Chapter 18 - Chapter 4: Reconciliation and Preparation

They moved back toward Ikeja with help from family — Mama and Aunty Bola arranged transport and covered some medical costs. The return was emotional: Mama hugged Naomi tightly despite the visible bump, tears flowing as she touched her daughter's belly. "I dey angry, but I no fit hate una. We go face this together. Society fit talk, but family na family."Back in a slightly larger room in the family flat (Mama cleared space), life shifted. Aunty Bola brought nutritious food — pounded yam, egusi with plenty fish, fresh fruits — and helped with antenatal arrangements at a more affordable clinic. Zion continued his channel, now at 4,500 subscribers, turning some content toward "young fatherhood in Lagos" without revealing the full secret. Earnings improved enough to contribute meaningfully.Naomi's final weeks were supported: daily foot rubs from Zion, gentle walks with Mama, and long family talks where regret was aired openly. "We know wetin we do be wrong," Naomi admitted one evening around the table. "But this baby na blessing we no fit reject." Mama nodded sadly but firmly: "Make una no repeat am. Raise this pikin with love and fear of God."Zion and Naomi spent quiet evenings holding hands or with his arm around her, talking about names (they chose "Ifẹ́olúwa" meaning God's love) and the future. The regret lingered but transformed into resolve — they vowed to raise their child with honesty about their complicated story when the time came, teaching forgiveness above all.