Chapter 68

Celine didn’t even realize that it was her birthday and no one has come forth to wish her birthday. She couldn’t blame Jared because she didn’t have enough time to tell him about it before he left for Mombasa. All the same she knew that he would have spoiled her a lot.

“Yes my girl, let me continue and I have one favour to ask of you”

“What is it?” Celine asked with interest.

“Don’t interrupt me please, this story is one of the most difficult for me to narrate. You will soon understand why.” Alma seemed to be struggling to choose her words wisely. She didn’t want to say anything that will worsen the situation than it already was.

“Alright”

“The worst happened that day”

“What happened?”

“Honey, I said don’t interrupt me”

“I am sorry mum, I will listen to you this time and my mouth is sealed” Celine finally promised but deep inside she wasn’t sure if she will be able to keep her word.

Then Alma looked at her for a while with a very sad face and decided to continue with the story. It was