Carrying The Billionaire's Child

CHAPTER SEVEN

ANDREW

Doctor Harry didn't say much on the phone and so the next day, Andrew woke up as early as he could and went straight to the hospital.

Andrew couldn't sleep throughout the night. All he kept thinking of was how the doctor in charge had done a terrible job and now he had to pay someone who might not even be carrying his child.

Just thinking about it angered him.

He then picked up Cece halfway through the drive explaining everything to her.

“There was a mistake!" Cece shrieked, looking terrified. "So I might not be carrying your child? But you'll still pay me right?" Cece asked as she subconsciously placed a hand on her belly.

A part of her really wanted to carry a child. She wanted to know how it feels since she doesn't plan on marrying.

Andrew glanced at her briefly and turned his gaze back to the road. Was money the only thing she was after? She might not get pregnant because of a mistake and her only problem was whether she was still getting paid?

“Yes I'll still pay you, you don't need to worry about that." Andrew assured her.

Relieved that she was still getting the money, Cece made herself comfortable on the car seat and dozed off.

Picking his phone up, he called Jason telling him to take charge of the office before he got back.

“Again? Where are you going this time?" Jason asked obviously fed up of covering for Andrew all the time.

“If your old man comes here yelling and-" Andrew hung up before Jason could even finish. He wasn't ready for Jason's ranting.

Andrew arrived at the hospital earlier than he did yesterday.

He hurried into the hospital and headed straight to the doctor's office with Cece right behind him.

Opening the door ajar, his eyes landed on the lady sitting in front of the doctor looking confused.

A frown suddenly appeared on his face.

“Andrew Cooper? What are you doing here?" The lady asked, looking even more confused as the doctor told Andrew to have a seat.

“I should be asking you that Manny Larson." He retorted gesturing for Cece to take the seat beside him.

Bringing his hand to his mouth, doctor Harry cleared his throat to get their attention.

He took a deep breath trying to think of the right way to deliver the news to them.

“There was a mix up with the sperm samples that were used for the insemination." He said.

He paused for a while searching their faces for any type of expression at all.

“What are you trying to say Harry?” Andrew asked, trying to understand what the doctor just said.

"Mr Jones… what I'm saying is the sperm samples for you and Ms Larson were swapped." Doctor Harry said avoiding the cold look in Andrew's eyes.

Suddenly, Manny grew pale and fainted. Before she could hit the ground, Andrew caught her balancing her in his arms as the other doctor who was in the room sprung into action.

Some minutes later, Manny was up and staring at Andrew as he held her in his arms.

“Can you get up? My arms are starting to ache." Andrew said with a scowl on his face.

She quickly stood up feeling embarrassed.

Now that Manny was able to think properly, Andrew spoke up.

“So what's the solution now?" Andrew asked.

“Well Mr Jones-” doctor Harry started.

"-since no one is pregnant yet, I'm afraid there's nothing we can do right now.”

Andrew couldn't speak, he was short on words.

He wanted someone who would just disappear after giving birth but now he was stuck with Manny.

“If any of the ladies get pregnant, we can abort the baby and give you a new set of sperm samples." Doctor Harry said anxiously. “But only if you want to of course.” He added quickly, not wanting to implicate himself.

“And you don't even need to pay a dime.”

Silence took over the room as the tension thickened. No one wanted to say anything.

“You want me to abort…no sorry, you want me to kill this child if I eventually get pregnant?” Manny spoke up abruptly, finally breaking the silence.

Her eyes widening in fear landing on Andrew looking like he couldn't care less but yet anger was evident.

“How did this even happen? The insemination took place in different parts of the hospital.” Andrew interjected before Manny could say another word.

“It was just a careless and honest mistake sir” said doctor Harry, feeling uneasy.

“I hope you can still say that when I drag you to court. Andrew said, trying to stay calm.

The plan was ruined. He knew better than to come to a hospital that looked like a house but he wanted something discreet and now he was paying the price.

“There's no need to go that far Mr Jones.” Doctor Harry pleaded as fear of losing the hospital crept in.

The office became quiet once again as different emotions filled the room.

Andrew, obviously livid, wasn't ready to allow this pass by. He sat there stiffly, his eyes blazing with anger staring at the doctors who had done nothing but made the whole thing worse.

He spared Manny a glance. She was staring at her entwined fingers trying to understand the situation on ground.

“Excuse me, but I have to go.” Manny said while standing up balancing herself on her feet. “I don't care whose sperm was used but if I get pregnant, I'm keeping the baby. And with that she stormed out of the office.

Andrew drew in a deep breath. He already knew that this situation was going to be difficult. Nothing was ever easy with Manny Larson.

Adjusting his cloth, Andrew stood up looking at doctor Harry straight in the eye; then he said “I'll be seeing you in court doctor Harry.” Leaving doctor Harry with an uneasy feeling, he left.

Andrew scanned the corridors of the hospital for Manny. He thought about going after her but he discarded the thought and drove off with Cece from the hospital.

Throughout the drive, Cece didn't say a word and even in the doctor's office, she was extremely quiet.

Moping seemed to be her hobby. Andrew wondered what the problem was this time, after all he was paying her and she wasn't even going to carry his baby.

He didn't bother asking her what the problem was, and besides, he loved and needed the silence. He couldn't deal with a crying woman.

****

After Andrew dropped off Cece at her house, he headed to work. He had loads of work waiting for him at his office.

As he settled down in his office, Chloe, his secretary, walked in with piles of documents ready to be signed.

“Sir these documents are due to be signed and one of them is the construction contract that we have.” Chloe said placing the documents on the table with difficulty.

“Deal?” Andrew asked, going through the documents. “I missed the meeting with them, so why are we signing a contract with them?” Andrew asked again.

“They were here again today. I think your father set up another meeting with them. But Jason already took care of it and now we have the deal”. Chloe said, her face red from blush.

Andrew looked at her strangely. Be was surprised that Jason could handle that, he was catching up fast.

“Thank you, I'll take a look at it.” Andrew said, putting an end to the conversation.

Andrew worked himself into the night, signing documents, setting meetings, checking out proposals. He was trying to refrain himself from thinking about the whole situation he had on ground.

Deep down he rather have Cece carry his child than someone who didn't even do a test.

He couldn't risk anything happening to the child. Manny can not carry his baby.

And he thought; if Manny was going to be pregnant with his own child then he'll do anything to get the child to himself.