Kambili and Christy were very good friends. They loved and supported each other and still maintained the habit of reading together. The fact that they were on the same academic level made their friendship more interesting.
Two years later, they became degree holders from the university. They both graduated with incredible grades, which had been their utmost goals.
A year later, they were posted to different states of the federation for their youth service. Distance couldn't be a barrier in their relationship. They kept in touch with each other always.
Immediately after their service year, Kambili got a job as an accountant at a reputable insurance company in their state.
Christy was yet to secure a job but she hoped to get one.
So one weekend, Christy visited Kambili where he lived. After spending some time together, and preparing to leave, Kambili proposed to her and she quickly accepted.
They were so happy that they were going to spend their lifetime together.
In no time, they started making plans for their wedding.
Christy and Kambili hailed from the same state but in different communities. They travelled to their villages to do the necessary things.
A date for their traditional and church wedding was fixed.
Both families with their friends and well-wishers, came together for their wedding and they were made husband and wife.
That was the only period that Kambili went back to his village since he left with his uncle.
Kambili and Christy got back to the city and lived together. Their love waxed stronger. They were admired by many.
Christy applied to several job opportunities but luck wasn't on her side. She continued to apply and hoped she would succeed.
She would do all the house chores and made sure that food was ready before her husband came back.
Just a few weeks after their wedding, Christy became pregnant. They were so delighted.
Kambili provided her with all that she needed. She registered for antenatal at a clinic close by.
They always teased each other about who their child was going to resemble. They had already picked a name for the child.
"I can imagine how brilliant my kids would be," Kambili said feeling proud.
"Your kids?" Christy queried.
Kambili grinned
They both laughed.
It was the ninth month, they had bought all the baby items they needed including the ones on the list given to them at the clinic.
Christy was beginning to feel early indications of labour. She had packed and set aside the few things she needed for delivery in case of an emergency.
TO BE CONTINUED...
I am Ayogu Oluchi Eze
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