Redeemed

Chapter 7

07

GINA

My pregnancy comes at a good time. Being married isn't easy and I hate that Zach is always away.

On top of that, I have to deal with his mom. There's nothing I'd ever do right in her eyes.

I know she's going to act like I haven't been caring for her son and would even try to make me feel like I'm doing a bad job with Zoë.

I'd be lying if I say I know how she'll react to Tshidi being here.

I know how disrespectful Tshidi is and I hope she won't make my mother-in-law hate me more.

The day I've been dreading Is here. I took a day off so I can make sure she's welcomed.

Tshidi: "Why are you up so early? "

Me: "My mother-in-law is coming "

Tshidi: "She must be a bitch then. I can help you clean up "

Me: "Really? "

Tshidi: "(rolls eyes) I'm a maid, in case you forgot "

Me: "Thank you. Aren't you working? ":

Tshidi: "I am but it's 6am. Why are you asking questions? Don't you want my help? "

Me: "(rolls eyes) Just get the vacuum cleaner and let's get cleaning "

Tshidi: "That's more like it"

Zach left at 5am and that's when I woke up.

Knowing myself, I wouldn't have asked for any help

One thing that sucks about this pregnancy is the morning sickness.

Tshidi just laughs when the nausea hits me and I have to throw up.

Me: "This isn't funny "

Tshidi: "(chuckles) actually, it Is. I don't know what you were thinking getting pregnant "

Me: "What's the deal with you? Why are you so against my pregnancy? It's not like it's the first time. We have Zoë "

Tshidi: "Exactly, two is just being greedy "

Me: "I don't have time for this. I think I'll manage right on my own "

Tshidi: "(drops the broom) Suit yourself "

I'm quiet during breakfast and my daughter is chirpy as always.

I don't understand why Tshidi has a problem with my pregnancy.

She's my sister and yes, I was expecting her to be happy for me.

I don't know why she's always against me.

I mean I'm married so my baby will have a stable home.

I shouldn't be thinking about her and her negativity.