The baby contract novel Chapter 55

Edwina ran a couple of tests on Carla while she ( Carla ) waited in the ward until after thirty minutes when a nurse came to her. 

" Mrs Carla Blake? " She asked politely, wanting to be sure she had the right person. 

Carla say upright and gave the nurse a warm smile " Yes that's me "

The nurse nodded " The test results are out so Doctor Johnson would like to see you in her office now " 

Carla sighed anxiously and got up on her feet " Okay, let's go "

The nurse led the way even though Carla was capable of getting to Edwina's office without any help. The nurse motioned for her to go in and left immediately. 

" Hi " Carla greeted Edwina politely and went to take her seat before her ( Edwina )

Edwina beamed with smiles as she regarded Carla for some minutes without a word which made Carla wondered what got her so happy. 

" Well? " Carla asked suspiciously. 

Edwina laughed " Calm down, will you? " 

Carla smiled and humored her " Okay ma'am, whenever you're ready to spill it "

Edwina handed the test results to her " Congratulations Mrs Blake, you're three weeks pregnant " 

Carla sat rooted to the spot, unable to utter a word as she went through the documents Edwina gave her. 

" I'm pregnant?! You... You mean I have his child in me?! " She asked incredulously in a whisper. 

Edwina smiled " Yes ma'am, you're carrying his child " 

" Oh God! Finally! " She screamed and a tear slid down one cheek. She trembled slightly, overwhelmed by the news. This was the last thing she was expecting when she came to the hospital, pregnancy? That was the last thing on her mind. 

" Congratulations ma'am " Edwina said again but Carla barely heard her as she was lost in her own world. She nodded though. Finally, she had his child. This was moving faster than she thought. In a year, she would be put to bed and their contract would expire. Wow, so soon?! 

She wiped away the tear with her palm and sniffed " Thank you Edwina, thank you " 

" Not enough " Edwina laughed and stood up. She extended out her arms and Carla got the message. She went in for the hug and Edwina patted her on the back. 

" You have done well, you have done well " Edwina said softly and Carla smiled against her coat. She was sure Edwina would be a few years older than she was but Carla felt she was much more mature which she liked and admired so much. 

She withdrew from the hug and both of them bursted into laughter. Shortly after, Edwina saw her out. Laura waved at her, telling her to visit again. Edwina went with her to where Ben rested against the car. 

" If you need anything or have any questions, please call the number I gave you " Edwina said and squeezed Carla's hands. 

Carla smiled " Sure I will, I think I like you Edwina " 

Edwina laughed " I like you too silly, now get on in the car " 

Carla echoed her laughter and they said their goodbyes. Ben as usual, opened the door for her and she got in. She heaved a contented sigh as her back hit the soft leather. 

Ben looked at her from the rearview mirror " Is everything okay now, ma'am? "