Chapter Fifty One.

"The next morning Lucas left for work as usual. Zawadi on the other hand stayed back on bed rest as per the doctors orders.

She got up and showered after two hours rest. Then she went to the kitchen where she ate her breakfast with Camila.

"I still can't believe that your own mother caused you that much harm" Camila said as they ate.

"Me neither. I really thought we could work things out but then I guess she doesn't want to. " Zawadi said with a sigh.

"But why is she like this? Does she even know what you went through just to see her again? "

"She doesn't care. To her I am a prostitute who sleeps with every man that crosses bet path for money. Oh you don't know how much it hurts to hear those words crazy from her " Zawadi wiped a tear that had made its way down her cheek.

"It's okay. Don't think about it too much. Being stressed will only hurt you and the baby. " Camila adviced.

"I know. I really need a distraction " Zawadi admired.

"I know, let's go shopping "Camila suggested.

"I don't think Lucas will agree to that" Zawadi said.

"He will if you tell him that I'll be there to keep you safe"

"You are right. Let me go get ready. You can do the same. "

"Okay, call me if you need help"

"I will" Zawadi told her.

Once she was dressed, Zawadi took out her phone and dialled Lucas's number.

"Hey baby" He greeted her.

"Hi" she said.

"Are you okay? "he asked a bit worried.

"I am fine, I was just wondering that maybe... I mean I wanted to tell you that...I just wanted to ask if ..."she rambled on.

"It's okay cupcake, you can ask me anything "

"IwaswonderingifCamilaandicouldgoshopping"she said in one breath.

He chuckled before speaking. "Please be clear cupcake, I can't understand what you just said "

"Can Camila and I go shopping? I promise that we will be safe. We won't go too far, just the nearby store. Please, let us go. " she pleaded.

"You know you can't go, you should be on bed rest" Lucas said sternly.

"I don't need bed rest I am fine" she argued.

"No you are not. the doctor said you have to rest"

"Quack"she mumbled under her breath.

"I heard that" he said.

"Please let me go for a while. Nothing will happen. I'll call you if there's any problem" she said.

"Okay fine, but you have to stay with Camila. If you get tired, tell her. Okay"

"I will I promise. Thank you thank you! thank you !I love you. " she said happily.

"I love you. Now go, don't keep Camila waiting. Bye" He said.

"Bye, " she said and hung up.

She picked her hand bag and darted downstairs.

"Woah Woah, slow down mama. You might fall down the stairs " Camila said.

" He said we could go" Zawadi chirped.

"I figured " she said with a smirk.

"Let's be on our way then. I don't want you to get tired. " Camila said.

Camila and Zawadi's shopping trip ended after an hour. With the help of their driver they managed to get all their shopping, which was a lot back home.

"Thank you so much Camila, I had so much fun"

"Me too, but right now you should rest" Camila said.

"I will go take a nap" Zawadi said going up the stairs.

She had just gotten to the last step when she heard commotion from outside. She turned her gaze towards the door where Mrs Mwamba stomped in angrily.

"What are you doing here? " Zawadi asked coldly.

"I heard that my dearest daughter is pregnant. I thought it would be nice to see for myself. " She said with a smirk on her face.

"What do you want? " Zawadi asked, her expression cold.

"Do you even know the father? " Lisa asked.

"Of course I know the father. Lucas is the father. And if you are here to insult me then I suggest you leave. "

"Get rid of it" Lisa ordered.

"What? No. You have no right to tell me that. I will not get rid of the baby" Zawadi deadpanned.

"Miss, I think you should leave "Camila interrupted.

"Stay out of this"Lisa shouted to Camila then turned to Zawadi. "This news will ruin your fathers image in front of the public. He is about to become the governor of this county. The least you can do is support him. " Lisa bellowed.

"By killing my child? Never

Get out" Zawadi said calmly pointing towards the door.

"You will get rid of the baby"Lisa spoke going up the stairs. She stood next to Zawadi and said "Or I will"

Then suddenly she yanked Zawadi forward, then stepping to the side, let her body tumble down the stairs with Camila screaming out for her. Zawadi said at the bottom of the stairs, unconscious, her body covered in blood.

"Zawadi, please don't close your eyes. It will be okay. I have called for an ambulance. It will be here soon." Camila said cradling Zawadi's body.

Camila looked around and realises that Lisa had already left and it was only her in the room.

With the help of the driver, they moved Zawadi's body to the car and drove to the hospital.

"Where is she" Lucas shouted in panic as she entered the hospital.

"Who sir? " the nurse asked politely.

"Zawadi Mwamba"he said hurriedly.

She is being attended to right now so you can't see her" The nurse said.

"When will I see her? " he asked.

"Once the doctor is done"

Lucas went over to Camila who was crying on the bench next to the room Zawadi was in and engulfed her in a hug.

"She is evil. That woman is evil. She wanted Zawadi to abort the baby, but she refused so she pushed her down the stairs " Camila said in between sobs.

"Which woman? " Lucas asked.

"Her mother" Camila said.

"I will deal with her" Lucas was just about to leave when the doctor spoke.

"Are you Miss Zawadi Mwamba's family? " he asked.

"Yes" Lucas and Camila said at the same time.

"I am sorry " the doctor said his gaze fixed on Lucas.