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
Nancy went back to her quarters after the meal to relax a bit and once it was evening, she went on the stroll like she had promised Potts.She went round and round the area but did not find any trace of Phoebe nor the guy she had seen with her that night.She started feeling dizzy. She had had nothing much to eat and she felt hungry. She wished that she had brought some pickles with her.She walked a little away from Phoebe's apartment. There was a side walk,she sat somewhere there trying to regain her equilibrium.'Why am I even going through all these? For someone who does not even care for me?' she thought.Then she bit her lips. He may not care in the way that she wanted him to care but at least, he had helped her in the past. That she was not starving and had a good roof over her head was all his doing. Then what was wrong of she helped him out of this little trouble?She waited till it was late but did not see them. She knew that Phoebe must be inside with the guy but they seem
Nancy stayed home to rest. But before going in, as soon as Felix stopped the car in front of the house, she went to speak to Mrs. Potts. She told her everything and she sympathized with her. 'Sorry dearie, I caused this. I asked you to go hunting for evidence against Phoebe when you should have been resting at home. Please forgive me'. 'There is nothing to forgive but I have decided that I won't give up until I find something incriminating against her because I feel in my guts that there really is such a thing'. 'Of course, she can not come and reap where she has not shown. It is not her right. So if there is any evidence against her, then we have to get it', Mrs Potts said. 'What evidence?' asked a voice from the door way. They looked up to see Phoebe standing there. They were shocked. They had not expected to see her at that time. What was she doing here? 'Eh, it's nothing you should concern yourself about', Nancy quickly said. 'Of course, I couldn't care less what the servan