Me

The young me was born into a nuclear family of five. I'm the first child and the only son. my parents are financially capable for the family alone. some days are good, some are.... I had two younger sisters. we had our own apartment, lived in peace.

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" happy birthday to you Nonso" my sisters said. I was still lying on the bed. I stood up to realize is morning already and is my 18th birthday anniversary. they hugged me and dragged me out from my room. the living room was designed already for my birthday celebration." happy birthday to you" my parents said to me. I felt so special, I couldn't help myself but smile.

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"is evening already" I said looking for my phone. "oh my God! fifteen missed calls" I exclaimed. Guess who... Nonye called fifteen times and I missed all. " Hello I can explain" I said to her immediately she picked. we've known each other for two years now. it all started in high school. we promised each other never to stay apart, together forever. now she's two weeks pregnant for who?

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I got admitted newly into a tertiary institution to study banking and finance. since I got where I stay in school, she felt it was wise to stay with me for a month. it was the third week already before our boat started sinking. after our return from the hospital, I have been searching for the right words to tell Nonye. she sobbed softly... "I'm in deep shit" I said as I cuddled her. hours went, all I could do was stare at the white ceilings in my room while she slept with her head on my chest. a million and one thoughts ran through my head.

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what will an eighteen year old Nonso do? this is me and I need your candid advice.