Chapter 4

As I slept, i thought about all the things I had gone through in my life.

(Flashback)..

Mummy! mummy!, look what dad got me..I said holding my candy for her to see and jumping

Really?,dad got you an awesome gift..she said

I nodded and ran off

Dad came in. He walked closer to mum and gave her a peck on her cheeks

Welcome honey..she said,smiling

How was work today?..she asked him while helping him out of his suit

Work was fine. And exhausting as you know..he said smiling

I do. That's why I already prepared dinner. So, freshen up and come downstairs..mum said walking out of the room

I trust you. You always know when its the right time.

He couldn't help but laugh

After some time he came downstairs

Hmmmm..he said taking in the aroma of the food

This looks and smells delicious..he said, salivating and rubbing his palms.

He took out his knife with his left and his fork on the right hand.

He cut some of the turkey and put in his mouth and chewed it . Enjoying every bit of it

I knew it.. dad said after swallowing

I hope you like it..mum said smiling

A hundred percent he said..

....after dinner..

Good night mum..

Good night Dad..

I said heading for my room

Good night darling..I heard them chorus behind me

They were still in the sitting room chatting.

Next morning, mum woke me up and prepared me for school.

When I came down, dad had already come down and was having his breakfast

Good morning dad..I said drawing out my chair to have a seat

Good morning sweety,how was your night

Fulfilling dad..I breathed heavily to show satisfaction.

Took out my spoon and started digging my cereal

When we were dine,mum joined us in the car

I want to go to market and get some groceries for the house..she said,closing the door

Dad..

Yes sweety..

You promised to get me a phone. I've always wanted one.i said

I know. I haven't forgotten. Just waiting for the right time ok?..

Ok..I said reluctantly

Soon,we got to school. I hopped down

Bye dad..

Bye mum..

Bye Angel..

After school, I got home to see aunt matilda,her kids, some of dads friends and some people I didn't know in the sitting room

They all looked up immediately I got in as if my entrance had been long awaited

I was puzzled.

Good evening I announced to everyone

I didn't really get an answer but I heard mumurs.

Wait a minute. Someone just sniffed and everyone is looking bereaved

Moreover where is mum. There are a lot of people out here to see her and she's no where to be found

Mum! I shouted as I made for the staircase but someone grabbed me from behind

It was aunty. And she was crying

What's wrong.. I asked not knowing what to think