“So you eventually showed up?” Carlos said in disbelief, sighting Daniel.Raising her head, the smile on Beatrice’s face faded the moment she sighted him.“Why won’t I? It’s my sister’s wedding remember?” he answered, trying to stay settled when in fact, he felt so much discomfort inside of him. He saw Carlos and Beatrice talking and laughing so freely earlier on and that angered him a lot because he never got to experience that sweet gesture with her. Rather, they were always on bad terms. And the fear of Beatrice liking his cousin was slowly starting to eat him up.“For someone who swore not to show up, it’s nice to see that you do not keep to your word. Remind me not to ever take you seriously again.”Daniel ignored Carlos and all that he was saying and turned his attention to the lady beside him who seemed very shocked by his presence.”“Hi, Beatrice.” He voiced out, staring intently at her.“You two know each other?” Carlos asked, looking from Beatrice to Daniel and then back to
“You don’t have to get all stressed out. Like I said, we would need a test to confirm that as it could be a bug or other things.”Beatrice snapped out of her thoughts, knowing she was in some deep shit. She shook her head, “No, that’s not possible. I can’t be pregnant.”“It’s only after you go for a checkup that you can be certain.”“You don’t have to panic. Whatever the outcome may be, I know you will do just fine.”“No, it can’t be.” She mumbled again, her head suddenly feeling very heavy.“Please calm down.” Amarie was about to approach Bea to calm her when she moved a step backward. She picked up her purse and rushed out.“I’m so sorry. This is exactly why I didn’t want to say anything. You seem to be familiar with her.” Zainny voiced out the moment Beatrice was out of sight.“Yeah...yes..I sort of know her but she might not know me.” Amarie mumbled, feeling lost.“Well, that was an experience. But I hope she is happy in the end and most importantly, that she takes care of herself
After a couple of minutes of searching, Carlos finally found Rita having conversations with some familiar faces.“Oh Hi, Where’s Beatrice?” She asked as he pulled her away from where she was, the smile slowly leaving her face.“She left.”“She left? Did she feel sick again? I told her to come to me if she feels sick.”“She was sick?” Carlos asked.“Yes, she was not feeling good this morning but she came because I really wanted to be here.”“I should get going.”“I’m confused because we were really having a good time. Or do you need me to come with you?”“There’s no need. We will probably head to the Doctors. Besides, this is your party and you need to be here.”“If you insist. But please let me have your phone.”Rita brought out her phone from her purse and handed it to him.He punched his number in and saved it.“Feel free to give me a call. I can always come to check up on her once the party is over.” He said, returning her phone.Rita smiled. “You are sweet. Thank you.”“I will tak
Beatrice had no idea how she managed to stay sane as she exited the event hall. With tears in her eyes and her mind far away, she walked to the front of the gate and waited for the ride she booked.Her ride arrived in no time. She got in and the driver started the trip.Bea was brought out of her thoughts when her phone vibrated. She opened her purse, saw the caller ID, and instantly declined the call upon seeing the caller ID. It was Rita. Beatrice was not in the mood to talk so she sent a text that she was on her way home after which she turned off her phone.“I’ll be right back,” Bea said to the driver who nodded, after which she came down from the car. She had added a stop on the ride since she had no test kits at home. Beatrice made her way into the pharmacy, went to the ladies' wellness corner, and picked up a few kits. She paid for them and was out in four minutes.The ride to her home felt like the longest journey ever for someone who wanted to know her fate.They finally arri
Three Days Later“What’s wrong, Honey? You’ve been acting strange all day.” Barack placed a kiss on Gina’s cheek before taking a seat beside her.“We planned to go on a vacation after Anita gets married but you’ve not said a word about it since the wedding which is so unlike you. Anything the matter?” He stared at his wife curiously.“Nothing honey. We will still go for the vacation. There’s just something bothering me.”“I’m listening.” Barack encouraged her to say whatever was on her mind.“It’s about Daniel.”“You are this sad because of him? Why?”“Honey, I made you understand that you need to let him be. Dan is grown enough to handle himself and the consequences of his actions.”“Let me guess? He has done something absurd again?”“I don’t know if it’s right to term it that way.”“You wanna talk about it?”“Dan might have gotten a girl pregnant.”Barack smiled, “Natalie?”“Wait, is that why she couldn’t make it to Anita’s wedding? Is she sick?”Gina sighed. “Life would have been s
Dan said nothing, emptying the alcohol in his cup. He had taken off his jacket, he wasn’t wearing a tie, the first two buttons of his shirt were left undone and his hair was messy. Anyone who knew Daniel would know that he was a freak about his appearance and it was very clear that this wasn’t his usual self.“That’s because there has been so much to do. I hope you believe me now when I tell you that I’m busy.”“I have a meeting soon so I would advise that you state what you are here for.”“What are you hiding from me?”Daniel frowned at his mother who was still on her feet. “What do you mean?”“Is it possible to hide anything from you? If you don’t hear it from me, You will get some information from the media.“I’m not here for your crappy talks Dan and I promise you that me being here doesn’t mean I’m jobless. Just in case you have forgotten, I have investments to monitor and even if I’m free, I would rather spend the day with my husband or have some girls' time with my friends.”“M
“Sorry, I’m a bit late. The boss gave me a tough time since I would be taking an early day off.” Beatrice said as she approached Rita who was seated on a chair outside the restaurant.Rita rose to her feet upon sighting her best friend. “It’s nothing, babe. I was occupied with my phone.”“You’re ready to go?”“I think so,” Beatrice mumbled, clutching her tote bag tighter.“There’s no need to be nervous. You know, right?” Rita said.“I’m not. I’m just still in so much disbelief at everything that is happening.”“I really wish that things were different but It would be a waste of time to dwell on thoughts that are not my reality.”Rita smiled sadly. “I understand how you feel my love. But everything is going to be fine. I give you my word.”“I don’t think so but I really hope so. Call a taxi and let’s get this done with so that I can go back home, have some ice cream, and then get sad all day.”A smile smile crept to Rita’s lips. “Have your cravings started?”Beatrice rolled her eyes. “
“Sorry?!” Beatrice mumbled, trying to come to terms with all that was going on.“I don’t understand what you are talking about.”“Don’t you dare play dumb with me! I’m Daniel’s girlfriend. I’m the one he is going to get married to. You must be silly if you think You can come from your filthy background and take him away from me.”“I don’t know what you are talking about. I’m not with Daniel and you are definitely talking to the wrong person.”“Don’t you dare try to act smart, Beatrice! I know who you are and what your dirty intentions are?”“I’m sorry you don’t know me because if you do, You would know that Debock is the last person on my mind right now and the last person that I want to have anything to do with.”“Hold it back, I’m not done talking,” Bea said when She was about to interrupt.“It’s not my fault that you like him and you can’t tame him. Instead of stalking me here, shouldn’t you direct your energy to Debock and ask him why he wouldn’t leave me the hell alone?”“You try