'Who marries a woman who is pregnant with another man's child?' Rodney asked and Nancy recalled her shock at Jason's declaration.Did he just say that just to put Rodney off and prevent him from taking her or did he seriously mean it? He had not told her he was considering marrying her.'It has been done before. I am not going to be the first man to do it and even if I were, then I'll gladly do it. You do not know how to treat a woman. You have made known your ignorance by the words you just uttered.Who marries an already pregnant woman indeed!''I have come peacefully. Give me what is rightfully mine. If you stay stubborn, then I will see redress in a court of law!''I am expecting your summons'.Phoebe who had been eavesdropping, tiptoed away. She had heard what she wanted to hear.The study door was sound proof but they had left it slightly open and she had been able to hear all they said. She was going to use it to her advantage.Rodney left in fury, feeling like a failure. He co
Jason and Nancy sat in the library after Rodney had left.Jason was still in shock. He had not wanted to make his intention known the way he had but Richmond had antagonized him to the extent that he had revealed his intention to marry Nancy.He knew that Nancy would have questions but he didn't think that he was in the mood to answer them.He had not thought in his wildest dreams that Richmond would be the person responsible for Nancy's predicament.'Richmond has always been a man of questionable character and you allowed yourself to be deceived by him? Couldn't you find out things about the people you date before dating them? Everyone you ask would have told you that he was married because his wife's family is well known and their fame has rubbed off on him'.Nancy was filled with a sudden anger. Who was he to judge her? Was he any better than she?'Is that how you tried to find out things about every girl you dated? And even the one you eventually married, was that how you found ou
Jason went straight in and finding Phoebe in his room, decided to speak to her.'Phoebe, I know that this might seem odd to you and I hope you understand but you see, I have been thinking that we should get a second opinion concerning that paternity test you took the other time. I am saying this so that you get yourself prepared for it'.'You don't say! You mean you doubt me or is it your most trusted friend and doctor that you doubt? Do you sincerely doubt his capabilities or is it just because your liver says so?' she asked feigning incredibility.'It is not that. I need to prove to myself and others that the test results were right. And anyway, you did accept to do it if it was going to put us all at ease didn't you?''I did but...''Well, what has changed since then? If the results were not tampered with, then you should be confident enough to go through it again to prove to the whole world that your claim is justified'.'If that is really what you want and if it would make you h
Phoebe told everyone that she wanted to go home for some clothes as well as check out some things. She promised to be back the next day.'The Christmas celebration is over and you can go back permanently. When I am ready for the test, I shall call you and then we shall go and get a second opinion like you have agreed to.It hurt Phoebe, what Jason was doing. His lack of attention to her and his inability to hide it.Sally stared at her brother in shock but her husband forbade her with gestures from saying anything.Phoebe made no comment as she got her things together and left for her house and she hoped to a Romeo that needed her and was eagerly waiting for her.'Jason, I had thought you were a real gentleman but the way you treat Phoebe is beyond tolerable'.'Please Sally. This is my affair. I am aware that you have my interest at heart but you seem not to see that I do not live Phoebe. The person I love is Nancy'.'Nancy!' Sally concluded simultaneously with her brother. 'I have no
'Okay dear, if you were able to deduce all these about Phoebe, only moments after meeting with her, then what do you think of Nancy?' Sally asked.'I know what I have deduced from her as well but I shall give a better diagnosis if I knew more about her pregnancy and why that man had wanted to see the both of you Jason?' he phrase it as a question.Jason had wanted it to remain a secret from his sister. And still did.'Come with me for a walk round the premises, there is something I need to discuss with you'. Jason said walking out.'I asked a question and I need answers', Sally said as her husband followed Jason out.'You will have your answers but it shall have to wait for now. business calls.They walked for sometime but Jason did not say anything. He seemed to be deep in thought.Chris felt sure that he must have forgotten that he was there with him Oh, the trouble women caused men. The pain of the heart was not easy to resolve. He felt pity for Jason because he knew the indecisi
'Please, from henceforth, be careful. Richmond' is a man of questionable character. I know him. He might try to take you forcefully'. Jason advised.'I am not a child and I know Rodney. I am carrying his illegitimate child afterall and saying this is not going to stop me from moving out as I have planned. I had better be abducted by the devil I know Rodney to be than stay in a deceptive paradise that you provide', Nancy retorted.'It is because you are not a child and I cannot watch over you twenty four- seven that I am giving you this warning and how can you protect yourself if you are alone out there somewhere with no one to watch over you?', Jason asked exasperated. He had thought that, she would be grateful for his concern but he was wrong. She just did not give a damn and Chris was telling him how he was sure Nancy loved him? He must have blurry vision. How can someone be as stubborn as this?Nancy walked away from him. They had seen in the compound as Nancy came to get somethin
'Oh Chris, you are here. Watch the children. I will be right back'.Chris nodded but Jason did not even see his nod but was already on his way towards Nancy's quarters.Chris knew that it was possible that Jason would take a while before returning.One of the reasons these two love birds quarrel frequently was because they were feeling starved if each other's love, attention and company.They might not admit it but they wanted to desperately make love to each other and express their love for each other in many ways without inhibition.Chris shook his head. If only people would just state what they wanted sincerely. Life would be much easier.He went and started playing with his children.Jason got to her quarters just as she was about to shut the door.As soon as she saw him, she hastened to shit the door in his face but he put his foot in and it stop the door from shutting.He pushed the door open,went in with her and then shut the door.'What are you doing here? Are you through ins
Nancy cried and cried. She could not believe that she had allowed herself to be humiliated this way.What was it with her that she could not think rationally anytime Jason came close to her?She had virtually fallen into his arms. So he was right in calling her surrender to her attention by reminding her of her denial.She slept and when she woke, she concentrated on looking for a dress that would flatter her as she went in her date with Alfred.He had been jealous when she had done nothing with Alfred.Now, she was going to give him something to be jealous about.When they got back from their day out, Nancy knew because the children ran to her quarters chatting excitedly about all they did and their experiences.Nancy convinced them later to go in, have a bath to wash off the dirt, eat if they felt like it and have a nap.She read a little till it was time for her to get dressed.She brought out the dress she had chosen, silvery ash gown, sleeveless, flared from the breast line down