Always been mine!

Chapter four

Days passed and everything was fine. My daily routine was back to normal, I had so many lectures to catch up on and assignments.

The only thing on my mind was this pregnancy. I hadn't decided on what I was going to do about it. Last time I saw Michael, he had asked me to tell kumbwa the truth and gave me forty-eight hours to come clean or he would tell him. That means I had today to make up my mind.

He had called me before class at 7a.m but I ignored the call. I kept avoiding him until later in the evening when he decided to come to school.

There was a knock on my door.

Me:"come on in, door is open."

He walked in and my heart skipped a beat.

Him:"Nicolette"

Me:"Michael."

Him: "I've been trying to get hold of you but you've been ignoring my calls."

Me:"I've been busy with classes."

Him:"Too busy for me?"

Me:"No, not really."

Him:"Good.Have you thought about our discussion?"

Me:"Discussion? What are you talking about?"

Him:"Don't play dumb, it doesn't suit you. You know exactly what I'm talking about."

Me:"I don't know, Michael. I think this is a mistake, you can't force me to keep a baby I don't want."

I said as i walked over to my bed but before I could sit, he responded.

M: "In that case I'll just have you arrested. Abortion is illegal in this country and I have proof you're pregnant, remember? Or I can call your mum and tell her right now." I spun around real fast, freaking out but putting up a brave face.

Me:"blackmail? Don't make me laugh. Go ahead and have me arrested." I tried to sound brave. could he really have me arrested?

He looked at me and tears filled his eyes. That was one awkward moment.

Me:"Are you okay?"

Him:"You don't understand, do you? I want this baby."

Me:"Michael I can't. I am too young for this. I am only 18. Why do you want this baby so bad?"

Him:"you're just selfish, you know." I moved closer to him and tried to touch him."Don't you dare. You know what, f**k it. Get rid of it, I'm done."

He walked out and slammed the door, I was completely speechless . Was he actually crying for me? The day went on and I decided to check if he was okay later that evening, so I called him. It rang unanswered five times and he answered the sixth time but kept silent.

Me:"Hello?"

Him:"what?"

Me:"I just thought of checking on you. Are you okay?"

Him:"Nikki, leave me alone!"

And He hung up on me .I must admit it hurt, but this is my life. He has accomplished a lot and comes from a very wealthy family, I on the other hand have nothing to call my own. He's a graduate, working, owns a house, car and heir to a family company in Spain. I have nothing but books.

'He'll come around' I assured myself. And right now I wasn't sure of my feelings for him nor kumbwa. I liked both very much but was I ready to give up my school and life for either of them?

I imagined a little girl with Michael's features; black straight hair,dimples,tiny pink lips,blue eyes or a little handsome boy with my kinky, curly hair but with his features. Why am I thinking about babies? That's never gonna happen.

My phone vibrated, it was a text,

'You're killing me.'

From michael.

How did I end up in this mess?

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Its been one week since the incident with Michael. He hasn't contacted me,I miss him but am happy he hasn't pressured me in any way. I've avoided kumbwa all week, I told him I have to prepare for exams. This is the second week of november and exams start in 10days.

We've been given a study break from class and am trying to study.

I decided to go to the library,I chose a sit at the end of the library so I could be alone. I had only been there thirty minutes when I heard a voice call me from behind.

Voice:"Nikki." I turned to find Zeb standing behind me.

Just what I needed, I hadn't seen him since that evening in parklands.

Me:"hey, how are you?" I forced myself to smile.

Zeb:"you stood me up and just left me there with no explanation. I saw you leave with Michael".

Me:"am so sorry about that, something came up."

Zeb:"something like screwing him?"

I felt my face turn red, "what?"

Zeb:"I know everything that happens on campus, don't you ever forget that."

"Forget what?" We both turned to check who was talking, it was kumbwa. s**t! I sank lower into my chair. "Zeb why are you talking to my girlfriend?"

Zeb: "I was just leaving." He answered and walked off. Phew! What did zeb know? Can't the ground open up and swallow me already?

Me:"hey, what are you doing here? Thought you have a study session with drew and sexy?"

K:"I do, i just came to grab a few books from here." He kissed my forehead. "Will, I see you later?"

I nodded and he left. As soon as he walked out I grabbed my laptop,books and walked out.

I texted Bonnie and told her what happened. She called me back laughing at me. "Maybe michael is right. Sit kumbwa down and talk to him".she said. She was with her grandpa again.

I was always hungry ,being pregnant is not easy. I poured milk and cereal into a bowl and ate. A few hours later I decided to take a nap.

I opened my eyes and found kumbwa sitting on my bed.

K:"baby, are you okay?"

Me:"what!"

K:"you were talking in your sleep, saying something about a baby."

Me:"baby? Must have been a nightmare. I just need to rest."

K:"so, you're good?"

Me:"Yes I am."

K:"some water?"

Me:"yes please."

He brought me a bottle of water and offered to cook supper for me. He cooked pasta and chicken.

I don't want kumbwa finding out about the baby from someone else, maybe it was a sign that I should tell him the truth instead of him hearing about it from someone else. This was just hectic.

Next day I called him, I had built up enough courage to tell him everything.

Me:"morning luv."

K:"Hello doll."

Me:"What is the one thing I would have to do to piss you off?"

He was silent for some time."Why are you asking me that?"

Me:"Just answer me."

K:"Sleeping with another man I guess. I'd kill you if that happened."

Me:"okay."

K:"Doll, what's with the questions?"

Me:"I just wanted to know."

K:"Really?"

Me:"no, I have something to tell you.I hope you forgive me."He was silent, "am pregnant and this baby might not be yours."

There was silence. Am sure he was furious, "kumbwa?" still silent.

I looked at my phone and the screen was blank, the call had cut. I must have run out of talk time. I sent Michael a text telling him I had told Kumbwa.

Thirty minutes later there was a knock on my door, I opened it and Kumbwa was standing there.

Him:"so what do you want to tell me? Your call cut before I could hear the rest. What have you done that you want my forgiveness?"

Me:"I want you to know that I love you." A tear rolled down my cheek.

K:"Baby doll, what's wrong?" He pulled me and held me in his arm. "Talk to me Nikki."

Me:"I am sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. I am pregnant."

K:"What! are you serious?" He held me even tighter. "Is that why you're sorry? Don't be sorry hun, s**t happens.I love you!" He kissed me.

Me:"you don't understand, this baby might not be yours."

K:"You Joking right?"

Me:"Kumbwa , am sorry."

K:"So who is he?" He was starting to raise his voice, he was angry I could see it. I tried to move out of his arms but he held me even tighter. "Who is it?"

I looked down."please let me go."

K:"answer me!"

Me:"Its Michael."

K:"you actually have the nerve to tell me that after opening your legs for my friend?"

I felt the hottest slap on my face, I swear I saw stars.

Me:"Let me explain."

K:"Don't waste your time b***h!."

Tears rolled down my cheeks. I didn't believe what had just happened. He put his hands around my neck and started to strangle me. I felt my face turn red, i couldn't breathe and my neck felt like it would snap at any moment. Just then Michael walked in.

Him:"kumbwa what the hell are you doing?"

He grabbed kumbwa and punched him, he then threw him to the floor and started punching him.

I don't remember what happened next coz I blacked out.