My Decision

EPISODE TWENTY SIX

Theme: My decision

Arike’s POV

“I am sorry about that.” I apologized

“Speak....” he gestured to me.

I swallowed hard to get rid of the lump that has formed in my throat in a short while as I placed my hand on my belly.

“Arike?” He called.

“I am pregnant.” I blurted out.

I expected to hear gasps of shock from them but nothing came from them. I looked up hoping to see a surprised or disappointed look but their expressions was normal. What’s going on? Why aren’t they screaming at me? Didn’t they hear me clearly?

“I am going to have a baby.” I rephrased my words. Nothing changed.

Uncle Badejo sighed. “We know.”

“What?” My jaw dropped slightly.

“We know you’re pregnant.” Aunty Sade said

My heart beat accelerated. “How come? I haven’t mentioned it to anyone since