Chapter 51 :

Chapter 51 :
\-CHASE BLUE-

Wes and I shared a look as our answers came out positively at the same time.

Mariah looked at us, confusion written all over her face... I'm confused as well.

"It looks like there is a little bit of misunderstanding right here but I'm just going to state the major fact... " The doctor paused, studied the expression on our faces and then continued.

"Like I said, the patient is four weeks pregnant.. and she passed out due to stress. Physical and mental stress. I advise you all dedicate your full time to her.. make sure she always gets enough rest and takes her medication. It's not just for her sake, but also for the sake of her unborn child.."

"Yes doctor.. I'll make sure of that" Mariah responded.

"Once she's awake, we'll conduct more physical screening and then she can be discharged" The doctor explained.

He excused himself and left.

As soon as he was out of sight.. Wes grabbed me by my collar and punched me hard across my face.

I accidentally bit my lower lip, leading to a cut.

"You jerk.. What did you do to her?" He thundered, making an attempt to come at me but Mariah held him back.

"I should be asking you that question, Wes.. Perhaps, you're only with her to get under her skirt". I fired back.

He charged at me while Mariah kept pulling him back.

"That's enough!!" She yelled when things didn't seem to reduce with Wes' high temper.

Wes pulled back, but was still glaring daggers at me. I glared right back at him.

If looks could kill, I'm sure he will be six feet under by now.

"I know you two are at logger heads right now but can you two just stop bickering at each other?"

"You should tell that to Wes who keeps acting like a little child with no brains at all" I snapped.

"You annoying bastard!!"He growled angrily.

"That's enough!"

Mariah stood between us.. She ran her fingers through her hair.

"I honestly can't believe what is happening right now.. Zoey is pregnant and you two are claiming to be the father, how is that even possible?"

"That's because I am the father"

Wes and I said simultaneously again and it's really annoying and confusing as well.

"Hold on, let me get this straight... Wes, have you ever spent a passionate night with Zoey?" She asked.

He rubbed the back of his neck.. "It was just once"

I balled my fist upon hearing that.. jealousy creeping in within me.

"And you Chase?.. Have you?" She turned to me.

"We did.. it was just once as well" I responded, looking away.

She scoffed unbelievably.

"Wow.. Now we have a more critical situation"

"It won't be that critical if Wes backs down" I said.

"Back down?.. Why don't you back down? You are nothing but a lying bastard. Do you think your seed would have merged with hers?"

"Okay.. you know what, I've had enough of you two... You both leave!!"

We didn't move an inch.

"Get out!!" She yelled out her lungs.

"I'll leave.. but this doesn't just end here. We have to speak to Zoey ourselves"

With that, I turned and walked out because staying back, Wes and I are just going to keep throwing abusive words and punches at each other.

I drove back to my company and called Lucas to come over as soon as I settled in.

He rushed in, curious to know what had been happening.

"Yo, man.. What happened? You look like you have seen a ghost"

"I should be happy, Lucas... But I'm damn angry"

"Who ruined your mood? Did you rush out because Zoey was in some kind of danger?" He asked.

I explained everything to him, leaving no single detail out.

"Zoey is pregnant, Lucas... It should be good news but Wes is also claiming to be the father of her child.."

"This is something huge, Chase. You never told me your relationship with Zoey has moved on to the stage of you two sleeping together"

I ran my fingers through my hair.

"And Wes.. How did you two end up being entangled with Zoey?"

"I don't know Lucas.. I didn't think she'd let Wes have his way.. And Wes is just so adamant and claims the child is his. What if I'm the father? What if it's mine?"

"Well, I'm not a doctor... But you two have to conduct a DNA test to be sure. That can only be done after she gives birth, right?"

"You are right, Lucas, but that's a long time. I can't just leave Zoey now that's she's pregnant and the child could be mine.."

"Do you have a plan? Because obviously you can't leave her alone in this condition especially since the doctor advised she gets enough support and care as she deserves" Lucas suggested.

"I can't think of anything right now, Lucas.. nothing"

"I have a plan then... A plan that no one can resist. Not even Wes Martins"

"What plan?"..

A small smile crept on his face.

\-WES MARTINS-

I slammed my door angrily, feeling so furious over the fact that Chase could also be responsible for Zoey's pregnancy.

It's hard to believe that she would just give in to demands.

But, I was her first and it's possible I could be the father of the child she's carrying.

But, what if Chase becomes the father? I'd lose every chance to get her to myself.

I want Zoey.. I don't care about anything. I want her to be with me by all means.

I know I'm being hot headed right now, but Chase won't back down. Not when he's involved and might be the biological father.

I can't let that happen..

I have been with Zoey when she was at her lowest.

I comforted her the best way I could.. Always making sure that she's happy and not sad.

I made sure she forgot everything that bothers her.. I deserve to be with her because I've always wanted her to be happy.

Chase, he can't just come into her life and reap where he did not sow.

All of Zoey's doubt and hesitation for my affection towards her is caused by Chase's deception and lies.

If he hadn't shown up and deceived her with words and false affection, maybe Zoey would have felt safer with me.

And this pregnancy would have been the greatest joy for us.

"I won't step back, Chase.. I can't let go of Zoey, no matter what. I have been there for her and I won't stop being supportive"

I said to myself, giving myself the assurance that I need.