Motherhood

It was 3am, Rosita was asleep but was awaken by the cry of Riley. She got up and went to her cot.

"I'm here now Sweetheart." said Rosita and took Riley in her arms.

She sat on the bed, beside her sleeping husband and breast fed Riley. Suddenly, she felt his husband turning around on the bed

"Oh, you're awake already?" asked Clifford

"Yes sweetheart, I was awaken by Riley's cries. She was hungry so I fed her."

"Okay dear, guess she is sleeping now. Let me help you put her in her cot."

"Okay." she answered and gave Riley to his dad.

"You should rest now dear." said Clifford to his wife

"No Sweetheart, it's already 5:30pm. I have to make breakfast and help you get ready for work else you will be late for your meeting." she answered and rushed out to the kitchen before his husband could say anything.

"Sweetheart...., Let me do it myself." he called after her.

"No...Sweetheart, go freshen up and get ready. I will be done soon.!" she answered from the kitchen

Clifford smiled and went to the washroom. Rosita was in the Kitchen busily baking cookies and making beverage.

"Sweetheart..., where did you put my documents?!" he asked from the bedroom

"Check the wardrobe dear..., I think it's in."

" Okay sweetheart.., I have found it." he answered.

In an hour later, he was all done and ready to leave. He went to his daughter's cot, peeked her on the cheeks and rushed downstairs.

"Oh, you are here. Let's have breakfast, I was about to call you." said Rosita

"OK sweetheart." he answered, dropped his suitcase on the sofa and went to have his breakfast.

He checked his time and it was 6:30

" I have to go dear." he said to his wife and stood up from the table.

Rosita also stood up, went for his suitcase and escorted him to his car.

"Okay Sweetheart, drive safely and take care of yourself." she said her husband and kissed him.

"You too dear, take care of yourself and Riley."

"Sure I will." she answered smiling

Clifford sat in his and drove off to the office.

Rosita went back to the house to continue with the rest of the chores before Riley wakes up. She was in the backyard drying cloths when she heard her phone ringing. she quickly rushed in for it

"Hello, Kathie." she answered

"Hello, Rosie, how are you and the family?"

" We're doing great. what about you?" she asked

"We are also doing good. Lian has left to the office and the kids have also left to school." said Kathie

"Oh okay, you didn't go to work today?"

"No dear, today is my off day so I was wondering if you are home."

"Okay, well, I'm home. Doing some chores."

"Oh okay, then am coming over to help you with Riley." said Kathie and hanged up

Rosita returned the phone to where it was and went upstairs to check on her baby. Within an hour, she heard the door bell ringing. She came down to check and it was Kathie.

"Hey.....Kathie, come in." said Rosita

They both went in and sat on the sofa. Rosita went to the kitchen and returned with a cup of water for Kathie.

"Here you are Kathie." she handed the water

" Thank you Rosie. I'm home today doing nothing so I decided to come over. I know first times are always difficult."

"Thank you Kathie." She replied

"So where is Riley."

"She is asleep. She woke up very early today. I was even preparing to go to the market when you came."

"Okay then, let's go together." said Kathie

"Okay, let me go and change and get Riley then we go."

"Sure." she answered.

Rosita went to freshen up, got herself and Riley ready and came downstairs.

"Shall we go now?" said Rosita to Kathie

"Sure." she replied and they left to the car with baby Riley.

"Let's use my car." said Kathie to Rosita

"Okay" Rosita answered and put Riley in the baby's seat and dropped her in the back seat and sat beside her. Kathie also sat in and drove off.

"Have you heard from Mum today." Kathie asked

"No, Kathie but I will call her later in the day. I heard from Clifford that she is not feeling very well today."

"Yeah Rosie, I called her earlier today. I have even to pass by her place today before going home."

"That's good Kathie, I wish I could also pass by but I can't maybe some other time but I will call her."

"That's also good. Anyway, Rosie, how far with Nichole's case? Was what I heard from Lian true?

" Yeah Kathie, the police were not getting anywhere with the case so Clifford asked them to close the case."

"And do you think that was a good idea, Rosie?"

"I don't know Kathie but I hope it was."

The rest of the journey continued with them chit chatting and giggling whiles Riley sleeps soundly in the pack seat.

BONDY'S SUPERMARKET

It was 12pm when Kathie pulled up in front of the Bondy's Supermarket. They got down from the car and Rosita carried Riley in her carrier bag. Kathie locked the door and they went into the market. The Receptionist welcomed them with smiles

"Welcome to Bondy's." she said

"Thank you" They chorused and went in to get the things they needed.

Kathie helped Rosita to get the nutritional foods and other things needed for Riley. They moved to the vegetables and other food shelves and also bought some food stuffs. Within an hour, they were done. They took their things to the counter, got it checked and paid off.

"Thank you, come visit again." said the receptionist

"Sure" they chorused smiling and left.

THREE YEARS ON

The rest of the years passed peacefully with parties and get togethers. Riley has also grown into a lively and cute little girl who received lots of love from her parents and family.

Will this happiness and peace continue forever? Keep reading to find out