“Did it work?” I whispered into the phone.
“It did, “Valdo assured. “Just continue what you’re doing. If our source is right, then, he should be passing you in around five to ten minutes. Act normal. We have eyes on you. If he tries to hurt you, they’ll take care of him.”
I nod then remembered he couldn’t see me, “Okay. I’ll be fine.” I won’t let William get close enough to hurt me.
The call went silent for a few seconds then he spoke again, “Okay, I’ll see you soon.” I removed the phone from my ears and placed it in my handbag.
We came up with the perfect plan to get William to request a DNA test. We would make him believe that he chose the doctor for the test. How would we do that?
Around half an hour ago, William was pushed down by a man who was running from another man. That’s where Dr Jones came in. He saw the whole, ‘Accident’ and offered to help William. After fixing him up, he gave William his business card to contact him if he starts to feel any pain from the accident.
We weren’t 100% sure that it would work, but we could try. William didn’t know anyone in New York, and so we were sure he’d jump to contact the same doctor who helped him.
I took a deep breath and started walking idly around the 7-eleven. William would usually pass here to get a snack on his way to his apartment. He dared to leave Alton and rent an apartment close by us just for revenge.
If that doesn’t scream crazy, then I don’t know what does.
I took up a bag of Oreos and started examining its label. It’s been a while since I’ve eaten one. It was a bit too sweet for me. My eyes widen, “Product of Peru. Interesting.” I always thought Oreos was made in America. I guess I was never bored enough to read the label before or any other label for that matter.
I placed the Oreos in my basket and moved down the aisle. I started looking at the items one by one until a lost track of time.
Suddenly, I heard a laugh behind me. I jumped startled.
I turned around to see William five feet away from me.
“If it isn’t the Runaway Slut.” he looked behind me, “So, Mr Billionaire isn’t here to save you this time.” he chuckled.
“Are you following me?” I needed to keep the act.
He laughed, “I wasn’t actually but a good idea. I should start doing that.”
I rolled my eyes at him, “What do you want William?
He gave me a devious smile, “To take my child away from you? By the way, where is she?”
I looked into his brown eyes with contempt. “Jamaica is not your child, and where she is, is none of your business.” Why was she his child all of a sudden? He never wanted her. He still didn’t want her. He just wanted me to suffer.
“Not my child?” he laughed. “I remembered the day you told me you were pregnant.” So did I and you called me a whore.
“You denied being the father, and as it turns out, you weren’t.” I lied.
He laughed, “I know she’s mine.”
“She’s not. Valdo, my husband, is her father.” He knew Valdo, and I had gotten married, so I didn’t pretend otherwise.
He chuckled, “He must be nuts to marry a whore like you. Does he know that Jamaica isn’t his?”
“Jamaica is very much Valdo’s child, and a DNA could easily prove that.” I was never a good liar, but I prayed to God William was taking the bait.
He took a step closer to me, and I finched, “Stop lying. I know she is mine.”
“She isn’t.” I denied it.
“She is!” he shouted.
I shook my head, “She isn’t, William. I cheated on you with Valdo. When you denied being her father, I went over back the dates we had sex and realised it could have never been you, and when I told Valdo I was pregnant, he moved me to New York.”
“I don’t believe you.”
“Then don’t. Jamaica is Valdo’s child.”
He shook, “I want a DNA test done.”
I shook my head, “No.”
“Yes!” he shouted. “The only way I’m going to believe that she isn’t mine is through a DNA Test.”
I took a deep breath and looked at him with venom in my eyes, “Fine. Let’s get a DNA test done. You choose the doctor and the day. We’ll be there.” I turn to walk away, but he grabbed my hands.
“Don’t walk away from me.”
I pulled my hands out of his grip, then slapped him across his face. “Don’t touch me.” My heart was racing a mile a minute. I quickly turned and left before he could get a chance to react.
When I exited the store, Valdo’s car was waiting outside. I entered quickly, “Drive.” Valdo pressed the gas and got us away in seconds.
I looked and him and smiled. “I slapped him across his face, and it felt great.”
Valdo chuckled. “That’s my girl. He deserved it. How did it go?”
“I think we’re on track. We just have wait on his call to see if he fell for the bait.”
“He will.”
I looked ahead and mumbled, “Hopefully.” If William chose a different doctor, then we were in deep waters.
Valdo removed his right hand from the steering wheel and placed it on my leg. “Everything will be okay. Let’s go home to our daughter.”
..
“Where is the baby?” Valdo said with his hands over his face. “Peek-a-boo.” he removed his hands from and looked down at Jamaica. Her eyes were wide open as she watched him make a fool of himself.
I laughed and shook my head, “I think it’s going to take more than ‘Peek-a-boo to get her smiling.”
“She’s not crying and so I know I’m entertaining her.” I smiled at him as he played with her. He is just a great man. He was playing the role of a father with no hesitation or complaints. He loved her as much as he would have loved his own if he had one. “I’ll get her smiling in no time.” he looked at me with a smirk on his face, “You know females go wild for these blue eyes.”
I laughed, “And I’m here thinking that I was the only girl you cast spells on.”
“If it makes you feel any better, your the only girl who has ever mattered.” I smiled at him and remained silent.
I suddenly remembered last night’s events, and I chuckled, “Did you see the big hickey on my mother’s neck last night.”
He grinned, “I did. I tried to ignore it, so she didn’t feel uncomfortable.”
I smiled at his sweetness, “I pointed it out when you guys went to look for blankets.”
“Why did you think I suggested them sleeping together in the first place?”
I looked at him, keenly, “Are you trying to play matchmaker?”
He shrugged, “Not at all. They seem to be getting along quite well without our help.”
“She says it’s nothing.”
“He says it’s nothing.”
Casual sex was common and not much of a big deal these days, but It bothered me that my mother was taking everything with Eric so lightly and quickly. Things could get bad if whatever they were doing didn’t work out.
“Stop worrying about them. They are both old enough to make their own decisions.”
“I don’t want my mom’s heart to get broken.” she has been through too much already.
“If everyone’s heart is going to be broken, it’s Eric. He’s the one trying to seduce her.” Last night was evidence that he was succeeding. “Don’t overthink about it. They’re just having fun,” He looked up at me and smirked, “the type of fun we should be having.”
I smiled at him, “Yeah, babies can be real cockblockers.” Jamaica had woken up from her sleep when we were about to get in the mood. After changing her, we tried to put her back to sleep, but she wasn’t having it.
He chuckled, “We’ll work around it.” he looked down at Jamaica, “Won’t we Jelly Bean?” I smiled at her nickname. We barely ever used it.
Jamaica yawned in response. “I think she’s hungry now. Breasts or bottle?”
“Bottle. I’ll go get it.” I walked out of the living room and entered the kitchen. My breast was heavy earlier, so I had to pump some of the milk out and store it in the fridge. I heated the bottle on the stove using a double-boiler method. It usually took around three to five minutes to heat up, so I went back to the living room. I sat in the couch beside Valdo and admired how he looked at Jamaica.
“You’re amazing.” He lifted his head towards me and smiled
“So are you.” he whispered, “I..” he was interrupted by the ringing of the landline.
“Hold that thought.” I stood from the couch and walked over to the landline and lifted it, “Hello.”
“Friday, 61 Maiden Street, Dr Kyle Jones. The appointment is at 1.” then the call ended.
I turned to Valdo and smiled, “It worked.”