One year later
I walked into the house from the hospital
"Aunty Jane Good afternoon" she looked up from her bundle of joy
" How is he??" She looked down at her baby
" He's still not showing any signs of waking up"
" How's my baby cousin??" I carried him from her laps and sat on the couch
" Theodore" I looked at him trying to hold my finger, I smiled as a tear dropped from my heart
The thought of him not having a father sucks...
Some months back.....
Ding ding
I walked to the door from the kitchen
"Who is it??" I looked through the glass and smiled
" Aunty Jane is back" I opened the door as she walked in with a box
" Welcome" I took the box from her
"What's this??" She sat down first and asked for water, I think she's almost due for delivery
" It was delivered to my office yesterday" I looked at it again and raised my eyebrows
Dragging it closer to me, I tore the cellotape open and saw a letter
" Just to send one letter" I chuckled, picked up the letter and checked the address
It's from the prison, Uncle James??
I tore the envelope open and unfolded the paper
I looked at her and she was peacefully asleep
I read through the letter:
Dear Jane,
I know I have no right to send you a letter after what I did, buti couldn't help myself...I was blinded by revenge, all the times I spent with you was magical and I would cherish it for life.
I heard you're pregnant, I'm sincerely sorry I couldn't be there to see our baby grow up into a fine young man...I don't know what you'd think about naming him Theodore, my late Twin brother's name...That's my last wish....
I turned it to the back and saw nothing else
What does he mean by last wish?? I folded it and put it on the table before going back to the kitchen...
The next morning
" Kelechi" I ran down the staircase to see aunty Jane all dressed up
" Where are you going??" She picked her car keys
" I'll be back soon" she looked at me before walking out the door
I was about after I couldn't her the sound of her tyre when I noticed the letter was gone
" That's where she went to" I rolled my eyes and walked back upstairs
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I wore my black sneakers and picked up my phone heading for the door when it rang
" Hello??"
" Are you related to Miss Jane Adedoyin" I heart skipped a beat
" What happened to her??" I locked the door and kept the key in my pocket
" She collapsed in the prison cell while talking to an officer" Oh God
" What hospital??!!"
" I'll be there soon" I ran to Alex's house
I rang the doorbell
He's around thank God
" K.C, what's wrong??" I exhaled
" Could you take me to the hospital??"
" My aunt collapsed"
" Sure"
" Lemme get my keys" he ran in and was out within 2 minutes
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"Doctor, would she be okay??" I looked at the male doctor
" She'll have to deliver the baby"
" She's went into shock and it could affect her baby
" But she's unconscious"
" We'll have to perform C.S on her"
I nodded my head
" As long as they'll both be healthy and safe"
" We'll have the surgery in two hours" the doctor walked out of the ward
4 hours later
I walked to the doctor
"Was it successful??" He nodded
" Both the baby and the mother survived" I chuckled nervously and smiled
" God thank you" I whispered closing my eyes
" Alex!!, The operation was successful" I hugged him as tears welled up in my eyes
He held me tighter
He pushed me back gently, cleaned my tears with a handkerchief and almost immediately locked my lips with his
"No no no" I pushed him back
" I'm sorry"
" I have a boyfriend" he said at the same time I did and rolled his eyes
" Your so called boyfriend has been in coma for over 8 months" he held my hand
" I appreciate your help Alex, I think you should go get some rest" I pulled my hand out of his
" If you ever need anything or change your mind about me, my arms are open" he pecked my forehead and started walking to the reception hall
" Can I see the baby??" I asked the nurse as I went where the doctor instructed me
She nodded and handed me a nose mask....
I cleaned the tears that were blurring my eyes when I saw him... Theodore Murray.