She Gave Birth, I Didn’t Say The Baby Was Cute Girl

Marriage is a good thing to happen if right partner meets each other.  It was a blessed institution implemented by God himself. When my best friend got married here then I was the bride’s maid. What a blessing being part of this great ceremony. Celebration of a rare occasion. 

 When she got pregnant, I was the first person she talked about, even before her husband did not find it easily rather got to know about it anyway. As a responsible person I kept this secret for some days until it matures up. I helped her plan the surprise she used to announce the pregnancy to her husband in a convicted manner. Every pain, every sleepless night, every unexpected turn that came with the pregnancy, she shared with me as a close ally. This is the greatest gift of friends that surrounds us. Very close one.

When she gave birth, I was out of town working at a place I never thought work could take me there and be held so busy all days. I was going through my own issues as you too, but immediately she told me she had delivered guess what?  I put everything aside, called her on video to confirm the affirmation made and we celebrated there and then. She showed me the baby on the video and I said, “Wow, she looks like you mommy.”

As per norms, Days later when she had left the hospital and the baby was a bit dry, she sent me photos of her and I wrote, “We thank God so much for this blessing of child. Congratulations Mommy.” She didn’t write back, and if I can remember, it was at this point she started giving me attitude. I noted several instances she snubbed me. I took it as one of those things probably she is working out.

The baby’s christening she invited all the people around me but not me you that feeling. She didn’t even mention it to me though I’d spoken to her within that week, and she was still acting cold. I didn't take it strange as it sounded.

I wasn’t hurt. I was just waiting to get back to town so I could meet her and thrash out whatever the issue was. Note that this are old friends.

One of the friends who attended the christening came to tell me the reason for my best friend’s cold attitude. According to her, my friend was hurt because when I saw her baby, I didn’t say the baby was cute. Imagine.  She went ahead and sent me photos, and I acted as if the baby didn’t matter to me. The way I behaved toward the news of her having a baby had scared her, so she was being careful with me.

I screamed, “Wow! She told you this?”

It looked like all she wanted to hear was “cute” to indicate that she was capable of giving birth to a cute girl, and since I didn’t say it, I was jealous of her marital grace. We’ve been friends since school time, but it looks like I’m going to let this friendship go. I don’t have the time to explain this pettiness away. What’s this?

This story was sent to us by someone like you. If you have a story, send us vie email : editorial@etechx.co.ke. 

Thanks a lot for reading!  If you enjoyed this, kindly hit the Share button and let others also see it. You can also like our Facebook Page so you know when we publish new posts.