Jason got to Dr. Manuel's office. Indeed, he had gone to check on some patience. The receptionist asked him to wait.'Good afternoon Dr'. Jason greeted the doctor as soon as he saw him.'Good afternoon Jason Campbell. Please, come with me into my office'.As soon as the door shut behind them, Jason went straight to the reason for his visit.'Doctor, I need your help but before then, I'd like to ask you a few questions'.'Go ahead''Doc, is it possible for a woman to get pregnant while on the pill?' Jason asked.'It is. Not because of the ineffectiveness of the drug but due to certain conditions that were not met. She may have forgotten to take one day and once that happens, no matter how many she takes it afterwards, it would not make any difference.Also, if it is a change of pills, it may not match with her body mechanisms and could prove to be ineffective'. the doctor explained patiently. 'But what is the use of all these questions you are asking?''One of my friends with whom I ha
Jason gave Phoebe a call and asked her to see him that evening. He cancelled all his appointment for that day so that he could get home early. Phoebe had had another row with Romeo who had disagreed with her plans. He was sure that the baby was his and not Jason's. He had no proof but he could feel it in his hits and he wanted what was his. 'And I have told you that the baby isn't yours and you will have to get prepared to leave my house because the father of my child may just get jealous or angry if he found out that you were co habiting with the mother of his child', she told him. 'Don't count your chicks before they are hatched. How are you sure Jason would be foolish enough to believe that the child is his without a paternity test?' 'You do not have to concern yourself with that. I have it all sorted out. It will all turn out in my favour, you'll see' Phoebe said confidently. Romeo didn't know what she had in mind and though he tried to find out, she just laughed merrily but
Phoebe went back to the house in deep thought She decided that she knew what she must do first the next day.She was shocked to see Romeo's bag full and knew what he was planning.'Romeo, what is the meaning of this?''I thought that it was pretty obvious. I am leaving. I shall leave first thing in the morning'.'But why? I know that I asked you to prepare to leave my life forever but there is still time and you do not need to go far from here. We shall still be seeing each other'.'Listen to yourself. You want desperately to get married to Jason and it would seem that your wish is about to be fulfilled and yet you want me around and you are saying that being with Jason as his wife would not stop us from continuing our affair? What kind of person are you and for how long do you think you will be able to keep it up before you are found out and then all your careful planning would be ruined?''Then at least I will have been his wife for sometime and if he decided to divorce me, I will
The day arrived and Jason drove Phoebe to the hospital. He had informed Dr. Manuel that they would be there at about 10am. 'Good morning Jason' 'Good morning, Dr' 'And who is this lovely lady with you?' 'She is my friend whom I told you about. She is Phoebe and we are here for the tests', Jason said anxious for the whole thing to be conducted and done with. 'Oh yes, you mentioned that at our last discussion. Young lady...' 'Phoebe!' She said reminding her of her name. 'Yes, Phoebe. You do not have to be scared. It is not a painful procedure. We shall be done in no time and the results will be out by morning, tomorrow That's the DNA test that is. The other will be ready almost immediately. So calm down' the doctor tried reassuring her. She smiled her thanks and made a visible effort to calm down. Blood samples were taken and their names written and taped on the syringe. They were then asked to wait at the reception. The doctor took the samples to the lab technician who got on
Early the next day, Jason got ready to go to the hospital. He didn't need to ask Manuel if it was ready because he had assured him the previous day that he would definitely get the test results.He got to the hospital after being Ed up in traffic.'Good morning, Jason. You are here quite early', Manuel greeted him.'Yes. I have been anxious about the test results since we left here yesterday. You assured me it would be ready. Hope it is?''Yes. But Jason?''Yes?''Would it really be a bad thing if the baby was yours? Don't you long for a family of your own? Sorry that was the wrong choice of words.Don't you long to have children of your own? You are a very wealthy man. Does having an heir not sound pleasing to you?' the doctor asked curiously.'Why are you asking these questions? I do not mind at all. I may not have given it much thought when Rebecca and I were still married and even afterwards but since the recent developments, I have wondered why I have not given a thought to it. A
Phoebe led Jason into her office. Returning the greetings her girls threw her way as she went in.As soon as the door was shut behind them, Jason went straight to the point.'Phoebe, the test results are out''I deduced as such. That is the only thing that could make you as impatient as you sounded on the phone. So, what about it? What does it say?''It states that the baby is, eh that the baby is mine'. It had been difficult for him to say the word bit it had to be said.He could not tell the reason why the news did not bring him any joy. And he knew that it was not just because of Nancy. He felt like seeking a second opinion but Manuel could not have lied about the test results. What would he gain from that? He had the best lab technicians. And he felt bad having to ask her to go for another DNA test.'Jason, it will not bite you to say the word baby. I know that this is a novel idea to you and it is to be as well but we cannot shy away from it. We have to face it head on like adult
Jason felt drained. He did not know how to broach the topic with Nancy and what she would think of him.He had merely kissed her and she had drawn away from him thinking that he wanted to make her one of his mistresses. What must she think of him if he asked her to marry him but wait for the wadding till after two years while he got married to the mother of his child?She would think that he had totally lost it for sure.But he still had to try. He drove to the office and after contemplating it for sometime, asked Nancy to come into his office.'Yes sir, you sent for me?''I have asked you to stop calling me sir. We have gone past that now,don't you think?''I could not address you by your first name especially here in the office. People will raise eyebrows' Nancy explained.'And you are so concerned about what people will say,aren't you?''Are you not, Jason? Is your reputation not important to you?'She had a point. Jason considered.'Anyway, there is something I wish to ask of you'
Nancy went into her quarters. She could not prevent the tears from pouring down her cheeks. She knew being sad and crying would stress not just herself but her baby as well but she just could not stop herself.Other people are happy as they make preparations for Christmas but she was there being sad.What had she done that fate should treat her this way.She knew it was not her right to have Jason but she had been foolish enough to dream and had thought that he might feel something for her with which they could build on. And she had foolishly fallen head over heels in love with him. She who had sworn off guys and had promised herself that she would guard her heart with an iron shield.She was still not out of the mess her first love push her into and she was already experiencing another heartbreak.It was not Jason's fault, it was hers. He never asked her to love him and never promised her marriage just like Rodney did. She had just allowed the gratitude she felt for all he had done f