The Russian Billionaire’s Secret(48)

“That is perfectly find, Mr. Johnson. Please understand that we are absolutely devastated about what has happened.” Albie watched as Dr. Goldstein nervously wrung his hands.

“In the entire history of Dunkirk Cryobank we have never had anything like this happen before.” Albie sat in silence.

“Due to the fact that this has never happened before, we don’t exactly have a protocol in place to manage this type of incident. Please do be reassured however, that we want to ensure the best outcome for everyone involved.” Albie’s brow furrowed.

“And what exactly does that mean?” Dr. Goldstein looked down at a piece of paper in front of him and then back up at Albie.

“Well, we have the young lady who purchased your specimen here at the clinic right now and if it’s okay with you we’d like to bring her in to discuss what can be done to rectify this situation.” Albie shook his head.

“Wait…wait a minute. Has my sample been used?” Albie suddenly felt even more nauseous than he had before. Dr. Goldstein paused for a moment.

“Mr. Johnson, I’m afraid I can’t divulge what has or has not been done with your sample once it has left our premises. That is why I had hoped you would allow for the young lady to join us so that perhaps she could shed a little light on those answers.” Albie sighed loudly.

“You’re telling me you can’t tell me what has been done with my sperm when you sold it without my consent?” Dr. Goldstein nodded apologetically.

“I’m afraid so.” Albie pinched the bridge of his nose.

“This is so f*cked up.” Dr. Goldstein nodded again.

“We are so very sorry, Mr. Johnson. We do understand what an awful position this has put you in and please be assured that we will do everything we can to rectify this.” Albie didn’t see how it could be rectified. He could see a huge bill from his attorney and a court case that dragged on for far too long, but aside from that he saw little else.

“Mr. Johnson, why don’t we bring the young lady in and see if perhaps she can help to answer some of your questions?” Albie didn’t want to ‘bring the young lady in,’ in fact it was the very last thing he wanted to do. He shrugged.

“What choice do I have?” Dr. Goldstein shook his head solemnly.

“It is our hope that after speaking with the young lady we can find out whether she has utilized your specimen. In the best case scenario she has not and the clinic will offer her the original sample she had selected to be her baby’s father.” Dr. Goldstein purposefully left out the other scenario.

“And what if she has already ‘utilized my specimen’?” Albie asked angrily. Dr. Goldstein paused for a moment, his tongue nervously darting over his lips.

“Well, in that case things are going to be much more complicated.”

“You can bet your ass they will be. If I wanted to be a father I have a hundred girls I could knock up, but I haven’t, you know why? Because I don’t want to be a father. I’m not ready to be a father. You’d better hope to God that she’s not used my sample because you’re going to be the one convincing her to get rid of the baby if she has.” Albie was shaking with anger.

Tami followed the nurse down the sterile hallway. Her hands were shaking nervously as though she had committed some kind of crime.

“Don’t worry honey, it wasn’t your fault at all. Not one can be angry with you for this.” The nurse shook her head in disgust. Tami did her best to choke back her tears. She was a strong woman and she wasn’t about to let anyone tell her what she could or could not do with her own body.

“They’re right in here.” The nurse knocked on the wooden office door.

“Come in!” Dr. Goldstein called out and the nurse opened the door.

Chapter 6

A Meeting

Albie didn’t want to turn around as the door opened; he remained facing forward as Dr. Goldstein stood up with his hand out.

“Miss. Jones, please have a seat. Mr. Johnson this is Miss Jones. Miss Jones, this is Mr. Johnson.” Tami was already standing staring open mouthed at Albie when he turned around to face her. As he saw her face the corner of his mouth turned up in a half smile.

“Hey!” He chirped, momentarily forgetting the reason for their meeting.

“Hey!” Tami smiled at him and sat down.

“Do you two know each other?” Dr. Goldstein asked as he sat back down in his seat. Tami nodded.

“Yes, just a little.” Dr. Goldstein smiled, sure that their acquaintance would ease the situation for him.

“Well, Mr. Johnson, Miss Jones is the young lady who purchased your sample. She believed at the time that she was purchasing a sample from another of our donors however. Then, due to the mix up on our end, she wound up getting your sample instead.” Tami blinked slowly. She knew the facts but now that she was face to face with Mr. X who ultimately turned out to be Albie, things seemed so much more real.

“Miss. Jones, would you mind sharing with us whether or not you have utilized Mr. Johnson’s sample?” Tami had already explained everything to the doctor once already, but having to do it for a second time with Albie in the room was more than even a strong woman could take. Tears began to slide down her cheeks as she nodded.

“So you affirm that you have utilized the sample?” Dr. Goldstein pressed. Albie stood up and wrapped his arms around Tami.