Chapter 26 26
Chapter Twenty six.
Tess_
I stood by the zinc, waiting for the lines to show. I was hoping it would turn out negative. I shut my eyes for a while before opening it again and the lines brought out just one line.
I let out a sigh. “This scared the shit out of me but I am glad it's all a joke.” I said out loud as I tossed the PTest kit into the bin and walked out of the bathroom.
“What's for dinner?” Ana asked with her legs on the sofa, pressing her phone.
You've got legs, go source for one yourself.” I replied and walked to my room.
“Rude bitch!!” She yelled and I just laughed.
Light fades out
I sat upright to hear what the doctor had to say. “Hey doc, what's going on?” I questioned.
“Uhmm, there is something we need to discuss but can your friend wait out?” He asked.
“No, she can stay to hear whatever you have to say, she is my life and best friend, so you're safe to talk.” I said.
He cleared his throat. “The test results came back and–” the doctor was about to say but Ana interrupted him.
“She got cancer? Is she dying?” She said and I couldn't help but laugh.
“Shut up Anna and let the man speak.” I said, still laughing. “Sorry doc, please go on.” I turned to him.
“The result says you're two weeks pregnant.” He said and just like that it struck me like a thunderbolt, I couldn't believe my ears and I hoped he would say it was just a prank but nothing came out of his mouth afterwards.
“And? Is there anything else you're forgetting? Like the end part of it being a prank?” I questioned but he looked at me sternly.
“That's all and it is not a prank ma'am.” He said, I could feel my heart pounding out so loud and fast,
‘gosh what is happening, what is the doctor saying and why is this happening now?’ These questions kept coming to my head over and over again but I couldn't shake it off.
“You're going to be a mother Tess? A fucking aunty!!” Ana was so excited saying it, she looked at me and I didn't even know the expression to give but I wasn't happy nor sad.
“I guess.” I replied, it got Ana wondering and thinking.
“What do you mean by you guess? Aren't you happy?” She questioned.
The doctor was able to read the room, he stood up and left. “Ms Tess, I think you should get some rest.” He said and walked out of the room.
Ana looked at me. “That was a smart doctor right there…now back to you, what do you mean by you guess? You don't want the baby?” She asked.
“I don't know, I want to keep the baby and I also don't know if I want to keep it, I am just confused.” I said and looked at my finger, looking so confused.
“Is it the money to take care of it? Or what?” She asked, sat beside me on the bed
“Honestly, I have no idea… I feel very scared for some reasons I don't even know about, everything just feels very weird, I should be excited about the baby but somehow I am not and I am sure Damien won't be “ I said
“You don't know for sure babe, Damien loves you right? He would definitely be excited to know you're having his baby.” Ana said and I couldn't bring myself to tell her that the Damien she thinks she knows is not the same anymore.
“Mmm.. okay.” I said, sounding very off.
“Cheer up okay, you gonna stress my godson and I won't like it she said and at the thought of it, I began to laugh.
“Who said it is a boy?” I looked at her with a smile on my face.
“I know it is, I mean imagine how big Damien is and I am sure his dick is twice his body size so your first child as to be a boy looking at how weak you're currently, it shows it is a boy.” She said,
I bursted into laughter. “What the hell is that? Who made you into this? That's trash you know?” I said, still laughing.
She looked at me sternly, trying to bypass the fact she just said something very dumb. “What do you mean? You don't know that's how the analysis of a child's gender is being concluded?” She asked, sounding so serious.
It made me laugh harder. “Shut up already, you're saying nonsense, what stupid analysis? There is no such thing.” I said still laughing very hard that my stomach started to hurt.
“I am being serious, that was how your gender was identified.” She defended.
I looked at her seriously for a few seconds before laughing out again. “I am sure it was just your gender that was identified not mine, that is why the scan is crucial, it helps to identify the baby's gender bit all this you just said.” I said.
She looked calm for a second then began to laugh and it made me laugh more. “I was just kissing, who the fucks thinks like that? It's just weird to conclude that way.” She said and I just nodded, still laughing.
Later that day.
After I had received all the treatment, I was discharged. “Your drugs are being sent to the pharmacy, just pick it up and use them just the way it is being said to be used.” The nurse said.
I looked at her then to ana. “Alright, thank you.” I said, she took her tray and left, closing the door behind her.
“Is she aware she is talking to the wrong person about using drugs?” She asked.
“I don't think so.” I chuckled softly then stood up and walked out of the room with Ana, down to the reception, picked up the drug and headed out of the hospital.
“Thank you.” I said to the pharmacist after collecting the drug and walked away.
We got outside and stopped a cab, got into the cab and the man drove off.
“What are we going to do? Are you going to tell him about it?” Ana questioned.
“I honestly don't know, should I tell him?” I asked, looking at her and our eyes got locked.
“You should tell him, he has to know he is having a child and he needs to step up his fucking game and be a man.” She said,
I breathed in and out. “alright, that is what I would do first thing tomorrow.” I said to her,
“You've got this baby.” She said then greased my hand softly, I smiled and sighed.
We got home, Ana made dinner, I went up to change out of my office wear, entered into the bathroom, had my bath and changed into my pajamas, after that I went downstairs, we watched some movies and played games, had dinner and when it was time to sleep, we both drifted away into the bed but I couldn't sleep without thinking or creating a scenario in my head.
‘Why isn't he calling me? What's going on? Did he not get the news I was taken to the medical? Or he just chose to ignore me? Is he fine?’ A lot of questions kept flooding my head but no answer to back it up with, I stood up and picked up my phone and typed up his number, I was so close to pushing the call button but Ana rolled and saw me sitting up.
“Are you good baby?” She questioned.
I tossed my phone aside and went to meet her on the bed. “I am fine.” I said, cuddling her, it is weird seeing Ana wanting to sleep in the same space with me but I am glad she is sleeping with me.
“Thank you baby.” She said and held me tight. “I love you, always remember okay?” She said,
I kissed her forehead. “I love you more.” I replied then forced myself to sleep.
The night was very long, each time I opened my eyes, it was all dark, I couldn't wait for the daybreak but at the same time the night was going longer.
‘Just get this over with.’ I thought to myself as I stared at the roof and I couldn't stop thinking.
The Next Morning.
I rolled on the bed and felt it was empty, I opened my eyes and saw Ana had left the room, I grumbled to check my phone for the time and saw I was twenty minutes late.
“Fuck!!” I cursed at nobody as I rushed out of the bed and into the bathroom, pulling off my clothes in a rush.
I was done in less than ten minutes, I got dressed and climbed down the stairs in a hurry. “Anna, I am leaving now, see you later.” I said, muffling a slice of bread into my mouth and left the house. “I love you.” I added.
“Okay bye baby, I love you too.” She yelled out from the toilet.
I stopped a cab, got inside and I couldn't stop checking the time till I got to the office.
“Sir, can you go any faster?” I asked him but he just rolled his eyes at me and didn't say anything back. “Sorr…ry.” I said, feeling so uneasy.
The cab stopped in front of the company, I got down and paid him, rushed into the office with the help of the guard opening the door for me, I put my ID card in rush and as soon as I got to the elevator, I kept pushing the button non stop till it opened, I entered and was really hoping no one queries me and hoping the elevator goes more faster.
‘God, please help me move this elevator faster.’ I thought to myself as I rode one the elevator, it clicked and opened right in front of the office floor, I walked out of the elevator, straight to the office.
I breathed in and out before pushing the door. “Hey Leah, is everything good?” I asked as soon as I moved closer to her.
“What happened? Why are you so late?” She asked, looking so concerned. “Are you better? You should have called in sick
“
“Why? Did something happen? Is dam.. sorry the boss around?” I asked.
She nodded. “Yes and he is very mad, he has been–” she was about to explain but just then the intercom rang.
I looked at the small screen and saw it was him. “Speak of the devil.” I said and hesitated before picking up. “Good morning sir, I–” I cleared my throat and I was about to say but he interrupted me.
“In my office, now.” He said, sounding very harsh and cold.
The call went off, I dropped the phone and sighed out. “Pray for me okay?” I said, standing up and walking away to the front of the office.
I looked at the door knob for a while then turned it and pushed it to open, entered the room and closed the door behind me. “Good morning sir, you ca–” I was about to say again but he interrupted me.
“Why are you just resuming work?” He asked, still sounding very cold.
“I am sorry sir, something came up.” I said, trying not to get angry
“Are you taking advantage of the fact we're together? Is that why you couldn't call to tell them about your little delay?” He questioned.
“I'm sorry about that sir, I didn't mean to do that.” I said, holding myself back so much, I clenched my fist hard.
“Get to work already, I need plans for today, clear a little meet–” he was about to say but I interrupted him immediately.
“Are you really serious right now?” I asked and he looked at me confused.
“Serious about?” He questioned.
“Wanna tell me you have no ideas what is going on?” I questioned but he didn't say another word.
The door pushed open, it was the same lady again. “Hey baby.” She called him.
He pulled her closer and pecked her cheek. “Hey darling,”he said.
I stood still and looked at him so confused and I couldn't say any word.