Must Read: My Teenage Mind (18+)

Episode 6 years ago

Must Read: My Teenage Mind (18+)

He told me everything about his businesses, even asked me what I would love to be doing. I laughed but gave no response. We went to his site where he was building his own house which is almost done and I gushed at it. I knew I’ll be comfortable if I married him. I liked him and to think that he is quite older than me made me think that it would be a better union.

We got into his car so he could drive me home. The ride back home was silent. I had a lot going through my mind. We got to my house and he parked beside my gate,exactly the same way his car was that Sunday I had met them. He looked at me and we both laughed.

Me: Will you come inside?

Dera: No. Mum is not back yet so who would I see?

I looked at him and decided it was time to tell him the truth.

Dera: Is there any problem? Do you need something?

Me: No. But I want to tell you something.

Dera: Okay. Go ahead.

Me: Maybe you’ll not get to like me again after I tell you this. I know it will affect our relationship but I just think its right I tell you.
He raised his brows and smiled.

Dera: Na love wey I love you o.
I smiled and bent my head.

Dera: So tell me,what is it?

Me: You know the little girl you’ve seen severally at home?

Dera: Kamsi?

Me: Yes.

Dera: Is she alright?

Me: She’s fine.
Tears ran down my eyes and he was surprised.

Dera: Mummy what is it? What do you want to say that is causing you to cry?

Me: She’s my baby. I . . . . . .
He wrapped his hands around my shoulders and I leaned into him. I cried my eyes out as I waited for his decision.

Dera: You don’t have to cry over it. I know that when it happened,you cried enough so quit crying.

But I didn’t stop. Ahn ahn. I just couldn’t stop.

Dera: Baby look at me. Come on,look at me.
I raised my head and looked at him

Dera: Where is the father?
I broke down in tears again. Raymond! Oh Raymond! Will I ever be able to forgive you for this so many lies?

Me: He’s late. Died even before I found out I was pregnant.

Dera: Back in school?
I nodded.

Dera: Now listen to me.

I looked up,expecting to hear the final verdict and ever ready to step down from the car.

Dera: He died so you can meet me. Who doesn’t have a past? I also have mine. Baby,I’m 34 and I’m still not married because I was busy trying to flex my youth. Everyone has a past. Some girls would choose to abort their baby but you didn’t. It shows you still had that innocence in you despite whatever your life looked like then. So stop crying.
Please.

I was surprised.

Me: You mean tha. . . .

Dera: I mean that you’re going to be my wife and I love you so much. Besides,I’m happy to know that you’re a very fertile woman. And let me promise you one thing,as long as I live,Kamsi and yourself will never lack.

I gave him a hug immediately while my tears wet his shirt.

Dera: Its okay. I’m glad that you told me. Its going to make me trust you more.

Me: Thank you.

Dera: I should be thanking you.
He counted some money and gave it to me.

Dera: Make your hair with this and buy some of the things you need from there. I’ll travel in two days and when I’m back,we’ll change your phone.

I thanked him and he pecked my forehead before we parted.

When mum got home that night,I told her and she was so happy. She called him and we all spoke. He even spoke with Kamsi.