Cold Showers — Chapter 20

She spoke as soon as she got settled behind her desk. "It's confirmed. You're four weeks and a few days pregnant." Jayda nodded meekly, trying to process the fact that she was already a mother to be, something she knows she wasn't ready for.

Doctor Davis wrote out some prescriptions and handed it to her alongside the test results and an introduction to motherhood magazine.

Jayda had been a patient of Davis for almost nine years so she considered her as a daughter. Dr Davis knew how hardworking and successful Jayda was and she was really concerned about her because Jay was unhappy about the whole thing.

She rose to get feet and got settled on the empty chair that was beside Jayda.

"You want to keep this baby, right?" She asked, looking into her eyes.

Jayda nodded. "When the tests I took at home came out positive, all I did was cry because I knew my life was going to change forever. I'm not ready for motherhood but I have no choice but to prepare for it."

Dr Davis took one of Jayda's hands in hers and gave it a light squeeze. "You will do just fine. Is the father aware?"

Jayda shook her head.

"I know you have a lot on your plate but I want you to look at this pregnancy as a blessing in disguise. A little girl or boy has chosen you to be its mother and I want you to be proud of that. You are going to have a child of yours who will call you mom and look up to you everything, I promise you it is the most amazing feeling in the world."

"I want you to worry less, put yourself and your baby's health first then work can come later. Eat well and on time, use your medicines, avoid stress and stay hydrated. I want you to enjoy everything touching and concerning this pregnancy."

Jayda put up a sad smile, "Thanks Doc, you gave me the motivation I needed."

"You're welcome." She smiled. "Your next appointment is in three weeks. You would get to hear your little one's heartbeat.

Jayda and Doctor Davis talked some more before she took her leave. She made a stop at the hospital pharmacy to get all the prescribed medications.

On her way to the parking lot, she paused to search her bag for her car keys and that was when she remembered Lilian dropped her off.

Jayda hailed a taxi and gave him the address to her office.

As soon as she got settled in the back passenger seat of the taxi, she took out her phone and googled Sebastian Miller. She read a few things about him and most importantly she noted his office address. He works at the headquarters of Millers Inc; a tech company. There was a lot of relationship gossip pertaining Seb which Jayda restrained herself from reading.

Deep down, she knew his reaction wouldn't be a good one when she made it known to him that she was expecting their child but she wanted to fulfil her duty as a mother; he had a right to know and she was going to inform him today.

Jayda gave the taxi driver Sebastian's office address and he pulled over to the direction of Millers Inc.