Why not come a little closer, so that I can whisper it into your ears
Baby Star started dozing off in her arm, and that was when Mrs Chukwu carried her from her to lay her in her crib to sleep.
Amanda still did not open her eyes, she was just enjoying the touch of her mother on her legs.
Soon she started dozing off.
"Will she keep sleeping like this?
Maxwell asked, as his friend have excused them, and he is alone with his mother in the room, where Amanda is.
"She is alive, that is what matters, she will surely wake up from her sleep, don't worry".
She encouraged him, with a smile on her face.
"Why are you smiling?
He asked, for she seem to be too happy since Amanda came back.
"What she is doing, is what is making me smile.
I used to do this before, with your father, whenever I want him to worry about me, I will close my eyes, and pretend to still be very sick.
She knows Goodluck is worried about her, and that is why, her eyes is still closed, yet she breast fed her child".
She smiled broadly, while nursing her wound.
Then she spoke to her ears.
I know you can hear me Amanda, please when you wake up, try and eat your food, so it doesn't get too cold, and your baby is also here, don't make her cry too much before getting her".
Maxwell was wondering why his mother was saying all that to his sister, as if they were going somewhere, but he still kept quiet, until, she winked at him, then they went out.
Amanda could hear everything that she said, but she just wanted to close her eyes.
She doesn't know what she should be expecting, when Goodluck sees her eyes open, though she heard what he said, and is very Happ to know that he feels that way, but she is still scared.
When she heard the door sound, she knew they were gone.
She opened her eyes, and for the first time, she stared at her daughter.
She was sleeping and snoring and she looks so adorable, that she smiles at her.
I should not pretend to be asleep when you are here, I should be looking at your face all day, you are indeed a sight to behold.
She was speaking to her child, unknown to her, that her mother and brother, were listening to her.
"I told you".
Her mother whispered to Maxwell, who nodded on agreement.
Truely, what a mother sees, while sitting down, a young person won't see it, even if the young person climbs a ladder.
He kept watching Amanda through the door.
His sister have been pretending all through, it was almost unbelievable.
"I think we should leave her alone".
He whispered to his mother, who nodded in agreement.
They moved away from her.
Goodluck saw them coming out, and he was shocked, for he expects at least one person to be there with her, since his father won't be coming again, as planned.
"I thought one of you will stay back and watch her, and you left Star, if she cries, who will look after her?
Goodluck was clearly worried, but Mrs Chukwu only smiles.
"Amanda will handle it".
She tells him, and then she walks away.
He didn't quite understand, so he glared at Maxwell, expecting him to explain better, but he too, only tapped his shoulder, and walked away.
He looked up, thinking a miracle must have happened, and that is probably why they are all acting serious, but Amanda is not standing by the stairs.
He decided to go and see her.
He didn't take the stairs in a hurry.
He was taking it, one at a time, and praying within himself, that she be okay.
When he stepped on the last stairs that leads to his room, he paused, for he could hear her voice.
What he was feeling at the time, could not be explained.
He was so happy, he had to hold his chest with his hands, both hands, to prevent him from exploding with joy.
He peeked through the door, and could see her staring at Baby Star and talking to her.
Star was still sleeping, but she just feel like talking with her.
Goodluck tried hiding his Joy of seeing her awake, he made a serious face, and then opened the door.
"Oh you are awake!
He acted surprised, then he went to the crib, and touched Star's cheek.
Amanda stood up, waiting for him to look at her, but he focused on the baby.
"I think you love her more now?
She was not asking.
It was more as though she was making a statement.
Goodluck turned to face her.
He had been meaning to face her since he walked in.
He wants to look at her face.
He wants to tell her all about his fears.
"I love her you are right about that.
She is my child, why shouldn't I love her?
Now his eyes were fixated on hers.
She didn't want to blink, she took a step to him, thinking he would want to move back, but instead, he too, took a step towards her, and that alone, made her feel happy.
"I know you love her, and she loves you too, but what I want to know is that, do you still love me, or have you stopped loving me?
Her question pierced his heart.
He doesn't know how to answer, but he is ready to show her, instead of answering verbally.
"You are too far, why not come a little closer, so that I can whisper it into your ears?
Amanda was so happy that he was acting a bit naughty with her, but she didn't like the fact that his face didn't change.
He was looking like he was still angry with her, still Amanda took the initiative of what he said, to move another step towards him, while he also took a step.
They were only few inches away from each other, and if any of them take any step further, they might have to just end up being in each other's face, but Amanda still moved, so that there is no space between them anymore.
"I am very sorry for disobeying, but I just wanted to let him know that I could never stop loving you".
She tried apologising, but Goodluck, enveloped her mouth with his, in a deep kiss.
I love you!
He tells her, and she pulls him closer to continue the kiss.
Her spirit was fully lifted.
