Pathology“You’ve got to help me, Rahul,” Atul’s voice was low and anxious. They were sitting at The Seaside Café, their mugs of beer untouched in front of them. Atul looked as worried as he sounded, thought Rahul. ”What’s the matter?” he said.
“Daphne’s pregnant,” Atul almost whispered. Rahul said nothing. He was too shocked to reply. A thousand tumultuous thoughts spun through his mind. Daphne! He would never have imagined that beneath that quiet exterior, Daphne was, well, like that. Although he wasn't surprised that it was Atul who had got her pregnant. Atul’s expression betrayed his concern, but Rahul found himself wondering whether his fear was for Daphne or for himself.
“So what are you going to do?” he asked Atul.
“What do you mean, what am I going to do? There’s only one thing t
