Semua Bab Unexpectedly His: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Chapter Thirty two: Shattered SilenceIt was just past six in the evening when Kunle found himself settling into their favorite corner at Lesukka, the bar that had witnessed so many of their laughter-filled nights and deep, heart-to-heart conversations. He wore his usual casuals a black T-shirt that clung comfortably to his frame, black jeans, and a face cap tilted slightly backward. The soft hum of conversations and music around him was strangely comforting as he nursed his drink, savoring each sip while picking at the grilled chicken on his plate. Tonight, unlike most other nights, he wasn’t trying to escape the world. Instead, he was letting himself be fully present, absorbing the atmosphere, letting it calm the storm inside his head.A sudden vibration of the bar’s gravelly driveway caught his attention. Turning his head, his eyes met the unmistakable black SUV gliding smoothly into the lot. Instantly, a smile broke across his face, and without hesitation, he pushed himself off th

Chapter Thirty four: The Doctor’s ConcernIt was a quiet and bright Tuesday morning. The sun had just started peeking through the clouds, spreading soft rays across the city. By 9 a.m., Kunle was already up and dressed. He had eaten a light breakfast just a slice of toast and a cup of tea then took his bath and slipped into his blue suit. He stood for a moment in front of the mirror, adjusting his tie absentmindedly. His reflection looked tired, but he forced a faint smile before grabbing his car keys and stepping out of the house.The drive to the hospital was calm, but his mind wasn’t. Thoughts of Faith and how things had become between them filled his head. He wanted to talk to her, but every time he tried, the words seemed to vanish. He sighed as he pulled into the hospital compound, parked neatly, and stepped out.When he got to the doctor’s office, he paused briefly at the door, took a deep breath, and knocked gently.“Come in,” the familiar voice said from inside.Kunle pushed

Chapter Thirty Six: A Heart That Still FeelsAfter Kunle left her sister’s house, the silence that followed seemed to have a life of its own. Faith could hear it — heavy, slow, and deep — as if the walls themselves carried the weight of her thoughts. She had just finished taking her evening bath. Her hair was still damp, and the faint scent of her lavender soap lingered in the air as she walked toward the sitting room. Her sister, Nkechi, had called for her, saying she wanted to talk.Faith adjusted the strap of her robe and walked in quietly. The sitting room was warmly lit, the television on low volume, playing an old movie no one was watching. Nkechi sat on the couch, holding a glass of fruit juice. Her face looked calm, but Faith could tell she had something heavy on her mind. Without a word, Faith sat beside her, folding one leg under the other.“Faith, my dear,” Nkechi began softly, her voice carrying a familiar warmth, “you’ve always had the kindest heart since we were children

Chapter Thirty Eight : Silent DecisionLisa stood frozen in Ken’s office, her eyes wide with disbelief. For a few seconds, she couldn’t even find the right words to respond. “Ken…” she finally managed to say, her voice almost breaking. “Did you just say you applied for a surrogate?”Ken, who had been leaning casually against his desk, looked completely calm. A faint smile played on his lips as he replied, “Not just that, Lisa. I’ve already applied, and they’ve found a perfect match for me.”Lisa blinked, still trying to process what she had just heard. “You can’t be serious,” she said, frowning deeply. “I thought you were joking when you mentioned this before. I never imagined you would actually go through with it.”Ken walked over to the window, his hands tucked in his pockets, and looked outside. “Lisa, I told you I wasn’t joking that day. I meant every word. I’ve made up my mind about this.”She crossed her arms, frustration slowly replacing her shock. “Ken, this is a bad idea. You

Chapter Forty: Shadows of the UnexpectedKen could barely sleep that night. The call from the doctor kept echoing in his mind like a drumbeat he couldn’t silence. Every time he shut his eyes, his thoughts wandered back to that brief, polite voice on the phone “Mr. Ken, please come by my office tomorrow. There’s something I’d like to discuss.”It sounded simple, but something about the doctor’s tone unsettled him. Why would the hospital call him out of the blue? He wasn’t owing any bills, and his last check-up had gone smoothly. Still, the thought of hospitals always made him uneasy. Maybe it was the smell of disinfectant or the quiet hallways that reminded him of loss. He sighed deeply, turned over on his bed, and muttered to himself, “Whatever it is, I’ll face it.”By morning, he tried to shake off the worry. He fixed a light breakfast and spent most of the late morning cleaning around the house to keep his mind occupied. Around 2 p.m., he decided to step out to the supermarket nearb