Diary of a single mother 23.
I was still in deep thoughts when my phone Started ringing. I checked, it was Frank.
“Why is he calling me today of all days”. I wondered. I picked the call.
“Afar babe. You just forgot about me”. Frank said.
“Are you kidding me? Why are you calling me?”. I asked.
“Calm down. It’s because I miss you and my boys. How are you people”.
“Why do you think you have the right to call me anytime you like?”. I queried.
“Calm down madam. I still want you, hope you are more mature now?”.
“Do you even have plans of marrying me?”. I asked
“Marriage ke? Abeg we are too young to be having this discussion”. He said dismissively.
“Okay o. Good night, I want to sleep “. I said and ended the call.
As if God was trying to tell me something. I discovered that waiting for Frank to grow up is never an option.
“God please help me. I don’t want to make another grievous mistake. Give me a sign”. I prayed.
I went to work the next day as usual. I was just too shy to face my Boss. As though he knew my fear, he didn’t show up in the shop for three days. I was so worried. “Did I turn him off with my naivety just like frank always complained?”.
On the fourth day, he came to the shop. I was so glad to see him. He was so professional with me and didn’t say anything concerning his proposal. I was so scared.
“Sir are you angry?” I asked.
“No!!”.
“But sir you aren’t saying anything concerning our last discussion”. I said.
“That’s because I want you to think it through very well. I don’t want you to make mistakes”. He said.
I became calm.
“But sir, what about my kids? Will I bring them with me to your house?”. I asked fidgeting.
“I won’t even allow you leave them with strangers. I for one knows what it feels like living with strangers. You have to raise your children yourself. I will be here to support you. They are free to bear that father’s name, I’m not kidnapping them ๐”.
This was the sign I was looking for.
TBC
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