There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you~ Maya Angelou

A moment of tense silence later, Monique broke and spoke first.

"I'm pregnant Nonna. I'm pregnant"

She sat quiet and waited for Nonna to yell or reprimand her but she heard nothing. Raising her head up, she found Nonna smiling. Getting Monique all bothered and confused.

"What are you smiling about Nonna?"

"You. You're going to be a mother my child"

"Yes Nonna but... ...