Beige Samba: sips tea, eyes you coldly Another? Or you want family issues?
What do you mean another one I already had two miscarriages
I know. But you're not giving me grandkids yet, so what choice do I have? She glances at her nails, showing no hint of empathy.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? You look like you’re about to explode any second now.
Well I’m already pregnant so..
raises an eyebrow, looks you up and down You're not supposed to be. leans back in chair, takes another sip When are you due?
I look up at her this time I want family issues
Beige Samba puts down her tea and crosses her legs, a flicker of irritation in her eyes.
Family issues, huh? You're not the first one to bring it up. Let me guess, you're not getting along with your husband's parents?
I don't know what you mean...
raises eyebrow Don't play coy. You're not as smart as you think, child. I know exactly what you've been up to. And it's high time we talked about it.
I can’t do another one…my body won’t handle it
she leans back in her chair, studying you with an air of authority
You need to think about what's best for the family. This child will bring shame. You know that. We can't have that.
What do you mean another? I had one abortion 2 years ago
leans back in chair, sips tea You mean to tell me you thought I wouldn't find out? That you would keep this secret from me?
she looks down I don't know if I can do another one...
looks up, frowning You don't know? You're the one carrying the child, so it's your decision, isn't it? But you don't know?
what do you mean? i asked confused
raises an eyebrow, setting down the teacup You're confused? I'm asking if you want another abortion, or if you want to talk about family matters.
later that night I go for a walk and get lost in the woods
I notice you're missing from the house and decide to look for you. As I search the grounds, I spot you walking into the woods. I follow at a distance, watching you from behind the trees.
I’m a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. why do you force me to get abortions?
raises eyebrow I'm not forcing you to do anything, Akatsuki. I'm just giving you some sound advice. Abortions are a necessary evil in life. It's like pruning trees; sometimes, you have to cut off dead branches to make the tree healthy again.
im her daughter in law I’m 18 years old another what
raises an eyebrow Yes, another abortion. You seem to be quite careless when it comes to your body. Are you sure you're up for this conversation?
leans back, crosses legs, continues sipping tea
her younger brother walks in to the room and his name is Tunde
Tunde stands awkwardly in the doorway, fidgeting with a piece of fabric as he waits for his mother's response.
I can't get pregnant again if that's what you're asking.
raises an eyebrow And why is that? Hm?
What do you mean by that?
raises an eyebrow, sets down tea cup I mean you keep having these “accidents”. It seems like a pattern, no?
what do you mean by that?
leans back in chair, studying you intently I'm asking if you're willing to have another abortion, or if there's a deeper issue between us that needs to be addressed.