Okay, this is a short chapter, sweet and simple. Here goes: *gulp*
Chapter Six
A couple of weeks later, Thema went to Hakea again, but this time her face was lit with happiness.
"Hakea, I think I'm....pregnant!"
"Oh, Thee, that's wonderful! Have you told Mali yet?"
"No no, I just discovered this a few minutes ago. I'm telling him, and the rest of the tribe, tonight. I just wanted to tell you first."
"Why me? Why not your husband?"
"Because, hakea, you even more important."
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That night, the tribe rejoiced for Thema. Lala was not happy, though. Sher congratulated her, then sat down, frowning. If Thema could love Mali, just as he loved her, why didn't Hiji love her? Hiji and Lala were not as close as Lala hoped they be, but it was too late now.
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Months later, Thema held her baby boy. Mali was beaming uncontrolably, looking at his son's black little head.
"The only time he will have your hair, Mali, is when he is over 50!" Thema laughed.
"What'll be his name, Thee?" Hakea asked eagerly. Thema bit her bottom lip and thought a bit.
"Hokou Water, after you, Hakea." Thee finally said. Now it was Hakea's turn to beam.
"I'm honored." she said, crying a little bit.
"My my, I think I'm a granny." They all laughed, and this moment truly touched Hakea's heart.