I was really shaken when Daniel held my arms that way. My body was still trembling from the whole drama, but the one thing I felt glad about was that he wouldn't need me for a while. I decided to use this free time to sneak away from the mansion and head to Aunt Kim's hospital for my first ante-natal appointment.
I hailed a taxi on the busy street. The noise from the cars and buses, the blaring horns, the groups of people crossing, the feeling of being hemmed in by the traffic - it all made me feel lightheaded and weak. All I wanted was one day to myself. A few months ago, I was just a young girl, but now I felt so exhausted and alone, trying to navigate the world on my own.
"Ma'am. We're here." I heard the driver call out to me. "Thank you," I replied, handing him a wad of notes. I got
