AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Episode 35

We came back from our honey moon. The mansion is empty, everyone as returned to their base. We visited my family, Sharon said shell join us later at the mansion. Then we checked on the Mikes.

My husband and I walked into their sitting room, the atmosphere was not friendly or welcoming. Everywhere was quiet. Lizzy lying on the sofa not looking so well, her face was swollen.

Lizzy, whats wrong

We were shocked, when Mike told us Lizzy lost her mom.

When was that I asked Mike

Last week. In fact Lizzy was hospitalized, she fainted when she got the news of her mother’s death. She was just discharged from the hospital yesterday Mike narrated.

And nobody cared to inform us Henry said with a straight face.

Who does that You are on honey moon, and you don’t expect us to ruin it for you with sad news

Lizzy, I’m sorry for your loss Henry said.

Thank you she replied as tears flooded her eyes.

Please stop crying, you know your condition, you did want anything to happen to your baby right I said

Henry, you won’t understand, my mother suffered...I lost my father at a very tender age, there was no one to turn to for help,. My mother toiled hard, just to give me and my son the best. She couldn’t remarry, knowing fully well that no man that can accept her daughter and...

grandson. She traded her happiness for my son and I. Now death took her away from me, from us, she should have waited a little longer to enjoy the fruit of her labor she said wailing.

It’s OK my dear, God knows best I said

She’s all I have and she’s gone She’s gone

Lizzy please put yourself together, I know you’ll miss her, but you have your own family now, husband, your son and you have us. Please be strong

I will thank..you.

What’s going on Lizzy, are you in alright I reached out to her.

I think, my water just.. broke She said and wincing in pain.

What! Are you waiting for us to come back from our honeymoon, you must name this child after me if he’s a boy and if it’s a girl then you must name her after my wife Henry said to lighten the mood while Mike went to get her things in the room.

Lizzy shake her head at his joke and smiled weakly.

Henry and Mike helped her into the car, while carried her into the car, while I carried the bag. We got to the hospital and she was wheeled into the labor room. We all silently prayed while waiting for the doctor.

One of the Nurses came out and we all walk up to her. She smiled Congrat, she gave birth to a baby girl

Thank God! We all hugged one another.

Can we see her now Mike asked with all excitement.

Not yet, I’ll let you know when she’s moved into the ward the Nurse replied

Thank you We all chorused.

Some minutes later, we were directed to her ward.

God has comforted me Lizzy said smiling as she held the baby.

Yes he has, congratulations I said and took the baby from her.

She’s so cute and beautiful I said

Just like her mom Henry added.

I handed the baby over to Mike, but he refused to take the baby from me.

I’m scared to hold her, she’s looks fragile he said fidgeting.

All you need do, is to carry her gently with care, she won’t break I said smiling. I gently place the baby in his arms.

Hi, my beautiful princess he said as he rocked her gently.

Mike raise his head and faced me. We are naming her after you he said

Did you hear me when I said it earlier Henry asked curiously.

No I didn’t, we made the decision months back

No wonder the baby came when she sighted Henry he said and we all laughed.

I’m honored, thank you I said

Hi Henrietta Henry said and took the baby from Mike.

We left the hospital later and went home.

I’m happy for them, Lizzy has a baby to worry about now, the pain of loosing her mom will be replaced by the joy of having a new born baby. I’m happy for them can’t wait to have my baby.

Henry went straight upstairs to shower while I prepared dinner. After taking dinner, we retired to the bedroom.

I took off my clothes and move into the bathroom to shower. I heard footsteps so I opened my eyes.

Hubby you took a shower not quite long

I thought wifey needed company he said with a mischievous look.

I know that look, don’t.

He didn’’t allow me finish my statement he kissed me and took off his short.

Baby I can’t wait to hold our own baby, I carried baby Henrietta  and I wished she was mine

Me too, I believe very soon our bundle of Joy will arrive by Gods grace I said

Then don’t stop me from joining you inside the shower he said kissing me all over.

We bathed together and end the rest of the activities ended in the other room.

TBC.....please drop your comment as usual..lol