Chapter THIRTY

*Sola*

 SCORE ONE for state-run hospitals, was all I could think of as we arrived. Kalu kept trying to calm down his heavily pregnant wife as she walked around impatiently.

  We were still standing at the reception, waiting for the nurse to admit our identity and take us to where Alex and his friend, Ekene was. Fayo had also spoken to their mom and dad a few minutes ago...And they'd said they would be there first thing in the morning.

I hadn't been able to calm my nerves at the thought of meeting with Alex's parents for the first time. Fayo noticed too.

  "Don't worry, Sola. My parents are unproblematic people. They won't give you issues as long as you don't give them."

  "But.. But Fayo... They'll blame me! I'm the cause of all this. If I hadn't stupidly told him to get out..."

"Just calm down, Sola. Mistakes happen. I just hope