Jason gave Phoebe a call and asked her to see him that evening. He cancelled all his appointment for that day so that he could get home early. Phoebe had had another row with Romeo who had disagreed with her plans. He was sure that the baby was his and not Jason's. He had no proof but he could feel it in his hits and he wanted what was his. 'And I have told you that the baby isn't yours and you will have to get prepared to leave my house because the father of my child may just get jealous or angry if he found out that you were co habiting with the mother of his child', she told him. 'Don't count your chicks before they are hatched. How are you sure Jason would be foolish enough to believe that the child is his without a paternity test?' 'You do not have to concern yourself with that. I have it all sorted out. It will all turn out in my favour, you'll see' Phoebe said confidently. Romeo didn't know what she had in mind and though he tried to find out, she just laughed merrily but

The day arrived and Jason drove Phoebe to the hospital. He had informed Dr. Manuel that they would be there at about 10am. 'Good morning Jason' 'Good morning, Dr' 'And who is this lovely lady with you?' 'She is my friend whom I told you about. She is Phoebe and we are here for the tests', Jason said anxious for the whole thing to be conducted and done with. 'Oh yes, you mentioned that at our last discussion. Young lady...' 'Phoebe!' She said reminding her of her name. 'Yes, Phoebe. You do not have to be scared. It is not a painful procedure. We shall be done in no time and the results will be out by morning, tomorrow That's the DNA test that is. The other will be ready almost immediately. So calm down' the doctor tried reassuring her. She smiled her thanks and made a visible effort to calm down. Blood samples were taken and their names written and taped on the syringe. They were then asked to wait at the reception. The doctor took the samples to the lab technician who got on

Phoebe led Jason into her office. Returning the greetings her girls threw her way as she went in.As soon as the door was shut behind them, Jason went straight to the point.'Phoebe, the test results are out''I deduced as such. That is the only thing that could make you as impatient as you sounded on the phone. So, what about it? What does it say?''It states that the baby is, eh that the baby is mine'. It had been difficult for him to say the word bit it had to be said.He could not tell the reason why the news did not bring him any joy. And he knew that it was not just because of Nancy. He felt like seeking a second opinion but Manuel could not have lied about the test results. What would he gain from that? He had the best lab technicians. And he felt bad having to ask her to go for another DNA test.'Jason, it will not bite you to say the word baby. I know that this is a novel idea to you and it is to be as well but we cannot shy away from it. We have to face it head on like adult

Nancy went into her quarters. She could not prevent the tears from pouring down her cheeks. She knew being sad and crying would stress not just herself but her baby as well but she just could not stop herself.Other people are happy as they make preparations for Christmas but she was there being sad.What had she done that fate should treat her this way.She knew it was not her right to have Jason but she had been foolish enough to dream and had thought that he might feel something for her with which they could build on. And she had foolishly fallen head over heels in love with him. She who had sworn off guys and had promised herself that she would guard her heart with an iron shield.She was still not out of the mess her first love push her into and she was already experiencing another heartbreak.It was not Jason's fault, it was hers. He never asked her to love him and never promised her marriage just like Rodney did. She had just allowed the gratitude she felt for all he had done f

Nancy felt uncomfortable because even as she helped out, she could feel Mrs. Potts eyes on her.'Okay, Mrs. Potts, what do you have in mind?'What do you mean?''You have been staring at me all morning. Tell me if I passed inspection or mot'.Mrs. Potts burst out laughing.'It is good that you asked this. Have you looked at the mirror lately? You are an eye sire. Child, what are you doing to yourself?'Nancy was unreasonable vexed.'I am pregnant, in case you haven't noticed and you do not expect me to look hot with all the pregnancy blues!' she snapped.Mrs. Potts looked at her shocked. Nancy had never spoken to her that way before. The problem was even more than she had imagined and it was not as a result of the mood swings associated with pregnancy.Nancy caught herself. Why was she taking out her frustrations on poor Mrs. Potts? She had done nothing to annoy her but had made sure her stay in the house was comfortable.'I am sorry. I do not know what the problem is with me', she sa