Diary of a single mother 4.
“What have I gotten myself into? I wondered.
“Who is responsible?”. My father asked. He was a bit calmer this time.
“It’s Frank sir”. I said with my eyes closed.
“Is it that boy you are always hanging out with”. My brother asked with his mouth wide opened.
I nodded my head in affirmative.
“That small boy… You no try ooo”. He said disappointedly.
“How old is this Frank?” My mother asked.
“He is 21yrs old… He is in 200l”. I answered.
“You see yourself abi? Is there anything you lack in this life that pushed you outside? Your elder sister married as a virgin without bringing disgrace to the family. I make sure you are well taken care of both materially and spiritually. Where did we go wrong as your parents Chinyere?”. My mother asked.
These words pierced into my soul and broke my heart into pieces. I began to weep profusely.
“I am very sorry”. I pleaded.
“Of course! You should be sorry because your life will never remain the same”. My Father chipped in.
“I don’t want to keep the baby please ๐ญ๐ญ. I want an abor…”
“Taarh! Meshionu my friend. An abortion in my house? Your misery just started. I know I tried my best as your father to make sure you turn out good in life but since you don’t want that, I will allow you leave your life the way you want. Give me the guy’s address. We are going there first thing tomorrow”. My father ordered.
I gave him Frank’s house address.
My angry parents stormed out of the ward.
I took my brother’s phone and called Frank.
“Hello ๐ญ… I’m in the hospital”. I said with tears.
FRANK: “Ohh! You are finally having an abortion”.
ME: Stop it please. I almost died and I am in the hospital. My parents found out about the pregnancy. They are so mad at me ๐ญ
FRANK: Eyahh! Pele o.I told you to take care of it and you didn’t. So deal with the consequences.
He hung up on me.
I burst into tears. I didn’t know Frank was this cruel. He used to be very sweet. What changed??
TBC
JudiJudith OnyoyiboJudith Onyoyibo
