It Left Her Speechless And Boiling

When Ariana got to the office, she was lucky that the president hadn't come in yet. She quickly sat down and started working on the files on her desk.

After ten minutes the Manager came again to announce that the meeting with the president had been moved to the next day. Ariana was relieved because it means she can take the day off to go to the hospital.

She quickly finished her work in less than thirty minutes, then she walked to the Manager's office. She knocked on the office door and went in after she was given permission.

"Sir, I would like to take the rest of the day off. I want to go to the hospital," Ariana said.

" Oh, was it today? You told me about it. Luckily, the president didn't come today so you are free to leave but make sure to come early to work. You can leave," The manager said, dismissing her.

" Thank you so much, sir!" Ariana was grateful as she went back to her office desk so she could pack up.

She needs to go to the hospital to check herself. The signs she was having were just too suspicious.

****

Ariana looked lost in her thoughts as she sat patiently in the waiting room. Her hands tightly clenched with lips red from persistent bites. She was very anxious as she waited nervously for her result.

The result that would determine her future with her boyfriend. She prayed it wasn't what she was thinking and at the same time she wished it was.

Ariana brought out her phone and made an attempt to make a call but put it back into her bag at the last minute. She just has to be patient and receive the result before calling him.

Her mind raced to the night she had with her boyfriend two months ago. They had both been drunk and slept together without any protection. The next morning she woke up late and had to hurry to work.

She had forgotten to take any after pills. She even forgot about the whole incident when the company she was working at started having problems. They started laying off staff so they could cut off payments. She was only able to attend to herself a week back when she started getting sick.

And the signs were not just any sickness.

"Miss Ariana Scott, please proceed to the reception desk for your test results" A nurse said, approaching her.

"I will be right there" she replied, her voice a little shaky.

As soon as her hands clutched the white result sheet, her heart race became faster and louder to her ears. What if it comes out positive? Would Rex accept it?

She forced a smile at the nurse before turning to leave the hospital, walking briskly. She didn't open the envelope containing the result because she wanted to be home first.

When she got home, she was relieved her roommate wasn't around. She rushed straight to her room and locked the door. Taking a deep breath as her face looked more uncertain than a student who was not optimistic about their result.

Slowly her eyes caught the words she had been praying against. As much as she wants to deny it, she was pregnant!

Ariana slumped to the cold tiled floor, holding her head as if it was about to fall off. What was she supposed to do now? Would Rex be happy about the outcome? Was he ready to be a father?

Just as she was still on the ground, she heard the door clicking. She knew it must be Shirley coming back from her night duty. Ariana tried to hide the test paper because she didn't want her friend to know about it.

Shirley had never been a fan of her boyfriend, Rex. She had this grudge against him that she refused to tell me. Ariana also didn't ask and she just wished they both sort their differences because they were her only family apart from her sick mother.

"Ari! Are you home?" Shirley called out, walking towards her room.

Ariana quickly hid the result and went to unlock her door, plastering a big smile on her face." I am at home, girl. Took a day off and decide to come home and rest"

"Are you okay? You have been looking sick for a while now. Gone for a test?" Shirley asked, looking at her friend's pale face.

She had been noticing Ariana's pale face and sickly attitude for some time and she thinks that Ariana has been too stressed these days.

"Yeah. Just a little stressed out because of the work in the office. Remember I told you we were having a new boss? We had to work out ass off so as not to be lay off"

"So your boss actually sold the company? What happened?" Shirley asked, sitting on the bed.

Ariana's company was listed amongst the top five companies in the States as of last year but a sudden bankruptcy was announced last month by the CEO. The company was bought off by someone whose identity wasn't revealed. The new owner retained the workers worth retaining and laid off the lazy ones.

Ariana was lucky to be among those retained.

"I guess he couldn't meet up with the financial aspect of the company…" Ariana responded after a pause.

" It's not a guess, girl. It's the fact! And I heard he is one hell of a chronic gambler and flirt!"

" Shirley! Where did you hear such news?"

" Girl, did you forget I work in one of the most influential clubs in town? There are several top men who are my clients and trust me, they gossip even more than women!"

The two ladies burst into laughter as they continue with their gist. Then Shirley asked about the call she made to her earlier.

"Tell me what happened. You sounded odd on the phone" Shirley said.

"Odd? I was damn scared! I almost got hit by a car while trying to come and bail you out!" Ariana said, shaking her head at the thoughts of what happened earlier.

"Are you serious? I am so sorry Ariana. I truly misplaced my phone. I can't believe someone would dial your number!" Shirley said.

"I guess it was either a prank call or someone trying to scam me," Ariana said, sitting on the couch.

"Scam? Prank call? Ari, I don't think that's the case. Let's say it's a prank call. Why would the person go straight to your number? Your number isn't the first on my dial list neither Is it even the most dialled. Why didn't they call my boyfriend or my sister?" Shirley asked.

Ariana nodded in understanding but still she can't understand why someone would call her using Shirley.

"But why would someone call me out using your number?" Ariana asked.

"Not just call you out but also hit you with a car and make it look like an accident. Ari, is there something you are not telling me?"

"Shirley, you know I will let you know if I was having a conflict with anyone. Let's just put this matter aside and hope it's all just a coincidence " Ariana said.

" Ari, you can't take this matter lightly. We have to report it. It could be an attempt on your life" Shirley persisted.

" And who would want to kill me? I have no enemies, Shirley"

Shirley wanted to say something but she stopped herself instead. She doesn't want her friend looking sad and besides, she doesn't have any proof.

"Alright. But be careful, Ari. Sometimes we might have friendly enemies around us" Shirley cautioned.

After gisting, Ariana became a little sleepy and decided to take a nap.

Few hours later, Ariana was woken up by the sound of her phone ringing. She looked at it and saw that it was Rex calling. Why would he call her at this time of the day? Didn't you go to work?

Propping herself up and with eyes still full of sleep, Ariana answered the call. The next minute, her ears were filled with sounds that left her speechless and… boiling.