Claiming her babies

Monica’s POV

It’s been two weeks since I came back from the hospital and Nicholas has been the best man I could ever wish for.

He has finally proven to be a changed man but I still wasn’t sure. I needed something more convincing. I wasn’t ready to be hurt again.

“Are you ready?” Nicholas’s voice sounded beside me, jolting me out of my thoughts as I faked a smile and stared at him.

“Yes, I am” I replied as I walked behind him into the car. We were on our way to the hospital for a scan because we hadn’t had one ever since.

In no time, we got to the hospital and I realized it was the same hospital that we both came to when I wanted to carry out a pregnancy test.

Soon the doctor stepped into the office. “Good day, Mr Nicholas. It’s nice to have you here with us. Please don’t hesitate to tell me if you need anything”

Nicholas narrowed his eyes as he stared at him “Are you the doctor who’s going to do the scan?” Nicholas asked all of a sudden and I just looked at Nicholas, trying to figure out what was going through his mind.

“Yes sir”

“No that can’t happen” Nicholas uttered instantly. “Go bring a female doctor to come carry out the scan. There is no way I’m going to allow another man to touch my woman” Nicholas’s words made me roll my eyes and a small smile appeared on my lips.

“Oh, there’s nothing to worry about sir. I won’t be touching your wife in any way that will offend you. I will only be touching her stomach then_”

“You seem not to understand what I’m saying. I don’t want any man touching her in any way even if it’s her nails you’re touching. Get me a female doctor ” Nicholas’s sharp voice startled the doctor who rushed out instantly.

“There’s nothing wrong with what he is going to do Nicholas. Let him do the scan besides it’s his job” I said, rising to my feet as I placed my hands on his shoulders.

“I don’t want any man touching what’s mine” he responded with a stern look and I knew Nicholas was serious about this.

“All right. I have no problem with whosoever does the scan” I responded, trying to conclude the discussion and that was when something dawned on me “What did you do to the doctor who carried out my pregnancy test the last time I was here?” I asked Nicholas who just took a few steps backwards and crashed on a chair in the office.

“I fired him”

“You did what?” I asked, my eyes widening.

“I fired him, Monica. He didn’t know how to do his job and I fired him. I remember telling him that day that if in any case, the result was a mistake, he would lose his job and I never fall on my words” Nicholas explained and I just remembered his cold side never really went away, he only showed it to those he didn’t like.

“Nicholas,” I said as I moved to sit with him on the chair “that wasn’t necessary. What if the job was the only way of providing for his family” I asked, feeling a little bit of pity for the doctor.

“I don’t care” Nicholas replied with a cold voice but his expression softened when he saw I wasn’t happy with his attitude “I’m sorry about the way I acted but he didn’t deserve to be a doctor if he couldn’t carry out an accurate pregnancy test”

“I’m sorry for keeping you both waiting and I’m Doctor Helen. I’m here to carry out the test on Mrs Monica” A female average-height doctor walked into the room, interrupting our discussion. “Your baby is safe and healthy,” the doctor said, handing Nicholas and me a black-and-white picture.

“Thank you, Helen,” I said, glancing at Nicholas, who was gazing at the picture with adoration. I couldn’t help but feel a surge of warmth and affection as I watched him.

“Is this our baby?” He asked, his eyes not leaving the picture and I almost laughed out loud because of the silly question.

“Yes Mr. Nicholas thought Mrs. Monica came late for her first scan there is no still no problem”

” I came late for the scan?” I asked in shock.

“Yes ma’am. Seeing that you’re already six months gone, this ought to be your second scan” Doctor Helen explained and I became worried.

“Is that bad for the baby?” I asked worriedly

“It isn’t but it’s medically advised that at least two scans ought to be done but there’s nothing to be worried about. Just eat a lot of fruits, rest, and don’t engage in any physical activity that can stress you”

“Okay, doctor. Thank you for your time” I said looking at the picture in Nicholas’s hand.

“I think we should have this in a frame” Nicholas suggested and I instantly agreed. This was my first child and I was happy it was healthy.

“I need to rush to the office for a meeting. So you mind Kelvin taking you home?” Nicholas said, shoving the picture in my bag.

“I don’t mind but I want to come with you to the office,” I said.

“Are you sure?” Nicholas asked.

“Yes,” I replied. Going home alone meant I was going to be alone till he got back from work and I didn’t want to be alone.

“All right then,” Nicholas said as he opened the door for us both to step out. “Harley, bring me a cup of coffee,” he ordered as he held my hand gently, guiding us both to his office.

“Yes, sir,” Harley replied. I glared at her, remembering she was the one I had caught kissing Nicholas at the wedding. The fact that she still worked for him irked me.

Minutes later, she stepped into the office, and I noticed the first two buttons of her silk black blouse were undone. I was sure they were fastened when we walked past her earlier. Clenching my fists in anger, I watched Nicholas intently to see if he would look at her chest, but he didn’t.

“Nicholas,” I called as soon as she was out of the office.

“Yes, honey?” he responded, his eyes not leaving his laptop.

“Why is Harley still working for you?”

“You don’t like her, right?” he asked. I nodded, having a feeling of insecurity. “You know you’re the only woman after my heart. Nothing will make me look at any other woman the way I look at you.” His words instantly soothed my anger. I avoided his gaze, blushing like a high school kid. His adoring look made me blush even harder.

“Excuse me,” I said, walking out of the office to escape his piercing gaze. I didn’t want Nicholas to know I liked what he just said or that I was blushing. I needed to regain my composure.

Stepping out of the office, I saw Harley, and my anger flared up again. “I see the way you look at Nicholas. Can’t you see he doesn’t have any feelings for you?” I started, trying to intimidate her.

“Nicholas and I have a long history together. I know he doesn’t have feelings for me, and I also know he doesn’t have anything for you. He’s just with you probably because you’re pregnant,” she retorted.

“You’re a liar. Nicholas loves and cares for me. You’re just a jealous whore,” I said, frowning deeply.

“Of course I’m jealous. I used to be his favorite plaything. I knew how to please him, and he always enjoyed himself whenever he was with me. We did a lot of things in so many places-hotels, his house, even here in the office. But now, you just showed up, and he doesn’t even look at me anymore. Yes, Monica, I’m sorry to say but I’m jealous.”

“You had sex here in the office?” I asked in shock, the pain slowly creeping into my heart.

“Let’s make a deal. I’m going to try and seduce him one more time, and if he sleeps with me, I don’t want you to ever show your face in this office again.”

“And if he doesn’t fall for your seduction?” I asked, my mind screaming at what I was bargaining for.

“That will prove he loves you, but trust me, Monica, Nicholas has never rejected my offer.”

I thought deeply about what she said, feeling conflicted. I’ve been looking for a way to test Nicholas and ensure he did love me, but the fear of what the outcome might be was holding me back.

“Come on, Monica. This is a good deal. You’re not going to lose anything, and this will prove that Nicholas loves you. So, are you in?”Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

I sighed deeply, finally deciding to face my fears and see if Nicholas felt the same way I did. “I’m in,” I uttered, deciding to go along with Harley’s plan