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Black woman
EPISODE THIRTY
Theme: Black Woman
Arike's POV
I walked out of my room and made my way to the garage where I could find Daniel. He was alone but the on phone with his back against me. I stopped to not attract his attention,hoping to find out the reason why he wasn’t going home to his family.
“We already talked about this..” he said. “I am not coming home this Christmas...I have a lot to do at the foaster home.”
I couldn’t hear what the other person was saying because the phone wasn’t on speaker. But Daniel was lying to whoever he was conversing with.
“Mom can you just forget about the black woman? It is not about her.”
Black woman? Who? I haven’t seen him with any black woman and I am not sure Daniel has been seeing any woman. We are a bit closer enough for him to tell me about it if he has one in his life.
“This is none of your business. Whether it is a black
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HER BABY’S SECRET His confession
EPISODE THIRTY ONETheme: His confessionArike’s POVI tried to move away. “I should get going..” but he stopped me.“You just asked me to confess to the woman I love.”“Okay..so you want to practice on me?”“Can you love me,Arike?” He asked with a serious.It took seconds for me to realize that I was the black woman. My eyes widened in shock and surprise as realization hit me straight in the face. This must be a joke!“Wha...wh..at..are..you..saying Daniel?” I tried to laugh it off as I stuttered.“I want to make a love confession like you adviced.” He shrugged with a serious face. Then I knew he meant it and wasn’t joking.I avoided making an eye contact with him. “You are the black woman I love.” He added.I moved away from him. “You can’t be serious,Daniel.” I tried to hit his upper arm playfully but I sto
HER BABY’S SECRET You can’t hide forever
EPISODE THIRTY TWOTheme: You can’t hide foreverArike’s POV“Busayomi needs you more than ever now.” I nodded in agreement. “And it means you have to travel to Nigeria.”“Yes ma, but she wants Iteoluwa to be her little bride.”“Oh that’s nice.”“But mommy..do you think it’s a good idea to bring iteoluwa to Nigeria?” I asked.“Why is it not a good idea? Oh because of Dayo?” She laughed.“Yes what if we run into him?” I asked,panic almost rising within me.“And so? Is he not the father of your child?” She snorted.Why is she acting like she doesn’t know the consequences of Dayo finding out about his child.“So you think Iteoluwa will let us rest if she doesn’t see her mom? Or you have forgotten the last time you traveled to Connecticut for a week,you need to see the way your daughter was d
HER BABY’S SECRET Home sweet home
EPISODE THIRTY THREETheme: Home sweet home Arike's POVTWO MONTHS LATERIt was on a Saturday morning,we were all set up to travel back to Nigeria for Busayomi's wedding which was just in few weeks time. I had made the decision to return to Nigeria even before the date for the wedding was set. I didn't want to miss Busayomi's wedding,neither do I want to be the selfish mother who purposely kept her child away from her father.This is the time Busayomi needed my help as a sister and I also have to repay her for the good deeds. I actually don't care if we run into Dayo whenever we return back to Nigeria. I am ready to face him at least for my child who needed to know her father."Grand...pa.." Iteoluwa's voice jolted me out of thought."Yes..princess.." he glanced at her before focusing back on the road
HER BABY’S SECRET Thinking about him
EPISODE THIRTY FOURTheme: Thinking about himARIKE’S POV“Well I hope so too." I heaved a sigh."Come on, I know what you are thinking." She said as our gaze locked. "It's about Dayo right?" She added."I don't even know what to think," I said sincerely."You don't need to worry -""I am just worried about Iteoluwa." I sighed.Even though I had decided to face whatever will happen during my stay here,I am still worried about my child. I don't want her to blame me or see me as a bad mother. I don't think I will be able to take it if my child decided to hate me for keeping her away from her father."Don't think too much about it. And even if he finds out about her,I am sure he will understand your reasons.""You think so?""I know so." She responded."I can thank you enough for ever
HER BABY’S SECRET Welcome to Nigeria
EPISODE THIRTY FIVETheme: Welcome to NigeriaArike’s POVWhen we finally reached Busayomi’s house, her mom and husband to be were present at the place. I had to carry Iteoluwa inside because she was still asleep.“Welcome back to Nigeria!” Mr Paul exclaimed as I exchanged pleasantries with him.“My baby must be really stressed out from the flight.” He added.“Yes she tends to sleep after a flight.” I smiled.“Awwnnn...she’s so cute whenever she sleeps too.” He complimented.“Good afternoon ma.” I greeted Busayomi’s mom, kneeling a bit.“Arike, how are your parents?” Busayomi’s mom asked.“They are fine ma
HER BABY’S SECRET Gist Lover
EPISODE THIRTY SIXTheme: Gist LoverARIKE’S POVI began to sing her one of the lullabies the nannies at the home sings to the babies all the time to put them to sleep.You Are My SunshineMy only sunshineYou make me happyWhen skies are greyYou'll never know, dearHow much I love youPlease don't take my sunshine away.”My gaze fell on a black mark on her nose and remembered where I had always seen it.Dayo has the same mark on the same spot. One of the things to prove that she was his child but I didn’t want to think about it right now.“Arike-“ Busayomi stopped halfway when she saw my position.I stood up and faced her. “I was just singing to her.” I said.“Oh! It’s alright.” She shook her head.“Why did you tell me your mom and Mr Paul were at your place?” I ask
HER BABY’S SECRET The wedding dresses
EPISODE THIRTY SEVENTheme: The wedding dressesArike’s POVWe woke up as early as six to prepare ourselves for the planned visit to the fashion home to try out the wedding outfits. Busayomi as the bride, Iteoluwa as the little bride and I, the best lady with some other ladies that belonged to the bridal train. After that we would all head down to the dance center to rehearse for the couple entrance show. Everything was planned out by the event planner.“Mommy...” Iteoluwa called.“Come on, it is bad to talk while eating.” I cautioned her.“I am sorry, mommy.” She mumbled before getting back to eat her food.“It’s alright...open your mouth.” She did as instructed and I scooped golden morn into her mouth.“Are we ready?” Busayomi walked in.“Almost ready...”
HER BABY’S SECRET Nosy woman
EPISODE THIRTY EIGHTTheme: Nosy womanARIKE’S POV“Our wife! Our wife!” A lady in her fourties walked into the room.It wasn’t hard to tell that she was Mrs Chidinma, the one Busayomi had given me a full gist on.“Good afternoon ma.” Busayomi greeted.A phone beeped. “Sorry it is mine...oh It is Temitope.” Omolade said.“I hope nothing is wrong.” Busayomi huffed.“I will just go out and talk to her.” Omolade moved out of the room.“Wow! Your dress is beautiful. I hope you like it?” Mrs Chidinma asked.“Oh yes ma and I really appreciate your help.” Busayomi answered.Mrs Chidinma looked at me. “Oh,she is my sister.” Busayomi said.“I am Arike, and this is my daughter, Iteoluwa.” I did a brief introduction.“Oh..I must say you have a beautiful daughter.”
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