Episode 14
I rose to my feet immediately after I sighted Rosa James.
Raymond blinked cluelessly at me. "Where are you going, Victory?".
I blinked awkwardly. "Rosa James is here".
"Rosa James is carrying my baby in her womb but we are no longer in a relationship, so I have the right to love whom my heart chooses to love".
He brought out a white handkerchief from his trouser pocket and wiped the bead of sweat off my forehead. "Go home and rest Victory".
Tears filled Rosa's eyes as she walked into the office.
She looked sadly at me. "Victory, you are a woman like me, right? I am a pregnant woman. I don't want my child to grow up without a father".
Raymond glared at her. "Stop trying to manipulate Victory!".
"Manipulate? I will do everything to take what belongs to me!!!". She snarled.
He folded a car key into my hand. "Mum told me to pass the gift to you. The security guards will show you the car when you get to the parking lot. I already employed a driver".
"Employed? But I can drive!!!".
"You are very sick for now. It is risky to drive".
Rosa sobbed. "Raymond, you have never shown me such care...".
He shrugged. "Our marriage is an arranged one. Probably I didn't have enough time to love you enough".
"You don't love her, Raymond! Even if you wanted to love her, it wouldn't happen so fast!".
"So fast? Do you think love is planned?".
"I don't care! I will do all I can to get your heart!". She sighed frustratedly. "I was so foolish!!!"
Raymond carried my bag to my desk and held my hand. "Let us go to the parking lot".
Rosa James fumed and pushed me.
I fell to the floor.
Raymond rushed to me and trembled. "Victory! Are you hurt?" He placed a hand on my stomach. "Do you feel pains here?".
"I don't feel pain, Ray. I am fine".
"You are not fine, Victory. Let us go to the hospital right away".
Rosa shook her head in disbelief. "Ray? I am the pregnant one here!!!".
Raymond helped me to my feet. "Let's go to the hospital, Victory".
"I said I am fine. I am fine". I said sternly and collected my bag from him. "Stop worrying about me, please".
"Can you promise me that you will go to the hospital this evening?"
"I will. I promise".
I walked out of the office, holding my bag, and walking to the parking lot.
The security guards showed me my brand-new car!!!
White sparkling SUV!!!
I ran my fingers on it.
It was my first car.
I had thought it would take so long but it really came!!!
I finally owned a car!!!
A young man walked to me. "Hi, my name is Bernard. I am your driver ma'am".
I excitedly watched him as he entered the car and started the engine.
I entered the car and relaxed in the backseat.
Mum, Dad, your daughter finally made it in life.
Your daughter will make you proud.
I dialed Endurance's mobile contact and she connected immediately. "Hello, did Dad get choked up today?".
"Not at all ma'am. The doctor said at the hospital that he is learning to handle his reflexes even faster than in a normal case".
"What did he eat this morning?".
"I made brown pap for him. He had it with fried yam. That was what he wanted to eat".
"Did you find out when my brother will be returning?".
"Two days. Pa said that Australia is quite a distance and he had to start his journey early so that he would arrive early".
"What will he be having for lunch?"
"Rice and beans with Titus fish".
"What of this night?".
"The doctor said he should take fruits at night".
"Okay. Don't forget to eat too. I will call tomorrow".
"Are you coming back today ma'am?".
"No". I disconnected the line and smiled to myself.
I was going to return in two days and flaunt my wealth to my brother, especially my brand-new SUV.
I sponsored our meal since my generous friend was always the one sponsoring our meal.
I bought a lot of chicken, pizza and ice cream.
"Why didn't you buy Kentucky? I love that special fried cheesy taste it gives to my mouth". Grace Craig cried out.
"Kentucky fried chicken feels so salty in my mouth anytime I eat it".
Grace Craig rolled her eyes as she sliced some chicken into her plate. "Brush your teeth well then".
I made eyes at her. "I use authentic close-up toothpaste".
Grace Craig broke into laughter. "Close-up is for poor people. What happened to Colgate?"
"I was trained with close-up and Maxam toothpaste. Break a leg". I rolled my eyes back at her.
Grace chuckled. "You are the first woman that is so proud of poverty".
"Is it because I didn't tell you of those days I used salt to brush my teeth and rinse my toothpaste container with water and use the water substance to brush my teeth???".
We broke into laughter.
Grace Craig looked suspiciously at me. "I can see a twinkle in your eyes. Tell me the good news, baby".
I laughed shyly. "What good news are you talking about?".
"How did handsome prince treat you at the office today?".
I shrugged and buried my face into my food. "He confessed his feelings to me today".
Grace Craig screamed and jumped excitedly. "Oh, my world! What was your reply darling?".
"Reply? I didn't give him any reply".
"Why? What's wrong with you? Nelson? Don't tell me you still think of Nelson?".
"Nelson? I haven't even thought of him in a long while".
"Yes, because you were preoccupied with handling your feelings for Raymond Donald".
"Feelings? I don't have feelings for Raymond Donald".
"Look at it. When you stopped being aggressive about his wealth, it came to you in a platter of gold! That handsome prince is going to marry you".
"I will only marry him for his money that is all".
She nudged me. "Somehow, you feel happy that it is Raymond Donald".
"I can't just suddenly start liking that weakling".
"Weaklings are stronger than even the strong ones when it comes to matters of the heart. Your handsome prince is no longer in a situation where he is indifferent about you and the baby. He loves you and the baby"
"Can you believe that Raymond confessed his feelings to me in front of Rosa James?".
"Yes! I knew it". She danced excitedly.
I sighed and looked suspiciously at her. "You were a The Donalds mansion today right?".
She gasped. "How did you find out?".
I had found out from one of my colleagues.
"What did you go there to do?".
"Regina Donald called me herself. She wants me to spy on Rosa James to know if she still has a relationship with Paul Kings".
I gasped. "You are going to watch her every move?".
"Yes, starting from tomorrow".
"Be careful, girlfriend. Rosa James is a tiger".
"Tigers are more aggressive than lions but lions do the deadliest things. If she is a tiger, then I am a lion".
I and Grace Craig strolled to the hospital for pre-natal care that afternoon.
Grace rushed to me immediately i stepped out of the hospital. "We have to get back in, Victory".
"Why?"
"Rosa James also came for pre-natal care and she saw you. She has found out that you are pregnant".
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