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2024-10-29 19:42:56EPISODE TWENTY SIX
Theme: My decision
Arike’s POV
“I am sorry about that.” I apologized
“Speak....” he gestured to me.
I swallowed hard to get rid of the lump that has formed in my throat in a short while as I placed my hand on my belly.
“Arike?” He called.
“I am pregnant.” I blurted out.
I expected to hear gasps of shock from them but nothing came from them. I looked up hoping to see a surprised or disappointed look but their expressions was normal. What’s going on? Why aren’t they screaming at me? Didn’t they hear me clearly?
“I am going to have a baby.” I rephrased my words. Nothing changed.
Uncle Badejo sighed. “We know.”
“What?” My jaw dropped slightly.
“We know you’re pregnant.” Aunty Sade said
My heart beat accelerated. “How come? I haven’t mentioned it to anyone since
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