The party started. All the decorations were done it was to take place in the big hall of the company. And the decorations was worthy of praise.There was enough food of assorted types.The gifts for the children had also been transfered to the venue and buses made available to convey the children who live far from the company to the venue.It had been agreed that the children would be attended to first and their gifts given them and then afterwards,later,the main party would commerce.The children ate to their hearts' content and even had food packaged for them to take home. Nancy was in charge of this together with Anna.'This idea of yours is really worthy of a trophy. I will not be surprised if you are promoted die to this. This is real advert for the company. I do not know why I had not thought of it first'.Nancy laughed and patted her on the back.'You could ha e thought of it too. I just happened to think of it first but you will give us a better idea next time' she consoled.'
The music ended and before Jason could excuse himself, Rebecca came for him again.He had no choice but to oblige her.Jason looked Nancy's way, he could not help himself and saw that she was still dancing with that young man.The guy was particularly young and handsome and looked gentlemanly.Jason knew who he was. He was from a respectable family. His family had a great departmental store and we're wealthy.'So Nancy is attracted to him now tight? Has she also told him that she is pregnant?' Jason thought to himself as he danced with Rebecca but kept stealing glances at Nancy.'I'll bet his family will never allow their son to marry someone who was already pregnant for someone else but what if Alfred insisted?'Jason felt he was overthinking the issue. But Nancy was looking exceptionally beautiful and her outfit, the outfit he had bought for her, he thought arrogantly to himself was the best in the party. It became her so we'll that her beauty was further enhanced.The gown did not
As Jason wanted to go inside after successfully disengaging himself from Rebecca's cloying presence, he saw Alfred come in. He was expecting to see Nancy walk in behind him but she didn't.Jason stopped. He had to speak to Nancy. He changed direction and went outside.Phoebe saw him leave and followed him, and was just in time to see Jason drag Nancy into the garden.She was furious and wanted to go back in because she felt that they had gone there to have an intimate moment together but on second thoughts, she decided to follow them and see what they were really up to.'Nancy, I thought that you were different from the rest but you just proved me wrong'.'What are you talking about?' she asked surprised.'What am I talking about? Have you added pretense to the list if your vices now? Vices that I never knew existed till tonight'.'Jason, you are not making sense. What have I done?''What have you done? You kissed Alfred passionately. That's what. Can you deny that?'Nancy understood
Alfred had wanted to leave and had told his parents that he wished to take his leave and had got their permission.As he walked towards the door, he saw Nancy leaving as well and felt that luck was upon him.'Are you leaving as well?' he asked Nancy.'Yes I am. I am so exhausted. I can barely keep my eyes open'.'I was already on my way home, can I give you a lift home?''I do not want to be a bother. I can call a cab'.'You will not be bothering me. It will be my pleasure', he said taking her arms and not broaching any argument.'But what if you are not going my way?' Nancy asked.'Then I shall take you home first before going to my house. Now no more arguments', he said smiling at her.Nancy smiled back and they walked into his car and Jason saw all this and hit his fist on the wall, drawing blood.He felt a hand on his shoulders. He turned around gently, taking the time to school his features.'Let her be Jason. She was never yours to start with. She is pregnant with another man's
Jason felt that if he could not bear her touch, then how was he going to be able to spend the night with her?Maybe if he had taken some other lady, the case would have been different.'Where do you stay exactly?' he asked with the intention of taking her there and being on his way home.'You would rather we stayed at my place?' she asked.'Is there a problem?''No. Not at all. Anywhere is paradise provided I am there with you'.Jason could not help but burst into laughter.'What is so funny?''You. I was married to you and you never appreciated me but now you claim that even hell would be paradise if I were there with you? And you do not find it funny? Especially now that ironically, I do not wish to be with you'.'And why is that? Am I no longer beautiful?''I am surprised that you should ask. It is because I do not want you! How do you suppose I'd want to be with someone who hurt me badly. Someone who betrayed me without a second thought?''That is all in the past. I am a changed
When Nancy could not find anything to hit Jason with, she gave him a resounding slap.Jason was taken aback and looked murderously at her but she was past caring.'Do you think that I am like your women? You do not even know how to make the right choices in your relationships' She shouted in anger.Even in his fury, Jason had to agree with her. Look at the mess he had made of his life and of things and he did not know how he would fix it especially since his sister seemed not to be seeing his side of things.'Yes, I know that. And you are one of the wrong choices I have made. I thought you were different but you are just like the rest of them!''I am nothing like your women. You think you are wise but a mere woman is already taking you for a ride and you can do nothing about it'.'Ehat are you talking about? What woman and what ride?''Foolish man. Phoebe is foisting another man's child on you and you're filled with joy thinking that you are about to become a father. How many times wi
Nancy wept and wept till she fell asleep from exhaustion.She realised that she did not have supporters.Mrs. Potts that would have been her witness was not really there when she heard it. They would have asked her if she heard it with her own ears and she would have said truthfully that Nancy had told it to her as soon as she came out of her quarters.Which still boils down to having concrete evidence.And she did not want to involve her except if absolutely necessary because she did not want her to get into trouble with the owners of the house on her account.She was really exhausted. She had stressed herself much more than she had realised.The next day, she could not get up early and even if she could, she would not have gone into the mansion because she knew the recriminations that would be thrown at her. It surprised her though that Jason did not believe her. He would rather believe Phoebe than her? It showed how deeply the feelings he claimed to have for her ran.She had not wa
After that, Jason had slept fitfully, bothered by alot of things.He did not know how to face Vera, though that was little compared to other things he had to think about.He did not know if he should take Nancy's advice and have another DNA test conducted elsewhere so that he would not need to insult Dr. Manuel at least until he confirmed that the first test had been doctored.His sister would not agree to that, she would feel that it was an insult to Phoebe's womanhood and indeed to all women in general.He also did not know what to make of Nancy.He would have sworn that she loved him but with the recent developments, he just could not believe that she actually cared about him and it was killing him slowly.The next day, very early as he heard movements, he knew instantly that Vera was preparing to leave.He went into her room after knocking and being invited in.'Vera, could you forgive me for how I acted last night? Tell me how I can make it up to you and if it is within my powers