Chapter 77 Chapter 77
Benji
It was a shock for me to hear the heartbeat I think I was telling myself maybe Jojo was right but the truth is out and now we need to deal with it. I also knew the next words will get me in trouble but I said them, none the less “You know I’ll pay for everything right?” “I know but this is not your problem I need to pay my own way Benji.” “I get it but at least let me pay for this appointment.” “Okay just because I’m not in the mood to fight.” We walked to the front where the doctor was waiting for us. “Okay all inclusive with your ultrasounds, pre-natal classes and the birth itself it will be $10 000.00.” “Is that all?” She asked in shock, I didn’t know how much child birth will cost but even I knew 10 grand was not the amount. “That’s it.” The doctor said with a huge smile on her face. “Oh, wow can I pay for it now?” The doctor looked at me “Oh I’m only paying for today.” I told her. As soon as Jojo started to search in her bag for her purse I whispered to the doctor, “Put the whole amount through on my card and I mean the whole amount.” “It’s about 50K. The doctor whispered. “That’s fine keep the 10 she gives you for if there is emergency or she needs medication because she won’t go and get it unless you tell her to.” “Okay” She took my payment and then Jojo came to stand next to me ready to pay. The doctor put the 10 grand through her card and then said. “Could you just wait a minute I have some tablets I want you to drink, supplements. We waited for a while before the doctor came back with a bag full of supplements, “That is 3 months supply when it is finish come and fetch the rest.” “Do I have to pay for it?” “You already did.” The doctor said. “Thank you so much doctor so when do I see you again.” Jojo asked. “In a month we will be seeing each other every month.” “I’ll make a note of that thank you so much doctor.” “It’s my pleasure and Jojo if you change your mind in the next week just call me.” “Thank you doctor.”
I open the door for Jojo but before she got in, she turned to me and hugged me. “Thank you Benji.” “For what?” “For being with me for forcing me to face this even though I didn’t want to.” “So, you not mad with me anymore?” “I wasn’t mad I was scared and now the financial aspect of the pregnancy is handled but I still have to grow this baby in my body and I want to finish with my studies. So everything is scary for me.” I took her face in my hands. “You know what you can do anything when you put your mind to it. I’m sure you’ll smash your studies and you will grow a mini-Jojo, she will look just like you.” “She?” Jojo asked “Yes it’s going to be a girl I can feel it.” Well, let’s just say I hoped and pray it was a she because I didn’t want a mini Morne walking around reminding her of what happened. We drove to John’s place not talking much but something was on my mind. “Angel, may I ask you how you saved money I mean your dad seems like he has his eye on everything when it comes to money?” “Very carefully. My mom bought me so many handbags you wouldn’t believe it and when I had time I took them back and pocket the cash, I did get an allowance but he wanted to see where it went so I paid for my studies with that and the rest I saved telling him it was for books or stationery. I had to be very sneaky to safe money. Because me having money actually saved up meant I could run away when ever I wanted in their eyes so they watched me like a hawk but I was clever and besides my mom bought so many bags she didn’t even notice if I didn’t carry a specific one.” “So, you’re a sneaky one.” “If I wanted to survive in that house I had to be.” “I totally get it.” I wanted so badly to ask her how much money she saved up but I knew I couldn’t do that and besides how much could it have been if she only returned bags and used her allowance. Which meant I just left it. When we stopped in front of John’s gate Jojo’s mouth almost dropped to the ground. We are use to money both of us but having a hotel or should I say a resort in Disney is another kind of rich and having that Hotel in the family for decades well I don’t think I need to say more.
The gates open and we drove into the estate the garden was lit up with lights and certain trees was just brighter than others making them stand out. “Oh wow.” “It is right?” “Says to people that think they come from money.” Jojo said laughing. Anton opens the door for her while she was still laughing and as I walked around to meet her John open the front door, I was sure a butler would have done that, well in our house the butler would have but no John liked the personal touch and that is why he is so good in the hospitality industry.
“Good evening you two.” “Hey” Jojo said, I took his hand “Hey John.” “Come in come in.” The foyer felt as big as the foyer in his hotel, no I wasn’t at his house before. “Wow John you are doing good for yourself the house looks like your hotel.” “Oh, please no I hoped it looked a little bit homier than the Hotel.” Sophia said as she came down the stairs also in jeans thank God or Jojo would have killed me. “It is Sophia and so nice to see you again.” She hugged me and moved over to Jojo. “And you must be Joelle.” “Jojo please.” “Well Jojo what can I get you to drink?” “Sophia?” John said “Oh sorry club soda, Shirley temple, non-alcoholic champagne?” “We have nonalcoholic champagne?” John asked shocked “Off course I cater for my guest, let’s go through.” Sophia said taking the lead to the dining room, that could seat about 20 people. My mother would be so jealous I should actually take photo’s I thought to myself. Just to make her jealous but then she will know where I’ve been.