The Billionaire's Daughter

Chapter Eleven

Attica got home and was making dinner when Jasper walked in the door. He was surprised to see her up and cooking dinner. He walked over to her and gave her a kiss. "What are you doing? I told you to take the day off and rest. And you are up cooking dinner? What is going on?" Then he saw the little bag on the counter. "What is this? I was worried sick about you. I don't need a gift. I actually brought you one." He went over to his coat and pulled out a little box that was wrapped up. Attica looked at him in shock. "Baby, you didn't half to bring me a gift. I am okay." Jasper gave it to her. She pulled the ribbon off and opened it up. Inside the box was a set of beautiful diamond earrings. Attica smiled. She could not believe her eyes. "They are beautiful baby. I just hope you like your gift as much as I like mine."

Attica walked over to the counter. She picked up the little gift bag and card. Jasper read the card. He smiled at her. "You know that you don't half to give me a gift to show me how much you love me. I already know by how you show me every day." He opened up the little bag and inside was the ultrasound pics. He looked at them confused. He never seen these before. He was lost with what it could be and a little concern. "Attica, I am puzzled. What are these? You said you were fine so what is going on? Is there something wrong?" Attica laughed. "No silly, that is pictures of your child." Jasper thought for a moment in shock. "My....my....child? Are you saying that your pregnant? That I am going to be a father?" Attica walked over to Jasper and kissed him deeply. "Yes, to all of the above." Jasper smiled. "I can't believe it. How far along are you? Do you know what it is?" Attica thought for a moment. She knew that it was a boy, but she didn't have the proof and to tell him it was, and it ends up being a mistake... she didn't want to devastate him.

"Attica, what's going on in your little mind there? Do you know what we are having?" Attica looked at Jasper and smiled. "No baby, it is too early for that. All I know is we have a healthy baby, and I am only a month along." Jasper grabbed Attica. He hugged her and kissed her. He was thrilled to know that he was going to be a father and they were going to be a family. "There is something else I need to talk to you about." Attica said. Jasper put her down slowly. "Okay, what is going on?" "It's my father. I had to go over there today. My mother called and said he wasn't doing well with the chemo and was wanting to give up. So, I went over there, and my mother told me that he needs a miracle to keep him from wanting to fight or he was not going to make it too much longer. I went in to see him and my mother was right he was not doing well. But we talked and even though I didn't want to tell anyone yet about the baby, I told him to bring his spirits up. He promised me he is not going to tell anyone. So, I am sorry, but I didn't know what else to tell him to make him change his mind. I hope you are not upset." Jasper hugged Attica. "No love, I am not upset. I understand and I am glad that giving him this great news has made him want to fight. Now, you sit down, let me finish dinner. You should not be up and about. You half to keep our little one taken care of."

Attica looked at Jasper. "I'm pregnant. I am not sick. I can still cook the man I love dinner." "Attica, you fainted this morning. You were in the hospital. I am going to take care of you. So please sit down and rest. Let me finish dinner for you." Attica nodded. He was right. She was in the hospital this morning. She did faint. So maybe this is a sign to slow down her life and change her routine. She sat down and watched Jasper finish dinner. "I wanted to tell you that I heard the baby's heartbeat. I wish you were with me to hear it too, but I do have a follow-up appointment and I know you will want to go with me. You wouldn't want to miss it." Jasper looked at Attica, "We will figure this out. You know that someone has to be at work running the company. I don't want to miss anything, but I don't know if I should be taking off missing work when you are as well. But we will figure this out." Attica was a little emotional. Was he going to be just like my father and miss everything for a job? My father said that he regretted his life for missing so much. She didn't want Jasper to be like him and do the same thing. She though that they were going to do everything together, but it just seems like he was choosing work over her and their child.

Attica thought for a moment. She then turned and walked away. She called her mom. "Hello dear. Are you okay? Your father is doing so much better. I don't know what you said to him, but he is cheerful and happy." "That is wonderful to hear. I'm okay mom. I was just checking on father and you." "Are you sure Attica?" "Yes mom, I am fine. I will call you tomorrow to check in. Love you." Then she hung up. She decided to change her mind. She was going to ask her father for a favor by talking to Jasper about the baby, but he had too much going on for him that she decided not to bother him. Jasper came into the room. "Are you okay?" Attica wiped a tear from her eye without him knowing. "Yes, Jasper I am fine. Is dinner done?" "Yes love, come in and eat with me. We can discuss the baby with dinner. I realized what I said was wrong to say to you. I want to figure this out together." Attica nodded and walked into the dining room where there were candles lit and the table was set. It was so romantic. Maybe he won't be like my father. Attica was hoping. But she was scared. What did they get themselves into? Should they even be having a baby?