Chapter 83: A Pleasant Surprise (2)

I got to the home of Raph and Mildred and I found Raph with a young beautiful girl. 'Millicent, you're here!' he said, hugging me. 'I didn't think you'd come this soon after receiving the letter!' 'Nothing could keep me away. Where is Mildred?' I asked, looking into the inner room. 'She is out in the fields picking fruits. I'm surprised you did not see her on your way here', Raph said. 'Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?' I asked. 'Of course I was going to as soon as you settled down', Raph said happily. 'This is Minnie, my fated mate'. 'You don't say!' I shouted happily, hugging him and the beautiful girl by his side, one hand on each of their shoulders. They both looked so happy and I was happy for them. 'Raph, where is mum Cara?' I asked, surprised that she was not there. 'She is practicing her profession. You know she is a mid - wife?' he asked. I nodded. 'Well, she went to deliver a female of her pup', he said. 'If all goes well and I pray it does, she should be back