Episode 11 : Heartbreak and New Beginnings
What about Peter erica ? Mum asked
We broke up..
Why?
Mum, Peter is after sex, he doesn’t love Olivia,, he kept complaining,, I can’t.
Erica, in as much as Peter is not reasonable, you’re still thinking of Dave..granny said.
Erica, work on yourself.. get the shop your mum asked you to get, open an account and never accept a man that complains about your daughter.. granny said again.
I listened to my mums and granny’s advice and got the shop,, I stocked it up with lots of food stuffs..
I stopped taking water as my dinner,I stopped hawking.. my daughter stopped using pieces of cloth as diaper….my view of life changed..
The lady that gave me a phone(Mrs Ruth) was pleased with the job I delivered, she kept referring me to her friends..
And weekly I and my family join hands together in Unity to deliver jobs..
Olivia became healthy, still no sign of her father..
No matter how hard I try to forget about Dave, his thought keeps coming every minutes..
What will I tell my daughter if she eventually asked about her father? I asked my mother.
What do you think you should tell her?
I don’t know..Dave’s family rejected her.. Dave left when I was pregnant. Can I tell her, her father died Befor I gave birth to her?
No, Erica, she’ll be angry with you if she finds out you lied to her.. what if Dave comes back?
What if Dave is dead mum? Cause, with the look of things, is he a baby? He hasn’t visited.
The lames excuses I get from his his sister lilian isn’t helping… can’t he com to see me?? He is an adult now.. I don’t believe his parents are still controlling him.
What if his mum lied to him about you? Erica, everything is complicated.. I pray God guides you..
Tell her, her father travelled , granny added.
My daughter is growing, she will be two soon mum.. her father is absent.. it is too much for me.. I miss Dave mum. 😢 I can no longer accept men coming for me.. I can’t move on, no matter how hard I try..
Olivia reminds me of Dave each time I look at her..
Erica, Dave or Olivia? Mum asked.
Both,, 😢 but Olivia first..
Then make your daughter your priority..
Bella said she’s coming back tomorrow..try to make sure she eats good food… good night.
The next day, Bella came… it was a full house as Simon joined us.
I got everything needed, I personally prepared the food,..
Erica, you’ve really changed.. you’re now responsible** laughs**
Big bro, I’ve always been responsible sha..
Where’s Olivia?
She’s playing outside..
Make sure you don’t keep your eyes off her Erica..the world is dangerous.. any news from Dave?
No news..
Move on okay..Bella said
We celebrated our wins and victory.
Olivia clocked 3 years..
My parents were doing well for themselves .
I moved out of my granny’s place.. got an apartment and started life afresh with my daughter..
I also got a space along the road and moved out from the market.. I employed a sales girl
I applied for a part time job and I got it…
I used my evening for adult class.
I enrolled Olivia in a school, and yea, she bears my name as her surname..she can now express hersef.
I met This guy (Kelvin) when I went for a friend’s wedding.
We exchanged contacts and he didn’t stop calling..
Let’s meet again Erica, he pleaded..
We finally met and he asked me for a relationship..
I’m not ready kelvin.. I’m sorry
Any bad past? Why?
I am soo fond of you, I admire you Erica..be my woman..
I had to tell him that I am single mum..
I told him everything about my journey and gave him reasons why I am not interested..
The last person I wanted to consider did not accept my child..
Have you tried forgetting about your child’s father?? I guess it’s one of the reason you’re still single… you still haven’t erased his memory from your head.. I am being honest Erica..
Kelvin please, I’m not ready for anything.
But, I love you, I’d also love to meet with your parents and daughter..I love children 👧 just give me this chance..
Kelvin was persistent,, he disturbed me for months..
One day I invited him over to my house .
Daddy, Olivia called kelvin daddy..
Kelvin carried her and they bonded soo well..
Your daughter is indirectly telling you to accept me..please Erica.
I finally decided to give it a try.
I think my daughter needs a father figure in her life.. she’s growing soo fast..
My relationship with Kelvin started.
I told my parents about it..and he was invited.
I don’t want to see my hurt 😞 my dad told him.
It took her years to get here.. kelvin..
I love your daughter, I am willing to adopt Olivia as my child.. Erica won’t regret this.. kelvin said
The meeting ended….
Kelvin became my support system, he drives Olivia to school, brings her back..
The love he showed me was unexplainable,, he spoils me and my daughter too well..
Kelvin is not demanding, he is soo patient.
It took me months to finally adjust..
I met Dave’s sister on my way back from my mums place..
Erica,, Dave is coming back soon, and he is coming for you..
If you call him, tell him I’ve moved on.
Erica,,try to understand, I wish I can leave my parents house.. dave had an agreement with mum and dad, it’s all because of you..My mum even lied to him that you’ve relocated..
And what did you tell him?
Nothing Erica, my mother is preparing a wife for Dave here..
Can you stop talking and leave? I told lilian..
She left..
Lately, Olivia has been acting strange..
Where’s daddy? She asked me..
Olivia you’re just 3, stop your baby language.
Mumie, what about daddy? She was trying to tell me her friends normally talk about their father.. I understood her baby language
Kelvin is your daddy,
No Mumie, no, where’s daddy?
Your father travelled Olivia, he will be back soon.. I don’t have his pictures I would have shown you.. but right now kelvin is your daddy,,come let’s go get ice cream..
Months passed kelvin was already acting like my husband..
He never asked me for sex,
He will always say, anytime you’re mentally ready Erica..
Kelvin loves you Erica, Simon will always say..
One night I made up my mind.. I just had to it..afterall dave is flirting with lots of girls..
I’m ready Kelvin.. ‘with a smile on my face’.
We finally had sex..
It didn’t become an habit, it was whenever I wanted it..
Three days later, no calls,I noticed kelvin was angry with me..he didn’t visit for days..
I called him .
Can I come over? Olivia is in school..
It’s okay.. you can com..
I went to his house..
I noticed you’ve been acting soo cold lately, what’s wrong kelvin?
You’re the cause of everything..
What have I done??
Your attitude towards this relationship is not encouraging,, we have sex base on your mood and whenever you want it,, and when we do’’ you silently call Dave’s name during love making Erica.. how do you expect me to feel?
I know you haven’t gotten over your first love but I am here and your pushing me away.. I feel bad..
when I touch you at night, all you say is ‘dave stop’. Com on, it’s not dave it’s kelvin, Dave is not here, Dave left you..
I am sorry Kelvin.. I have no idea I always call Dave’s name.. I don’t know this has been happening.
It only means one thing, no matter how hard I try to make you forget about dave, you can’t forget about him. I know he is the father of your daughter, he broke you,, and you still think of him… I am human, I have feelings too.
I need to go now, Let me go pick Olivia..
You want to leave Erica? Kelvin asked.
I don’t know what else to tell you, I responded.
It’s okay.. my regards to your daughter.
I left Kelvin’s house..
I got to Olivia’s school, picked her up and went to my granny’s place.
Erica, what’s going on?? She asked.
I am goin crazy grandma..I don’t know how to say it..
It’s about Dave right?
It’s about kelvin and Dave.. Dave has taken all over me,, I have no idea I call his name in place of kelvin.. Olivia is already 3 and I can’t move on without Dave 😞 it’s affecting my relationship with kelvin.
Dave is not here yet and this is already happening… Erica, do you love kelvin?
Yes granny, I love Kelvin.
You don’t love Kelvin,, if you love kelvin then it should be his name you call during sex.. Dave is not the one touching you, it’s kelvin.. Erica, is there anything you’re not telling me?
No granny,
The night he broke you what happend?
We made a promise to each other, Befor he broke me..
Words are powerful Erica….
Granny, I was young and naive. Promises are just words..
Words that you sticked to for years…You were 19, an adult..
.. go back and apologize..
I took Olivia to Kelvin’s place,
I’m sorry Kelvin.. I will change. It’s not my fault..
I love you Erica, let’s make this work please..
Episode 12 : Erica’s Journey to Independence
Bella came back,, and it was joy..
Oh my! Olivia has grown soo big,, come to big auntie…
How are you Erica, your apartment is beautiful…
I’m okay, how’s school??
Fine,, what about Dave have you heard from him?
Not at all, I met his sister and she told me how Dave is coming back soon, his mother is grooming a wife for him here.. Dave and his mother had an agreement cause of me, I am tired of those cheap lies,that’s not my problem now though..
What is she’s saying the truth??
Nothing will happen still.. I just hope things gets better for I and kelvin.. I want to really love him, but Dave’s thought is acting as a barrier..
It’s a gradual process, I am glad you’re no longer suffering.
What if Dave really wants to get married?? Bella asked
I will be broken again, no doubt..
Kelvin said we’re going to see his parents tomorrow.. I guess he wants to introduce me to them.. I pray they like me..
Be positive, they will.. let’s go visit mum and dad, I hope mums chest is no longer hurting her?
She’s taking her drugs, so she’s fine..let’s go visit granny first.. let me call kelvin to drive us there.. he’ll bring us back..
We visited my parents and granny..kelvin really had fun.
The next morning.. we got prepared.
Can we go with my daughter kelvin?
Yeah,, Olivia is also family.. let’s go.
We arrived at his parents house.
exchanged pleasantries and sat down
Mum, dad, this is Erica, the woman I’ve been telling you about..
You’re welcome my child,, his mum said smiling at me..
We talked for a length Befor his dad asked the question.
Is this your sister’s child? His dad asked.
No sir, She’s my daughter..
You are a single mother? his mother with her surprised face
Yes ma..
Were you married? What about her father?is he dead? What really happened?his parents asked me.
I wasn’t married,, I do not know the whereabouts of her father.. it was a relationship that resulted to my pregnancy, then birth..
Was your delivery normal?His mum asked.
Kelvin was already getting angry.
No ma, I had an emergency operation..
So, that means you have more two or three to give birth to. His dad said.
Educational background?
I attend adult lessons, Sir..
Frankly speaking Kelvin, you can’t marry her.. his dad said
Dad, why?
She’s a single mother, you can’t raise another man’s child.. it will be war, and I love children.. she can’t give birth to more children..
She’s not educated kelvin, you can’t cope with her..
It’s a no for I and your father, there are lots of girls out there, clean girls, fresh graduates, lawyers,, doctors.. you can’t settle for a woman who does just business and has a child..
If you marry her, your kids will grow up with insecurities cause there’s someone Befor them..
All of you came from my womb,, there’s no step brother or step sister.. his mom said..
Erica’s attention will always be on her daughter Befor you and the rest of the kids, she won’t love them equally..
Talking about her ex,, the father of her baby will be a problem…her child will never recognize you as her real father.
tears rolled down my cheek
It wasn’t her fault she gave birth out of wedlock dad, Erica is very innocent..she’s the woman I want to marry.
Then, go look for another parents to accept her..cause she can’t com into this family.. I love my reputation and I am willing to keep it..
I’ve heard everything sir, thank you ma.. I’ll be leaving..
I carried my daughter on my shoulder and left..
Kelvin ran after me..
Kelvin, please, just go back, I’ve been in this situation before, it doesn’t end well.. don’t walk out in your parents,go back and talk to them till they’re done… let me go home and eat..
You’re crying Erica, I can’t leave you in this state..the humiliation is too much.. I am sorry.. Wait for me in the car please, let me talk to them, I’ll be back shortly..
Kelvin ran back inside..
I silently opened the gate, boarded a vehicle home..
Who will I talk too?? Granny, Bella or mum?? I am tired of everything..
I called Bella and my mum to meet me at granny’s place,, I needed to talk to someone.
I changed Olivia clothes, pack some food and came out..
On my way to my granny’s place I met prince, Dave’s friend..
Erica, long time, how are you? Have you heard!?
I’m fine prince, heard what?
Dave is coming back soon, he’s getting married.. his parents already found a wife for him..I spoke with him, Dave is a big boy now..
Dave’s daughter has grown soo big..
You know it’s Dave’s child? I asked him.
Yes Erica, it’s Dave’s replica.. but he is not aware you have a child or you were even pregnant..it is a secret and I can’t disclose it to him, his parents will get me arrested..
Oh well, congratulations to Dave..and my daughter is not his. Have a nice day..
At this point I didn’t know if I should faint or continue my journey..
I continued my journey to my granny’s place..
I got to my granny’s place, they were already waiting for me..
I cried for minutes without talking,,
Erica, did anyone die,, what is soo urgent that you want to talk??
My life is ruined..
Why are you crying??bella what’s going on.
I don’t know mum, she and kelvin went to his parents house for formal introduction..
I know Erica, she’s crying more cause of Dave.. it’s written all over her..
Can you speak up, your daughter is already crying with you..
Kelvin’s parents humiliated me and my daughter,, they rejected me.. I met Dave’s friend,, he said Dave is not aware of Olivia, and he will be back soon, Dave is getting married to someone else..
What are you really crying for? Kelvin’s parents choice of woman or Dave? Mum asked.
I’m crying for both..
Calm down and talk to us..Bella please carry Olivia..
I finally told them everything..
Kelvins parents are worse than Dave’s parents.. Bella said.
No Bella, Dave’s parents are worse.. imagine not telling your son he is a father,, it is a huge crime.mum responded .
Mum, does it mean single mothers can’t find love?
They can..
Granny say something.
Erica you’re soo weak.. his parents doesn’t like you and you’re crying? For what reason?
When we talk about marriage we are talking about acceptance,, you’re not just marrying your partner, you’re also getting marriage to his family.. and when both parents do not accept a daughter in law, it will be difficult to be in that family..
You should learn to deal with things.. are you desperate now for acceptance ??
Take a look at your daughter, haven’t you seen and gone through a lot to get to where you’re now?
You are your own problem Erica.. Act like an adult and a mother.
When both parents are against a relationship, it doesn’t end well, remember Dave’s parents? None liked you.. now Kelvin’s parent? Not even the mother is on your side.. you’re no longer fighting for their parents acceptance..
You don’t need to fight for Kelvin’s love or Dave’s love(that’s if he comes back). Let them fight for you..
I can’t wait for this drama Erica.. Bella said.
Which drama? We’re not sure Dave is coming soo soon.
Erica, no matter what you do.. do not beg Kelvin’s parents to accept you..kelvin is their son.. he should be the one to prove to them you’re worth fightin for..
I already know Dave.. he defended you when he was younger.. he’ll do worse when he finds out the truth about his parents..
The next time you cry to my house, I will chase you out Erica..
Dry your tears, eat.. and go go home.
Episode 13 : Unexpected Support and New Challenges
Erica, I feel for you, I wanted to tell mum but that atmosphere was bad for me to talk.
What’s wrong Bella?
Nothing actually, My fiancé has taken me to meet his parents, and they accepted me without any argument, I wonder why you are not lucky when it comes to the parents of your spouse, I pray everything ends well for you sis.
Congratulations Bella, is it that boy you were sneaking out to meet?
No Erica, I met this one in school..he’ll be coming soon..
Ah bella, you didn’t tell me , congratulations once again… we have a wedding to plan.
Erica, I pray Dave comes back… you’ve gone through so much pain..
You don’t like kelvin??
I don’t hate Kelvin, but I feel Dave is really dying to be here..
Kelvin is calling..
I’m driving towards your apartment, are you home??
Yeah..
Knock! Knock!!
Hello Kelvin, how are you?
I’m fine.
I’ll be in Olivia’s room..
Erica, I’m sorry for yesterday.. I’m sorry for the words my parents said to you..
Okay, no problem.
Is that all you have to say? Kelvin asked.
What else were you expecting to hear?
You apologized on their behalf and I said no problem.. are you not pleased with my reply?
I feel you want to end it all.
Are you scared? I asked.
Erica I’m not sacred, I don’t like the way you’re responding to everything that happened yesterday..
Kelvin, you want me to remind you of what your parents said?
They indirectly called me an illiterate, they want you to marry someone that’s a doctor or a lawyer.. someone that can produce more than 10 kids…should I continue talking?
No, please don’t..
Did they change their mind when you went back in?
Oh! They didn’t… your family cannot accept me and my daughter.
Let’s fight it Erica.
Kelvin, I’ve been fighting all my life, from a poor background to my first relationship, getting pregnant, enduring the pains that comes with child bearing, hawkin under the rain and finally I am here.. my daughter endured the stress I put her through.I can no longer fight to be accepted…I am sorry Kelvin..
Erica please, not now.. I love you… calm down I will still talk to them.. anyhow they will accept you.. but I can’t do this alone.. I need you.
Kelvin, we’re not breaking up, I am only letting you know I am not fighting to be accepted by your parents..it is either they accept me and my daughter or we part ways when the time comes.
We finished talking,
Kelvin wasn’t comfortable so he left..
Kelvin apologized again and again..
Our relationship continued.
One day I was with Olivia when she screamed and started gasping for breath..fear gripped me as I rushed her to the hospital..
God please don’t let my daughter die..
I quickly called my Bella, Kelvin and my mum..
They came.
What happend Erica??
I don’t know kelvin, Olivia couldn’t breathe.. she was screaming Befor she started gasping for air..what has the doctor said?
Waiting for them to tell me what’s wrong..
Shortly the doctor came.
Your daughter has pneumonia,, there’s cold in her ribs.. and she’s too young, did you in anyway expose her to cold?
😢 when she still still a child, several times we hawk under the rain, she was always with me hustling.. but my granny prepared herbs for her to avoid this pneumonia.. how com it’s happening?
Stop crying Erica.. she’ll be fine..
You should have left her with your mother or even bring her to the hospital for checkup.
Well, she can go home today, take the drugs from the reception and please always cover her..
Erica, she will be alright.. mum consoled me.
Kelvin paid for the drugs and took us home.
Few months later my mum gave me lots of missed calls at midnight.. due to tiredness I couldn’t pick.
The next morning I called her.
Mum, what happend??is everything alright??
Erica, Erica, Erica, mum kept calling my name.
What is it mum, you’re getting me scared..
Erica, Dave is back.. he came last night alone looking for you..
What? Dave? Back?
Yes, Erica.. he said he is coming back this morning..
Please do not give him my adress.
I’ll be coming soon to tell you all about it.
Episode 14 : Embracing Motherhood and Personal Growth
My mother was getting prepared to come over to my place when Dave arrived at her house.
Good morning ma, Dave greeted.
Dave, this should be the last time you come to my house without invitation, did you even check the time you came last night?? An odd hour??
Sorry ma..
What do you want again??
I’m here for Erica ma, my parents told me she relocated.. I’m here for her address and phone number..I have lots of questions for her..
You have lots of questions for Erica?dave please leave, as you can see I am about going to the market… why not ask your parents the name of the place she relocated to?
You’re not helping me ma,, please, let’s not argue, where’s Erica.?
You have to leave, I’m getting late.. mum left*
Minutes later she arrived at my place..
Erica, you need to see the way dave was talking with confidence, he is looking for you. Dave’s sister didn’t lie to you Erica, Dave’s parents lied to dave that you relocated..Erica, the Dave I saw last night and today is not resting till he finds you..
I kept staring at my mum as she was talking.
Erica, say something, you’ve refused to say anything.
Mum, I have nothing to say.. I do not know what to say…
I am trying to place my mind on what granny said,, and if you don’t give him my number, he will go to granny’s place.. that was our meeting point..
Let me go pick Olivia, I don’t think kelvin is back from work… just wait here for me..
On my way to pick Olivia I got a call from my granny,
Erica, dave is here…
Tell him I relocated..
He wants to talk to you.. she said.
Granny, tell him I am not interested…* hangs up**
I went to pick Olivia from school and went home.
Mum, I told you dave will go to granny’s place.. granny called me and told me dave was with her asking for my number….
Did you tell her to give him?
No, mum, Dave will not stop.. I am angry now.. why is he looking for me now that he is back?? When he left did he in any way come back to look for me?? Why is he acting serious now, he kept asking about me but he didn’t come back… and he’s getting married, so why is he disturbing you and granny?
Dave didn’t stop disturbing my parents and granny..
One week later I and kelvin went to the supermarket to get stuffs for Olivia’s fourth birthday when I saw Dave..
Erica, with excitement on his face, he held me*
Erica, please, stop hiding from me, what have I done to you that you’ve been avoiding me?I got to hear you didn’t relocate, and I’ve been looking everywhere for you, I know I will find you..I have lots of things to say to you, I have lots of questions to ask..
Dave, please,, I am not ready for this.. stop looking for me, stop holding me..
We were talking when kelvin and Olivia met us..
Darling, I got this for you.. kelvin said.I’ll be in the car waiting for you and Olivia..
Mummy, take, Olivia said giving me the 🧸 toy kelvin got for her..
You’re married?? You have a daughter?? Dave asked.
I’ll be getting married soon.. I also heard you’re getting married, oh! I guess that’s why you came back.
Is she his daughter too?
Yes, she’s Kelvins daughter..
I am confused Erica.. Dave said staring at Olivia..
I need to go now, my fiancé is very jealous..
Let’s go Olivia..
I left.
We got home.
Why did it take you soo long to join me in the car? kelvin asked.
I’m sorry kelvin
Erica, I know that’s Dave..
How did you know?
Olivia’s face says it all,, she looks like him.. you didn’t tell me he’s back.
It wasn’t necessary kelvin, please don’t make it look like I am hiding something,, Dave cam back and today is the first time I am seeing him..
It shouldn’t be what I am thinking Erica, I’ll be on my way home.. see you tomorrow..
Dave went home and met his mother..
Mum, you never mentioned Erica has a daughter.., you lied to me that she relocated. Why? Dave asked his mum.
Dave, I heard she relocated, wait!! You saw Erica and your daughter?
My daughter?? Mum she’s my daughter??
No Dave, it was a mistake, I wanted to say her daughter, look Dave, after you left, Erica entered into prostitution, she slept with different men, I tried to advice her, but she said she doesn’t love you anymore.. Erica got pregnant and gave birth.. she doesn’t know the father of her child..
And why would I believe you now mum? I know you hate Erica, have you forgotten how you arrested me cause I wanted to com back for Erica? How you stopped sending me money in school cause of Erica,,you even made me sign papers not to return till I am done with school.
I did not come back cause you threatened to lie against Erica and get her arrested.. I stayed back.. and I still forgive you.. if I find out Olivia is my daughter and you’re aware, mum.. it will be a serious War between us..
Dave, our agreement still stand, you’re getting married to the lady I’ve been grooming for you…whenever it is about Erica you disrespect me.. this was the reason I never wanted you here.
You were hiding something that was why you did everything to make me stay back, and for the girl you’ve been grooming for me, tell her parents Dave is not interested anymore, I had to accept your agreement cause I needed to com back for Erica..I am here now..Erica is the reason I am back and she’s the one I will marry..
Dave, Erica will ruin you..
Let her ruin me mum, I am ready to be ruined by Erica..*he left
The next day, Someone knocked on my door..
It was Dave.
How did you get here? What are you doing here..
Erica, I am not here to argue with you..How old is your daughter?
Why are you asking me such questions? I asked him
Will you talk or I should make you start talking?
You came here to beat me? Why are you talking like you’re angry? you’re in my house and I can walk you out dave
How old is your daughter?
She’ will be four soon..
Who’s her father?
The guy you saw me with the other day.
Stop lying and tell me the truth.
Ok, Dave, her father died when I was pregnant, so kelvin adopted her..
Can I talk to her?
Dave, please leave,, My daughter is not soo good with strangers.
She’s will be four soon.. her father died when you were pregnant.. it’s alright Erica.. I’ll be leaving but I will be back , I won’t tell you when ..
Dave, stop following me me around, please, do not try to stalk me.. move on with your life and your soon to be wife..
I can’t move on Erica, I hope you haven’t forgotten our promise to each other the night I broke you.. those words brought me here.. see you soon..
Dave left..
I immediately called my granny and my mother.
If Dave asks about Olivia father, please tell him he is dead..I don’t want him to be aware he’s the father of Olivia… granny, I’ve already told mum everything.. the Dave I saw this morning is not the Dave I know..he has totally changed.
Erica, I told you.. just pray he doesn’t com here to ask me about Olivia, cause I will tell him the truth, you cannot hide Olivia from her father.. How’s kelvin?
Granny, kelvin is fine..
Erica, get yourself ready… Dave will fight to know the truth.. and once he knows the truth his parents will fight you..
I don’t care about his parents, they caused everything… bye granny.. I need to take olivia for check up..
Episode 15 : Dealing with Dave’s Absence
I spoke with my parents about you Erica, but they’re still refusing to accept you.
Kelvin, it’s fine..
You sound like you’re happy,, are you happy they’ve not accepted you?? Or is it because Dave is back??
Kelvin, must you involve Dave’s name in our discussion? What is wrong? Your parents cannot accept me and you want me to be sad about it?? You’re the one getting married to me, can’t you convince them about us? Why is it difficult for your parents to accept your choice.
Erica, look! I am trying my best to make them accept you.. I was thinking we go together and talk to them.. please, let’s go today. I’m so scared that dave will claim ownership of Olivia and you.. I will just kill myself, I love you and I also love your daughter.. please let’s go talk to my parents again..
And if they don’t accept me?
They will..
No problem, let’s go there tomorrow please..
Why not today he asked..
Granny sent for me.. she wants to see Olivia..
Let me just drop you there, I’ll com bk tomorrow morning.
Kelvin drove us to granny’s place..
Erica, you didn’t tell me you were coming.. what’s wrong?
I lied to kelvin you sent for me, granny kelvin wants us to go meet his parents tomorrow, he said he talked to them but they are not changing their mind..
So, what makes you think they will change their mind if you go with him tomorrow?
Erica, you’re making same mistake twice, kelvin already talked to them and they’re still not accepting you..
Granny, I just don’t want kelvin to feel bad, he thinks I am refusing to go cause of Dave..I accepted to go with him tomorrow morning, I will drop Olivia in school Befor leaving with kelvin.. Let me go home now..Olivia’s birthday is in 2 days.. you’re invited…
The next morning kelvin came, and we took Olivia to school.. he drove me to his parents house.
Good morning ma/sir.
Kelvin, who’s she? His dad asked.
She’s Erica dad, why acting like you do not know her.
I didn’t see her daughter that’s why I asked, soo why is she here again?
Dad, mum, please, Erica is the one for me, accept her into this family.. so we can proceed with her traditional rites.
Kelvin, I’ve told you countless times that you cannot marry a woman that has given birth, it’s final, bring a single lady here for us, a lady with high profession.. Not someone that doesn’t have a skill,, I passed the other day and saw her in her shop.. kelvin. You want to marry a lady that sells food stuffs??she doesn’t have a career.. our decision is final.
Erica, I’d advice you to stop building your relationship with kelvin, it will not work.. and you should stay away from him.his dad told me.
Kelvin, there’s no need for all of this, your parents will never accept me..I should go pick my daughter now..
She will always put her child first Befor you kelvin.. please take her out, I don’t want to see her again..
You’re right ma, my child comes first Befor your son..
I stood up and walked towards the door, kelvin followed me, the next thing I heard was.
“”If you follow her kelvin, you cease to become my son”.
Kelvin stayed back..
I went to my daughters school, picked her and went home, I got to my house and met Dave outside.
I’ve been waiting for you,he said .
She looks like me Erica,
She doesn’t look like you Dave.
Erica, I calculated everything, were you pregnant for me?
Are you not tired of asking same question??
Dave, leave..
I met prince yesterday Erica, and he told me how my parents threatened him if he gives you my number..I asked him about you and your pregnancy..he said you were pregnant after I left.. so basically Olivia is my daughter..
Prince is right, I was pregnant, but not for you, you can now leave..
Dave carried Olivia and asked her of her father and Olivia repeated the words I always tell her whenever she ask of her father.
Where’s your father Olivia, Dave asked.
He travelled and he will be coming back soon, Olivia responded..
I can’t tell her, her father died, she’s too young to understand, I told Dave.
I understand you Erica, I believe you.. how’s your fiance?
How’s ur soon to be wife?? I replied.
My soon to be wife is standing in front of me with our daughter, I miss you Erica..
Dave, please leave.. if kelvin comes here he will not be happy with me..
I wasn’t done talking when kelvin came. And yea he met I and Dave outside..
We need to talk Erica. Kelvin said walking toward the door.
Dave left.. I went in with Olivia to meet kelvin.
I now understand why you left soo early, Dave’s the reason why you decided to leave in the middle of an argument Erica, we were supposed to stay longer so my parents can actually change their perspective towards you, and wa did I get?an embarrassment..
What was I supposed to say or do? I asked.
You were not suppose to say Olivia comes first Befor me in the presence of my parents.. I know she comes first but do you have to say it??
Can you listen to yourself? I wasn’t supposed to say anything,,? The worst mister I made was following you the second time cause I want to be accepted.. I have no time for this discussion kelvin.. and why are you here? To shout at me for saying what I said? If they don’t like me, then stop stressing it..no matter what i do they will not allow you marry me..
And you think if I don’t marry you Dave will? Erica,, I no longer want to see you with Dave..Dave is now a distraction, he has always been a distraction.. Avoid him..
We finished talking..
Dave met his sister lilian and asked her about everything.
Erica was pregnant after you left, they even came to tell mum and dad about it, but mum chased them out, she did not support Erica with hospital bills, Dave, Erica suffered, mum threatened to beat me if I ever give Erica your number.. I told her couple of times that you’re not aware of her pregnancy..
I need to go visit her granny, I can’t believe what you’re saying lilian, my parents hid my daughter from me for years..
Dave went to my granny’s place..
Dave, you’re here..how are you?
I’m fine, please tell me what I heard is not true.
What did you hear? Granny asked him.
Is Olivia my daughter?
Olivia is your daughter Dave..
My God! He exclaimed.
Granny told him everything..And he also told granny his own part of the story.
Will erica ever believe me??
My parents were supposed to protect Erica and my daughter..why did they neglect their own granddaughter? I can imagine the pains Erica went through cause of me..but granny, is she getting married to they guy I always see her with?
I think so..Dave, allow Erica rest for now…
I still love her, I am hurt seeing her with another man.. I need to leave now..
The next day we prepared for Olivia’s birthday..
Everywhere was colorful,lots of cake 🎂 gifts items,food and enough goodies.
Every member of my family was present..
kelvin assisted in setting the place..
Soon the party began..
Few moments later dave came.
Why am I not invited to my daughters birthday party? He said staring at me.
Dave, you don’t give up right?? Kelvin asked
Give up? I don’t understand, I shouldn’t be here to grace this occasion?
Dave, you were not invited cause you’re not her father. I said to him.
Prove it Erica.. stop being stubborn, tell Olivia I am her father.
Why are you creating a scene? Simon asked him.
Olivia is not your child Dave.
Erica, theres no need lying to Dave, I told him everything yesterday. Granny said
Why granny? Why?
He deserves to know Erica.. you can’t hide it forever.. Olivia deserves to know her dad too..Dave, stop all this let’s enjoy this party..
Kelvin wasn’t comfortable with Dave.. He left the party..