Chapter 72: Stupid and Naive

Rosalinda felt her knees wobble. She went back gently and sank into the sofa. She let her tears cascade down her cheeks. She’s doomed for real. She’s lost.

She knew he was a playboy. But she thought since he loves her so much, he has stopped his wayward life and cleaved to her alone.

She was stupid to never say No whenever he wants sex. She would offer him sex and ensure he enjoyed every second of it. She was faithful to him and now, he toyed with her emotions.

He played with her heart. He made her believe in that fallacy called love. He made her open the door of her heart and this is her take home?

How stupid and naive she’d been. Why does she have to be stupid always and to everyone? Why is her life falling apart for the second time?

“I love you, Chase. I have come to love you more than anything else in this life. Please don’t do this to me. I love you very much and I will not be able to breathe without you” she pleaded.

“I don’t love you. The only thing I feel for you now is disgust and irritation. Please, don’t make it appear as if it’s a big deal” Chase declared.

Rosalinda didn’t know what to say next and Chase said “Please leave, I have work piled up and you are a distraction to me now” he ordered.

She got up and gently walked with heavy steps towards the door. She suddenly decided to tell him the read she had come to see him. She dug her hand into her bag and brought out the pregnancy test result.

She flung it on his face and said “Find me to have a proper discussion if you don’t want it escalated” and walked out of the door, cleaning her tears.

Chase squinted. He took the paper and glanced at it. His eyes were widened and he paused, staring at the door as if Rosalinda was still standing there.

“She’s pregnant?” Chase asked aloud. But he was alone, no one was there to answer him. He glanced at the test result again and wondered if he was responsible for the pregnancy.

For the rest of the day, Chase was restless. How can she be pregnant? It was just once or twice that he made love to her without protection. And as expected of a mature woman, she should have used a contraceptive.

No, he doubts it. He cannot be the father of her baby. She should go a little farther and find out the identity of the man who got her pregnant. He is not ready for a baby now.

He won’t let any woman trap him down with a baby. He hasn’t gotten to the peak of his pleasure seeking. When he does, no one would tell him what to do.

Once Jace is married, he would give himself another four years after that. Then he would find a decent sweet woman, a virgin to be precise and get married to her.

Only a virgin intrigues him. Any woman that has been involved with any man before, cannot be his choice. But Jace is not married yet, he cannot start counting the four years now.

Jace Left the office, and decided that he would continue with some viral documents and signing when he gets home. His study had always been idle those days. Now, he will spend time with Arianna and Eli and his study will serve as his office.

But before arriving home, Eduardo called Jace and told him he has a clue to who is working for Tayo Dante from within. He said okay, he wants him to get details of everything and inform him.

He ordered the chauffeur to drive home. Being with Arianna and Eli was more important than meeting someone else. Hardly had Jace gotten home when he saw pictures that Eduardo sent him.

Tayo Dante and George walked out of the latter’s apartment hand in hand. He nodded, and texted him back “okay”

When Jace arrived home, he met Arianna and Eli in the garden. He joined them and lifted Eli high, swirled him around and chiming “My son is the cutest dude in town”

“Daddy, I missed you” Eli was giggling. Arianna was all smiles, impressed how the two guys are getting along well. It made her happy.

“I missed you more, son. I love you” he held him tight and kissed his chubby cheeks. Eli was giggling and Arianna was just laughing.

“Welcome Jace,” Arianna said. Jace placed Eli down and went to kiss Arianna’s temple. “Thank you, my love” he said sitting next to her and hugged her waist.

“Eli, go and meet your nanny. Daddy and mommy want to be alone” Jace said. Eli nodded, kissed her his Mom’s chin and hugged his dad before running towards the house.

Jace Hudson buried his head around Arianna’s neck. Arianna chuckled and felt like being tingled. She shivered and said “don’t be naughty, Jace”

“Isn’t it time for you to call me something romantic? I don’t want you to call me Jace except when it’s official ” Jace declared.

“Alright, I’ll think of a sweet name to call you” Arianna said. She smiled. Jace held her firm and said “what do you call Ethan back then?” He asked.

“Love. I just called him love” Arianna said. She can’t call Jace Hudson the same way she did to Jace. He is going to be better than him.

“Are you going to call me that?” He asked and Arianna replied hastily “Hell No. You are more special than Ethan to me now. I will decide and let you know”

“Okay. I haven’t had dinner. Can we?” Jace asked. Arianna said they’ve had dinner but would accompany him to it.

“Next time, you wait for me, except I travelled out of town. We are together now” he said and Arianna nodded.

Chase was restless. He was going to call Rosalinda the next day and tell her to abort the baby.