IT’S OKAY TO CRY
Episode 9.
Anastasia arrived at Julia place quiet late and she was more worried about Palesa knowing Julia is totally ignorant about taking Care of babies.
The thought of carrying Hope there too was more annoying to her as she hit on the gate, the young man looked through the gate and opened up.
“Good morning, she replied when he greeted and she hurriedly went in.
“Hi good morning, sorry am late I had a lot to do, Anastasia said immediately she got in to see them on the dinning about to take breakfast.
“Its okay, awnnn you brought the baby, let me have her, Julia said standing up to get Hope.
“Thank you, I’ll go see Palesa now, Anastasia said and left leaving Hope with them.
“Poor girl, she is so light, honey what do you think? Julia said giving him to Alfred.
“I don’t know, I won’t say she is not properly fed because she’s still brea$t feeding, what if its her nature? Alfred replied carrying her.
“I feel so bad for her, a beautiful girl like her should enjoy the love her father, Julia said.
“Common everything will be fine with time, Alfred said giving Hope back to Julia.
“But her temperature, are you sure this baby is alright? Julia asked and Alfred laughed.
“Common Honey what are you saying? Anastasia knows better and she will surely do something if the baby is not alright. The food is getting cold, Alfred said.
“Sorry, let’s eat, Julia said…………
Ditebogo was diagnosed of Typhoid and malaria, and was put on bed rest, she opened her eyes slowly and saw her brother,
“Hey you got me scared. Why didn’t you tell Me you weren’t feeling fine because am sure you must have had the symptoms, Mpho said.
“Where is Hope? Dite asked.
“Are you kidding me? Let’s talk about your health first okay, you are not Hope mother, Mpho replied.
“I am fine okay, I want to go home, she said.
“I won’t ask if you’re sick because its obvious you’re sick, but I’ll ask if you’re mad so I’ll know my next step. I’ll go get you something to eat, Mpho said getting up.
“Brother please, can you help me take care of Hope else I’ll be worried sick about her. Don’t expect me to get well soon because I won’t, Dite said.
“What do you think we are? Dem0ns? Mpho asked.
“Right now I have no answer to that question seeing you guys attitude with that baby, please will you take care of her till I get well? Dite replied.
“Anastasia will, he replied.
“She will not, Dite replied.
“Yes she will, she won’t have the heart to kill her anyway so get well soon so you’ll go see Hope. By the way what will you love to eat? Mpho asked but Dite backed him saying nothing.
“I’ll get you coconut rice then or better still jellof, I’ll be back, Mpho said and left…….
The maid passed by with a laundry basket and heard the sound of a baby crying,
“What is this nanny doing? She asked herself and opened up to see Anastasia playing with Palesa.
“Yes can I help you? Anastasia asked when she walked in.
“Sorry, the baby was crying and I wanted checking why, She replied.
“Its not Palesa crying and don’t mind her, thats how she cries a lot, Anastasia replied.
“Is that so, let me help you with her then, the maid said dropping the basket.
“No thank you, I’ll attend to her shortly, am actually waiting for Palesa to sleep. Are you done with your chores? Anastasia asked stopping her.
“Alright, sorry for disturbing, the maid said and slowly left the room while Hope started sucking her fingers.
“Cry and let everyone know I carried a noise maker okay, next time you will follow me down here again, Anastasia angrily said to Hope……..
Julia returned from the hospital and met Anastasia singing for Palesa while she smiled looking at them by the door, she looked around and saw Hope on the floor sucking her fingers.
“Oh no, why is she there? Julia asked going to her and Anastasia was so surprised to see her.
“You’re back? She asked but Julia already carried Hope.
“Was she crying or something? And why is she on the floor? Julia asked.
“Oh that? My baby doesn’t like to be kept on the bed, she likes the cold ground and when I didn’t place her on the ground she was crying a lot, Anastasia replied.
“If that’s the case, there’s a baby mat or blanket here, please spread it for her next time, Julia said.
“Okay I will, I didn’t Want to touch your baby things, Anastasia said.
“No its fine, please this tiles is too cold for her, have her, Julia said giving Hope to her while she took Palesa.
“Did you enjoy aunty Darling? What will you say to aunty? Julia jokingly said to Palesa and they laughed.
“I hope the wound is getting healed? Anastasia asked.
“Yea but i wish I can do something about the scar, I don’t like it, Julia said settling down to brea$tfeed her but Palesa didn’t want to.
“I don’t understand, why is she pushing me away? Julia asked.
“Sorry if you don’t mind, I helped brea$tfeed her along with my daughter, am sorry i did that, Anastasia said.
“Oh really, no problem that’s very good of you thank you, Julia said putting her brea$t back.
“I think she’s filled, Anastasia said.
“Very filled i must say, ahhhh what a relief, Julia replied.
“So you were talking about the scar? That should be your pride you know, there’s nothing you can do about it, Anastasia said.
“What! No way please, it doesn’t look good at all and i don’t know if my husband will still find me attractive with it. This was why i wanted the vaginal, Julia said.
“Trust me when i say even with the vaginal you will complain saying your vagina is loosed or sacked and you will still say your husband won’t be sexually satisfied, Anastasia replied.
“What! What then will women do? Julia asked.
“Absolutely nothing, we can’t kill ourselves to please our husband. If a man truly loves you, he should come to this understanding that it’s not our making, this is what we have to pass through to bring a life on earth. You should be proud of your scar, I have mine too, Anastasia said.
“You do? Julia asjed.
“Yea my second set of twins, it was through caesarean operation, so you see I’ve experienced both, Anastasia replied.
“Wait, you mean you had twins twice? Wow girl am so jealous of you right now! Julia shouted and Anastasia laughed.
“Don’t worry your next will be twins but pray it shouldn’t be girls, She replied.
“You think Alfred will suddenly turn angry? Nah he’s educated, Julia said.
“Hummm, why then are you scared Alfred wont see you attractive with your scars if he’s that educated? Anastasia asked and Julia looked at her.
“You mean? Julia asked.
“Men will always be men, Anastasia said and Julia was quiet for a while.
“Anyways that aside, have the cook made you something to eat? Julia asked.
“Wait, don’t tell me you’ll be feeding me also despite my pay? Anastasia asked.
“Common that’s my responsibility, let’s go downstairs, Julia said and noticed Palesa was already asleep.
“I’ll leave her here then, Julia asked.
“Why? What if she wakes up? Anastasia asked.
“Don’t worry I’ll check on her, meet me downstairs okay, Julia said.
“Ermm please can i ask for a favor? Anastasia stopped her.
“Okay, Julia replied listening.
“I have to go pick my kids from school, my husband sister fell sick this morning and I have to take care of everything now, Anastasia said.
“OK I understand, and i know to have to prepare something for them. Don’t worry i’ll ask the cook to package some food for you and the kids, Julia replied.
“Seriously? Thank you so much, Anastasia said.
“Its okay, you can go attend to your kids, I’ll try my best with Palesa, Julia replied.
“Thank you, Anastasia said.
“Its okay, Meet me downstairs then, Julia said and left while Anastasia angrily looked at Hope.
“Can’t you sleep also? She said and breastfeed her just so she can equally sleep checking the time………..
Anastasia got back home with the kids and was so surprised to see Mpho at home,
“Here i am thinking you won’t be free to pick the children up from school and you’re relaxed at home, do you have any conscience at all? Anastasia asked after sending the kids to their room but Mpho ignored her.
“Dear common I’m waiting, Mpho shouted and Anastasia wondered who he was talking to.
“Who is at home? She asked.
“I’m right here, a lady said coming out with a tray of food and was so surprised to see Anastasia.
She looked scared as she stared at Anastasia and Mpho noticed it,
“Dear what are you looking at? Come sit down let’s eat, Mpho said getting the tray from her and made her sit while Anastasia stood shocked looking at them.
She bashed angrily into the room leaving Hope on the sofa and Mpho smiled at that,
“Hummmm this is delicious dear, Mpho said feeding her………………..
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