Dear GhanaWeb,

I am a 27-year-old woman currently living with my elder sister and her husband.

My sister is in her 30s. I moved in to help her out after she had her third baby and returned to work. I take care of the baby while she’s away and also assist with household chores. She pays me monthly for my help.

My sister’s father-in-law also lives in the house. He was already staying there before I moved in. When everyone leaves for work, it’s just the baby, the old man, and me at home, so over time, we grew close.

He’s in his 70s but still very active. Whenever we need to go somewhere, he’s usually the one who drives. He’s also very sharp and intelligent.

I don’t know exactly how it started, but I eventually found myself sleeping with the man—countless times. He’s very persuasive and good with words; I didn’t even realize how smoothly he had convinced me to sleep with him.

At first, I was against it, but he kept insisting it was nothing serious, and eventually, I gave in. He took me on shopping sprees several times and gave me enough money to comfortably support my lifestyle.

He told me he was in love with me and wanted to take care of me so I would never lack anything. He also made me promise not to betray him.

Since he didn’t have a wife, I didn’t see the harm at the time. I took good care of him, and my sister was even pleased that I was around, completely unaware of what was really going on.

Now I’m pregnant, I’ve told him and he’s saying I should keep it if I want or abort it if I’m scared. He said he would take care of me, if I want to keep it but how can I have a baby for someone older than my father and who happens to be more like my father-in law.

My sister and everyone would be disappointed. I don’t want to abort; I’ve done that a few times already.

The man is successful, he can give me anything I want, but I’m thinking of the situation.

This feels so wrong. How do I face it? How do I tell everyone this? It can’t be a secret forever.

The man is not worried one bit. The pregnancy is past two months and he’s still always happy. Saying no one can beat us so I shouldn’t worry but I know it’s because he’s grown and rich so he thinks he can get pass everything. Please what do I do?

FG/EB

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