TWENTY FIVE: LABOR
I sat, cutting vegetable that would be used in cooking Yam Porridge. Madam had gone to the market to get some foodstuff.
I was singing to a popular Christian song when I heard clapping. I turned around to see Daniel clapping continuously.
"What is it?" I asked, chuckling.
"You sing quite well, Rosa." He said and kissed my forehead.
I was stunned. "What was that for?"
"Oh, for having a beautiful voice." He said and laughed loudly.
"Stop teasing me, biko. I won't fall for your tricks, you hear?" I asked, wiggling my index finger.
"Yes ma'am." Daniel said in a funny voice and bowed down to me.
I laughed loud and smiled.
But then there was this sharp pain...pain... I ignored it.
"So how's the baby doing?" He asked and placed his hand on my tummy.
"You're not it's father, Daniel." I snapped and removed his hand.
"But..." He started but was interrupted by the scream that followed.
"Rosa, are you okay?" He asked fidgeting.
I felt a water slide down my thighs.
"The baby...is coming..." I stated, fear in my eyes.
Daniel helped me up from the chair and guided me towards his car. I kept doing the 'oohs and the aahs'. It sounded annoying but my child first.
"Fast please." I begged as he started driving.
He started picking up speed as my screams got louder.
We got to the hospital faster than I thought and I was wheeled into the labor room.
"You'll be fine." I heard Daniel say and I was taken into the room.
I began to sweat. I felt so tired.
"Don't push until I ask you to." A nurse said and I inhaled deeply.
"Now, push." She said and I screamed, pushing with all my strength.
I pushed once more. I held my insides were on fire.
Then I felt the baby come out.
"The...the baby...he isn't crying." Another nurse said.
"No, no, no." I cried. "Please, please."
A nurse began to shake the baby.
As my conscious self began to fade, I heard my baby cry.
"My Chisomaga." I muttered and slipped into unconsciousness.
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