章 21: My Baby’s Secret

Arike's POV

I sat on my bed with a pillow popped up behind my back to make me comfortable. I have been in this position for about two hours,only getting out of bed whenever I needed to pee.

I was too tired to even wash my dirty clothes in my laundry basket. I was too engrossed in browsing online about "pregnancy symptoms,how to stay healthy,how to be a good mother. I have read so much about being pregnant and motherhood." I already embraced the fact that I would be a mother soon.

Busayomi had called like five times to check up on me. Her mind was on me and she promised to come with me.

My phone beeped next to me. Maybe Busayomi was calling again. I thought. I checked the caller's ID only to see "Big Mommy" on the phone screen. Uncle Badejo's wife was calling.

"Hello Ma." I greeted when I picked the call.

"Arike -" her voice trailed off.

I leaned forward and dropped my laptop next to me. "Ma? Ki lo sele ma?" I asked, knowing something was wrong.

(What happened ma?)