice, barely above a whisper. "Mateo Luca-Hendrix? Are you... Are you being serious right now?"

Ariana nodded, her gaze fixed on Julia's stunned face.

"Should I be happy or sad?" Julia asked concern heat on in her voice.

Ariana looked at Julia, her eyes searching for answers. "Act like a friend would in this situation of mine," she pleaded.

Julia smiled warmly, taking Ariana's hand in hers. "Then I would act like a friend really would," she replied. "You should be celebrating, Ariana, not thinking or making your face as if the whole world is after you. You're pregnant with the child of the handsome billionaire, Mateo Luca-Hendrix. And guess what? He's the only son and only child."

Ariana's eyes widened as she replied " And so?.

"Babe, I wish it was me!" Julia continued, her voice filled with excitement. "I would be flying over the moon right now. I would quit my job immediately and flaunt my resignation letter right in the face of the heart-hidden enemy of mine, Kelvin Cruz. I would be the happiest person in the world, Ariana."

Ariana couldn't help but smile at Julia's enthusiasm, her worries slowly melting away. "But Julia, I'm pregnant by accident," she confessed, her voice tinged. "Should I be happy?"

Julia's smile never wavered as she reached out and clasped Ariana's hands again. "Yes, you should be happy," she said firmly. "At least you would be having a billionaire's baby, Ariana. And that's something incredible!!."

*****

The night had been a long one for Mateo, his mind restless with thoughts of Ariana. Finding a way to reach her felt like enlisting in the army, but he was determined. He hurriedly got into his car and raced off from his apartment, the engine roaring.

Arriving at Kelvin's place, Mateo parked his car and exchanged greetings with the security guard before heading towards Kelvin's apartment. Impatient to see his friend, he didn't bother waiting for Kelvin to open the door. After, he had pressed the doorbell twice, the sound echoing through the quiet hallway without a reply.

Knowing Kelvin's predictable nature, Mateo had already figured out the password to his friend's apartment. It was Kelvin's mom's birthday date. With a few swift taps on the keypad, the door unlocked, granting Mateo access.

Inside, Kelvin was still fast asleep, exhausted from a long night of coding games. Mateo wasted no time, his urgency evident as he approached Kelvin's bed. With a neutral expression on his face, he grabbed Kelvin by the legs and pulled him forcefully to the ground, jolting him awake.

"Wake up, man! I need you right now," Mateo said urgently, his voice laced with desperation and determination. He knew the gravity of the situation and the importance of Kelvin's help. Time was of the essence, and there was no room for delay.

Kelvin groggily blinked his eyes open, trying to process the sudden intrusion into his sleep. "Mateo? What's going on?" he mumbled, his voice laden with sleep.

"There's no time to explain," Mateo replied, his voice firm and resolute. "Something important has happened, and I need your Advice. Get up, Kelvin. I have some personal mental work to do."

Kelvin slowly rose to his feet, his expression a mix of annoyance and defiance. "You should be begging me with a cool, respectful words, Mateo. Say something like, 'Kelvin, please, I need your advice,' instead of pulling me down like a chicken!" he retorted, placing his hands on his waist.

Mateo let out a sigh, realizing his approach had been less than ideal. "Well, you should be happy I didn't drag you from here to your living room," he replied, attempting to diffuse the tension. "But let's put that aside for now. Something important has happened, Kelvin, and I need your expertise. Please, sit down and let me explain."

Kelvin reluctantly complied, sitting back down on his bed. His curiosity piqued, he leaned forward, ready to listen.

"I'm going to be a father soon!" Mateo exclaimed, his face glowing with happiness.

Kelvin couldn't help but chuckle, his skepticism evident. "Have you been daydreaming, Mateo? Don't worry, man. You'll start producing sperm like the rest of us soon," he replied, nodding his head knowingly.

Mateo's smile faltered for a moment, realizing he needed to provide clarification. "No, Kelvin, you don't understand. Ariana is pregnant with my child," he clarified, his voice filled with excitement and a touch of disbelief.

Recognition flickered in Kelvin's eyes as he connected the dots. "Ariana? That name sounds familiar... Wait, your crush, right?" he asked, trying to process the information. "How did she end up pregnant with your child? You?"

"Yes, me," Mateo confirmed, his voice filled with happiness and a hint of awe. "I know it sounds unbelievable, but Ariana is pregnant, and I'm going to be a father."

Kelvin's eyebrows furrowed, still struggling to grasp the situation. "Wait, hold on. Don't confuse me. I'm not getting it," he admitted, his confusion evident.

Mateo took a deep breath, realizing he needed to provide a more detailed explanation. With patience, he began to narrate the sequence of events, sharing the story of his unexpected recent connection with Ariana and the joyous news that had changed his life. As he spoke, Kelvin's confusion slowly transformed into understanding, and a smile formed on his face.

Kelvin couldn't help but feel amazed. "Should I call this a miracle? Congratulations, man!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with genuine happiness. "I'm so happy for you. So, what do you want to do now?"

Mateo's face displayed excitement and nervousness at the same time as he considered his next steps. "I want to meet with her, but I'm still contemplating the best way to approach her," he confessed. "I don't want to waste time or give her the impression that I'm not serious about our child or her. Should I call her?"

Kelvin paused for a moment, pondering the question. "Why not send her a text message first?"