The Bet - Episode 16

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Episode 16
"I warned you girl, I told you not to fall for a guy like him"Mariam said
"Last i checked you introduced them, this should have all been avoided"Gina retorted, they had come to visit her at her mother's house, having all graduated, they had since moved out of the hostel, but still kept in touch, especially now that Jessica was going through  this..  
Jessica moved back and forth on the sofa as Mariam talked, her mind was not there, she had forgotten about the whole issue especially as her father and mother were very supportive of her pregnancy , her father was always coming around to cheer her up, she also went with him for his clinic visits and they hung out  when they could, she had since forgotten about Raymond or so she thought.. 
"I think the only reason he's dating her is because of her fathers money, he surely doesn't love her"Mariam said 
"So you think, that guy is a player, so sad my friend fell for him, imagine he's on to the next woman already"Gina said in anger 
Jessica felt her stomach which was a rude reminder of her stupid mistakes with Raymond , she didn't  want anybody reminding her of the events of the past months though, she was over it... 
"Can we just like take a break, talk about something else that is not related to him? "she asked
The girls looked at each other
"But its important we talk about this, he can't marry another woman, he's the father of your child and he owes it as his responsibility to... "Gina was saying
Jessica stood up "I made cookies, who wants some? "She went into the kitchen, the girls looked at each other. 
****
It was a day later, Jessica had cried herself to sleep that night especially as she remembered again that he was about getting married to another woman, her mother got frustrated 
"Jessi are you crying again, I thought we were over this "
She cleaned her eyes"its the hormones"she lied
"You and your baby would be fine dear,  we got you"
Jessica cleaned her pouring tears  "Its just sad how I love him very much"she said 
****
"Jessica  "she heard and looked up, she had been in the kitchen that afternoon drinking iced tea which she had made"JESSICA

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. .. " he called again, this time it was followed by a loud banging on the door "I know your in there and can hear me, open this door so we can talk,  I've given you enough time to think and get back to your senses,  you can't keep doing this to us"she opened the door to his shocked expression.. She had decided to face him anyway, there was no point hiding from him anymore, he had another woman in his life... he paused and stared at her,  she looked him up,  arms crossed , she was now like a shadow of the Jessica he once knew and seeing that that was his fault he despised himself....  greatly  
"Can I come in? "he asked
"No, what do you want? "
He stared at her
"This isn't how it should be Jessica, you left me for months without even giving  me a chance to explain myself "he began
"You had nothing to explain, you should have thought of the consequences  when you decided to play your stupid game.. Five million, is that all what I'm worth? "
He blew a breath "I was drunk, I swear, I had no idea what I was doing"
"It sure looked like a game to you, my heart "
"I'm  feeling guilty already  Jessica, don't make it worse, I'm sorry, I don't know how to express how sorry I am that it turned out like this but do please forgive me, I'm miserable without you Jessi, I  love you very much"
She rolled her eyes"It is over, there's nothing left, you even have another woman.. "she chuckled dryly" just go your way and live your life, stop calling or texting me"she blurted 
"Thats just my fathers wish, there's a contract we need her to get, I'm just towing her along for the meantime"
"Typical.. "she made to close the door
"Jessi.. Please, hear me out, let's talk, let me come in.. please "
"No Raymond, we are done"
 His eyes rested on her belly which was barely swollen
"I hear you're pregnant"
She rolled her eyes, her friends "I'm not "
"You promised you would never leave me, Jessi.. no matter what".

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. he reached and touched her hair"you made that promise, now you doing exactly that"
"Don't you dare bring that up, that was before I knew what you were actually hiding, you are wicked and despicable and for what you did I would never forgive you "
He stared at her "Jessica"
"What, what else do you have to say, that you sleeping with another woman"she said in pain.. 
His face paled, he reached to touch her but she dodged, hand on her belly
"Its over Raymond,  its the reality of it and yes I'm pregnant but you won't have anything to do with this child, not on my watch"
"Jessica don't do this.. It was all my friends idea.. " She slammed the door in his face.. 
"Jessica"he knocked and knocked but she didnt  open. 
The next day he came with flowers... and knocked persistently till she opened 
"I saw this on my way back from work and thought of you.. you're still the most beautiful woman I've ever met Jessica, no one can replace you in my heart, this is for you"he stretched it to her, she stared at it then looked at him
"Does she know you're here? "
Before he could reply she shut the door in his face and didn't open again. 
******
Raymond could not concentrate with work or anything, if Cilia noticed anything was wrong she didn't say anything, it was a month later and  he had tried to forget Jessica as she had said but to no avail. 
They were busy being introduced by his father to his business partners at a party, Raymond went through the ritual remotely as everyone wanted to know when the wedding would take place.. He held Cilia's arm 
"Can we talk? "
She turned to look at him"As soon as we are done meeting with the guests"she said sweetly
"I mean now, somewhere  private "he insisted
She grinned"you would have to wait for that Raymond? "
"I'm serious"
Her smile ceased as she looked at him"Okay"she said, and they walked to a corner
"What is it? "She asked"you ve not been yourself lately, is it work? "She adjusted his collar, he sighed
"Its just something I have to do? "
She smiled, was he about to propose?! 
"I'm sorry Cilia.... but I can't see you anymore "he said
She stared at him for  long as her face paled
"What?!  "
"You are beautiful and everything but your not just for me, I have someone I'm in love with, that I can't function without and as long as I'm with you I can't be with her"
She slapped him hard across the face and made to go then she came back
"I ll make sure your father never gets that deal"she stormed away while he turned and saw half of the room looking at him, he met his father's gaze across the room. 
****
"You did what? " Chris asked 
"I broke up with her, now my father threatens to disown me if I don't take her back"
"How possibly can you have that and throw it away"
"Jessica ". Raymond muttered 
"What? "
"Jessica, I'm in love with her" he met Chris's gaze"I love that girl and I lost her, all because of a stupid game"
Chris stared at him
"I didn't know, I didn't know it was that serious "
"It is man, she's pregnant "
Chris gaped then roved his mouth"no shit"
"Yeah,  I don't care about anything anymore man, all I want is her, I can't think, I can't eat, plus she's pregnant "
Chris sighed"what are we going to do man? ". 
"I don't know, she won't take me back"he said sadly
"What about the kid? ".Chris asked 
Raymond sighed"He would  have nothing to do with me"
"That's bullshit man, you can take her to court, that kid is equally yours "Chris began angrily... 
Raymond gave him a look
"Fine, I ll go talk to her". 
***
Jessica was not home when he went to the house, he tried calling  her but she didn't pick up, he called his girlfriend 
"I think you should talk to your friend about getting Raymond back"
"And why's that?  "She asked
"Because hes whipped and I look out for my guy, see the bet, it was all our idea, he was roped in"
"That's still no excuse for what he did"
"I know, but just talk to her, take my guy out of his misery"

Two months later,  they were still not back together.... Raymond was of course absent at all of their meetings and had thrown himself into his work seeing what was left of him and his fathers relationship was all gone. 
"I feel so bad for Raymond "Shane said 
"Why because he won the bet or because he got whipped "
"Because he lost everything , I think we should call a truce,  me being the new king of games"Shane  said, they looked at him and he looked at them
"No, I think we should call it all off, its such a stupid game, we grown, Raymond is about to become a father and our mates are married, don't you even feel lonely sometimes, want to get married, have kids and stability "they all stared at Maxwell after his weird speech, Shane chuckled
"You drunk or what? ". 
"No that's what's up, we should think about it, whats the thrill about breaking hearts? "Elvis said
"Whats got into all of you, its the game men, the thrill". Shane said 
"Then maybe you should fall in love and see the difference "Chris said and everyone was silent 
"I think we should all go talk to Jessica"he said "do the right thing for once ". 

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  • JOY ARIBO picture
    JOY ARIBO
    i believe when Jessica's friends intervene its gonna be well, cos initially they were against Raymond. and you know d bond of friendship btw ladies is so strong
  • Esther Yeboah picture
    Esther Yeboah
    Maybe she might because he is very sorry
  • patience Nifemi picture
    patience Nifemi
    Jessica should just forgive Richard I can't wait for them to be back together
  • carmen picture
    carmen
    Wow! datz so thoughtful of dem
  • Amma picture
    Amma
    she has to
  • Oluwadare Mojisola picture
  • Jennifer Aboagyewaa picture
    Jennifer Aboagyewaa
    She should take years to think about letting him anywhere near her. Maybe travel abroad and he find himself unable to hold down a relationship because no one is his Jessica. On her return bump into him with her dashing half brother who he thinks is her partner that way he appreciated what Jessica went through. Lovely story.
  • Jennifer Aboagyewaa picture
    Jennifer Aboagyewaa
    Gina's brother Alex never featured again. What became of him and his love for Jessica?
  • TOSH picture
    TOSH
    she must...... mehn Raymond is really into her
  • Jennifer Aboagyewaa picture
    Jennifer Aboagyewaa
    Gina, you are right this might have been avoided if you had fallen for Gina's brother who was in "love" with you by his own admission to himself.
  • Jennifer Aboagyewaa picture
    Jennifer Aboagyewaa
    Next episode please ?
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