ROSSLYN LAURA 6

 Jason was discharged four days later after Rosslyn's visit.He was happy to finally go home.His mother hosted a party to celebrate his home coming.A few of their relatives and friends had been invited.

His right hand and head were bandaged.It was a surprise for him.He was so excited since all his friends were present.Rossyln and her family were present as well.Everyone was in a happy mood.They ate,drunk and laughed as they chatted amongst themselves.

"When is your wedding Jason?"One of his aunts questioned him.

"Come on,give him time.He just got home."Another aunt replied.

"We'll let you know once everything's planned."His dad replied.You could tell he was drunk from his tone.Most of the guests were.

The party went on until late at night.

Rosslyn was chilling with Jason in his room when her nephew came knocking on the door.

"Grandma said I should tell you it's time to go home."

"Alright Mimi,go ahead.Am coming."She replied as the kid went running back downstairs.

"Can't you spend the night here.Tell them you are staying."Jason said holding her hand as she stood up.

"No,I have to go.I'll come visit you.I promise."

"I don't want you to leave."

"I can tell but I have to,sorry.Get some rest."She left after kissing him goodbye.

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Days went by.Jason had just recovered.A girl he'd hooked up with a month ago showed up at his place claiming to be pregnant with his child.Jason couldn't believe his ears.Her name was Nicole.She was short and plump.Her hair was long held up in a bun.

"How is that possible?Tell me you are kidding."He was staring right into her eyes as he spoke to her.

"Do I look like am playing?"She asked him in a high pitch.

"Look,I don't know what you are going to do about it.I am engaged.Neither my fiancee nor my family should find out about this."

"Stop telling me about your fiancee.You should have used protection back then.What am I supposed to do about it?"

"How am I supposed to know? What makes you sure that it's mine?We were both so drunk when we hooked up."

"So you are calling me a liar?You think I'd be pregnant and not know who is responsible?What do take me for?"

"Okay, calm down.How about you go home then we'll figure this out."He said leading her out.

"Let go,I can walk on my own."She said pulling her hand from his.

Jess saw them arguing.She had been watching them from the kitchen's window for a while now.

"What was that about?"She asked her son after Nicole had left.

"It's nothing mom."

"Son,I know what I saw.That didn't look like nothing.You can trust me."

"She's pregnant."

Jess was struck by her son's word.

"She's what?"She asked surprised as if in need of confirmation for what she had just heard.

"She's pregnant mom.And I happen to be it's father."

Jess opened her mouth to utter something but couldn't.Her tongue felt heavy.She took out a glass and a bottle of red wine from her well furnished cabinet.She filled the glass up before gulping it all down her throat.She watched her son climb upstairs headed for his room. 

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That evening Rosslyn was on her way to cafeteria when she met Nicole.She had no idea who Nicole was since they'd never met before.Nicole seemed to know her though.

She had greeted her before conveying the news about her pregnancy.

"You said you are pregnant?And it's Jason's?It can't be."She was in disbelief.

"Yes,you heard me right."She said rolling her eyes.

Rosslyn changed her mind about going to cafeteria.She walked away and headed back for the hostels.She immediately called Jason when she got to her place.

"Jason,some girl came to our school and claims that she's pregnant with your child."

Jason couldn't think of anything but deny it.He went ahead and denied knowing any girl named Nicole.

Rosslyn felt confused.She didn't know what to believe.She laid in her bed waiting for Melissa's return who had travelled home three days earlier.She was not back until the next day.

"Tell me about Nicole."It was the first thing to ask when she got back.Rosslyn had texted her about it the previous day.She was still in disbelief.She narrated everything over again.Melissa sympathized with her friend.

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Two weeks had passed.Jason still insisted on not knowing Nicole.

"She sounded so sure about it."Rosslyn had told him during one of their dates.

"Trust me wifey.It might be some business person trying to ruin our marriage.Consider the fact that our marriage is important for our parents company."

Rosslyn nodded as if to reason with him but you could she was still worried.

"Forget about her.I told my dad about it.Am sure he'll get to the bottom of it."Jason lied since only his mom knew about it.She felt calm after their date that day.Nicole was past tense until four weeks later.

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Jason's family was having dinner while watching daily news.Just then Nicole's picture popped up on the screen.She had been murdered on her way to town.The news anchor claimed that police were investigating to figure out who had done it.

Jason had stopped eating and was staring at his mom who went on chewing her pie.

"I know her."Ivy said "Am sure have seen her in the neighborhood but am not sure where."

Everyone else had stopped eating and was now staring at the wide screen.

Just then Jason got a call from Rosslyn.He left and went to his room.

"Did you watch tonights news?"She asked him.

"No,I have been playing games in my room all evening,why?"He said trying to keep up with his lies that he didn't know her.

"That girl; Nicole,she's dead."

"Oh, really?"He said trying to sound astonished.

She went ahead and narated everything to him. 

"Forget about her dear."He cut her short.

Rosslyn spend the rest of her evening wondering who could have murdered her.She felt sorry for her.

"You are thinking about her again?"Melissa asked her.She was lying on her bed staring at the ceiling.

"I can't help myself.What if she really had Jason's child."

"Jason would never lie to you dear.He's your future husband.You can't trust a stranger over him, right?"Melissa went on to assure her.