"Alright, the results will be ready in two days," the doctor responded."Don't tell me that. I need the answers immediately. You have to do it now," Richard demanded."I'm sorry, I can't," the doctor apologized."I give you twenty-four hours to get back to me. Send the results to my office or my home address. First thing tomorrow morning, it shouldn't be later than noon.""Sure, I will.""Call the nurse to treat his knee, please."A nurse treated Jayden's knee after receiving the instruction.Dazzle had planned to spend the rest of the day with his favorite sweetheart, but his elder brother had come with his problems. "Always good at spoiling my plans," he murmured. "I hope he isn't in any danger."When Dazzle arrived, he was amazed at the sight. "What the heck! Have the heavens finally decided to smile on us and make us happy? How can these little human beings be identical to us like this? I might be mistaken as their father too." He couldn't continue; he just stood and stared at the
Mariam composed herself to answer the call, still scared of what and how to explain everything to Leah."Hello, Leah," she began."Hey, have you guys arrived? How are Mom and Grandma doing?" Leah inquired."They're alright," Mariam replied."And the boys, are they there?" Leah asked."Yes, they are," Mariam answered hesitantly."Let me speak to them, please.""Um... they're asleep, Leah. Probably call them back later," Mariam stammered."So soon? Okay, I'll call back once I finish work. I might come there too," Leah said."Oh, don't worry. You can just go home and have some rest. We'll meet you at home," Mariam suggested."Alright then. I do need some sleep. Just be careful with them when you are on your way back. Greet everyone for me as well.""Sure, I will," Mariam assured, and they both hung up. Mariam heaved a sigh of relief.Leah, unaware of the situation, trusted Mariam completely. She knew her kids were safe in her hands and didn't worry at all."Mom, you didn't even ask me ab
It was very early in the morning when Richie awoke to a series of missed calls. There were two from Dazzle, two from his mother, and over thirty from his supposed fiancée.She had landed late the previous night, intending to inform Richie of her plans to spend the weekend at his house, but her attempts to reach him had been futile.Dazzle had sent a heads-up message: "Big bro, ermm... your fiancée reached out to me. She said she was in the city and would be coming over to your place. What will you tell her about the kids? Should I come pick them up in the morning? Get back to me as soon as possible." This was the first message Richie read."No, don't bother. There's no need to hide them from anyone. She will have to handle it. They are my kids, and I have to take full responsibility for them. Thanks for your concern."Dazzle already knew the answer but needed confirmation. Richie had always been a resolute and straightforward man. It was up to others to accept him as he was.The secon
“Wait, did I hear him right? He has found his kids? What kids? My son has never been married, so which kids is he talking about?” Richie’s mom decided to call back for clarification.His phone buzzed….Richard stared at it for a long moment before answering on the second ring.“Mom, please, not again. I’ve made up my mind about Gracy. She can find another man. The mother of my kids will be home soon.”“I don’t have the energy to argue with her or have someone encroach on what belongs to my kids’ mother,” Richie added.“What are you talking about? Kids? Mother of your kids? Make me understand better, please. Where have they been all this time? I can’t remember seeing you with any other woman except Gracy for the past four years. Are you telling me you got someone pregnant while dating Gracy? That’s awful. I didn’t raise you like that, you know.”“No, Mom, I didn’t. It was very difficult to tell you at the time, and since I have found my kids, I can properly explain myself to you.”“I s
"Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Richard Leo," the messenger inquired."I am Richard Leo.""Alright, here are the results."Richard couldn’t wait; he snatched the envelope eagerly, as if his life depended on it. He tore off the tape ensuring its privacy until it reached his office and its contents remained intact and unaltered.Richard prayed silently, hoping the report would confirm his suspicions.When he finally opened it, his eyes fixed on the part that read, "Probability of paternity is 99.9%."Statement of results:"The alleged father is not excluded as the biological father of the tested children. This conclusion is based on the matching alleles and the testing results obtained from the analysis of the DNA loci listed above. The probability of paternity is 99.9999999%.In Summary:Mr. Richard Leo is the biological father of both Jayson and Jayden, the twin boys."Richard couldn’t contain his joy. He jumped up and shouted, "They are mine!" His expression transformed from 100% worried
"I need to see her now. She should come to the office immediately. I can finally see my woman, the mother of my twins," Richie instructed.He hoped Leah would understand him. It wasn't entirely his fault that night. He had also suffered, enduring sleepless nights, as she was the only one in his thoughts day in, day out for the past seven years.********Leah urged the driver to speed up. "You're driving like a snail! Don't you understand what 'faster' means? Which part don't you get?" she demanded of the innocent man. The driver, though taken aback, increased his speed without replying."I'm in a hurry, please," she added, her voice tinged with desperation. Leah clutched her chest, tears welling up in her eyes. She was prepared for a confrontation with anyone attempting to take her children from her.Flashbacks of her dreams and the phone call with her children that morning filled her mind... The pieces were falling into place.As they arrived, she almost forgot to pay the driver in h
"I know you're hurt! I apologize. But please, hear me out. It never happened the way it is in your head. The way you are thinking it is..." Richie tried to coax her.Richie’s face had already turned red, and painful finger-like lines mapped out across his cheeks. He couldn't remember the last time anyone had hit him.He tried to hold her, but Leah kept fighting him. "What do you mean it didn't happen the way I thought? Are you telling me I don't know what I went through? You had your way exactly how you wanted it, and now you're spitting out these cock and bull stories. You are a fool, a rapist, and without conscience!" she yelled."I lost everything because of you in just one night..."As she continued to yell, Richie let her speak and released his grip on her hands. He allowed her to say all the things that had hurt her."I have carried the baggage of the past for seven years. I have tried to heal. Then, after I did heal, you reappeared out of nowhere. Where were you all this time?
Richie paced up and down in his office, trying to figure out how to make peace with Leah when Gracy's call came in. She had heard from one of the cleaners that a woman came to claim the kids. Supposedly, she was the mother of the boys and might end up taking her place in Richie's life. She had her informant.Feeling uneasy, she decided to call him.Richie sighed at the sight of her name popping up on his phone but decided to pick up."Why aren't you taking my calls, Richard?" she asked."Is there something I can do for you?" Richie asked."Yes, a lot of things. I need your attention, I need love, I need care, and everything a woman should get from her fiancé.""Don't you realize that you can never be my woman? Move on," Richie said."I can't move on. I have given you all my heart and soul. I've invested so much time loving you over the past four years. Can't you see that? Why do you want to allow a total stranger to replace me?"Richie was irritated. The last person he wanted to talk