Nearer to the truth

• • • • • • • STELLA • • • • • • 

"What?...How did that happen?? Was he sick?" I asked in dismay.

"No... He's a very strong and gallant man. Not even a heart attack can kill the n*gga..." He paused and ruffled his hair ruefully.

He stood up and took a deep sigh.

"I'm going there right now" He said wryly and I found myself standing up from the couch.

"Do I need to change?" I asked and he shot me a stare. 

"You don't have to come with me babe. The last thing I would do right now is to stress you and the baby" He retorted gently and I blushed.

I know I'm persistent on going but the tone of his voice was very sweet and I couldn't stop myself from smiling.

"Please, babe. I want to come with you".

His eyes twinkled briefly and he sighed. 

"Alrig