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
Nancy heaved a sigh of relief as she came out of her hiding place.Her legs were cramped. She had had to lean on something to prevent her from feeling dizzy. as much as she had wanted to hear and know more, she had also been tired and her condition was not one that she had to stand of squat for long.She stretched herself gingerly and walked back home. She had had enough strolling for one night.As she walked home, she wondered at all that she had heard.Okay, so Phoebe was not faithful to Jason but what is new? Also their relationship like Jason had confessed to her that night was an open one. She had not really believed it but she did now. So she could have other sexual partners if she felt like it.That did not puzzle her. What puzzled her was the claim of the man with her, Romeo or whatever his name was.He had said something about him not convinced that the pregnancy was Jason, he was sure that it was his.For a man to say that, he must have a legit reason for his convictions.'N
Nancy felt uncomfortable because even as she helped out, she could feel Mrs. Potts eyes on her.'Okay, Mrs. Potts, what do you have in mind?'What do you mean?''You have been staring at me all morning. Tell me if I passed inspection or mot'.Mrs. Potts burst out laughing.'It is good that you asked this. Have you looked at the mirror lately? You are an eye sire. Child, what are you doing to yourself?'Nancy was unreasonable vexed.'I am pregnant, in case you haven't noticed and you do not expect me to look hot with all the pregnancy blues!' she snapped.Mrs. Potts looked at her shocked. Nancy had never spoken to her that way before. The problem was even more than she had imagined and it was not as a result of the mood swings associated with pregnancy.Nancy caught herself. Why was she taking out her frustrations on poor Mrs. Potts? She had done nothing to annoy her but had made sure her stay in the house was comfortable.'I am sorry. I do not know what the problem is with me', she sa
The weekend passed by so slowly for Nancy. She went to the Catholic church nearby to worship.She was not sure if she heard half of what was being said or not but at least it gave her time to go away from the house.Even the programs on television was no longer entertaining nor distracting her from her thoughts.Her work was the only thing she could bury herself in. She could not wait for Monday.After service, she went home and into the main house where Mrs. Potts told her that Phoebe had come to visit and was with the boss.Nancy's mood that was not good previously, got worse.'It's okay. I know how you feel. Like I told you, everything will be alright. You just wait and see'.Nancy smiled uncertainly. How was it going to get better? she thought. Instead, it could only get worse.'I am older than you ain't I?''You are!''Then trust me when I say that you will look back on these happenings and laugh at the way you allowed yourself to be affected. And from hence forth, don't call me