What Could Have Been Chapter 11

It was soon Christmas. Wasn’t it yesterday that the new year began? I rubbed my growing stomach absent-mindedly, it was oddly comforting. The bump wasn’t obvious in my outfits, but I knew there was a tiny difference. I had just finished one course and the sense of accomplishment trumped other crippling emotions within. Tochi still […]

“So, we have thought about it.” My dad said and looked at my mum who then spoke. “Thanks for telling us and not aborting it. I’m also sorry I shouted at you.” At this, the tears fell freely. Zabby also sniffled beside me and I knew she was also crying. My mum started crying and

Tochi and I didn’t speak until the next day. “I’m so sorry, baby. Tell me you are not vexed.” I felt my stomach twist as he spoke softly. “Tochi, I am pregnant.” Zabby had gone to her boyfriend’s place earlier and I had promised to tell Tochi before she returned. “Angel, I don’t get.” “Tochi,

Zabby came to Abuja from Calabar, she just left today, and we spent her stay discussing man problems. I should feel bad but it just felt good to know that someone genuinely cared and didn’t mind. I’d make it up to her. I still felt crappy and to make matters worse, Tochi hadn’t even acted

Service was ending in a few weeks and I had been going for interviews back to back. Tochi and I had agreed to continue our long-distance relationship since neither of us wanted to move. I had no fear about this considering that we were doing fine. Really fine. Zabby and Tochi were even cool with