Changing lives constantly: The main

Chapter 13 non-mature

Author's note: This extra today is to make up for not publishing anything yesterday! Again, another hidden chapter will go out if a person can guess Edena's whole plan from the beginning!

Chapter 13 non-mature

Edena's P.O.V

Recap: Now, l was seriously sweating. I cannot let them doubt that the baby is mine. But spoken word just wouldn't do!

"I think-" "The baby is MINE. I am the father." The whole group now turned to see who came in declaring such a powerful statement. "Th-th-the ch-chi-chie-chief!" THE CHIEF?! I turned around to get a good look at my saviour. 'Why would he save me? What are his motives?" He walked right past other people, placed his hand on my cheek and caressed it. "How l have missed you, my love." WHAT?!

             He did not even let me react properly before kissing me full on the lips in front of everyone. I looked at him feeling extremely wronged! 'This scoundrel! How could he just casually kiss people before asking permission! Anyway, it was a good thing that he kissed me and took responsibility because then no one would have words to say if he took me as a concubine and l could safely protect myself and the baby while simultaneously gaining some power over these old nefarious elders. I kissed him back with just as much fervour making it look like we were lovers. 

One of the passers-by then said: "But then...if the chief really is your lover, then it is also possible that the baby is not that friend of yours' but the chief's!" Whoever said that needed a real pat on the back for that one. They really got me out of a fix because if l dared claim that the guy who raped me was the chief even l don't know how long l would survive in the village. "Yes! What you said IS right! You see, after that scoundrel raped me, weeks after that, l was still fine and had not detected any signs of pregnancy. Around about that time, chief met me by accident in the woods and the rest was history..."

             I looked back at the man lovingly while signalling for my sisters to integrate back into the crowd. Inside, l was feeling extremely smug and happy that my plan worked. Mira and Freya had acted beautifully and made sure the others were doubting my story. I also firmly believed that the masked man that l had met would definitely come and save me because he said he loved me. So, l made the event as big as possible and as a result, well...l ensured my family's life through the baby. I narrowly escaped this time.

"Shall we get back into your hut my love? There are many things we need to discuss just between us." Underlying meaning, "Scram for me all you unnecessary people!" 

   The people dispersed gradually until l was just left with my sisters and the chief. His guards all disappeared to God knows where but l was glad they weren't here. Softening my voice, l implored: "Chief, it is not necessary to enter my impoverished hut and degrade your sight. I have to thank you for coming to this poor humble woman's rescue and l now implore you to return to your duties." 

             The chief just sauntered over and put his hands over my waist: "After eating, you don't want to take responsibility." I just averted my eyesight in ignorance. "This humble servant has no clue what you are referring to chief." He chuckled and then leaned down to whisper into my ear: "You cunning girl. You actually dared lure me here to save you. In retaliation and as thanks for my gracious service, you have to marry me. This is a command not a question. Our upcoming nuptials will be announced during this evening's assembly. They will take place in a week so have things prepared for then. There is also no need to keep the baby with you. Since l know you'll be busy, how about l send over a nanny or nurse for it?" I shook my head: "No need! I can look after my- our baby boy before the wedding. I want to be a good mother." 

The chief then patted my hair and walked back to his hut leaving the words: "See you later then!" Relief washed over me and l hugged my three sisters in joy. "WE DID IT!"