EPILOGUE 4:Rita climbed the bed, wrapping her hands around her husband and resting her head on his chest as though she was meant to be there. Finn, on the other hand draped an arm around her stomach, gently touching her big baby bump.For a while, they remained in this position, a comfortable silence descending over them. Finn was never this quiet in bed. Was something bothering him?“What's wrong with you Finn?” Rita asked.Finn sighed heavily after staring at her for a while. Without uttering a word, he leaned into her to claim her lips but she pulled away.“What's bothering you Finn?” She asked again, her voice came out soft, laced with concern.For a moment, he was quiet but then, he spoke."Nothing," Finn replied with a weak smile. "I'm just a bit nervous about becoming a father. I mean, what if I'm not good enough? What if I mess up?"Rita laughed softly. "You're already the best husband and friend anyone could ask for. I have no doubt you'll be an incredible dad too. And remem
Epilogue 5:As Rita drifted off to sleep, a smile still lingering on her lips. Finn stood in front of the bassinet, gazing down at the two tiny bundles of joy. He reached out and gently ran his finger along the little boy’s cheeks, marveling at the softness of his skin, the delicate curve of his nose. He did the same for the little girl, admiring her dainty fingers and her rosebud lips; she looked like her mom while the baby boy looked like the father, Finn.He carried the little boy since he was awake and playful. He held their son in his arms and sat on the rocking chair next to Rita’s bed. He gazed down at the tiny baby, his heart bursting with love and wonder.All of Finn's previous doubts and fears about fatherhood had melted away, replaced by a fierce, all-consuming love for his children. He couldn't wait to watch them grow and develop, to be a part of their lives every step of the way. As he rocked his son gently, Finn thought about all the things he wanted to teach his child
FINALE“We find love in unexpected places, trust me” Rita remarked after she and children had just finished watching a love movie."Oh wow, so that's how you met dad, in an unexpected place?” The sharp little boy who was named, Anthony blurted.Rita laughed softly as she snuggled deeper into the couch cushions, her kids perched on either side of her. "Indeed it was, my darling angels. Your father and I met at the same place of work” She briefly told them.The little boy furrowed his brow, still struggling to comprehend how his parents' love story began in such a mundane."Actually, we met before we met" Rita said, even making things more complicated for the children."Mom, I'm still having trouble picturing this," the little girl named Lily, who looked like her mom chipped in. "What kind of workplace was it? How do you mean you met him before you met him? What does that even mean?” She questioned."And how did you two even start talking?" Anthony added.The little children questioned
RITAIs it just me or it’s generally difficult to find whom to spend the rest of your life with?To start with, ‘I do not fall in love easily and now, love wouldn’t just go my way because I’ld never open my heart to anyone again’ funny how this statement is coming from a lady in her late twenties yet still single.Sadly, last summer I was in a relationship, drunk in love with Jared but this year, there’s no Jared, no new partner, and no feelings for anyone. I’m all by myself because Jared didn’t reach out to me anymore neither have I even met him in real life.There was this dating app, ‘LOVE-STATION’ it crashed few months ago and destroyed a lot of relationships including mine.I met Jared on Love station, chatted and dated till it was high time we met physically and take things to the next level. Perhaps, I would have been a Mrs by now but unexpectedly, the app malfunctioned and crashed abruptly, and this erased every single contact since it was all connected.I lost all contacts wit
RitaI didn't know when I fell asleep on the couch the previous night.As I slowly opened my sleepy eyes and my glance stopped exactly at the mini wall clock." Christ! " I exclaimed and jumped up immediately.10:25 am?How can it be 10:25am already? when I'm supposed to be at work by 9am unfailingly."Oh My God!"I stood up, confused on what to do first..Was it to run into the bathroom or to quickly make my breakfast?I rushed into the bathroom, pulled off my undies and littered them on the floor.Life of a lonely spinster, I'm careless with my undies and panties.No guy will visit is a key assurance.*Immediately I ran out of the bathroom hurriedly, I wore a simple outfit -a baggy blouse and a somewhat loose knee short after all, my job does not require an elegant or gorgeous dressing and it’s not like I’m having a date with a boyfriend.*I ran into Beauty and Cosmestic company. It’s a big company which deals with import and exchange of facial care products to younger industries.
Rita's POVThere’s never ever a free day. There were many clients to attend to, and as usual it was tiring especially because Evelyn is not here to assit me.“Oh My God!!!” I stretched my hands wearily after attending to the last client.Now they have stopped trooping in and I really needed a short break before another person comes in.I sighed heavily and rested my head on the desk.Earlier, I just did a full glam make over for a young girl who must be barely twenty and she was about to have a court wedding photoshoot.Why is everyone getting married every day?Ugh!I cringed as I thought of my age which further made me to think of menopause. Gosh! I'm not getting there anytime soon. I shook my head like I could shake off the ugly thoughts too.I checked the digital clock on my phone home screen, it was high time to have lunch yet Evelyn and her boyfriend aren’t back. I shook my head, looking lightly miffed because we three are meant to go to the cafeteria together.I clicked on the Ki
Rita's POVEvelyn uttered real sense and the serious discussion we had really hit me hard on the exact right spot. Plus, seeing her and Adams flirting, playing like the two love-birds which they newly were; pecking and kissing publicly, intertwined their fingers and interlocked arms, called themselves romantic names has made me wanna have a man to do all these things with. I need to experience what it feels like.I walked alone to the bus stop, sat and waited for the bus to arrive.It could have been Evelyn and I, going home together but nope, she chose relationship over friendship."Could you please move to the next seat?" A muscular voice said; " Please" He added and I adjusted to the other end before looking up to see who it was."You.." I pointed, trying to recall where I must have methim."The lady from Beauty and Cosmetic" The guy recongized me right away."Oh yeah you!!" It was the guy who came to the saloon and didn't know his way to the male section. That weird guy."You must
Rita's POVPractically, I’m literally starting a new life today. And to start with, i'm gonna stop doing some things and start some new things.Geez! I can’t believe that I’m kinda eager to find a partner, all of a sudden. Let's see how it goes, how long it would last and if it'll make me happy atlas!I woke up very early that day, quickly engaged in some simple domestic chores which didn't take much of my time because I have the whole small house to myself.I searched for and jostled out a really nice outfit out of my wardrobe, with a matching pretty footwear. I'm fashion conscious but these days I've been less concerned about whatever I put on simply because I have this sort of mentality that there's no guy out there to wear a dress to kill for. But today I say Bye- bye to that mindset.I blsuhed secretly when I realised that my mode of dressing has captivated men's attention.Gosh! When and why did I start thinking about guys? Yet I won’t give them a minute to talk to me. Ain’t bei