"So he won?" Lola screamed"Yes, and he dedicated the award to me." Emery blushed, fanning her face dramatically. "My head was spinning with uncontrollable joy.""Oh my, I am so happy for you, Emery. You deserve this happiness, but it scares me sometimes." Her face dropped low. "And I can't help but think about it.""Lola, I know what you are talking about, but I do not want to think about that now. You know I discovered something recently." She quickly scanned the living room, and when she was sure no one was near, she turned back to the phone. Lola had already grabbed a pack of chips and was now munching on it softly."What's that?" She asked when Emery returned to the call."I found out the reason Benhail needs a baby and that's because he has a short time to live, Lola." She said sadly."What do you mean by that?" Lola furrowed her eyebrows in confusion."He has heart disease and the Doctors gave him a few months to live. It was a year before we met and now he's left with just sev
"I think there is a mix-up here," Doctor Bale, the new Doctor in charge of Benhail's case at the hospital where he always received his treatment, told Emery and Benhail."What do you mean?" Benhail asked. He had recovered and was now seated in the Doctor's office to get the results of the test that was carried out on him.He handed the test results to Benhail. "The problem from your test results is that you have coronary heart disease, not end-stage heart failure. There's been a mix-up somewhere." The Doctor pressed his lips together. "After the test, I asked the nurses for your file and I got to know that you were given a wrong report, I regret to tell you this.""A wrong report?" Benhail queried. "No way, there is no way that was a wrong report. I have been living with this for months, I will die in a few months and now you are saying it is a wrong report?" He wiggled his head. "Is this a miracle or something?""Mr. Gunther, our hospital will take responsibility for this. We will ta
Emery handed the pills to Benhail, she sat close to him afterward. He swallowed the pills and gulped down some water, he heaved a sigh."Do you feel better?" She asked."Yes, but I still can't believe this is happening." He heaved her closer to his side and pressed a kiss on her forehead. "It's been a long month for me and you were all there all through the time. Thank you, Emery." "Benhail," she smiled. "I am glad you are feeling better, I want you to be fine, now you have a chance to live life again and do all the things you've abandoned before now.""Emery," he rubbed her bump that was very visible and big. The pregnancy was six months already. "Our baby, how is she doing?" He asked."She's fine," she placed her hand on his and caressed it against his palm. "I was dead worried about you when you were wheeled to the theater. Mimi was worried too, but we were able to pull through and I am so excited your surgery was successful.""Mimi?" He arched his eyebrows at her."Our baby, I ga
Benhail didn't take his eyes off Emery since they got to the restaurant that evening. He couldn't discern if he was the one who hadn't noticed how beautiful she looked or if she got more beautiful through the months."Now, I am shy." Emery covered her face with her palms. "Common, stop staring at me. Your eyes have been on me since we left the house. You even left John to drive us here so you could stare at me throughout the ride here.""I can watch you all day and I won't get tired of it. You are so beautiful, Emery." He took her hands and gently caressed her fingers. "Too beautiful to be true makes me want to ask if you are from this world." She shook her head, "you are being so dramatic, Benhail." She slapped his hands off her. "Let's make our orders," she said."Now, or do you want us to wait for them to arrive before we make our orders?" He narrowed his eyes on her."Them? Are we expecting someone?" She asked him."Huh, yes." He bounced his head, "I invited a few people over for
"Is the moon brighter from this side?" Benhail slid onto the high stool that was close to Emery. "It is, you should take a look too." She smiled, her eyes focusing on the moonlight that lined in between the stars. She grinned, turning back to Benhail.They locked eyes with each other for very long seconds, he smiled, reaching for her hand that was perching on her thighs."I couldn't get my mind off you today when I was at work. I wanted to come back to meet you and Mimi. How is she doing?" He rubbed his hand against her protruding belly."Mimi is great, she missed daddy too." "Really? Did she tell you that?" He bent to position his ears on the tummy. "I can't hear her words.""Oh, I think only mothers hear what babies want. Mimi has been screaming all day that she wants her daddy." Emery touched Benhail's head, raising it, she smirked at him."That's a lie, Emery." He gave her shoulder a light touch that caused her to giggle. She retorted with the same gesture, but hers was heavier
Emery traced her palm on the wall, trying to get the switch. Everywhere was dark, she needed the light now. She finally found the switch, flipped it, and sat straight on the bed.Clutching her tummy with her hands, she yelped in pain. She felt a discomfort within her, her stomach was severing with pain, sharper than the one she went through whenever she was on her period. That couldn't be period, she was pregnant for crying out loud."Ah," she groaned loudly. The sound of her wails woke Benhail. His eyes snapped open when her hand met with his head. "Benhail," her eyes darkened, pain surging through her."What's wrong with you?" He quickly sat up. "Emery," he grounded her shoulders with his hands. "What's wrong with you?" He repeated."My tummy," she said, pointing at her tummy and hitting her thighs. "Feels like there is a catastrophe going on in there, I am close to death, Benhail. Help me." She cried out, tears staining her cheeks."Calm down, how exactly are you feeling?""Sharp p
"Doctor, how is she?" Was the first question Benhail asked immediately after he entered the Doctor's office."Please have a seat," the Doctor motioned to the armchair that was in front of him. Benhail did as he instructed. He noticed the scowl that marred the Doctor's face as he went through the files on his desk. He stopped at one and heaved a long sigh. "Her antenatal classes were going on well, she had no problems until last week. I guess some problems are just genetic and that's what is happening to her right now.""How is the baby?" Benhail queried, his voice almost sounding low."I am sorry, Mr. Benhail. I regret to tell you this, but Emery lost the baby." He shut his eyes for a brief moment."Lost the baby? Our Mimi is gone?" Benhail shrieked, refusing to admit to the fact that Emery just lost her seven-month-old baby. "How did you lose the baby?" He asked him, his voice coming out as whispers. His palms became sweaty, his forehead formed a crease and sweat oozed from the wrink
The news of the pregnancy loss still seemed like a dream to Emery. No matter how hard she tried to understand and figure out what was happening, she still didn't believe her Mimi was gone. The child she had waited for all her life was gone. She had cried and earnestly prayed that her baby would come back to life, she didn't want to just accept the fact that she was gone.She'd rejected the anesthetics given to her before the removal surgery; she didn't care if she'd be hurt, the pain of losing the seven-month-old baby was more excruciating than physical pain. She was down, emotionally, and mentally, she was drained. She had a bit of sanity left in her, she feared she would go crazy soon.After the surgery, Benhail brought her back home and since then she'd been partially mute. She only said a few words, she cried most of the time, staring at everything and everyone like she didn't recognize them. The loss was too much to bear."You should eat some food, Emery." Benhail sat close to he
The Shrill cry of baby Ella woke Emery from her afternoon nap. Tossing on the bed, she groaned and looked at her husband who was busy typing on the computer."Your baby is crying," Emery grumbled, attempting to get out of bed, but her eyes were still heavy. She hadn't slept overnight, baby Ella had been awake all night and she was trying her best to put her to sleep."I just gave her her food," Benhail left what he was doing, walking over to the baby's cot that was in their bedroom. They had moved the baby's cot to the bedroom immediately after Emery was put to bed, two months ago. She was against the idea of keeping her baby in a different room, so Benhail suggested they moved the cot to their room."She won't stop crying," Emery croaked."Get back to sleep, I will get her." He heaved the baby out of his cot and placed a soft kiss on her cheeks. She was tiny, and looked so much like him, exactly like him, making Emery jealous of the fact that she carried her for nine months and she c
Some months later, Emery was dressed in a white chemise, standing in front of the full-length mirror. She stared into the mirror with tears in her eyes."We will be late if you continue to cry." Amery hugged her from the back, handing her a small handkerchief to wipe away the tears that stained her cheeks."I can't believe I am getting married today," Emery gently wiped the tears from her eyes. "Still baffles me.""You should be happy, Emery. There is no reason for you to cry.""I am happy, Amy. I am very happy, and these are tears of joy." She hugged her sister, gently sobbing into her shoulder."I am happy we found happiness, we've been through so much together and we deserve every good thing that's coming our way. Your wedding is today and mine is next month." Amery patted her sister's back. "Our parents will be so proud of us wherever they are.""I wish they were here to witness this day." Emery sobbed, but Amery calmed her down. She went on her knees to feel the baby in Emery's t
"Happy birthday to us." Emery and Amery said in unison, clinking glass against glass. Cheering, they downed the content of the wine and Lola served them another round."To my favourite girls in the whole world, I wish you the very best life has to offer. I love you two so much." She raised the hem of her gown, leaning forward to kiss Emery on the cheeks, after she was done, she moved over to Amery. "Common, let's have a party." She clapped her hands as she walked to the centre of the room to tell the disc jockey to play some nice music.Amery and Emery had virtually the same thing on; the same knee-length straight gown but of different colours. Amery's was red while Emery settled for the pink one, the same pair of silver-coloured stilettos, the same makeup and their hair was done in the same style; they looked elegant and simple at the same time."Oh my, Liam is here." Amery squealed when she sighted Liam walking into the small restaurant they had rented for themselves for that evenin
Benhail was standing in front of her when she swivelled around, she smiled, walking closer to him."How long have you been here?" Emery asked, snaking her arms around him."Since you started coordinating the models." He kissed her cheeks. "You are doing well, but don't stress yourself. The baby doesn't want stress, you know right?" She nodded her head to his words. "And I brought you snacks, I feel like you need them." He handed a bag to her, she took it from him and kissed his cheeks."Thank you, I was hungry." She led him to the couch that was in the lounge. She had stopped hiding the bump since the day she made up with Benhail; she hid it before because she didn't want the words of her pregnancy to spread to him.She placed the polythene bag on the centre table that was in the lounge, she picked one from the croissants, a bit on it and moaned satisfactorily."Tastes very nice," she gave one to him but he refused to take it from her. "Why don't you want to eat with me?" She asked, f
Emery walked into the living room after Benhail dropped her. She met her sister sitting on the couch with her arms curled under her legs. She ignored her, walking into the room to meet Lola but Amery stopped her."Can we talk?" She asked Emery.Emery wanted to say no to her, but she changed her mind about that. She was on good terms with Benhail, things were good again it was because of Amery's effort to bring them back, she owed her one there."I am sorry," she started, staring into her sister's eyes. "I am sorry I went too fast even when you didn't want to. Can you forgive me?" Amery looked into her eyes, biting her lips.Emery smiled, her sister was too cute she couldn't resist her if she was being that way."I was truly worried about you, I am so sorry." She got up from the couch and walked down to sit on the sofa Emery was seated on. "You know we've always looked out for each other and got each other's back, I was just being a good sister, I didn't mean to hurt you." She took her
"Guess it won't work here," Emery drawled. "Let's go home then," he looked into her eyes. She nodded her head in support. He kissed her lips and she got down, sitting back on the car's seat.Benhail started the car, driving at a very fast speed. The bulge between his legs had grown bigger and he couldn't wait anymore, he wanted to be buried deep inside of her, kneading her, thrusting in and out of her as she screamed his name.He arrived home shortly after, Emery kissed him in the car but he pulled away. "Come in with me."She trailed behind him like a lost puppy. He gripped her arms when they got into the house, tugging her closer, he stared into her eyes. "Benhail," she gasped and placed her lips on his. It started gingerly, carefully taking her lips in his and nibbling on them, she snaked her hands around his neck and moaned into his ears. "Please take me, I want you now, Benhail.""I know you do," he ripped her dress off her body in an instant. Emery gasped, giggling after. She
The models all lined up in the same outfit of a strapless long black dress. There was a loud round of applause as they walked down the stage. Emery smiled proudly where she sat, watching them. After the show, she went to address the models. When she was done with them, she strolled outside for fresh hair when she bumped into Anide and Benhail. She was surprised to see her.Anide ran towards her and pulled her into a big hug. "You are doing well and I am so proud of you." She told her."Thank you so much, I learnt from you." She said jokingly, hugging her again. "You didn't tell me you were coming though, I would have made reservations for you." She pouted her lips, ignoring Benhail even though he was standing right in front of her."Oh, I didn't have plans of coming over. Benhail wanted me to come with him." She smiled at Benhail. "And now there is something that interests me, I will see you guys later." She smirked at them, walking towards the photographer.Emery laughed, she turned
The next morning, Emery was dressing up for work when she heard a knock at the door. Lola just left the house and she figured she was the one knocking since she had the habit of forgetting her things at home."What did you forget this time?" Emery opened the door and her eyes met with Benhail's. Her shoulders dropped, and her heart started to beat erratically. She was about to close the door but he stopped her. He grabbed her hands, pulled her inside and slammed the door shut."What are you doing here?" She asked him.His eyes met with hers when he stepped into the room, she looked away from him and repeated. "What are you doing here?""Emery, were you going to keep it away from me forever?" He inched closer to her. "Why didn't you tell me?""Tell you what? What are you talking about?" She feigned confusion. She knew he already figured out about the pregnancy, and she was sure Lola told him about it."Isn't it glaring?" His eyes ogled her body. She looked down to see that she was in
"Hey," Emery smiled at Mariana when she got to her office. "Is your boss in?" She asked."Yes, he is." Mariana stood up to hug Emery. "It's been a while.""Yes, it is," Emery responded. Mariana directed her to sit down. "How have you been and how's your work going?" "Been great!" Mariana smiled, "I heard and saw that you started your fashion brand. Really beautiful, congratulations to you, Emery." "Thank you so much, Mariana. I would have loved you to patronise us but we only deal with plus-sized women.""I heard that too, a very great idea. I am so happy for you. That has always been my dream before I became a secretary to Benhail, but I love my job more now." She fanned herself dramatically."That's cool too." Emery nodded her head. "We agreed to be friends but we don't follow each other on any social media platform. Did Benhail tell you that I have people who can publicise your brand for you?""No, he didn't." She shook her head. "You do have them?" She asked, and Mariana nodded