THE PAIN YOU GIVE

CHAPTER 11-The Breaking Point

The next day, Uma was anxiously on the phone with Auntie Imelda. "Goodness Lord, Auntie Imelda," she exclaimed, her voice filled with shock. "Why didn't you tell me?""There was a lot going on, Miss Tailor," Uma explained hurriedly. "She almost left the country."

"I hope she's okay. I must pay her a visit," Auntie Imelda replied, concern evident in her tone.Back at Jason's mansion, Chrissy remained in the guestroom, her mind filled with worry as she laid down to sleep. "When will this be over?" she thought to herself, exhaustion weighing heavily on her.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, interrupting her thoughts. "Who is it?" Chrissy called out, her voice muffled by the door.The door opened slowly, revealing Anna. "Madam, you have a visitor," she announced softly.

Curious, Chrissy followed the Anna outside her room, only to be met with a pleasant surprise. Standing before her was her Auntie Imelda, a warm smile on her face as she stretched out her arms to embrace her niece.

"Chrissy!" Auntie Imelda exclaimed, pulling her into a tight hug. Chrissy didn't hesitate to reciprocate, tears welling up in her eyes. "I'm sorry, Auntie. I should have told you...""It's alright, my dear," Auntie Imelda interrupted gently, patting her back soothingly. "Uma told me everything.""Let's talk, okay?" Auntie Imelda suggested, still smiling warmly at Chrissy.

Chrissy nodded gratefully, feeling a sense of relief wash over her at the sight of her aunt. "Your father is becoming something else, all in the name of family status," Auntie Imelda remarked, her tone filled with concern. "But how are you and the baby? I hope you're not stressing yourself," she added, gently holding Chrissy's hands.

"Yes, Auntie, I'm okay, I promise," Chrissy replied, offering a weak smile. "But I need a favor from you."

"What is it, my dear?" Auntie Imelda asked, coming closer to Chrissy."Promise me that you will make my child disappear," Chrissy responded abruptly, her voice tinged with fear.Auntie Imelda froze, taken aback by Chrissy's sudden statement. "What do you mean, disappear?" she asked, her expression puzzled."I'm afraid of Jason and my dad's influence on it, please, Auntie," Chrissy pleaded, gripping her aunt's hand tightly.

"Alright, you can count on me, dear," Auntie Imelda assured her, trying to lighten the mood. "Besides, I'd feel younger again when nurturing it," she added with a chuckle, and Chrissy couldn't help but laugh through her tears."But hold on, dear, I'm here whenever you need me, alright?" Auntie Imelda said, her voice filled with reassurance.

"Okay, Auntie," Chrissy responded, feeling a sense of relief knowing she had her aunt's support. That night, Chrissy woke up feeling thirsty. She stumbled out of bed and made her way to the kitchen, pouring herself a glass of water. Suddenly, she was struck by a sharp pain in her abdomen.

"Oh no, I'm not ready for this," Chrissy cried out, clutching her belly. "Why is this happening so soon? It's not time yet."With the maid nowhere in sight and Jason and June upstairs sleeping, Chrissy struggled to cope with the pain. "I have to try... I must try," she whispered to herself, determined to take action.

Crawling from the kitchen to the living room, Chrissy reached out for the telephone on the centre table. With trembling hands, she dialed Auntie Imelda's number. "Hello, Auntie... I'm in labor. Please help me," she pleaded tearfully.

"I'm on my way, just hang on, alright?" Auntie Imelda reassured her before hanging up and rushing to Chrissy's place. Meanwhile, Auntie Imelda called Uma to inform her of the situation. "Alright Auntie, Alex, and I are on our way," Uma responded before ending the call.

"Where is Jason and June? Are they not home?" Alex questioned, noticing their absence. Uma rolled her eyes in disbelief. "Can't you see they're so stupid?" she spat out in frustration.