chapter Three

Loretta began to enjoy and other side of married with their little baby Audrey. she finally felt how it was to be a mother. Richard was also very happy he began to spend more time with his wife and baby.

on a fateful day, Mrs Margaret decided to pay an unexpected visit to her son. Loretta was feeding the baby when she heard a knock on the door.

Don't worry, I will open the door. Richard said and got up from his seat.

Mother!, Am so happy to see you. Good afternoon. He greeted.

Good afternoon Mama, you didn't inform us that you were coming. please, come inside, let me quickly get you something to eat. Loretta said.

No!, that's not what am here for, I came to confirm if what I heard was true. Margaret replied staring at the baby.

Richard, I told you to talk to your wife, make her understand that getting another wife is essential, we have waited patiently hoping that one day what we have been expecting would come but it never came. instead of you to do as I said, you did the opposite, Richard what is the meaning of this? I'm talking to you!!!!!. Margaret shouted.

Mother, I made it clear to you that I don't want to marry another wife, this is my marriage, I have the right to decide what I want. Richard said.

is that so? and you thought adopting a child would solve the problem, you think it is the right decision to make? then you are a fool. Richard you are not impotent, but you have made it look as though you can't pregnant a woman. Margaret replied.

And my wife is not also barren, I just don't know where the problem is from. Richard said.

Mother, I didn't expect this from you, you of all people advised my husband to marry another woman?, Mother!!, is unfair!. Loretta screamed.

my dear Loretta, I do not hate you. I really care for you, you are also like a daughter to me, but don't be selfish, the same way you call me mother, is the same way I want someone to call me Grandma. I'm not getting any younger, don't you want me to see my grandchildren? . Margaret asked.

That's why we adopted a child, look at him, his name is Audrey. Loretta said.

Am sorry but he is not my grandchild and he can't be. I will never accept him. Margaret said.

Mother please, he is also a human being, he is a child, don't punish him this way, he is now my child, your grandson. Richard pleaded.

He doesn't have your blood nor Loretta's blood flowing through his veins, no resemblance at all, how can I accept him?. Margaret said.

Mother, please don't do this. Loretta pleaded.

I should be the one begging you Loretta, please help me talk to my son since he always listens to you, because I know this was your idea. Margaret said and turned to face her son.

you are my only child Richard, please grant this request of mine. I want to see my biological grandchild. she said and left.

Richard's mind was messed up, he immediately left without saying anything.

Darling, where are you going?. please speak to me. Loretta said but Richard just left without saying a word.

he didn't come back to you 11:30 in the night. Loretta has already made baby Audrey to sleep. he still awake waiting for her husband, then she heard a knock on the door and she rushed you open the door.

darling how are you? you scared me to death, where have you been ? I have been worried about you. I thought something bad might happen to you.hmmm! you smell of alcohol, are you drunk? since when did you start drinking ?. Loretta asked sounding worried.

Loretta, let me be! am really tired, I want to sleep. I am not the one that made you not to have a child that you want to pour out your aggressions on me. you now want to turn me into a child and mother me, right? do I have to tell you my every movement and also ask for your permission before I do anything? must I keep you informed on my whereabouts?. This is my life, I will live it the way I want. Richard said and staggered to his room.

Be careful, let me help you. Loretta offered.

I don't need anybody's help, I know the way to my room. Richard replied and continued to stagger.

Loretta sat on the floor and cried. am I the first woman that was unable to give birth? am I the first woman to adopt a child? so why is my case different? why? . I have had a child before but that was a long time ago. I gave the baby to my aunt because I was not ready to become a mother. I told her that I will come back for the baby but I can't find my aunt. I have been searching everywhere but I couldn't find my aunt neither could I find my child. but I hope to find you one day, dear, I really hope to find you.

I think that this crazy mistake I made is the cause of all my problems. look at my husband for the first time he called me by my name in such a rude manner, pushed me away and spoke in a way he has never spoken to me before. I don't actually blame him, he is drunk, but his words still hurt me, I feel hurt!. Loretta cried.

this mistake is really hard for me to bear. I know I was careless but what could I do, I was still in school, my parents would disown me, I wouldn't have become what I am now. I made a mistake but I had no other choice. I hope my child is okay. God, please help me find my aunt. Loretta played.