Moving

Moving


Ana’s POV

"I love you more," he breathes, our foreheads linked together as he peers into my eyes while he says this, causing oxygen to leave my existence as I gasp at the intense emotion that comes with those words as I notice he means it.

"You know, I haven't thanked you for saving my life in that horrid place," I tell, appreciative of his efforts. "So, thank you."

"I won't accept your thanks," he blurts, stunning me for a moment until he continues. "Because you've got the rest of your life to make it up to me."

"Why do I receive strange vibes from that statement?" I inquire, raising a brow.

"Strange vibes are meant to be felt from it," he smirks, releasing me and motioning to Miracle. "Give him to me."

"Everything is set," I announce as I do his bid. "We should be leaving now that you are here."

"Did you forget your parents are coming over before we go?" He recollects and I nod in affirmation.

"Yes, I did, shit!" I exclaim.

"No cursing in front of the baby!" He reprimands, and I roll my eyes.

"Don't worry, she needs to get accustomed to the idea of having a child," Oluchi mocks, trudging in with a grin on her face.

"Look who is abandoning us," Joe frowns, crossing the space in khaki shorts and a simple white t-shirt, and hugs me. "I will miss you girl."

"I'll miss you too," I chuckle, hugging him back as he sniffs in my shoulder. "You've got Oluchi to keep you company now."

"Yeah," he wrinkles. "But I'll still miss you."

"I know," I kiss him on the cheek. "You take care of my best friend alright?"

"Is it too late to ask you to change plans?" Oluchi broods, sitting on the mattress and Ike snorts. "Shut up Ike."

"You can ask him that," I point at Ike who is immersed in blowing air in Miracle's belly.

"I know he won't accept so no need," she shrugs adjusting the red clutch across her breast that is peeking through the cleavage displaying wraparound black wrist-length blouse that's hanging above ripped boyfriend jeans.

"It's good you know that," Ike ridicules and she glares at him

"I will miss my flatmate," she mumbles, dismissing Ike's jab.

"You made me your flatmate," I taunt, gauging her reaction. "It wasn't part of the plan."

"You should be grateful I was with you through these times," she gasps, her palm flying to her chest.

"True," I smile. "Without paying rent."

"How can you belittle me like that," she argues, her features playful as we both enjoy this banter. "I work for you."

"And I pay you," I laugh, and she pauses, searching for a comeback, when a few seconds pass without her letting out a word, I grin.

"I guess you won this round missy," she winks and I bob my head.

"I sure did."

"Are they like this often?" I heed Ike raise a question at Joe.

"Half the time," he answers and Ike nods in understanding.

"Can you help us carry some things, Joe?" I plead, offering him a needy look. 

"No problem madam," he hails and picks up the two pieces of luggage in each palm.

"Let me handle one while you carry the other," Ike proposes, aiming to lend Miracle who has gone back to sleep to my waiting arms.

"Bring him here," Oluchi instructs and he does the instant she rises to take the babe and kisses his forehead. "I can't get over how cute and handsome he is."

"Don't take the compliment for yourself, Ike, " she orders as Ike appears to smile. "It's his mother's genes that brought about that."

"Give him a break Olu," I giggle as I sight Ike shake a bit. "My parents should be here soon, so we'll meet them outside."

"Okay," they nod and we exit the room.



As I predicted we run into my parents who are just alighting from Dad's car, about thirty minutes later as Ike wasted some time conversing with the newly appointed head doctor of this place.

"Sorry, we took longer than expected darling," Mom apologizes as she spots us coming out of the establishment and embraces me.

"Yeah, I continue to wonder why you agreed to live with a man you aren't yet married to," Dad insinuates in a grimace.

"Just admit you are sad your daughter is growing up too fast," Mom chastises, putting the long twists that halt at her gold satin gown covered hip behind her ear.

"Dad," I call ambling to him. "You should know that it's healthy to raise a child in a stable home with his father and mother present at all times."

"I understand," he sighs, buttoning the top of his short-armed brown shirt.

"You can also come to visit any time you want," I assert giving him some level of assurance.

"Make sure you care for my only daughter," Dad says in a dominating voice to Ike who shows a sign of affirmation. "Good."

"See you guys when I see you," I call over my shoulder after Oluchi places Miracle in my hold. "I'll text you the address soon."

"Bye," Ike waves and steers us in the direction of what looks like a Sienna Minivan?

"A minivan?" I ridicule as I spot the red-painted vehicle.

"I was told it's one of the safest vehicles compared to my death traps," he defends and I strive to clamp in my laugh but can't. "Laugh all you want, as far as you both are safe."

"I appreciate the thought," I grin and wait as he unlocks it and I place Miracle in one of the back seats while Joe helps to put the bags in the boot. "See you, Joe."

"Be good," he waves and I do the same, entering into the passenger side as Ike opens it for me from within and closes the door after.

The sleeping baby in the back, we drive off in whatever direction his house is. A contented sensation gears in as I gaze at the man on my left before staring out the window, my back relaxing on the soft-clothed cushion.

Time goes by together with the scenery gliding through my eyes, and soon we arrive at a huge metal gate, surrounded by a high wired blue painted fence.

He horns at the barrier and a minute later the gate slides open automatically and we ride past. I vision a bulky man dressed in all black standing at the side as Ike goes to park at the entrance of a wide two-story white-walled mansion.