Chapter 62: Take your great grandchild or leave it.
After receiving the urgent call, Maxson rushed to the address given to him. He didn't know who the old man was initially, but with his voice and the content he had said, he could briefly guessed right.
He got down from his car as he rushed into the unknown house. Everywhere looked clean, made of beautiful furniture. Inside, was a big chandelier dangling at the top of the living room. Maxson sighed as he saw Joan sitting down comfortably.
"Are you okay?". He asked her in panic. Joan watched him as he worries about her. She felt bad and ashamed. "I am fine, please take your seat". She assured him.
"Who asked you to sit down? In my house?". The old man walked into the living room with his rod. He couldn't walk well, so the rod supported his movements.
Maxson was scared at first, he could remember this was Joan's grandfather he had rescued.
"Grandpa, he isn't such a man". Joan said on his behalf.
"Will you shut up? Someone impregnated you and he never for once check up on you". He complained and accused Maxson.
Joan was tired, how would he explain to this old man. Maxson immediately prostrated.
"I am so sorry Grandpa, but Joan never tell me she was pregnant for me. Even, I had to call her several times, she wasn't picking, instead she sent me a message not to call or seek her anymore".
Maxson felt betrayed, a surge of detest arose in him. "How could she do this to me? Was she purposely trying to frame me for what was her fault?". He asked himself.
Since he knew that had ab intercourse, he probably knew he was the owner of the pregnancy. He knew she was never a dirty girl that goes around with boys.
Joan tried calling Grandpa down. "What he had said is true, I ignored him. I never knew I'll be pregnant".
"Are you sure?". The old man asked.
Joan nodded her head.
"Make sure your family are aware of this issue. In our family, when a woman or girl is pregnant, if she wasn't married yet, then she must be married immediately. So tell your parents on time, let your family members come here to do the necessary". Grandpa explained everything.
He was still angry at the young man prostratrating before him.
Maxson thanked him and stood up before going to Joan's side.
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Afternoon...
After leaving Joan, Maxson left for the company. He was so unsettled and confused, not knowing what to do and not knowing how to say it.
He thought of telling his siblings first before telling their parents or his friends.
He never thought Joan once loved him for a seconds, he could remember she was the one who instigated the romance that day. Though, his body might have react in response, but she brought it up purposely and seduced him. Who would have thought such a girl is innocent and might not have an agenda for doing so. He examined all her actions.
He decided to place a video call, adding Scott and Aria to it.
"Bro!. He said immediately Scott connected to the call, though Aria was already there.
"I am getting the shocking moment of life". Aria was confused. "What shocking moment?". She asked him defensively.
"Stop taking if you know you won't go directly to the point". She said.
"Hm, we cab hear you". Scott said.
Maxson sighed, he didn't know how funny it would sound telling them.
"Joan is pregnant for me?". He announced.
Aria shouted. "What? How come you hit the jackpot?". She laughed being surprised.
"Hace you told mum?". Scott asked gently.
He was happy for his brother, he knew their grandparents would be so happy to hear the news.
"Big bro, how can I?". He lamented.
"It was Joan's grandfather who called me to their place. I was so perplexed, I drifted back to reality when I heard the surprise too". He explained.
"Maxson, you have no other choice than to accept the pregnancy. You both did it together, be responsible for your actions". Scott smiled loudly.
"It isn't only about accepting the pregnancy, her grandfather said it their custom to marry her since I had impregnated her". He panicked again, he never for once thought of setting down. When he was about having that mindset, she was playing him.
"Really? Where I'll be the groom's sis? Having two sister-in-law". Aria laughed hystericallly, she was so overjoyed.
"I could see you won't be of any help". Maxson hissed at her for being childish.
"Hahahaha, Maxson...I see no bad in what Aria has just said, leave the little girl alone".
"Can you hear? Leave the little me alone". She was happy her first brother defended her.
"Let's talk better later, I need to go now. Make sure you keep visiting her and the old man. Remember, you can't hide this from the family for so long, be prepared". Scott advised him.
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Morning.....
It was bright in the morning, though Maxson couldn't get any sleep since he had laid on the bed and closed his two eyes. He kept on thinking about his next action.
Joan on the other hand has been so patient and considerate to him, now back to the old shy friendly her. Maxson couldn't understand anymore, was she always faking her character?.
"Hello!".
"Hello, how may I help you?". Grandpa Sky responded to the caller. He could hear from his tone it was an old man like him.
Grandpa Liam cleared his throat before he continue speaking. "This is Dyce Liam speaking. I wanted to report a serious matter to you because, I had expected your grandson to inform his extended family and they should have come over here to do the necessary".
Grandpa Sky was confused, he stood up hearing his grandson. Grandma Lydia, Charlotte and Mark who were in the living room with him looked worried.
Grandpa Sky put the phone on speaker, he wanted everyone to hear what the stranger was saying. "Which of my grandson if I may ask?". He asked in the presence of everyone.
Mark was so curious as he awaited the caller's response. "Maxson, yes, he is the one, he impregnated my granddaughter".
This alarmed everyone as Charlotte couldn't cover her mouth. "Sorry Maxson did what? Impregnated your granddaughter?". She couldn't hold it in, she asked herself.
"Yes Maxson. I had called him yesterday and told him everything". Grandpa Liam said.
Everyone was amazed, they immediately planned for a meeting with Grandpa Liam before the call ended.