The Life I Never Wanted

Chapter V

Hi, Miss Williams __a voice from behind startled her.

The HR is requesting to see you”.

Oh ok, thank you.

Hmmm…Naime brace up, you have seen worse times—a tiny voice from inside.

Hello sir, can I come in?

”Please do” A deep voice inside responded.

Have a sit. A few days ago, your mum wrote to the company, which I'm aware you have been notified of, and today, she wrote again requesting to withdraw her statement. Whatever the issue at home, I sincerely hope you resolve it without involving the company further. Your worksheet has been marvelously outstanding, but above all, we have integrity and work ethics, and I don't want to think that your personal life is interfering with your work.

I'm sorry, sir. She began to speak slowly. I will see to it that this doesn’t happen again. I would also like to apply for sick leave.

Take 7 days off, whatever is troubling you hope you scrape it out by then.

Back at Priscy’s Naime quietly came in.

Oh, Naime, I was worried about you just now. She said shutting down her laptop. How was your visit to the clinic?

I don't know what to do or say, she said with a misty-eyed sob. I don't even know who I am, I ran into Mum yesterday in the clinic. I overheard her discussion with the doctor, Maxwell is sick and needs a donor, and something about her step-daughter. I'm so scared I don't even know what to do.

Oh, poor Naime, come here! Priscy said with arms wide open. Shsh……..calm down I am so sorry, oh gosh. Calm down we will get to the bottom of this I promise you. You won't be alone.

After some vigorous attempts, Naime was calmed.

I've made some progress, I met up with Maxwell, Naime said calmly. Thankfully I got a strand of his hair, I have submitted it lab for them to carry out the procedure, but, what I don't know is if I'm ready for the result.

Way to go girl, that's my girl, A very smart move.

Priscy said trying to cheer her up.

When I got to the office, HR sent for me. My mom wrote to the office again to withdraw her initial statement. I wonder what her change of mind is. She said feeling unease.

No matter what the outcome of the test is just know I will always be here for you. And__ before I forget, someone sent you a buca and a note alongside..

“Hi,” pretty, this is to formally remind you of our date tomorrow. With love

“LEO”

Hey, before you start complaining I think you should go, you need to be distracted before the results come in. Priscy chipped in.

This must be the longest night I have witnessed all my life. Naime mutters to herself as she tosses from one end to another. Repeatedly she mutters a soft prayer. Tomorrow the result will be mailed to her. Whatever the outcome is I will live she closed her eyes and lay still.

She felt the brightness of the sun shine from the window, she opened her eyes it was morning. She scans through her email nothing, she puts off the thought of calling the clinic for her results until later.

By 9:45 am her phone buzzed, and she trembled as she struggled to open it.

I think you should be the one to open it and tell me the outcome.

No calm down you can do this. I mean I don't mind opening it, but I strongly believe you should. Naime concurred with what Priscy said with a nod.

“25% possibility’’ Naime screams.

For some minutes there was a hush silence. They both seem to be lost in thought.

That means you both are half-siblings, Priscy said while trying to remain calm.

The question is who is my mum, from the look of things the woman I have known all my life as mum didn't birth me. No wonder we always fall out on a lot.

Who is my mum?

Why didn't she raise me?

Why did she give me out?

Naime was calmer than expected. The repeated sobs for the past 2 days have made her stronger. What's your next step? I really like the fact that you are no longer tense.

I bet I have braced myself for the worst. I will confront my mom when I'm ready to face her.

Just then the doorbell distracted them.

Priscy went to check the footage,

Wada f**k!

Babe your date is here, are you going to make it or should I tell him you can't see him?

I won't wallow in self-pity and denial. She said as she went inside. Just tell him I will be out in a minute.

Hello, good evening.

Naime will be with you in a minute. Please step in.

Oh, that's perfect. Hope you are good right?

Yeah, I'm perfect.

Thirty-five minutes later, Naime cat walked her way out to the living room.

She is so daring in her little black dress, black heels, and a matching blue bag.

She wears a natural elegant makeover with nude lipstick.

“Wowoo.””! Leo exclaimed.

Mouth wide apart, eyes drilling. Both Leo and Priscy were stunned. I Naime Williams have promised to live she whispered under her breath. She was impressed by the kind of entrance she made.

Their eyes clicked. She felt her blood pressure spiking.

She could feel his hot gaze on her body. Exactly what she needs now, she thought

Love to be trusted,

a shoulder to cry on

stand arms arm to run to.

You took me off balance, shall we? he said as he lent her a hand and held the door.

Take care, my friend. Priscy said with a hug.

All through the ride Naime was lost in thought. It's her first time being in love with someone. His intentionality earns him lots of marks. Even with the age gap she feels secure and safe with him. She vows to see where the newfound love goes.