Her Baby’s Secret

ARIKE’S POV

I began to sing her one of the lullabies the nannies at the home sings to the babies all the time to put them to sleep.

You Are My Sunshine

My only sunshine

You make me happy

When skies are grey

You’ll never know, dear

How much I love you

Please don’t take my sunshine away.”

My gaze fell on a black mark on her nose and remembered where I had always seen it.

Dayo has the same mark on the same spot. One of the things to prove that she was his child but I didn’t want to think about it right now.

“Arike-” Busayomi stopped halfway when she saw my position.

I stood up and faced her. “I was just singing to her.” I said.

“Oh! It’s alright.” She shook her head.

“Why did you tell me your mom and Mr Paul were at your place?” I asked.

“It was meant to be surprise.” She crashes down on the couch with a sigh.

“They both insisted on coming because she wanted to see Iteoluwa.”

“I feel bad that they didn’t get to play with her because she is sleeping.” I said.

“Mom had planned to spend the night here but Aunt Tito ruined everything. Oh! I even forgot to give her the small bag she brought along.” She sighed.

“We can go and say hi to her tomorrow.”

“No, not with aunty Tito at our place.” Busayomi objected.

“Why?”

“She will start marriage lectures like a pastor that is about to join couples together In holy matrimony..”

“Is it that bad?” I asked.

“It is very bad. The last time we talked on phone she spent close to one hour lecturing about marital life.”

“At least it was her airtime.” I laughed.

“Which stupid airtime? She flashed me at first asking if I had enough airtime and I said no. She pestered me that she had something important to say. Las las, I recharge her one thousand naira airtime.”

I couldn’t stop laughing. “At least you have an aunt.”

“Aunt Tito is a very bad aunt. If all aunties are to be like her, I would rather not have any.”

I laughed again. “Pray to have a Jehovah Witness as an aunt in your next life.” I said.

“Ahhh! Aunt Tito is a Jehoval witness.” She laughed.

“No wonder -”

“She talks like a parrot and she’s never tired.” Busayomi shook her head. “Just keep an eye on her at the wedding, you’ll see that she will want to be in charge of food.” She added.

“I think I know enough of Aunt Tito, I can’t wait to meet her in person.”

“Abeg comman freshen up.” She walked over to carry Iteoluwa to the bedroom while I followed closely with our box.

“I’m so happy you guys are here with me.” Busayomi said.

“Missing your wedding would haunt me forever.”

“Definitely!” She laughed.

Busayomi lay Iteoluwa on the bed gently but opened her eyes slightly. “Mo…. mmy-”

Busayomi paved way for me to pet her back to sleep. “Shhhssshhh.. sleep now my love.” I whispered.

“Oh’ let me switch on the fav.” Busayomi whispered.

“Thank you.” I said when the fan came on and started its movement in full speed.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“Is she asleep?” She asked in a low tone.

I shook my head yes. “You should rest too, I will prepare dinner for us.”

“No, I am alright let me join you in the kitchen.”

“Arike I can-”

“I have gist o.” I cut her off knowing that Busayomi never rejected gists.

“You want to use that get me, abeg rest.”

“I’m coming with you.” I pushed her gently out of the room.

“I told you to rest, tomorrow is gonna be a long day.”

“I will sleep after dinner.”

“Okay, just gimme the full gist of whatever you want to tell me.” She said.

I laughed. I said it! She will never say no!