22/10/2023
Helpless
Chapter 3
Who is she? Henry's second wife asked looking at Diana
She is my daughter,her name is Diana,my in-laws took her away from me after she was born..Henry replied still holding Diana
So what is she doing here? Why did you bring her here? Martha asked
What do you mean honey? I just told you that she's my daughter...He said
Diana blinked the moment Martha dragged her cheeks
"Was that painful?" She asked
Diana nodded and ran after her father
You're not my father,I know what you're trying to do... Diana said
You know nothing little girl,I am your father, your mother died after birthing you
Why didn't I grow up with you then? Diana asked
Mrs Joseph and Gift took you away from me but I've been monitoring you all these while...Henry replied
I still don't accept the fact that you're my father, can I see a picture of my mother then?
You will have to go to the parlour, just follow me...he said
Henry brought down Rita's picture which was hung on the wall, she was exactly a carbon copy of Diana
Diana caressed the picture and turned to face her father
She has my dimples and this very mark on my forehead... Diana said nodding
You seeee, she's your mum..he replied overwhelmed
Don't get too carried away, can I see a picture of her when she was pregnant? Diana demanded
Is that necessary Diana? Henry asked startled
Of course,I just want to be sure she's my mum... she replied scratching her legs
Go and take your bath young lady, your body is itching you already..he said trying to change the topic
I can't remember the last time I had a good bath.. she replied waving her hands
Diana followed his dad into the bathroom,he took his time to bath her thoroughly
Dirty particles were falling off from her body
She thanked him immensely for helping her wash her body
So, what do I wear? She asked looking at him
Henry started searching for clothes in the wardrobe where Rita packed her baby items, fortunately Diana saw a gown she liked, she picked it up an
