Life continued.... Until tragedy befell me again.
* * *
Some weeks later, I discovered I was pregnant. Being weeks pregnant, was easy to get rid through pills. So I used that. method. My second and painful abortion, although it wasn't as bad as the last. I didn't tell Faith of this, I just wanted it to die down.
* * *
Dubem picked me up for lunch today after school.
"Hey lovely!" He said and locked me in an embrace. I at once felt a warm sensation in me.
"Hi" I said and smiled. He opened the door of his car, and I went in. Then he zoomed off.
* * *
We were served chips, chicken and sauce. Bottles of Coke, were also served.
"So how have you been?" He asked, as he munched his chips.
"Have been good. How about you?"
"I'm very well, thank you." We talked about some stuffs that go on campus.
Suddenly, I felt dazed and then my eyes went blank.
* * *
I regained consciousness, and looked around me. I felt something attached to my hands and then looked up. It was a Drip. I turned my face and met Dubem standing beside me, but was on his phone.
"What... What happened?" I managed to say and he immediately rushed to my side and held my hand.
"You're awake. Thank God!"
"Yeah... Please what exactly happened to me?"
"Easy dear, you will be fine. You see, you passed out. But thank God you are sought of okay now." He said rubbed my hand gently.
"Gosh, what did the doctor say led to that?" He sighed, and looked at me more seriously.
"Florence, please get well first. It's something we really need to talk about." I held his hand more firmly now.
"Please Dubem. I beg you to tell me." He let go of my hand and sat at the edge of the bed.
"You. passed out, due to the abortion you did recently. That's what the doctor said." Tears tickled down my cheeks, and I used my freed hand to cover my mouth. I then sat up.
"Oh my God! Is this what it has gotten to lord?" I cried and he rubbed my hair, to console me.
"It's okay dear. You know you can trust me. What really happen?" He asked softly.
"Dubem, I... I got pregnant from what happened the other day with Mr Gbanjo. Of course I couldn't keep it so I had to do what I felt was best for me." I cried the more and buried my face on his shoulder. He held me and kept consoling me.
"It's okay dear. I am more glad that your safe and okay now. I was about calling your bestie, when you woke up." I raised my head up.
"Oh no, no. Please don't. I didn't even tell her that I was pregnant. Talk more of the abortion. I wanted to keep it low."
"Oh okay. Just be careful okay?" He said softly. I saw genuine care, in his eyes. I hugged him.
"Thank you for everything Dubem. Thank you."
"Your are welcome."
* * *
My third year at uni came to an end, and I prepared for the Christmas holidays. Faith and George organized a Christmas holiday bash for couples, and singles to mingle.
I intended attending the one week party for just two days. Two days before Christmas, and then spend the rest with my foster parents.
* * *
The party took place at Faith parents apartment. A huge mansion of Ten bedrooms and boys quarters, just enough for anyone who wanted to have sleep over there. Two days before Christmas, we were to dress shirt and jeans, because there would be a whole lot of activities such as Games, swimming, etc
I arrived from the hotel I booked in. The party had already begun. Faith took me to meet her family; Mum and Dad, and her three brothers. They were all friendly and nice.
I went to the snooker area, and watched as people played.
"Will you like to play?" I was startled, and turned around to meet Dubem behind me.
I smiled.
"I would have, If I knew how to play."
"Oh, I can teach you. Let this guys finish their game, and then we'll have the whole table to ourselves.".
They finished some minutes later, and we played alone. He taught me the rules of the game and how to roll the ball into the hole. At some point, he stood behind me, and held my hands to teach me. In that process, our bodies touched and I felt warmed up. He accidentally brushed my cheeks with his lips, and we just starred looking at ourselves.
Faith interrupted.
" I can see you two are having fun. "
We both smiled.
"You guys should have some snack."
* * *
The following day; Christmas eve. We were to dress in dinner wears. The activity today was purely dancing and other romantic stuffs with your partner.
I wore a long flowing, strapless red gown. Body hugging and sexy; according to Faith. Dubem approached me with a glass of wine. At first when he saw me, he was indeed speechless and grinned like a young school boy.
"You look gorgeous, and I hope it won't be wrong to say that you are the lady if the night." I blushed and looked away shly.
"Am flabagasted, thank you." I said. He equally looked good. In fact hot is the perfect description. He was dressed in a black tuxedo. The music changed to a slow beat. He dropped his glass.
"Will you... Like to dance with me?" I was silent for some moment. I then smiled.
"Sure." He took my hand and we swayed slowly to the music.
* * *
After the Christmas eve, I finally came home for the Christmas.
"Daddy!" I said excitedly and hugged him.
"My Darling Daughter! How have you been? Come in" I met mum and my baby brother. At first mum never wanted me to touch David. But dad persuaded and she finally agreed. Isabella, continued her cold attitude towards me, but I wasn't bothered. In fact I choose to ignore her, just wanted to have a good Christmas holiday.