Pregnant and Abandoned but the Billionaire to the Rescue

Jason was not sleeping well these days. He could not believe that he was feeling this way about a woman who apparently did not feel the same way for him and who had been avoiding him.

He had been the one to avoid her before but the tables were turned now.

He wanted to see her more but she was not ready for that.

On one occasion, he had asked her if she was scared of him and she had denied it but that was the only logical explanation for the way she was acting towards him.

Another source of concern was that Rebecca was now working closely with him. She had come up with another business deal. He had at first been sceptical. thinking that, that was another way she was trying to get close to her but it turned out to be real and his competitors had been eyeing such a contract.

He had to accept to do it for her and those she was representing.

It had been very profitable this far. He had worked on the project relentlessly. Not only because that was how seriously he handled his business but because he also wanted to be distracted from his emotional turmoil.

On the one hand, Rebecca was still trying to get him into her bed while they worked together on the project and he could not wait to finish it so that she could be gone from him but most times he had had to smile and pretend that he enjoyed working with and for her.

Any on looker would think that they made a good team. He was careful though when they were not within prying eyes to put her in her place.

Having deduced this, she took advantage of making him feel very uncomfortable by getting close to him when they were in public. Making the press and others draw whatever conclusions they wanted.

This helped his business but kept him miserable. He tried to adopt a non challant attitude but the irritation of her constantly throwing herself at him in public places where he wanted to main his image of an impeccable gentleman held him back from embarrassing her but he did not know how long he would keep himself from making a scene. That was why he was anxious for the project to end as soon as possible.

On the other hand, was Nancy who must think that he was the flirt of the century.

'There is nothing between Rebecca and me. It is plainly business and work. Nothing personal', he had tried to explain to her one day after seeing her reaction at the way Rebecca had been a ting towards him in public.

He knew how it must look to her and getting her to trust him was already difficult. Add Rebecca's behaviour and one would understand that the distrust would only increase.

'It is none of my business what you do with her or with your personal life. It is your life and I cannot tell you how to live it'. She had said smiling and it had felt like a slap on the cheek.

He got home that fateful day, very tired. The time he had spent working on the project was really exhausting with Rebecca wiles.

He had made it clear to her times without number that she was just wasting her time but she just seem not to get it. She probably thought that if she kept coming close to him, it would rekindle the flame they,no he once foolishly felt for her.

A thought once occured to him. And that was that Rebecca must have noticed that he felt strongly for Nancy and was trying hard to make her jealous and come between then, hence ending any relationship they may have going. She would of course think that she, Rebecca had an edge over other women,having been married to him before and knowing it was like to be loved by him.

After his shower, he wanted to go straight to bed but found out that he was famished.

He was the type that rarely goes for lunch break.

He came downstairs and ring the bell for his dinner and was served immediately.

The cook and her help had been waiting for his summons.

He had barely finished his meal, when Phoebe was announced.

'Oh God. Not this too!' he thought to himself.

He felt that it was time he broke off with her. He was no longer interested in the relationship with her.

She came in and they exchanged pleasantries.

'Jason, it has really been so long. You seem to be avoiding me and I keep asking myself what I have done wrong'. she said.

'Well you know it is business and you of all people should know that, having started one of your own. You see how he tic it can be if you want to succeed. You have to put in your very best.

But what brings you here, I was just about to retire for the evening. I am more than exhausted'. He said yawning to drive home his point.

'Well then,I must not waste your time. I just have to say what I have come to say to you and leave so that you can have your rest'.

Jason thought that she was referring to the loan he had given her.

'If you are going to talk about the loan, you are free to use it till you are able to refund it. Afterall what are friends for but there is something that I seriously need to tell you'

It gave Phoebe pause and she decided to listen to him first before throwing her bombshell.

'What is it Jason, hope it is nothing to be concerned about?'

'Of course not. It is just that I would like for us to change our relationship and be platonic friends. Let's stop seeing each other. I am not comfortable having any affair with you anymore. Let's just be friends from here on out. It is best. I do not think it is fair on you being in such relationship with me. You are still young and should find yourself a young man to get married to and have a family'.

Phoebe started thinking that he may know about Romeo. That must be the reason he was saying this. Setting her free to get married to her lover as though she wanted to be set free.

And Yes, she wanted to get married. Very much but not to just anybody but to him. To Jason. He had become her obsession.

'Why are you saying this? Have I done anything to annoy you?'

'No,no. You have not but this is a decision I have reached. Ours was a relationship that was open to other partners from the start. So now, I just don't feel inclined to continue and I thank God love is not involved, so that no heart is broken nor hopes crushed. We shall remain friends of course but that will be it and no more', he said decisively, not expecting any opposition.

'Well that's too bad because you see, I am already carrying your baby!' she said.

Nancy had come into the house and had wanted to talk to her boss about some issues about the office. As she opened the door to get in, she heard Phoebe's declaration and stood rooted to the spot.

Pregnant? With Jason's baby?