Six

Tonia proceeded with her story after taking a two minutes break. Mom and dad meeting is a plague in disguise, not a blessing at all.

"Young girl, be mindful of your words, exceptionally to your late parents", Mr. Badmus counselled her.

Sir, you do not understand why I said so. My dad died without not knowing that his beloved wife was pregnant. In his record, he came to this world and was left without any descendants. I will let you know everything today. She mumbled some words inwardly, "don't cry, you can do this", to encourage herself.

It all started 20 years ago, mom with her maiden name Lola, was posted to Ijebu-ode for her NYSC. My dad whose name is Jeremy, often addressed as Jay was posted to the same school as my mom.

Mom at first did not like my dad because he is always found amid ladies. She said she always calls him 'woman wrapper'. One thing led to another and they both became best of friends. My mom was from Abeokuta, Ogun state Nigeria. Dad was also from Ogun state but th