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“Shush; we didn’t mean to be nosy. We are just worried that you are alone and pregnant. It’s okay if you don’t want to talk about it. We do understand.” 

“No, it’s fine. It’s just that I have never talked about me and my husband to anyone.” I wiped my eyes and then continued, “When we were younger, we were inseparable. When I was nine years old, we started hanging out together, and we quickly made a lot of promises to each other. You are right, I ran away, and yes, I ran away from my husband, who is also my best friend. I ended up marrying a man who was already committed to another woman. It was torture for me to see him with the person he loved while I was pregnant with our child, and I didn’t even tell him I was expecting. When I found out, I was messed up, and when I found out there were three, I had to make a choice, and this is my choice. This place, this life, is my choice.” 

Surprisingly, they didn’t judge me. All they did was hug me until I felt better. I have never once shared my story with anyone, and, of course, I told them half the truth. I feel bad, but this is what they need to know for now. I took a look at the clothes that I was currently donning. They belonged to the Masons. I really don’t like to inconvenience people. and what I’m doing right now isn’t right. It’s possible that I was making Dante’s life more difficult without even realizing it. I’m wearing Mason’s clothes, and they’re taking care of me. I believe they have their own problems. Mason came back into the room carrying a bowl of soup just as I was about to start speaking. 

Take this and drink it. You will benefit from it. I’ve just finished checking in on the children. They will not be impacted in any way, but Lola, I deem it necessary to warn you. You are pregnant, and now you have four people to worry about. Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring. You need to stay warm, and by that, I mean dress warmly. and Lola, you can’t stay alone. You can hire a cook or something. Maybe a cleaner, a cook, or a cleaner can at least keep an eye on you. What if June and I didn’t show up at your house today? What could have happened?” 

I took a glance at them. They had a valid point. After that, I turned around and looked embarrassed. I drank the soup. “I should get going.” I remarked as I got up from bed. I tucked the hair behind my ear to keep it out of the way. I took a brief pause before continuing, Thank you, guys, for everything.” I hastened to the door, opened it, and saw that it was still raining, despite the fact that I had not given them the opportunity to say anything. 

11l drive you,” June said. I didn’t say anything; all I did was nod in her direction. We walked to June’s car. While she was driving, she kept her gaze on me. I knew she had something to say. We drove to my compound, and the car finally came to a halt. 

“You know, we are just trying to help, right?” I nodded. “Lola, it is not a bad thing to ask for help, and it is not a bad thing to let other people help you either. I know you might have been used to doing things by yourself. But you can’t be as selfless as you were with your husband right now because this isn’t the right time for it. I am so sorry I am bringing him into the picture, but we are not him. We are concerned about you, but more importantly, we are concerned about the three children who are developing inside of you. So stop shutting us out. We just want to help. If not for you, then for the children that you are carrying, please. It is inappropriate for you to ask to leave while the rain is coming down in sheets like this. Since you are an adult, there is nothing we can do to stop you. However, next time, keep your children in mind. I’ve got a little girl. She is everything to me, and I would give my life for hers. But I also allowed other people to help me. I had a one–night stand with her father, and when I woke up the next morning, he was already engaged to be married. Do you have any idea how that affected my mood? I felt like a slut. I had sexual relations with a man about whom I knew nothing, and it turned out that he was about to get married. I gave birth to my daughter, but I still haven’t told him about her. To this day, I haven’t told him about my daughter. I see him with his wife every time. It was entirely up to me, Lola. I have some understanding of what you are going 

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through. Please do not exclude us. I went through it alone, but I don’t want you to go through the same thing I went through by yourself, Lola. Fuck. What am I saying, still going through this? It is not a simple task. It is going to get more difficult over time, and you might feel like giving up. Stop acting so tough when in reality you are the one who is constantly crumbling.” After giving her a look, I noticed that she had tears in her eyes. I suddenly broke down in 

tears.