Unwanted

7

Tj held my hands beside me while the doctor put a gel- like thing on my navel and started the scan. We were concentrating on the monitor when we saw something strange.

Two heads popped up in the monitor. "I'm having twins?" I choked out. I heard my mom gasp or well, I thought that was my mom.

"Congrats Amaka." The doctor told me, smiling. I was instructed to change into my gown after I cleaned up.

After the examination, my babies were doing good. The doctor informed my mom about my nutritional needs.

"She's not supposed to be eating fatty things for now, her food shouldn't be too spicy, she should eat mainly fruits and drink a lot of water. I also recommend exercises for her, so she won't be obese after she has given birth." She concluded.

"Thank you so much. I know this was a last minute appointment. I owe you one." My mom said, smiling.

"That's what friends are for. I'll come by your house later with the scan results. I've other patients to attend to. I don't want them to get angry. You know how pregnant women are." My mom laughed and we left her office to meet Tj and his mom at the reception.

We left the hospital together and decided to go to a fruit market to get fruits. We got some bananas, cranberries, grapes, mangoes, apples, pears and some others.

We got home about thirty minutes later, my mom and TJ's went upstairs to do their usual female gossip. I took one apple from the plate my mom kept them and washed it. I also took out a bottle of water from the fridge. I went to the parlor to watch movies with Tj. I sat down on the chair and put my legs on his laps. He turned to look at me and I removed my face, acting like I didn't do anything.

"You're the one looking for my trouble now oh." Tj said.

"I'm not jor. My legs are just tired. Besides you sat down on the chair I wanted to sit on." I shrugged.

"How would I have known you wanted to sit down here." I chuckled.

"Isn't it obvious? This chair is the longest and I need to stretch my legs." I said, taking a bite from my apple.

"You won't be the death of me, this woman." He muttered and I smiled.

I woke up to the scent of food. I saw my mom smiling down at me as she served plantain porridge. I quickly sat upright and noticed Tj wasn't on the chair with me.

"They left about ten minutes ago. They didn't want to disturb you. Tejiri wanted you to rest well. Anyway, your doctor said she's on her way here so I want you to eat fast before she comes." I nodded as I took the tray from her and set it on my lap.

My mom sat down beside me and began to change channels. She put a food channel and I rolled my eyes.

Typical mom.

I finished about ten minutes later, I'm obviously a slow eater. I just love taking my time. I took my tray to the kitchen and washed the plate. I took another apple from the kitchen, washed it and walked out of the kitchen with it.

As I got to the parlor, I heard the gate open. My mom guessed it was the doctor, so she walked out of the house to welcome her. They came in together a minute later.

"Hey Amaka, how are you doing?" I nodded as she took her seat.

"So I went through the results and she doesn't have an issue. Everything is fine but we have to be extra careful and give her the care she needs. She's carrying two lives inside her. She's nine weeks pregnant already. If she keeps adding weight like this, then her belly will start showing before she reaches twelve weeks." She handed the envelope where the results were to my mom.

"Thank you so much. I'll make sure she does exercises. By the time this term is over, she will be home schooled. I don't want rumours about her going round this estate and even in her school. We can just bring up an excuse for her absence." My mom said, squeezing my hands.

"That will be a good idea. Okay! I have to get going. I need to pick my daughter from her school." She said, standing up. My mom nodded and escorted her out of the house.

I took the scan results to look at them. Nothing really important was there. Okay, let me be truthful. I didn't understand anything that was written on the paper. I chuckled to myself as I dropped the envelope back on the chair.

I left the parlor to prepare for bed. I went to the bathroom to have my bath and empty my bowels. I took out a short and a sweat shirt from my closet and climbed my bed. I took a novel from my bedside and began to read.

I woke up hungry and pressed. I went to the toilet to do my business and left my room to hunt for food in the kitchen. I took a plate and poured some cereal for myself. After eating, some grapes, washed them, ate and went back to my room, fulfilled. I brushed my teeth and went to sleep.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm, I put it off and went to have my bath for school. After dressing up, I layed my edges and left my room to meet my mom in the kitchen. She was making toasted bread and tea. I ate quickly while she packed fruits for me to take to school.

I got to school about thirty minutes later after my driver had managed to maneuver the morning traffic. I literally jumped down from the car and rushed to my class to seat down.

"Hey Amy." I heard a tiny voice say. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Maeve stand beside me. I looked at her and faked a smile.

"Hey Maeve. Wait Maeve, what kind of name is that? No offense oh but I was just curious." She gave me a sickly sweet smile.

"Oh. No problem. I'm actually mixed. My mom is from Britain, it's like a popular name there." She said, happily.

"Cool." I muttered and concentrated on my nails that were awfully long.

"There's this glow you have. It's almost blinding." She teased.

I hummed and nodded. "You're flirty and I have a boyfriend." She laughed.

"Of course I know that. I'll see you later. I need to go and take my breakfast from the dining room." I smiled at her and started searching my bag for anything that could entertain me.

The day ran by quickly and I was excited to go home. Well, I'm always excited to leave school. I got home, freshened up and went to look for something to eat and do afterwards. I was in my room watching a new show when my mom came in.

"My babe! How are you?" She asked, grinning.

"Mummy I'm good. Why are you so excited?" I furrowed my eyebrows.

"I'm just happy oh. How was school now?"

"School was good. Have you heard news about Ebube since?" I asked. I knew it was a sensitive topic for her. She always avoided it at all cost.

"Nothing has changed about his condition and I don't think you'll be able to donate one of your kidneys to him."

"I know. I would have really liked to donate though. Is there any other person in our family that will be able to donate?"

My mom suddenly squealed like a teenager and hugged me, almost suffocating me.

"Mummy what's wrong?" I asked, shocked.

"I'm coming baby. You're a genius. You've just made me extremely happy." With that, she ran out of my room.

Mothers.

I sighed and continued watching my show with great interest.

So how was this chapter?
Why do you think Amy's mom acted like she did?

Oh and Maeve is pronounced as May-ev. I hope it helps tho.

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