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Chapter 10 - The sad conversation

The next morning,The chirping sound of the birds and a sun light reflection from the window towards Aurora's face woke her up. As she got up and managed to seat on the bed, stretching her body her hands touched caramel on the head, noticing Caramel still sleeping beside her with her mouth slight opened and spread her arms and leg across the bed. 

 She Playfully hit her with a pillow, caramel sprang up and Aurora reminded her about her business meeting she had by 9am and the time is it's past 8am already. 

 Caramel quickly got up, realising she had forgotten. She quickly rushed to the bathroom to had her bath. 

 As Caramel prepared for her meeting, she noticed Aurora looking stressed, she asked if everything was okay. 

 Aurora explained she was feeling dizzy, but Caramel reassured her it was likely just fatigue.

 She advised Aurora to take care of herself before visiting Alexander's parents.

 After Caramel left, Aurora went to the bathroom had her bath and headed to the dining table, where her father mr williams was waiting for breakfast. 

 Her mother would never joke with cooking as it's always ready on time. 

 She loves cooking frequently and all by her self. 

 Aurora greeted her parents and as her mother turned to reply her greetings she noticed Aurora looking different. She changed in appearance. 

 Her mother asked if everything was okay as she served their breakfast and they sat down to eat. 

 Aurora broke the news of her pregnancy, and her parents were overjoyed.

 Her mother asked if Alexander was aware and he still went ahead with divorcing her. 

 Aurora explained how she had given him a hint about her pregnancy but he asked her to abort it, so she told him she was joking as an excuse to be safe. So that she can keep her baby. 

 Her parent were so over joy that they would be having a grandchild soon. 

 Out of joy her father said he was going to inform Alexander's family immediately, 

 But Aurora's mother suggested keeping it a secret for now. 

 Since Alexander wasn't in support for the pregnancy. And they all agreed 

 Aurora also shared her plan to visit Alexander's parents to discuss the divorce, before her stomach will start protruding. 

 Her parents supported her decision. 

 After finishing breakfast, Aurora went to her room and dressed in a simple white colour gown and held a simple handbag. 

 She book a taxi and headed to Alexander's parents' house.

 Before entering into the building, some memory flashed , she remember stepping into the compound with her father years back and falling deeply in love for Alex, 

 How they played around the compound as kids, different kind of games including their favourite which was hide and seek. 

 She glance at the tall flowers that was Alexander's favourite hiding spot. 

 She sigh and walked in. 

 Some memories are bond to happen even when they won't last forever she said to herself as she walked in. 

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 Alexander woke up late and also feeling a slight headache, he quickly called his secretary to canceled his all his appointments for the day, he explained to him that he needed to take the day off. 

 He Facetimed his friends Charles and Raymond, who teased him about taking too much Alcohol and it's affecting him. 

 He told them he was going to his parent house soon and promise to update them about any outcome when he returns. 

 He hanged up and made his way to the bathroom and had a quick bath, dressed up and made his way to the garage where he packed his car. 

 Mrs Evelyn the senior maid, ran towards him, telling him he skipped his breakfast again. 

 Alexander smiles at her and told her not to bother that he's fine. 

 He drove off. 

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 Aurora got into the apartment and they were happy to see her, immediately they asked how she's feeling, it's been a while they saw her . how is their son treating her. Alexander's uncle asked.

 She got emotional and began to cry. 

 Even though she had acted strong and acted brave like he meant nothing to her in public, she still loved him and it wasn't easy for her forgetting someone she had loved for years. 

 Alexander's mum quickly carried her to the garden for them to seat and discuss what's happening. 

 She called maid to get Aurora some handkerchief and some fresh wine. 

 They allow Aurora cried to her satisfaction as they Alexander's uncle broke the silence. "My dear, can you now tell us what's happening "?. 

 Aurora took to courage and narrated for Alexander had filled for a divorce but she was reluctant in signing it until he began to pressure her. 

 She needed her sanity and mental health so she signed it. 

 They were surprised it all happened and none of them told them about it. 

 Alexander's mum took it personal, "how could he divorce you without telling us"?. She said

 "And how could you also hold such burdens in your heart without coming to us?" She added. 

 "You are our daughter anyways. We will make sure we try our best to make things happen right".Alexander's uncle said while Alexander's mum nodded in support. 

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 Alexander arrived in his parent house and packed his car. 

 He went into the house but couldn't find them Inside and the television was left on, so he knew they were possibly close by. 

 He reach out for one of the maids and she told him. They are at the garden. 

 "What are they doing in the garden "?. He asked. 

 "They had a visitor". The maid didn't seem to recognize Aurora and Alexander didn't ask if the visitor is a male or a female. 

 He concluded it's a male, Mr Frederick Douglass his uncle friend. As the man is a regular visitor and each time he comes to visit he love been at the garden to discuss with his parent. 

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 "Alright then, Thank you so much". He said to the maid and she replied "You are welcome sir ". 

Then he made his way towards the garden. 

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