Chapter 21

NINA.

The sun was setting, and one thing made my heart skip each time I recall it. The medicine that the witch doctor had given me which I was to inject on my butt twice a day for a month and then once a week until nine eight months elapsed.

I lay on the bed, gripping the pillow with tears already streaming down my eyes. Aliya, my chief maid, came to the bed where I lay and massaged my foot. “Can you stand it until a month elapses, My Lady?”

A nod. Why won't I when I need this? I have to endure the pain that came with the injection to be able to triumph in this battle or I will be the loser here.

“Your mother sent a letter. When we are done, you can go through it.” Aliya announced and took the syringe on the table. “I will inject you now. Please, do hold your screams with the pillow. Remember, no one is supposed to know about this.”

I nodded, sniffling. “Let's do it at once—”

As I shut my eyes, holding the pillow to my mouth, I felt the needle piercing into my skin. If the pillow was