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EPISODE 10

We travelled to Port Harcourt for the wedding. I had with me the engagement ring and I was praying she would say yes, as part of me was sure.

She decided we stay in different hotel rooms because she told me she was still a Virgin that she needed to keep it till that special night, I felt so lucky.

After the church ceremony, we went for the reception; I gave someone my phone to make sure he captured the moment. I then called Emilia's attention, as I knelt down with the ring, she said, Oh my God I then asked her, Will you marry me? She covered her eyes and screamed. Yes!! I will.

To my surprise, people around were clapping and that made me very uncomfortable.

After the event we headed back to our hotel rooms and I called my mum telling her the good news.

My mum was really glad. That night, I went on Facebook to post the proposal picture.

After the facebook upload, I noticed I had several unread mails so I took my time to read them.

There was one mail that took my attention the most.

The sender didn't have a profile picture so I went ahead to read the mail. It reads; Please are you the Alex that served in Anambra two year ago? Please call this number 080******** Tessy.

I felt very disturbed and I called the number immediately. Unfortunately the phone was switched off.

I checked when the message was sent and it was about four months ago.

I got back to Akwa Ibom and kept on trying the number with no success. On Wednesday morning it rang.

I waited to hear the voice and it was Tessy. I then said. Oh Jesus, Tessy I just saw your mail are you okay?

She began to sob.

Alex please come and help me. I need your help now more than ever I then said.

I dont get you Tessy is everything alright? She said.

Nothing is alright, please come I need your help.

I then said to her. I am at work now; I wont be chanced to travel. She then said. How about Saturday, its very important. The line then went off.

Memories of Tessy came back to immediately.

I was confused and very bothered about her situation. I kept on calling but the phone was switched off.

I then sent a text message to the line telling her I would be coming on Saturday, but will leave on Sunday morning because I had to prepare to travel to Lagos on Wednesday on an official assignment. She responded the following day with the address and her location.

I had made arrangements with my driver to take me there and I told Emilia I was going on a business meeting at Lagos. I left very early in the morning and I got there around 11:30am.

The location was a church far inside the town, it wasn't easy locating it. I saw Tessy by the gate of the church, standing.

She looked pale and mucky, she had lost weight and she looked very unpleasant and troubled.

I came down from the car and she ran towards me.

She embraced me and said, Oh Alex, As she wept deeply.

I held her back by her shoulders and said, Tessy Please talk to me what is wrong? She then said.

Come to the church with me and you will know everything
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EPISODE 11

She held my hand and led me into the church. I didn't know what to think or expect.

I just needed to know what was wrong with her. We got into the church and what caught my eyes was the sight of children playing on a mat spread on the floor.

Then I said. Okay Tessy we are in the church, tell me what is going on? And why did you decide to blank me out completely? She said.

I thought it was the right decision, ending everything we started two years ago.

But I was wrong and I am sorry. I then said. Okay, now tell me why are you not in school?

Is your mother okay?

She then gushed out in tears.

It was becoming irritating and I grew impatient and I heard a tiny voice of a kid saying, Mummy sorry.

The little boy then embraced her by her leg and she carried him up.

I was shocked the baby looked very much like me when I was little.

He has the shape of my eyebrows and my droopy eyes.

I then stuttered. Is that your child? Sweat began to drip from my face. She then replied sobbing.

This is our Alex, this is our son. I then said.

How come, how is it possible? She said.

He is two years old, you are the only man I have slept with, and he even looks like you.

I then said, Oh my God! As I sat down on a bench because my knees became weary.

Tell me everything Tessy. She said, three weeks after you left Anambra, I became ill and I was vomiting.

My mum then asked me if I was seeing any man.

I told her no. She took me to see the doctor, he ran some tests and the result was that I was pregnant.

My mum beat me in the hospital with her slippers.

When we got home, she threw my stuffs out and disowned me.

I went to meet my closest relative and in spite of all the pleas my mum refused to take me back.

As she started sobbing, I held her hand tight to comfort her and said. Continue.

She then said. My relatives insisted I tell them who was responsible, but I refused.

I didn't want to implicate you and I know you didn't mean to suffer me.

You have always wanted to help me. So I did not tell them. Four months later, they started maltreating me and I then decided to leave.

A pastors wife took me in and I was there for one year. That was where I gave birth to junior and worked with the church's primary school. I then said. You mean this church? She said. No, I came to this church about six months ago. I had to leave the other place because, the pastor made some advances on me, I reported to her wife and she threw me out. I have been here since. It has been terrible Alex. She began to cry out.

My mind was heavy and I knew I had to do something about her situation.

She suffered because of me, her education, and her family. I felt so much indebted to her.

I then said. Tessy, I know everything cant be okay, but I will do everything possible to make sure you get the best in life.

God has blessed me with a good job and money is not a problem.

I will get you an apartment here in Anambra and every month I will send you ₦100,000 for you and Junior.” She then said. “His name is Alex.” I took a pause and looked at him, he was already asleep.

I didn’t know whether to touch him, carry him or something. I was just too unprepared for these before me.
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EPISODE 12

She then said. I cannot stay here in Anambra. I then said. Then where do you want to stay? You cant come with me to Akwa Ibom She said.

Alex, I have nobody, I have been rejected by my family, friends and relatives. The only person I have is you and my baby.

I cant stay far away from you, please. I said. Tessy, a lot has happened these few years.

I have moved on and you being close could affect everything my mother has established for me, everything I have worked hard for recently and it can destroy me Tessy.

She then said, Alex, I understand but I need someone to run to, someone to depend on.

I will never interfere in your life again. I just need a new place to start all over; I don't want my baby to go through what I went through.

I need to further my education, you helped me once and I know you can help me again.

I cant provide for and protect our child Alex.

I started to reflect on everything she said.

I looked at my child and I felt so sorry. I knew I cant deny them solace, I cant deny them what they want.

That's my blood she's talking about.

I was hasty in conclusion.

I looked at my watch and it was almost 1:00 pm. I then said.

Tessy, if we have to go to Akwa Ibom we have to go now. Go pack your things; I will be waiting in the car. It took us about four hour to get to Akwa Ibom.

I lodged them in a hotel and handed her ₦50,000 in case she needed anything urgent that night. I then left for home.

I avoided everyone and went straight to my room.

I was very unsettled and completely in distress. Emilia had been calling me but I was too weak to pick her calls.

The following day, I drove to pick Emilia so we could go to church.

She noticed I was not myself and she asked me. What is wrong Alex? You have been acting strange.

I said to her. I am pretty ill, but I will be fine soon. After church service, I dropped Emilia at her place and I went home to get some stuff for Tessy and Junior.

I got Tessy a new Phone and some of my old toys and candies for junior. I got to their hotel room and she appeared more relaxed.

Next thing I heard was, Daddy! I saw the excitement on his face; it sent a cold chill through my spine.

Then Tessy said. Junior, come on stop that. He is uncle not Daddy.

He then said, Uncle! I smiled, for he looked so adorable. I gave him his goodies and he said, Thank you uncle.

I was amazed and there was this urge inside of me to spend time with him. I then said.

Tessy, try and relax today, tomorrow you will go shopping with Junior.

Here is N100,000 for you too. The driver will come tomorrow in the morning; he will also help open an account for you as well.

I have told him to secure an apartment for you in a very good environment.

It will take you guys three days at most to furnish and set up the place to your taste. She then said.

Are you not going to be around? I said.

I told you I will be traveling this week and will be very busy.

I may not see you till I return from my trip. But I will always call you

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