**Two months later**
Nina and Scarlett came out happily from the photo studio, looking so excited.
They were through with their school and had decided to shoot some photos.
"I'm so excited to finally meet up and graduate. You do not know how I feel,Alicia. I'm thrilled." Nina said as they walked down the street.
Alicia turned to look at her. "I know what you've been through in the past six months,Nina. So,I perfectly understand.
"But it's a good thing everything is gradually falling into place." Alicia replied.
Nina nodded. "When are we coming to get our pictures?"
"The photographer said on Monday... that's three days from now. Should we attention the party hosted by the students?"
Nina thought for a while. "I really don't think I can make it, Alicia. Its gonna be fun but I will be busy. I'm going for a job inte
Nina couldn't believe her ears.She was dumbfounded.**Alicia sighed and pulled out another tissue paper out of it's box and passed it to Nina who collected it and blew her nose.She's been crying ever since they got back from the hospital."Come on Nina. When are you gonna stop this?" Alicia asked, sounding very worried."You don't understand, Alicia. My life's turned out worst! Where do I start from? I.... can't be pregnant for Jericho. It's.. not possible." Nina wept harder."Do you think we should go....tell him?" Alicia asked and Nina looked at her."Are you crazy? Wait a minute.... you want me to go tell almighty Jericho the fire squared leader that I'm carrying his child? That's suicidal." Nina replied.She got up on her feet and stood beside the window. "I will look after this child myself
Nina's eyes widened as she heard David say that. "What does he want from me?" She asked feebly.David shrugged. "Who knows?" He replied.Nina sighed and walked back inside then David followed her in together with Alicia."What does he want from me? I thought.....he let us go already?" Nina asked, standing akimbo as she turned to look at David."Sit, Dave." Alicia sighed.David sat down before looking at Nina. "Calm down,Nina. You are hyperventilating."Nina breathed in and sat opposite David. "I should! After what he made me go through...the sound of his name still makes my heart jump. What does he want from me again?" Nina asked worriedly."You will find out when you get there. It's not wise to ignore him,Nina. You know how he is." David said softly."I'm with you,Nina. I will go with you." Alicia offered."Do you think I should let dad know I'm go
Jericho's eyes lingered on Nina as she moved closer to him."Good morning..." Nina's voice trailed off.She didn't know how to address him now."Nina..." Jericho called and placed the bottle in his hand on the table and moved closer to Nina."David....told me you wanted to see me...so...I came right away to know what it is." Nina stammered.Jericho said nothing. He took her hands in his, staring straight into her eyes.Nina stared back, wondering what he was doing."Nina...." He called so softly and Nina's mouth dropped open."Jericho...." Nina tried calling his name but Jericho bent without warning and took her lips into his mouth in a very soft and breathtaking kiss.Nina gasped as her eyelids fluttered down!Jericho's hands travelled to her back, caressing her almost
Jericho stared at Nina for a very long time. His gaze dropped on her flat tummy and he can his palm there. "Are you sure about this?'"I've never been so sure,Jericho. I recently found out too. I was scared I would have to raise a child without a father. It got me so scared.""I'm here now. You don't have to be scared about raising the child alone." Jericho said and Nina's fafe brightened."You are not joking right now,are you?" Nina gasped.Jericho smiled and caressed her cheek. "Have I ever made such a joke?""Oh.. Jericho. You don't know how happy I am to hear this. Thank you for saving this child from being a bastard. Thank you so much."Nina said happily as Jericho hugged her.** That same day hours later,Nina walked into the kitchen and met the maids making dinner."Good day ma'am." They quickly gr
Nina sighed and shook her head. "You know that's not possible. People like Jericho do not get married. They only look for who to sleep with everyday."I can't risk my future with him,Ali. I'm coming home. I have to discuss with my dad first and hear what he has to say." Nina said."Okay, bestie. Whatever you decide on...I'm always behind you,okay? But promise to be happy!""Yeah .....I promise." Nina smiled.She cut the call and continued packing her things.**Valerie had seen Jericho drive out of the compound angrily and had also managed to find out that Nina was leaving the house.She quickly took her phone and dialled Nick's line.This time around,he picked up on time."Thank goodness you picked on time today.""Hope you are calling me for the money?"."Not really Ni
"Gosh! That was loud." The young lady in the room with them mussed.Nick glanced back at Valerie and smiled. "Thanks for scratching my cheek...it was actually itching me few minutes ago. Get out of my room." Nick said through clenched teeth.Valerie shook her head and tears fell off her eyes."You will regret this." With that,she left the room.She got into her car and dialled David's line. "Jericho...which hospital is he?"She cut the call and the car's engine.**Nina and David were sitting at the reception when Valerie walked into the reception.They both stood up as soon as she got to them."Is he up yet?" Valerie asked, looking at David."No. Still in coma." David replied.Valerie sniffed and looked away. "I wanna see him."
Valerie stomped her feet on the ground as she waited for Nick's return.She wanted to end all of this and be free.Minutes later,Nick returned looking so angry."What was the meaning of what you did back there!" He fired hotly."I want to end this madness,Nick! I'm tired! Jericho has been in the hospital and has refused to wake up! I'm scared of giving birth to this baby without a father!""Are you giving up on him already?, Yet tiu claim to Love him?" Nick scoffed."I love him okay? But I can't risk it. He's not even the father of my baby.... you are!""Shut the hell up Valerie and go back to him. That was our agreement. I don't care what happens out there,okay? Just get the hell off my back!" He yelled at her and stalked off.Valerie stared in shock. He was really gonna do this to her??*
Nina's eyes widened as she stood up on her feet with wobbling feet. She wanted to faint. The news was overwhelming!"Oh my God....thank you Lord!" Alicia gasped and hugged Nina who was still speechless.The nurse who delivered the news turned and left while the two still stood there, catching their breaths."I...I...can't face it." Nina suddenly said and Alicia looked at her. "I can't..""Why? You've been waiting for him to come out of coma all these days. You've woken him up and now you don't wanna see him?" Alicia was confused."I.... almost killed him, Alicia.""But he's alive now,Nina! Come on. Let's go see him." Alicia said and took Nina's wrist pulling her along with her.**The doctor checked Jericho's palm as he rested his back against the back of the bed. His face was flushed as he stared around.