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Re: Love Really Is Strange by rachealfst(f): 2:37pm On Mar 20, 2017
Nice story, I really love it, well done lily and please ride on. More wisdom, strength and inspiration.

Cc- where are my people you need to read this, you'll love it
Ikombe, wizsolzy, comelyJummy, harunablezin, cyndylove64, itzfresh, teel123,grin, BlissfulJeff, harameede99, nanadeeva01
Re: Love Really Is Strange by wizsolzy(m): 3:06pm On Mar 20, 2017
rachealfst:
Nice story, I really love it, well done lily and please ride on. More wisdom, strength and inspiration.

Cc- where are my people you need to read this, you'll love it
Ikombe, wizsolzy, comelyJummy, harunablezin, cyndylove64, itzfresh, teel123,

Hmmm ok I yaf come...

Mama d mama I hail u

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by rachealfst(f): 4:46pm On Mar 20, 2017
wizsolzy:


Hmmm ok I yaf come...

Mama d mama I hail u
PA of life, I hail you too.
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 6:19pm On Mar 20, 2017
rachealfst:
Nice story, I really love it, well done lily and please ride on. More wisdom, strength and inspiration.

Cc- where are my people you need to read this, you'll love it
Ikombe, wizsolzy, comelyJummy, harunablezin, cyndylove64, itzfresh, teel123,grin, BlissfulJeff, harameede99, nanadeeva01

Thank you so much Rachealfst, I'm glad you like it.

P.s, I love your stories

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by ikombe: 7:26pm On Mar 20, 2017
rachealfst:
Nice story, I really love it, well done lily and please ride on. More wisdom, strength and inspiration.

Cc- where are my people you need to read this, you'll love it
Ikombe, wizsolzy, comelyJummy, harunablezin, cyndylove64, itzfresh, teel123,grin, BlissfulJeff, harameede99, nanadeeva01
i dey road . I go carry mummy chumzypinky . Reserve V.I.P seat for us

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by wizsolzy(m): 7:37pm On Mar 20, 2017
ikombe:
i dey road . I go carry mummy chumzypinky . Reserve V.I.P seat for us

Ikombe no talk say I no won u...If johnsown1 come ehhhhhh
Make ah go chill wit Toshiba49ja first

Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 7:45pm On Mar 20, 2017
I got home after the encounter with Janet. Although I saw the hate in her eyes I waved it off as jealousy. What's the worse she could do I thought eating my meal alone since Mimi hasn't still gotten home.

Just then, I heard key jiggling in the key hole and the door flew open

“Well, it took you long enough, thought I was gonna call the police for a search party. I joked walking to go welcome her but paused half way when I heard sobs

“Mimi? I called out, are you okay, but her sobs got louder

“hey, I went ahead and embraced her and she dropped everything she was holding and responded to the embrace now crying uncontrollably

“its okay, I coed caressing her hair gently while she cried even more on my shoulder

Few minutes later, she calmed down a bit and I made her seat

“what happened? I peered in her eyes as if looking for a clue as to why she was crying, but eyes were now red and puffy like she's been crying a while now

“I broke up with Henry, she burst into tears again covering her face with her palm

Wh....wh...what do you mean? I stuttered, you guys were made for each other, I even wrote the speech and everything for you wedding I wanted to say but decided against it.

“What happened? I took her hands on mine

“ We got into a fight, she heaved in, having an intake of breath trying to calm her self down but failing. I think he's cheating on me, she blurted out

“Are you sure? He doesn't seem like the type to do such

“ I know, and I trusted him, and he can't even tell me the simple truth, she turned to me a bit calm now. There were the calls, and then and the threat texts but I ignored them. The call came in again today, and I asked him about it and he got angry and yelled. He has never yelled at me Liz,but you needed see his eyes when he did, tears rolled down her cheek and I felt my heart break a little. Why can't you just allow her enjoy this? I looked up but turned back to my friend crying her eyes out

I tried wiping the tears but more drizzled down

“ I told him to have fun with his bítch and I walked out. Was I wrong to do that? she looked into my eyes as if the answers to her questions are gonna be magically answered by me

“ i'm so sorry, I shook my head, unable to give her an answer

“ you know, all this while, I thought, we were finally gonna be happy, that we found love and....and...we are gonna be happy, guess I was wrong, she didn't even wait for a reply. I can't even hate him,i just want him close, to tell me my assumptions were wrong and I'd be fine with it, cause I love him.

“Love really is strange isn't it? She snickered,and I felt the pain in her eyes

“Tell me about it, it sucks big time,it makes you think all is gonna be fine if you just loved, but that's a huge lie,its just gonna mess up everything and make you just really want to punch a face I scrunched my face. Speaking of face, here, I pointed the couch pillow at her. If you want to punch something. I hoped to lift her spirit, and I guess it worked because she blew her nose and laughed though a sad one and punched the pillow hard

“ Feeling better?

She shook her head and I went closer to embrace her

That night, she slept in my room, cause she she didn't wanna be alone



I woke up in the morning and saw my bestfriend's tear stained eyes, all swollen up. I got down gently from the bed allowing her to sleep more


After I was done, and ready to leave, I wrote a note for her urging her to be strong, and kept breakfast cause I knew she wouldn't want to eat. I left the house cursing myself mentally for not knowing his house or even his hospital. I called his line but he didn't answer. After numerous tries and not wanting to cause suspicions by calling the group, I dropped a text and bagged my phone

“ Henry, please pick up, we need to talk. Mimi's a mess right now, and I need answers. Call me when you get this"

I got down from the cab and walked straight to my café but slowed down when I saw my workers all outside, hands folded and whispering incoherent words. I walked closer to them ready to query them for not opening up and getting busy, but stood still when I saw the state of my café......

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by Blanc8(m): 8:11pm On Mar 20, 2017
More. . . ! ! !
Re: Love Really Is Strange by kweenie: 8:16pm On Mar 20, 2017
D story z really interesting started reading today & it got me glued to ma fone...more updates please
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 8:21pm On Mar 20, 2017
kweenie:
D story z really interesting started reading today & it got me glued to ma fone...more updates please

Thanks, will try
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Johnsown1(m): 8:52pm On Mar 20, 2017
wizsolzy:


Ikombe no talk say I no won u...If johnsown1 come ehhhhhh
Make ah go chill wit Toshiba49ja first

I don show like bomb,where that boy boy
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 8:30am On Mar 21, 2017
Johnsown1:


I don show like bomb,where that boy boy

Welcome, I hope you like it
Re: Love Really Is Strange by nanadeeva01(f): 7:14pm On Mar 21, 2017
rachealfst:
Nice story, I really love it, well done lily and please ride on. More wisdom, strength and inspiration.

Cc- where are my people you need to read this, you'll love it
Ikombe, wizsolzy, comelyJummy, harunablezin, cyndylove64, itzfresh, teel123,grin, BlissfulJeff, harameede99, nanadeeva01
me have come o

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 7:25pm On Mar 21, 2017
“What happened? I walked closer in, was it a burglary?

“We don't know Ma, Abigail ran up to me, we just got here and saw it like this, we're even scared of going in

I opened the door, well, what's remained of it anyway, because it has been badly damaged and walked in and saw the real damage. Everything has been turned upside down, the coffee maker, every breakable stuff in there has been broken beyond repair. I immediately ran inside the bakery and as I guessed, it wasn't missed. Although it isn't as bad as the café itself. I was speechless staring at all the damages incured and just then, the girls walked up to me

“Can we save anything? I turned to them, the energy drained from me

“We'll try Ma, they assured and left to tidy up the mess

I sat on the floor, staring at my café, my eyes burning with unshed tears but none seem to be flowing down

My phone rang, I checked the caller id and it was Evans. Not wanting to talk to him cause I might break down I ignored it and let it ring out. He called again and I decided to answer

Me: Hi (I sounded out tiredly)

Evans: Babe? Are you okay?

Me: yea, yea, I just swallowed something

I cleared my throat, trying to rid the tears threatening to spill now

Evans: okay. So, I'm coming over soon to pick you up

Me: okay sure. Wait, what? No no you can't come

I rushed out. The last thing I want is him seeing this place like this. We just got together and I don't want to be a burden to him

Evans: why?

I could sense the curiosity in his tone

Me: oh it's nothing, I just need to stay in the café a while. I'll call you later.

I rushed and put off the call. Surely he's gonna hear about it, since we're in the opposite building. But I want face him when I've at least cleared the place.

I sighed and got up from my sitting position and went out to see the what's happening. The place was a bit cleared out and damages a bit fixed

“should I call on the carpenter to come assess the damages for repairs?” Miriam came to me

“of course I nodded. She turned and dialled away in her phone to call the carpenter I assumed

“Do you think we can open up today? Abigail came in, seems she was out the café. Customers are already coming and I told them we're not open yet.

“ We'll try” I breathed out, I smiled at her and went to help the others

Few minutes later, the carpenter came in with his tools. I think Miriam had already briefed him on the damages and he set out to work immediately after greeting me.

Hours later he was done and everything was put back in place. The remains of it anyway. The baker came and assisted me and the place was open for business later on.

After making sure everything's in place and customers are all satisfied with no or just little trace of any disruption ever occurring in the first place. I got out and met Evans almost coming in

Evans: what happened? I heard what happened, I've been calling and your phone but it's switched off

I then remembered I put it off cause, I didn't want to be disturbed

Me: I'm sorry I got you worried. I was just trying to clear the place for business

He got in and I followed him, while he glanced around checking for damages

Evans: what happened? Did you guys catch the culprit? We should report it to the police(he brought out his phone to call but I stopped him)

Me: There's no point, plus we've already cleared the place

Evans: but....

Me: It's fine, (I cut him off) No one got hurt, and I don't think anything was stolen, so it's fine

Evans: are you sure?

Me: yea (I nodded) now come on, aren't we supposed to go somewhere?

A smile played on his lips.

“Off course, he led me out to his car.

We were still on the way when my phone vibrated, prompting a text. I brought it out and read

“Hope you love the surprise, because there's more where that came from. Anonymous"

I felt my breath caught in my lungs. What the héll is this? what does this mean? I thought still staring at the text. Does this have to do with what happened at the café? I questioned myself looking at the text, likes it's gonna magically give me an answer

“Everything okay? Evans snapped me of my thoughts

Errrrrmmmm, yea,yea I nodded. Just Mimi texting to check up on me, I lied deleting the text and put my phone back.

Evans and I had a fun date, well, I tried to, because my thoughts were all over the place. From the café, to Mimi and Henry and then to the text. But I shoved it all down and decided to just enjoy the moment with the guy I love.

He dropped me off later on, promising to check up on me. I nodded and he left.

I called Mimi, immediately after, and she assured me she's fine, though I didn't believe her, I gave her the benefit of the doubt.

Nothing out of the ordinary happened later on, the girls (princess and stephanie)came in and I told them about what happened since there was no point hiding it. Although, they were worried, I made them see that everything was fine and after few disagreements they came around we gisted and laughed before they left

I went home after closing up, and Mimi was up and actually preparing dinner

“Thank Gód, I sighed and went up to her

Me: hey, how are you feeling?

Mimi: good

She turned to me and worry lines were visible in her features

Me: Mimi? What's wrong?

Mimi: I think I might be pregnant.....
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 7:25pm On Mar 21, 2017
nanadeeva01:

me have come o

Welcome

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by bossy512(f): 8:21pm On Mar 21, 2017
Welldone , nice one, more data to ur phone

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by rachealfst(f): 9:54pm On Mar 21, 2017
Lilyjoe567:


Thank you so much Rachealfst, I'm glad you like it.

P.s, I love your stories
Aww....thanks sis. Thanks for the consistent updates.

Mimi is pregnant! wow! Henry please resolve things with your girl o.
Re: Love Really Is Strange by nanadeeva01(f): 10:59pm On Mar 21, 2017
Am finally here. Nice job lily

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by kennybab: 11:56pm On Mar 21, 2017
Lilyjoe567:

“What happened? I walked closer in, was it a burglary?

“We don't know Ma, Abigail ran up to me, we just got here and saw it like this, we're even scared of going in

I opened the door, well, what's remained of it anyway, because it has been badly damaged and walked in and saw the real damage. Everything has been turned upside down, the coffee maker, every breakable stuff in there has been broken beyond repair. I immediately ran inside the bakery and as I guessed, it wasn't missed. Although it isn't as bad as the café itself. I was speechless staring at all the damages incured and just then, the girls walked up to me

“Can we save anything? I turned to them, the energy drained from me

“We'll try Ma, they assured and left to tidy up the mess

I sat on the floor, staring at my café, my eyes burning with unshed tears but none seem to be flowing down

My phone rang, I checked the caller id and it was Evans. Not wanting to talk to him cause I might break down I ignored it and let it ring out. He called again and I decided to answer

Me: Hi (I sounded out tiredly)

Evans: Babe? Are you okay?

Me: yea, yea, I just swallowed something

I cleared my throat, trying to rid the tears threatening to spill now

Evans: okay. So, I'm coming over soon to pick you up

Me: okay sure. Wait, what? No no you can't come

I rushed out. The last thing I want is him seeing this place like this. We just got together and I don't want to be a burden to him

Evans: why?

I could sense the curiosity in his tone

Me: oh it's nothing, I just need to stay in the café a while. I'll call you later.

I rushed and put off the call. Surely he's gonna hear about it, since we're in the opposite building. But I want face him when I've at least cleared the place.

I sighed and got up from my sitting position and went out to see the what's happening. The place was a bit cleared out and damages a bit fixed

“should I call on the carpenter to come assess the damages for repairs?” Miriam came to me

“of course I nodded. She turned and dialled away in her phone to call the carpenter I assumed

“Do you think we can open up today? Abigail came in, seems she was out the café. Customers are already coming and I told them we're not open yet.

“ We'll try” I breathed out, I smiled at her and went to help the others

Few minutes later, the carpenter came in with his tools. I think Miriam had already briefed him on the damages and he set out to work immediately after greeting me.

Hours later he was done and everything was put back in place. The remains of it anyway. The baker came and assisted me and the place was open for business later on.

After making sure everything's in place and customers are all satisfied with no or just little trace of any disruption ever occurring in the first place. I got out and met Evans almost coming in

Evans: what happened? I heard what happened, I've been calling and your phone but it's switched off

I then remembered I put it off cause, I didn't want to be disturbed

Me: I'm sorry I got you worried. I was just trying to clear the place for business

He got in and I followed him, while he glanced around checking for damages

Evans: what happened? Did you guys catch the culprit? We should report it to the police(he brought out his phone to call but I stopped him)

Me: There's no point, plus we've already cleared the place

Evans: but....

Me: It's fine, (I cut him off) No one got hurt, and I don't think anything was stolen, so it's fine

Evans: are you sure?

Me: yea (I nodded) now come on, aren't we supposed to go somewhere?

A smile played on his lips.

“Off course, he led me out to his car.

We were still on the way when my phone vibrated, prompting a text. I brought it out and read

“Hope you love the surprise, because there's more where that came from. Anonymous"

I felt my breath caught in my lungs. What the héll is this? what does this mean? I thought still staring at the text. Does this have to do with what happened at the café? I questioned myself looking at the text, likes it's gonna magically give me an answer

“Everything okay? Evans snapped me of my thoughts

Errrrrmmmm, yea,yea I nodded. Just Mimi texting to check up on me, I lied deleting the text and put my phone back.

Evans and I had a fun date, well, I tried to, because my thoughts were all over the place. From the café, to Mimi and Henry and then to the text. But I shoved it all down and decided to just enjoy the moment with the guy I love.

He dropped me off later on, promising to check up on me. I nodded and he left.

I called Mimi, immediately after, and she assured me she's fine, though I didn't believe her, I gave her the benefit of the doubt.

Nothing out of the ordinary happened later on, the girls (princess and stephanie)came in and I told them about what happened since there was no point hiding it. Although, they were worried, I made them see that everything was fine and after few disagreements they came around we gisted and laughed before they left

I went home after closing up, and Mimi was up and actually preparing dinner

“Thank Gód, I sighed and went up to her

Me: hey, how are you feeling?

Mimi: good

She turned to me and worry lines were visible in her features

Me: Mimi? What's wrong?

Mimi: I think I might be pregnant.....


Chineke. I need to make a phone call. Bia Henry or whatever u call ursef, com n collect ur baby o.

Anyway Tanx alot Liz n keep it coming.

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by comelyJummy(f): 10:32am On Mar 22, 2017
rachealfst:
Nice story, I really love it, well done lily and please ride on. More wisdom, strength and inspiration.

Cc- where are my people you need to read this, you'll love it
Ikombe, wizsolzy, comelyJummy, harunablezin, cyndylove64, itzfresh, teel123,
Thanks ma for the invite.

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 1:02pm On Mar 22, 2017
“Wh...what do you mean you're pregnant”,i sounded out exasperated, all the happenings of the day now taking a toil on me

She flinched, due to the tone of my voice

“ I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't be angry it's just.... I've got something on and everything's just messed up right now and....

She broke down sobbing on the floor

“hey its okay, I sat on the floor close to her. Are you sure you're pregnant? Might be a pregnancy scare

“ I don't know, she said through sobs. I missed my period, and I thought it's late but, something doesn't feel right with me I....I'm so confused Liz. What I'm a going to do? what will my parents or brothers think of me? She continued sobbing. I can't be a single mom she covered her face with her palm crying on it

“Hey we're not sure yet okay? So please stop crying I patted her back. We'll sort this out. We will even go to the hospital to confirm it okay? I raised her chin and more tears rolled down her cheek

“ I'm I gonna be okay? she peered into my eyes

“off course, now come on I rose tiredly and took her with me

She wiped her tears and nodded, but turned back to look at me

“ Are you okay? You look tired

“yea it's nothing, I waved it off. We had dinner, well, I wouldn't call what we did eating, because we both didn't have appetites. But at least we took in a little.

The next morning we got dressed and headed for the café. Evans came and saw us all tensed and questioned. Seeing that I can't hide it from him, I told him everything and even asked about Henry, but he said he hadn't heard from him. After sorting everything out in the café, Evans drove us to the hospital

I tried calling Henry again and again discreetly so as not to make Mimi notice,but he still wasn't picking up the last trial, I got a “his phone has been switched off”. I sighed and put my phone back while a nurse led us to the doctor

A blood sample was taken, and we were asked wait behind. We sat in the reception and Evans excused himself to go get us something to eat

“Mimi? I called and she turned to look at me. You gotta stop that, I pointed at her jittering legs. I think you're scaring that little girl. She turned to see a nervous little girl on the brink of crying

“ I'm so sorry, she apologized to the girl's mother

“ it's okay, the mother gave us a warm smile she's just scared of taking injections. We both smiled and nodded.

“ Hey its gonna be okay, it doesn't hurt that much. Mimi tried to assure the little girl, but the girl just burst into tears. Startled we turned to the mom who informed us she doesn't do well with strangers, that it's fine

“ I'm gonna be a horrible mom, Mimi turned to me after the little girl finally stopped crying. I'm horrible with kids

“ hey, it's not your fault she just doesn't know you that's why she cried

“thats not what I mean Liz. I'm a horrible person, I don't know a thing about parenting, I'm can't change a diaper to save my life and I'm pretty sure, the baby will hate me

Me: okay first of, we don't know anything yet, and you're the best person I've ever met. Plus, not every mother knows that at first,it t time, and I don't think a child can hate his mother, especially that young, I smiled and nudged her. So,relax, everything's gonna be okay.

She smiled and nodded and just then Evans came with the food, but we were to tensed to eat.

The nurse came in minutes later “The doctor is ready for you” she informed us

Mimi got up. “can you come with me” she pleaded. I nodded and turned to Evans, who smiled and squeezed my hands assuringly. I got up and followed her leaving Evans behind

Doctor: Miracle?

He raised his head to show us a warm smile and Mimi nodded.

“Congratulations Miracle, your blood work shows your two weeks pregnant. I think at this point you should be mindful of what you take in, so as not to....

The doctor was cut off by Mimi's sobs

“Are you okay? He turned to look at me. Is she okay?

“Yea, she's just overwhelmed by the news. Thank you very much. I helped her up and we left his office

“ I'm doomed, what I'm a gonna do now? Mimi turned to question me in the hallway

“For now, we should we thankful to God, you have a life inside of you. We can tackle the rest later okay?

“Okay she wiped her tears, and nodded we went to meet Evans. He noticed her tears and turned to me. I nodded, and he turned to her and pulled her in, embracing her. “It's gonna be fine, he murmured.

We all got in the car and Mimi closed her eyes as soon as we got in avoiding any form of conversation from us. Evans started driving although we weren't sure where we'll head towards.

“I know somewhere he might be, not sure though but it's a chance, Evans turned to me and I nodded in approval. I turned to Mimi but her eyes were still closed

We arrived at small house quiet away from others. It stood as a stand alone.

“where is this place? I turned to Evans as he parked the car

“ Oh, it's a place Henry and I come to, if we want to be alone. I sighed and we got out

“ I'll wait here here, I do think I can face him now, Mimi said from the backseat. I nodded and we went in

“This is not creepy at all, staying here all alone, I murmured whilst Evans called out for Henry but there w no reply. We made our way to the backyard and there he was. He had his back at us, a bottle of alcohol in his hand

“ I messed up big time Bro, he took a quick gulp from the bottle, before setting it down

“ What are talking about Evans questioned. What's going on?

“ I think I may have a child I didn't know about” he heaved in getting up to face us but stood shocked when he saw us, and at that moment I heard something drop from behind me. I turned around immediately and saw Mimi on the ground motionless

We all rushed to her side. Evans carried her head up while I checked for a pulse.

“ What happened? Henry questioned kneeling beside her

I think she's fainted, I breathed out.....

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by Johnsown1(m): 6:29pm On Mar 22, 2017
Lilyjoe567:


Welcome, I hope you like it
I will go through it
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Abbydammy1(f): 9:15pm On Mar 22, 2017
Sweetheart I must confess you are one of the best story writer.... Every bit of it is WHOA keep it rolling #thumbup
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 10:27am On Mar 23, 2017
Abbydammy1:
Sweetheart I must confess you are one of the best story writer.... Every bit of it is WHOA keep it rolling #thumbup

Thank you so much
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 1:58pm On Mar 23, 2017
“ Guys? I started panicking, I think we should....I was cut off when Henry carried her immediately and started running out to the car. Without questions asked, Evans and I followed after him. He put her in the back seat and I went in and kept her head on my laps. Evans started the car and immediately we were zooming of to a nearby hospital but from the looks of things, nearby isn't really gonna be nearby cause of where this place is situated.

Mimi opened her eyes few minutes later, looked at her surroundings and passed out again

“Guys!! I yelled, hurry up and Evans stepped on it

We arrived at a hospital sooner, and she was rushed to the emergency room


Minutes past, and then a doctor came to break the news to us while we all stood up as if life of Mimi rests on his shoulders

Doctor: Are you her family?(he looked at all three of us)

Me: Errrmmm, well yea, she's my best friend, we live together. We're practically sisters

Doctors: okay. Well she's stable now, she just needs the rest due to her pregnancy. She needs body fluids and the pregnancy had made her unconscious due to lack of it.....

“Pregnancy”, Henry turned to me and then the doctor. What are you talking about?

Doctor: Yes, she's two weeks gone. When was the last time she ate something(he turned to me)

Me: well, she hadn't been eaten well lately, so, I thought she lacked appetite....

Doctor: well, she has to eat, cause of the baby developing in her.

I nodded and thanked the doctor. “can we see her now?

“Of course”, he led us to her. She was sleeping with her hand fastened to a drip. I cupped her face with my hands, holding back the tears threatening to spill

“She's pregnant? Henry turned to me as soon as the doctor left. Why didn't she tell me. What's going on.....

“No! you don't get to ask anything, I turned abruptly to him. What the héll Henry, I called, I texted but you reply any. I get it, you guys fought but, why the heck were you ignoring everybody, and you may have a child with another girl? She's carrying your child Goddamnit, I pointed at Mimi who was lying peacefully, what's gonna happen to her huh?

Henry bowed his head feeling guilty, I presumed, sparing glances at Mimi

“Babe” Evans came and held me

“ I'm sorry,I turned to him. I just got so mad, you know? He pulled me in for a hug drawing circles round my back, and boy was that relaxing

“What happened Henry? Evans finally turned to his friend, who was now sitting close to Mimi

“I love her Bro, he held Mimi's free hand, not turning away from her. A part of me is overjoyed she's with my child, and the other part guilty, that I put her through this, a stray tear rolled down his cheek and down his chin. Gód he looked so vulnerable and that broke my heart all over again.

We all sat in silence and awaited Mimi's awake, while I rested my head on Evans's shoulders with eyes closed, feeling the fatigue coming on full force and Henry was still beside Mimi, still holding her hand

Hours later, she woke up and Henry called to our attention. Immediately I rushed to her side with Evans beside me

Me: how are you feeling? I smiled at her

Mimi: Better, we're you worried?( She smiled)

Me: Of course. I was worried out of my mind

Mimi: Good, now you know how I felt

she smiled wider before turning to Henry then her smile dropped. She pulled her hands away and tried sitting, while I helped. Henry's facials turned sour, but he masked it with a smile

Henry: I'm glad you're fine

Mimi: really? Cause for a moment there, I thought you didn't care

Henry: of course I care, I love you Mimi, and I mean

Mimi: oh save it, I'm sure you changed your mind cause you heard I'm pregnant

Henry: that's not true (he gritted out)

“I feel like we should give them some privacy” I whispered to Evans, but I guess it was not much of a whisper cause Mimi heard and told us not to go anywhere

Henry: Mimi please listen to me

Mimi: now you want me to listen. What, you tired of your her already?

Henry: please just here me out

Mimi: fine, what is it you wanna say?

Henry: yes, I may or may not have a child

Mimi: may or may not? What, you didn't know what was gonna happen when you were enjoying it or what?

“Mimi! I glared at her, behave, I mouthed

Henry: it's okay Liz, I deserve that

Mimi: of course you do, you had a child with her, and now I'm pregnant. So I guess I....

“Shut up! And just listen to me, he barked, startling both Mimi and I. She kept quiet whilst Evans was quiet through all of the happenings

Henry: she doesn't mean anything to me, (turning to Mimi) it was a stupid mistake and it happened a long time ago

Mimi: exactly how long?

Henry: seven years ago.

“What the fúck? I surprised myself, not knowing when the words came out and everyone turned to me but Mimi was shocked as well.

Henry: Evans was really sick (he went on) and wouldn't go for treatment, so I got angry and we had a fight. I went to a bar, and I called my then exgirlfriend over and after I was drunk. I broke up with her cause she cheated on me, but she was the only person I could talk to. She took me home and I was very drunk, and I don't know what happened after then. I woke up the next morning, apologised to her and left and that was the last I heard from her until recently she started calling. I warned her to stop calling, but now she's sending threats, said she has a child for me, and that I need to come see them

He finished and looked at Mimi who was as speechless as I was while Evans looked indifferent.

“It was a drunken and stupid mistake Mimi” he held her hand. I love you, he said slowly and I want to be there for you and the baby he touched her stomach prompting her to smile.

“ I love you too, she broke down hiding her face in his chest” I'm sorry I got mad and jealous. You have nothing with her anymore, right?

“ Yes, I don't. He raised her chin up. And its okay, he carrassed her hair. “ I'm sorry I made you feel that way too” they both smiled at each other. “ We'll sort it out okay?

“okay, she nodded

I turned to Evans who was smiling glad everything was sorted out.“ I love you, I mouthed. He kissed my forehead and replied “ I love you too”

********

“ You're gonna be okay right? I turned to Mimi

“Yea, he's with me, she smiled and replied

“okay, if you need anything, call me. She nodded and I left the hospital with Evans. I waved him bye when he dropped me home to rest. Unable to stay alone, I turned to the bus stop to go get a cab to the café. On my way to the bus stop, I felt something and turned around to see a vehicle coming at high speed right at me. I was frozen at the spot unable to move........

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by princessadeola(f): 6:33pm On Mar 23, 2017
what's with all these jealous ex-girlfriend always coming back after doing something bad when they were girlfriend??
Re: Love Really Is Strange by BlissfulJeff(m): 6:35pm On Mar 23, 2017
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Nice story, I really love it, well done lily and please ride on. More wisdom, strength and inspiration.

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by comelyJummy(f): 10:47pm On Mar 23, 2017
Am enjoying this......crazy birch don't kill our protagonist oooo

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 8:52am On Mar 24, 2017
princessadeola:
what's with all these jealous ex-girlfriend always coming back after doing something bad when they were girlfriend??

I wonder o
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Lilyjoe567(f): 10:20am On Mar 24, 2017
I stood there, unable to move, while I saw my eyes flash before me. It was like I was hearing my mum's voice yelling for me to move but my feet where frozen to the ground. I closed my eyes and tears rolled down my cheek. I heard my name been yelled, but it was faint and the car was closer to hitting me

In a swift movement I was in the floor and someone was on top of me me but I was too scared to open my eyes as I was still shaking in fear

“Lizzy....Lizzy open your eyes the voice called, but the I shook my heard crying.

Lizzy...please open your eyes, the voice called again now shaking me. The voice felt familiar I thought. I opened my eyes and saw George, fear in his eyes also.

“Gód Lizzy. I thought you were gonna get hit, he embraced me but I was still shaken to respond. He pulled back, and started scanning for injuries

George: Are you hurt? We're you injured?

He kept looking for injuries

Me: you're bleeding

George: what?

Me: you're bleeding

I pointed to his scrapped hand, which I'm guessing is from the fall. He looked at it and turned back to me

George: I'm fine. Are you okay? I was yelling for you to move out of the way, but you didn't. I had to push down. I'm sorry

He got up, and took me up with him

Me: what happened?

I turned to my surroundings, finally noticing the car was no longer there

George: must be a reckless driver, or the person was trying to kill you. The person drove of without even stopping to check for damages. What was that about?

He gazed into my eyes, waiting for a reply

“I don't know I shrugged and looked away dusting my self up. How did you save me? why are you here? I turned back to him

George: I went to the café,but your girls said you weren't there. I called but you weren't answering. So I thought to come to your house when I saw you in the bus stop. So I stopped to talk to you, but that car was coming at you. I yelled for you to move but you didn't hear

Me: oh, thank you

George: it's no problem. Are you sure you're okay?

Me: yea, I'm fine

George: okay. So where are you headed

Me: I think I'm gonna go home now, I've enough for one day

George: alright, come on, I'll take you home

I nodded, and he led me to his car and we drove to the house

“Are you sure you're okay Liz? He questioned when I handed him him a drink

Me: of course, why do you ask? (sitting opposite him)

George: Why was someone trying to kill you?

Me: I don't know. Plus it might not be a murder attempt. Might just be reckless driving (I shrugged)

He looked intensely at me. “ I'm fine, really, I tried to lighten the mood. Now why were you looking for me? Missed me already? I smiled

“you know I do, he gave a sad smile but covered it up. So, you and Evans together huh? He smiled

“yea, we got together I replied bowing my head, a part of me feeling sorry towards him

He walked up to me and squatted raising my chin up to look at him. “ I know what you're thinking, and I'm fine you don't need to feel bad. I've moved on okay?

I nodded, smiling at his gesture

“congratulations, he said standing to go back to his seat. He's a lucky guy.

He stayed and we talked for a while before he left. After his departure, I called to check up on Mimi and Henry and they said she was fine. I decided to shower and retire to bed as it had been a long day


I woke up to the sun shining through my window, reflecting in the whole room. I rubbed my eyes and checked my bedside clock and it was eleven o' clock. I got up immediately and shouted. Oh my Gód, I can't believe I over slept I was suppose to go to the café, and go pick Mimi up. Oh my Gód, this is not good. I looked all over for my phone but didn't see it. With my night wear which consisted of a short and a mini top, I ran down to check for my phone to make a call but stopped when I saw them.

“Mimi? You're back?

Mimi: yea, we waited, but you didn't come. We called but you didn't answer. So Henry drove me home. And saw the reason you wouldn't pick your call

She waved my phone across my face. I took it from her. Must have dropped it here after I called them last night

I turned around to see Henry smiling waving

Henry: hi Liz. Nice short by the way (smirking)

Me: bite me

I scowled and went to sit

Henry: ouch, someone's in the mood

Mimi: yea Liz, what's wrong?

Me: I'm sorry, just angry I woke up late. I've gotta call the café

Mimi: no worries, already done. Told them them we wouldn't come today, they should take care

Me: thanks, you're a life saver

Mimi: no problem, it seemed you needed the rest

Me: you have no idea. It was such a long day and I even almost di....

I stopped mid sentence, deciding not to tell them, since it'd probably be nothing. I turned to look at them but they were staring at me, waiting for me to continue.

“Almost died of tiredness, I joked

Mimi: I'm sorry, it's my fault I made you go through that

Me: oh no, it's nothing. You'd do the same for me

I smiled and embraced her

“ I'm glad you guys are okay though

“I'm glad too, she smiled

Henry: well, aren't you girls just adorable. I thought I needed a guy here, so I called Evans over. Stephanie and Princess is coming as well. Is it okay with you guys? Stephanie said Princess has been feeling really down lately

Me: of course, they can come. We can make it a get together

We smiled, but then Henry scrunched his nose.

“Do you guys smell something? Like something's burning

“Oh my Gód Mimi shrieked and ran to the kitchen

“Gotta love her, I commented and smiled at Henry and he smiled back. “ I'll go help her he nodded and I left for the kitchen to go prepare for our visitors, and I'm still in my night wear

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Re: Love Really Is Strange by kweenie: 12:57pm On Mar 24, 2017
very very interesting keep d updates coming following you bumper to bumper.
Re: Love Really Is Strange by Abbydammy1(f): 7:14pm On Mar 24, 2017
More updates plssss

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