Lahat ng Kabanata ng HER BABY’S SECRET : Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

EPISODE TWENTY ONETheme: My baby’s secret              Arike's POVI sat on my bed with a pillow popped up behind my back to make me comfortable. I have been in this position for about two hours,only getting out of bed whenever I needed to pee.  I was too tired to even wash my dirty clothes in my laundry basket. I was too engrossed in browsing online about "pregnancy symptoms,how to stay healthy,how to be a good mother. I have read so much about being pregnant and motherhood." I already embraced the fact that I would be a mother soon.Busayomi had called like five times to check up on me. Her mind was on me and she promised to come with me.My phone beeped next to me. Maybe Busayomi was calling again. I thought. I checked the caller's ID only to see "Big Mommy" on the phone screen. Uncle Badejo's wife was calling.

EPISODE TWENTY THREETheme: GoodbyeArike’s POVBamidele turned to face her."It's not what you think..." She added."So what should I think?" He asked."It's my fault." She said.I looked up at her. Now she wants to take all the blame."I was the one who pestered her to give you a chance..""So it was against her will to date me?""Kind off.." she scratched her neck.That was partly untrue.He shook his head. "You know what? I think this is where I have to accept the break up.""I am sorry." I mumbled again."Can you stop saying sorry?!" He snapped."Calm down Bamidele..." Busayomi cautioned him in a soft tone. "I know you are hurting but -"He interrupted her. "Well..I hope you have a good life abroad,Arike."One last

EPISODE TWENTY FIVETheme: I quit my jobArike’s POV"Thank God!" We said in unison as we hugged each other."I am coming with you." I said when she pulled away from me."Yes...I am sure your dad would be happy to see you. Get dressed while I change too.""Yes Ma." She rushed out of my room.I had the quickest bathe, feeling excited to see my uncle and thankful that he had made it through. I could see the smiles on everyone faces when I stepped out of my room. They are definitely happy the boss was awake."Let's go.." she gestured to me."Isabella,take care of the kids. We won't stay too long okay?""I understand ma'am." She replied.We got into the car and made the trip to the hospital.*******************Aunty Sade hurried to the reception desk. "Please,I am here to see my

EPISODE TWENTY SEVENTheme: She is getting marriedArike's POV                  FIVE YEARS LATER"Seems like my little princess still needs to get some sleep." Uncle Badejo carried sleeping Iteoluwa from the couch and swirled her around to keep her awake."Grandpa! Grand...pa!" She giggled."Wake up! Wake up! It's time for school!" He tickled her.She laughed.I handed some of the kids backpacks to them as I call the names on each tag."She didn't sleep early!" Uncle Badejo glared at me.I went to him. "Yes dad..she didn't get enough rest.""Why?""She was up talking to her godmother and won't let me have a chat with her." I explained."Is that true princess?""Yes Grandpa...big mommy promise to..to..to

EPISODE TWENTY NINETheme: Home callArike’s POVI haven’t heard from Dayo since I left Nigeria. He tried to get in touch with me through uncle Badejo but he was told that I wasn’t in the same state with them and I haven’t been in contact with them too. To him, I made it look like I lied about my dad involved in an accident just to leave the country. I deleted his contacts,deleted my social media accounts (not like I was that active) and I did my best at cutting him out of my life completely. It was really hard but I did my best at not giving in to the urge to call him cause I know his number by heart.There are times when I wanted to just pick the phone,call him and tell him everything. Those moments when I had craved for intimacy,to share happy moments with him especially when I found out I was going to have a baby girl,when my baby kicked in my belly and down till the day I had my baby.To be honest it wasn’t easy bec