MOM'S PLAN
1705 Words
JACE POV
I like to think of myself as a highly intelligent person but now.... now.... looking at the young brown skinned lady before me, has me questioning my decisions.
" How did you know I was pregnant?" She questions with annoyance etched on her face.
" I went through your medical report, which you so carelessly dropped by the way. You're welcome" I confess, handing the medical file over.
it kind of felt out of her bag when she rushed out of uncle's office.
A frown forms on her face, her face veins pop.
" I am welcome? Are you being serious right now?. You read my medical reports without permission and I have to thank you. Are you on drugs?" She snaps, her body trembling with anger
"You can't just go about reading people's medical records as though glancing through a free novel........"
Wow, she is even more rude than I anticipated, this is going to be fun.
" Relax, it was an accident. A gigantic positive in an open book is practically a please read me sign" I explain unphased.
She looks up at me, her lips curving into a frown. That's when her face comes into view.
Looking at her right now I can't deny, she is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
She had shinny greenish golden eyes, She has a round face, high cheek bones and a small button nose, nice thick long lashes and brows, heart shaped brown lips, half of her face seems to be covered with a black scar, probably gotten from a fire accident. She was about 5ft8 and way totally adorable for her own good.
" Wow, you are gorgeous" I confess thoughtlessly.
Her eyes widen.
Her frown intensifies.
" Stay away from me creep" She snaps as she fastens her hood around her face and run off.
A smile creeps to my lips.
Things just got a whole lot more interesting. Another fine opportunity to show my superiority. How I love a good challenge.
I wasn't sure I wanted to raise a stranger's baby before but now, it's her baby or no one's.
I watch as she runs for a few centimeters but stopping right next to my car, panting.
For someone who is still in her first trimester, she is pretty lazy.
I stride over, taking out a bottle of water from my car and handing it over from behind.
" Thank you" She gratifies, googling down the water without sparing me a glance.
" You again, what do you want?" She questions the moment we of come face to face, ungrateful as ever.
" Shouldn't you be thanking me I just saved your life" I ask with a raised brow
" Fine, thank you " She says with handing me her half drank water, making my stomach crawl with disgust.
" Keep it" I decline simply.
" What do you really want from me?" She asks with a raised brow.
" Like I said earlier, I want to be your baby's father" I confess for the umpteenth time, this woman has no idea how much I hate repeating myself.
If I wasn't so intrigued by her pregnancy I would have probably have given her a piece of my mind
" Why exactly do you want my baby. Can't you father one?" She doubts pluzzed
" Actually, I am very much capable of acquiring a child of my own but would it be right to let the one in your womb die" I point out, and can see the intrigues in her eyes
" I go by the name Jonathan Christopher Blackwood. I am a business man who love kids and would be honored to adopt you baby. I assure you, the baby won't be a bother and no!!! I am not a trafficker" I answer, in a bit to curb her questioning.
" I guess that about sums up everything" She says with a small smile. It seems she finally lighten up.
" You have a very pretty smile" I confess mesmerized.
She quickly cease her smiling, arranging her hood. Guess she doesn't like compliments.
" So, is it a yes or a no?" I quiz praying she gives me a simple yes.
" Fine. I would give you a chance" She gives me the go ahead, and I praise.
I'm going to be a dad.
My chest feels so light.
I want to scream from excitement but I restraint myself.
"Good, I would like your number, please" I request, handing her my cell and she punches in her digits "What name do you go by?"
" Cleo. Cleopatra" She informs returning the cell.
Damn, even her name is pretty "I have to go now"
" Sure, I will call you" I assure as she exits.
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CLEOPATRA POV
Why am I so stupid and trusting.
I just met that guy, why exactly did I agree to his stupid proposal.
' Gosh, I am so stupid, stupid stupid'_ I beat myself mentally as I walk into our living room to see uncle Lucas, relaxing in his chair as he glances through an old magazine.
" Good afternoon pa" I greet respectfully, taking a seat, next to his.
" Good afternoon child" He replies with a worried expression engraved on his face
" How did you hospital visit go? What are you sick of, does it have something to do with your heart condition" He questions, putting everything aside.
How could I forget, Pa had given me the money for the check up, of course he would want to know what is wrong with me.
My stomach aches.
My eyes are beginning to water.
My chest hurts so bad.
I am so ashamed.
I had promised him, that I was going to keep my virginity till marriage.
How am I to tell him that I am pregnant.
" Pa, I am sorry" I try speaking but get cut off by tears.
" What's wrong child?" He ask rushing to my side. A disturbing frown engraved on his face. Right now I can categorically say he is the only person who genuinely loves me.
" Pa, I am pregnant" I confess, envelopes with regret and shame.
His eyes widen in shock.
" What???" He doubts nonplussed.
I can vividly see the disappointment in his eyes, he had so many big plans for me.
" Pa, I assure you, it was a mistake. I know things are really tough for us so I am not going to keep it" I blunt out thoughtlessly, in a bit to curb his disappointment.
I know he has been saving every cent he has in other to enroll me in an adult education institution.
I guess my dream of being educated has to be an after thought for now.
" You are keeping it. You have committed one sin by committing fornication. You are not adding abortion to that list" He dismisses immediately, caressing my back in a bit to comfort me "I don't approve of what you did, however I am looking forward to being a grandpa"
His words are calm, smoothing to my heart.
They put my worried heart to rest.
" Thank you pa, thank you so much" I gratify with a hug, pouring out my frustrations on his shoulders.
Truth be told I don't want this baby, but having a support system like Pa, I might just be tempted to.
" Let it all out child" He tries consoling me.
Honestly, I wasn't happy that my body was used as collateral for Pa's medical bills, but now that I think of it.
I don't regret any of it, even the pregnancy. My baby would be a reminder of all the sacrifices I made for the ones I love.
Uncle Lucas is the most important person God has given to me and I am truly grateful to have the opportunity to experience true love.
I stay in his arms, preparing myself for whatever life has to throw my way.
" I'm tried. I need to get some rest Pa" I confess after a couple of minutes. My chest feels a whole lot lighter now.
" Sure, get some rest. It's good for the baby" He advises and I take my leave, feeling contented.
At least the person who loves me most in this world is in support of my pregnancy.
'Maybe being a mother wouldn't be that bad'_ I think, gently caressing my tommy with a smile on my face as I enter my bedroom.
" What is up with that smile?" I hear mom's voice boom from in front.
I look up, and there she is seated on my tiny bed. She appears to have been patiently waiting for me.
" Good day mom" I great, composing myself. The last thing I want is for her to suspect a thing about my pregnancy, especially since I haven't thought about an income source for my baby's up keep.
" Good day child, how are you? and how is my grandbaby doing" She says excited, as she walks towards me with a broad smile that takes me aback.
" How..... how did you know?" I question with great difficulty. My limbs are shaking.
I'm scared, nervous.
My palms are sweating.
" I heard you and you dad talking. I am so happy" She says, excitedly pulling me into a hug.
Her hug feels so warm, even my chest feels light, it's like an explosion of fire wax in my heart.
This was the first time she had ever hugged me on her own accord, could this be heaven.
Did I die and go to another universe, where mom actually loves me.
" I'm glad you are happy mom" I confess retaliating the hug with my eyes close, sobering the moment but what comes out of her mouth next, stunts me.
" Of course I am happy. Now I can finally get more money from those three idiots for an abortion. It was so smart of me not to give you any birth control pills" she informs, my voice laced with fulfilment.
I knew it. It was too good to be true
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