Chapter 42 Pregnant.
Curiosity drove Mabel to peep at the result in Danica's hand. Her eyes widened like a disc. "Wonders. Thank God!" She exclaimed, throwing her arms around Danica, who rather seemed to be in deep thought.
"What's the matter, Danica? You should be excited right? Why are you sad?" A wrinkle propped her features, as she gently broke from the hug. Danica sighed silently, "I'm not sad, Mabel. I'm just speechless," she chuckled.
"Why won't you be speechless? Your test result is positive. You should call master and share the good news," Mabel encouraged her.
Danica let out a wry smile. No one would be able to understand her so she said, "don't worry, Mabel. I will send him a text message. He might just be too busy with work."
Silently, she feared she might not get Loney's attention anymore. Besides, what other excuse would she have to get intimate with him? She felt stupid at her thoughts but couldn't control them. Seeing how the middle-aged woman stared at her like an alien, she climbed the stairs to her room and laid on the bed, then she sent Loney a text, 'it's positive.'
The response was abrupt as if he had been specifically waiting for her. 'I know. Congratulations.'
Danica frowned. He was the one in need of a baby, not her. Whereas she replied, 'no, congratulations to you.' She wanted to ask him when she would see him again but held back. Rather, she decided to give Herty the good news but then recalled that Herty's parents had returned briefly from missionary work for a month and will be leaving again after that.
Whenever her parents were around, her movements were restricted, despite her being of age but it's just because they cared about her so much and wanted to make up for the times they were away. She was about to drop the phone when it lit up. 'Your antenatal visit begins tomorrow so I think you should prep your mind.' It was another message from Loney.
'Ok.' Danica replied as she wondered why Loney was being so formal with her but pushed the thought aside and closed her eyes tight to catch some sleep. She didn't hear from Loney for the rest of the day.
Loney had made a transfer of 2.5 million into Danica's account. Before he could inform her, he received a text message from Jasmine. Their appointment for tonight was cancelled and she would let him know in time, the program for tomorrow. Loney wanted to make it to Danica's first antenatal but it seemed to be impossible, leaving him moody.
At the twins' house
Daniella was super excited after receiving the alert. There was already 2.3 million in Danica's account before the additional 2.5 million. Now, she felt like a millionaire. However, when she thought about a reasonable explanation to give Jones on her expenditure, she couldn't touch the money. At least, she confirmed Danica was pregnant for her supposed parent which meant she still had at least 8 months to make Jones hers.
She wondered why the guy was still taking so long to propose to her. Was he suspecting that perhaps she wasn't Danica or still using that flimsy excuse of not wanting to propose when she hadn't regained her memory? The chemistry between them was amazing so what was Jones waiting for?
They had planned to go shopping tomorrow for the less privileged since Daniella suggested that it wasn't good enough to only be giving them used items. Jones had instantly agreed to her suggestion, which led to their agreement to go for this shopping. The more time they spent together, the closer they got to each other yet, he has never been intimate with her and doesn't intend to until marriage. Daniella has planned to put the question forward when they go shopping tomorrow, to know what was keeping him from proposing to her.
The next day, Jones arrived on time as usual. Surprisingly, he drove a new car. Daniella met him at the gate in the early hours of the morning. She was bright and smiling like a little girl. Jones opened the door for her and said. "It's going to be a busy day and you look too beautiful to be stressed," he joked. Daniella let out a sweet smile. "Thank you but it's no bother."
"Then let's get something to eat first," Jones suggested and Daniella agreed. Every gesture Jones made was enough to make Daniella more and more attracted to him.
She couldn't hold it in and found herself asking, "Can I ask a question?"
"Anything," Jones shrugged. His life was as transparent as glass. He had nothing to hide.
Daniella went into deep thought and asked, "Do you intend to get married anytime soon?" the words left her mouth with speed.
Jones was excited that Daniella was also thinking of marriage like him. He was just waiting for the right time to make his intentions known. "Yes. I'm planning towards it," he responded casually.
"I see. Did you find a girl already?" Daniella tried to prob. Jones was matured. He could guess her intentions and said, "Yes."
"Who? Do I know her?" Daniella asked, feigning innocence. She hadn't seen any girl as close to Jones as she and guessed it was her but her focus was on sending him the hint that she was ready to marry him if he wanted it to be.
"Yes, you do. Any other questions?" Jones patiently asked while he looked on the road ahead of him. His attention seemed to fully be on the road but it was also absorbing every single word Daniella spoke.
"No," Daniella said with a smile.
"What about you? Do you intend to get married anytime soon?" Jones finally asked her.
Daniella knew that if she wanted to marry any man, it would be Jones. She just wanted it to be before her sister completed her time of surrogacy. "It depends on the man," she said.
Jones smiled, "what if a man walks in to ask for your hand in marriage. Will you accept it?" His expression turned serious.
Daniella smiled, "that will depend whether or not I love him."
Jones stole a glance at her smiling face before his gaze returned to the road and asked, "so, do you love me?"
Mabel woke Danica from sleep to prepare her from being late for her hospital appointment. All Danica wanted to do was sleep but Paul was already waiting for her downstairs. He doesn't joke with his time, especially when Loney instructs something. Somehow, Danica missed Loney so much, she wished he was there with her but it wasn't possible because Loney hadn't answered any of her calls or messages this morning, her heart sunk.
Mabel insisted they had breakfast before anyone walked out of the door and just as they were about to leave, the door pushed open with Loney in the doorway. Danica's heart leapt. She was overjoyed. "You came?" she asked in a teary voice.
"Never thought I'll miss my first appointment," his deep alluring voice responded. Danica's hands itched to be thrown around Loney but she restrained herself. She couldn't understand their relationship at the moment and besides, she didn't want to start a relationship till she told Loney about Daniella, which she planned to do today by hook or crook.
The drive to the hospital was in comfortable silence, allowing her to get some extra sleep before getting to the hospital. Doctor Jeff wasn't surprised to see them since he already knew about the test result. He did the necessary checks and changed some of the multivitamins. When he was done, he exchanged a few words with Loney before the latter left his office with Danica.
As they stepped out of the hospital, Loney received an urgent call from Marie therefore, he had to rush back to the office and since he didn't allow Paul to come with them, he had to take Danica along.
"Do you mind if we pass by my office? I won't take much time," he asked pleadingly. He didn't have his enemies spying on him, thanks to Governor Maxwell and Jasmine hadn't sent an appointment so there was nothing to worry about.
"It's not every day I get to step out so why not? Besides, I never thought people who did menial jobs had offices," Danica teased, recalling the first time she asked him what he did for a living.
Loney knitted his brow, "you didn't take those words seriously right?" He asked.Danica shook her head, "of course not."
Loney led her to the car and when they were comfortable, they chatted on the way to the office as Danica was excited to be in the real world again. They even passed in front of the restaurant she used to work at and she missed everything and everyone in there so much. Loney realized her countenance had changed and felt slightly guilty keeping her away from the world around her.
"You can go out at any time okay?" He said thoughtfully. Danica was amazed and said, "you are loosening up the rules?" Her face brightened with a cheerful smile.
"Perhaps it's because I trust you that much. Just don't make me regret it or you won't like me.." Loney warned. His voice was calm but firm. Danica fidgeted slightly,
"There is something I need to tell you when we get home," she clearly said. Loney was concerned and didn't think he could wait. "Why don't you tell me now?" he asked jokingly.
Danica chuckled, "there's too much on your mind now. It's nothing urgent. It can wait."
Loney wanted to prob more but held his peace. As soon as he had some free time, he would prob further. He arrived in the office with a pile of documents waiting on his desk. "Make yourself comfortable on the sofa," he told Danica. "You can switch on the tv if you want," he continued while he got to work after dropping the remote in front of her.
No one knew he had come to the office since he used his executive elevator. He called his secretary, giving her a few instructions. When she was about to leave the office, she couldn't help but notice Danica. A wave of heartbreak crushed her already fragile and desperate heart, earning a halt in her steps, staring at Danica till Loney asked, "is there anything else?"
She got back to her senses and responded, "no." Loney never brought a girl to his office therefore, this was unexpected. 'Who is this girl? What is she to Loney?' The questions were forced to come out but her lips were tightly shut. Danica hadn't noticed because she was having a WhatsApp chat with Herty. Marie strutted away, confusion clouding her.
Loney ignored her and went back to work. It took longer than expected but just as he was about rounding up, a silhouette walked into the office, clad in red accessories. Red designer bags, red stilettos and red phone casing. Loney was beginning to have a headache but decided to be the man. "Jasmine?" His awed voice needed confirmation before anything else.